Looking for training

MTG · November 9, 2012, 07:33 AM

South tennessee/north Alabama area..any suggestions for a good instructor? Basically, just looking for handgun training for concealed carry and home defense. If there's one thing I've learned on here it's that no matter how much I try, I never put enough details in my questions/posts so just let me know what else I need to add.

Thanks in advance!

h2otoo · November 9, 2012, 08:20 AM

Check with a local gun shop or the NRA. Should be able to come up with someone local. Good luck. Have fun with it!

Bob

MTSCMike · November 9, 2012, 09:57 AM

Sent you a PM

g.willikers · November 9, 2012, 10:05 AM

Tiger McKee's Shoot Rite Acadamy, Langston, Al:
http://shootrite.org/

**pax** · November 9, 2012, 11:54 AM

Rangemaster in Memphis. Highly recommended!

pax

Marty Hayes · November 11, 2012, 12:38 AM

Rangemaster...

jackpine · November 11, 2012, 06:40 PM

tactical response is in camden.

http://www.tacticalresponse.com/

sliponby · November 11, 2012, 09:22 PM

RangeMaster training under Tom Givens, if possible (he has a large staff of trainers) OR Shootrite Firearms Academy under Tiger McKee. I've had training under both and I can't say enough good things about them. Both know their stuff and know how to present it.

**Glenn E. Meyer** · November 12, 2012, 11:51 AM

Givens is a great teacher.

Glenn

CCCLVII · November 14, 2012, 05:17 PM

I like to see people practice.

Any one know of some thing similar in Southern Idaho?

dawg23 · November 14, 2012, 10:19 PM

I have trained with quite a few instructors at some of the nation's highly acclaimed academies -- including Messrs. Givens (Rangemaster) and Yeager (Tactical Response).

They are two of the best.

mete · November 17, 2012, 01:01 PM

Some one like Rangemaster would do you well .Don't worry about the cost it will be worth every penny ! I took a course with J Farnam and it was very obvious that I knew so little !
My CCW goes back a longe time ,40+ years .In those days courses weren't even available and that was frustrating. You're lucky now with many courses available .
A good course will keep you out of trouble .#1 avoidance
You'll do better when properly trained . You'll do better in court as appearing a responsible , trained citizen rather than crazy with a gun.
#1 avoidance is the better than trying to survive a shootout and the subsequent court .
When carrying leave your macho at home.

November 9, 2012, 09:57 AM	#3
MTSCMike Senior Member Join Date: March 15, 2011 Location: Middle TN Posts: 128	Sent you a PM __________________ IDPA Member A00640 Founding Charter Member - Middle Tennessee Shooter's Club

November 9, 2012, 10:05 AM	#4
g.willikers Senior Member Join Date: September 28, 2008 Posts: 2,536	Tiger McKee's Shoot Rite Acadamy, Langston, Al: http://shootrite.org/ __________________ Lock the doors, they're coming in the windows.

November 9, 2012, 11:54 AM	#5
pax Staff Join Date: May 17, 2000 Location: Washington state Posts: 6,403	Rangemaster in Memphis. Highly recommended! pax __________________ Kathy Jackson My personal website: Cornered Cat

November 11, 2012, 12:38 AM	#6
Marty Hayes Senior Member Join Date: September 17, 1999 Posts: 241	Rangemaster... __________________ Marty Hayes, President The Armed Citizens' Legal Defense Network, LLC. www.armedcitizensnetwork.org

November 11, 2012, 09:22 PM	#8
sliponby Senior Member Join Date: March 11, 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 124	RangeMaster training under Tom Givens, if possible (he has a large staff of trainers) OR Shootrite Firearms Academy under Tiger McKee. I've had training under both and I can't say enough good things about them. Both know their stuff and know how to present it. __________________ No one prays harder for peace than the soldier. *"We Dare Defend Our Rights",* Alabama State Motto...

November 9, 2012, 07:33 AM	#1
MTG Member Join Date: June 8, 2012 Posts: 15	Looking for training South tennessee/north Alabama area..any suggestions for a good instructor? Basically, just looking for handgun training for concealed carry and home defense. If there's one thing I've learned on here it's that no matter how much I try, I never put enough details in my questions/posts so just let me know what else I need to add. Thanks in advance!

November 9, 2012, 08:20 AM	#2
h2otoo Member Join Date: October 29, 2012 Posts: 75	Check with a local gun shop or the NRA. Should be able to come up with someone local. Good luck. Have fun with it! Bob

November 11, 2012, 06:40 PM	#7
jackpine Senior Member Join Date: November 24, 2010 Posts: 289	tactical response is in camden. http://www.tacticalresponse.com/

November 12, 2012, 11:51 AM	#9
Glenn E. Meyer Staff Join Date: November 17, 2000 Posts: 13,149	Givens is a great teacher. Glenn __________________ NRA, TSRA, IDPA, NTI, Polite Soc. http://www.teddytactical.com/archive...05_Feature.htm Being an Academic Shooter http://www.teddytactical.com/archive...11_Feature.htm Being an Active Shooter

November 14, 2012, 05:17 PM	#10
CCCLVII Senior Member Join Date: April 16, 2012 Location: Idaho Posts: 226	I like to see people practice. Any one know of some thing similar in Southern Idaho? __________________ "I ask, Sir, What is the militia?" "Its the whole of the people. To disarm the people is the best and most effectual way to enslave them" -George Mason Co-Author of the second amendment.

November 14, 2012, 10:19 PM	#11
dawg23 Senior Member Join Date: February 21, 2001 Location: Louisiana Posts: 379	I have trained with quite a few instructors at some of the nation's highly acclaimed academies -- including Messrs. Givens (Rangemaster) and Yeager (Tactical Response). They are two of the best. __________________ . www.PersonalDefenseTraining.net

November 17, 2012, 01:01 PM	#12
mete Senior Member Join Date: June 14, 2004 Location: NY State Posts: 4,938	Some one like Rangemaster would do you well .Don't worry about the cost it will be worth every penny ! I took a course with J Farnam and it was very obvious that I knew so little ! My CCW goes back a longe time ,40+ years .In those days courses weren't even available and that was frustrating. You're lucky now with many courses available . A good course will keep you out of trouble .#1 avoidance You'll do better when properly trained . You'll do better in court as appearing a responsible , trained citizen rather than crazy with a gun. #1 avoidance is the better than trying to survive a shootout and the subsequent court . When carrying leave your macho at home. __________________ And Watson , bring your revolver !