Have a friend who wants to take some basic firearms training and handling courses

cslinger · August 9, 2013, 11:41 AM

Does anybody recommend a reputable instructor / course in or around Clarksville TN?

Thanks much,
Chris

g.willikers · August 9, 2013, 12:39 PM

Tiger McKee's Shootrite Academy isn't too far, about 200 miles.
http://shootrite.org/

ClydeFrog · August 10, 2013, 12:10 AM

There are a few top trainers & programs out there.
I'd advise you or your bud take a 4 hr workshop or 1 day class to gauge the skill level & training methods first. Some instructors are better than others.
Well known gun & tactics school cadre do not comment or speak ill of other classes out o professional consideration but you can get input from students or learn who is good & who wants a warm body and a paycheck.
Ask for qualifications and sources that are something you can verify.
I've had great teachers & class trainers. I've also met firearm cadre I would not trust with a bag of marshmellows or a butter knife,

.

Clyde
PS, see; Thunder Ranch, Massad Ayoob Group, SIG Sauer Academy, Duane Dieter, Mid South, Jeff Gonzales, Larry Vickers. Former SEAL Don Shipley posts video clips of a few fakers & posers.

**Aguila Blanca** · August 10, 2013, 09:43 AM

The question was about "basic" training. To me that sounds like NRA Basic Pistol, not traveling 200 miles or across the country for some week-long, uber tactical SWAT operator course.

Go to the NRA web site and look up NRA classes in your town. There are NRA instructors everywhere.

August 9, 2013, 11:41 AM	#1
cslinger Senior Member Join Date: July 14, 2002 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 2,045	Have a friend who wants to take some basic firearms training and handling courses Does anybody recommend a reputable instructor / course in or around Clarksville TN? Thanks much, Chris __________________ "Is there anyway I can write my local gun store off on my taxes as dependents?"

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g.willikers Senior Member Join Date: September 28, 2008 Posts: 10,442	Tiger McKee's Shootrite Academy isn't too far, about 200 miles. http://shootrite.org/ __________________ Walt Kelly, alias Pogo, sez: “Don't take life so serious, son, it ain't nohow permanent.”

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ClydeFrog Junior member Join Date: May 1, 2010 Posts: 5,797	classes, firearm trainers.... There are a few top trainers & programs out there. I'd advise you or your bud take a 4 hr workshop or 1 day class to gauge the skill level & training methods first. Some instructors are better than others. Well known gun & tactics school cadre do not comment or speak ill of other classes out o professional consideration but you can get input from students or learn who is good & who wants a warm body and a paycheck. Ask for qualifications and sources that are something you can verify. I've had great teachers & class trainers. I've also met firearm cadre I would not trust with a bag of marshmellows or a butter knife, . Clyde PS, see; Thunder Ranch, Massad Ayoob Group, SIG Sauer Academy, Duane Dieter, Mid South, Jeff Gonzales, Larry Vickers. Former SEAL Don Shipley posts video clips of a few fakers & posers.

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August 10, 2013, 09:43 AM	#4
Aguila Blanca Staff Join Date: September 25, 2008 Location: CONUS Posts: 18,458	The question was about "basic" training. To me that sounds like NRA Basic Pistol, not traveling 200 miles or across the country for some week-long, uber tactical SWAT operator course. Go to the NRA web site and look up NRA classes in your town. There are NRA instructors everywhere.