Looking for shooting school close to Indiana

SMiller · December 24, 2008, 02:44 AM

I am looking for a school close to Indiana for some cc training\classes. I have a cc permit and know gun safety and how to carry, I want to go somewhere that will teach me things besides the basic entry level cc class. Thanks for the help. I would be nice if they had something before next summer.

Rob Pincus · December 24, 2008, 05:08 AM

You should look into the courses offered in Boone County (north of Indy). The Sheriff there hosts some of the top instructors in the world and opens the training to civilian and LE.

NRAhab · December 24, 2008, 08:23 AM

Rob's correct; a friend of mine took a course from Louie Awerbuck there. Additionally, in Mt. Carroll Illinois you'll find Blackwater USA's Midwest facility, which has the following courses available to the public:

Blackwater Open Enrollment Courses
Introductory Pistol
Basic Pistol
Advanced Skills Handgun
Tactical Pistol I
Tactical Pistol II
Basic Shotgun
Pistol/Carbine

Google maps tells me that Mt Carroll is about 5 hours from Indianapolis, so your time to the range may vary.

SMiller · December 24, 2008, 07:30 PM

Boone Co. (Lebanon) Sheriff's dept. is about 45min. from me and I would love going somewhere that close. How would I go about getting info on courses there? All info would be great, would be nice to get the ball rolling. Thanks again!

Captain38 · December 24, 2008, 07:43 PM

Contact Sheriff Ken Campbell, 1905 Indianapolis Avenue, Lebanon, IN 46052 phone (765)482-1412. He's the man AND a great guy!

Tim Burke · December 25, 2008, 12:20 PM

Not only does Sheriff Campbell hosts some of the best instructors anywhere, he is a top notch instructor himself.
Highly recommended.

Marty Hayes · January 2, 2009, 01:57 PM

Rochester - Sand Burr Gun Ranch Range, 2111 E. 350 N., Rochester, IN 46975.
Phone: 574-223-3316
Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol (150 yards+), Outdoor Rifle (150 yards +)
Hours of Operation: Tue-Sun 10-6
Range Access: Private
Email: [email protected]

These folks are good people, and are starting a school of their own, as well as hosting both Massad Ayoob and John Farnum next year. Do a Google search for: Sand Burr Gun Ranch , and you will find a lot of information about them.

Marty

December 24, 2008, 02:44 AM	#1
SMiller Member Join Date: January 29, 2007 Posts: 71	Looking for shooting school close to Indiana I am looking for a school close to Indiana for some cc training\classes. I have a cc permit and know gun safety and how to carry, I want to go somewhere that will teach me things besides the basic entry level cc class. Thanks for the help. I would be nice if they had something before next summer.

December 24, 2008, 05:08 AM	#2
Rob Pincus Senior Member Join Date: October 9, 1998 Location: Hotels Posts: 3,668	You should look into the courses offered in Boone County (north of Indy). The Sheriff there hosts some of the top instructors in the world and opens the training to civilian and LE. __________________ I.C.E. Training Company. LinkedIn Profile for Rob Pincus

December 24, 2008, 08:23 AM	#3
NRAhab Senior Member Join Date: August 20, 2005 Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 683	Rob's correct; a friend of mine took a course from Louie Awerbuck there. Additionally, in Mt. Carroll Illinois you'll find Blackwater USA's Midwest facility, which has the following courses available to the public: Blackwater Open Enrollment Courses Introductory Pistol Basic Pistol Advanced Skills Handgun Tactical Pistol I Tactical Pistol II Basic Shotgun Pistol/Carbine Google maps tells me that Mt Carroll is about 5 hours from Indianapolis, so your time to the range may vary. __________________ Join the community at GunUp!

December 25, 2008, 12:20 PM	#6
Tim Burke Senior Member Join Date: February 17, 1999 Posts: 551	Not only does Sheriff Campbell hosts some of the best instructors anywhere, he is a top notch instructor himself. Highly recommended. __________________ TB., NC

January 2, 2009, 01:57 PM	#7
Marty Hayes Senior Member Join Date: September 16, 1999 Posts: 244	Rochester - Sand Burr Gun Ranch Range, 2111 E. 350 N., Rochester, IN 46975. Phone: 574-223-3316 Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol (150 yards+), Outdoor Rifle (150 yards +) Hours of Operation: Tue-Sun 10-6 Range Access: Private Email: [email protected] These folks are good people, and are starting a school of their own, as well as hosting both Massad Ayoob and John Farnum next year. Do a Google search for: Sand Burr Gun Ranch , and you will find a lot of information about them. Marty __________________ Marty Hayes, President The Armed Citizens' Legal Defense Network, LLC. www.armedcitizensnetwork.org

December 24, 2008, 07:30 PM	#4
SMiller Member Join Date: January 29, 2007 Posts: 71	Boone Co. (Lebanon) Sheriff's dept. is about 45min. from me and I would love going somewhere that close. How would I go about getting info on courses there? All info would be great, would be nice to get the ball rolling. Thanks again!

December 24, 2008, 07:43 PM	#5
Captain38 Senior Member Join Date: October 20, 2004 Posts: 170	Contact Sheriff Ken Campbell, 1905 Indianapolis Avenue, Lebanon, IN 46052 phone (765)482-1412. He's the man AND a great guy!