Louisville CCDW classes?

zoomie · March 11, 2015, 07:38 PM

Anyone have a recommendation for a Louisville CCDW class? I'm sure they're all similar, but some first hand experiences would be nice before I schedule.

ninjarealist · March 11, 2015, 08:17 PM

As a fellow Louisvillian...I would also be interested to know. There are a lot of places that offer CCDW classes but what types of experiences has anyone had at them?

WVsig · March 11, 2015, 09:24 PM

They are all the same. State mandated curriculum with state supplied videos. Written test you should be able to pass without ever taking the course. 20 round live fire test into a man sized target at 7 yards. You have get your 50% of your rounds on target, head arms and hands count, IIRC.

Honestly it is nothing more than a tax on gun owners who want to carry. Take the cheapest one you can find and then spend $$$ on real training.

I am sure some instructors are better than other but the state constrains what they are allowed to teach and what topics are allowed to be discussed.

chris in va · March 11, 2015, 10:23 PM

Classes all the time at Knob Creek.

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Honestly it is nothing more than a tax on gun owners who want to carry. Take the cheapest one you can find and then spend $$$ on real training.

I beg to differ. One reason why KY has so much reciprocity with other states is the lengthy discussion on local and intrastate laws. I feel every person wanting to carry a firearm on their person in public needs this information.

WVsig · March 12, 2015, 06:03 PM

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I beg to differ. One reason why KY has so much reciprocity with other states is the lengthy discussion on local and intrastate laws. I feel every person wanting to carry a firearm on their person in public needs this information.

Most of this info comes directly from the state provided video which is basically KY states attorneys reading the code. The info is important but it does not have to come from state mandated course where the state gets a big chuck of the $$$ you pay to take the class. IIRC $30-$35 of the total cost of the class goes to the state for the required videos, test and handouts. Considering that the avg class is $70 give or take I consider it a tax. YMMV

KY does not have higher reciprocity than other states like VA, AZ, FL, WV etc....

michael t · March 31, 2015, 10:56 PM

I know a trainer in outside of Harrodsburg . He teaches at his home and test in back yard If nice sit on patio ad clean when done. I got mine from him as did my daughter.

riverratt · April 1, 2015, 04:46 AM

A place just down the road from GE called TG&G (training guns and gear I think) offers the course as well. It has a small classroom that gets very crowded but they are wonderful people there. They also offer many other training courses there, from women on target (a basic 101 on shooting) to advanced tactical training. Also has a good smith there if ya ever need one.

March 11, 2015, 07:38 PM	#1
zoomie Senior Member Join Date: January 23, 2006 Location: GA Posts: 1,864	Louisville CCDW classes? Anyone have a recommendation for a Louisville CCDW class? I'm sure they're all similar, but some first hand experiences would be nice before I schedule.

March 11, 2015, 09:24 PM	#3
WVsig Senior Member Join Date: June 30, 2010 Location: NC Posts: 5,309	They are all the same. State mandated curriculum with state supplied videos. Written test you should be able to pass without ever taking the course. 20 round live fire test into a man sized target at 7 yards. You have get your 50% of your rounds on target, head arms and hands count, IIRC. Honestly it is nothing more than a tax on gun owners who want to carry. Take the cheapest one you can find and then spend $$$ on real training. I am sure some instructors are better than other but the state constrains what they are allowed to teach and what topics are allowed to be discussed. __________________ -The right to be left alone is the most comprehensive of rights, and the right most valued by free people.-Louis Brandeis -Its a tool box... I don't care you put the tools in for the job that's all... -Sam from Ronin -It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it. -Aristotle

March 31, 2015, 10:56 PM	#6
michael t Senior Member Join Date: May 17, 2004 Location: Out back Ky Posts: 4,044	I know a trainer in outside of Harrodsburg . He teaches at his home and test in back yard If nice sit on patio ad clean when done. I got mine from him as did my daughter. __________________ Certified Armed Infidel Colt Defender ,Colt Mustang ,Dan Wesson CBOB, PPK/S, American Classic 1911,Bersa Thunder 380 http://bersachat.comHome of Bersa http://www.metroarms1911forum.com

March 11, 2015, 08:17 PM	#2
ninjarealist Senior Member Join Date: October 28, 2014 Posts: 213	As a fellow Louisvillian...I would also be interested to know. There are a lot of places that offer CCDW classes but what types of experiences has anyone had at them?

April 1, 2015, 04:46 AM	#7
riverratt Senior Member Join Date: February 21, 2014 Posts: 314	A place just down the road from GE called TG&G (training guns and gear I think) offers the course as well. It has a small classroom that gets very crowded but they are wonderful people there. They also offer many other training courses there, from women on target (a basic 101 on shooting) to advanced tactical training. Also has a good smith there if ya ever need one.