I was recently speaking with a friend of mine about her experience with a local CCW class. She took it at the gun and licensing shop down the road. I was surprised to hear her say that the experience was so bad and that the instructor was only interested in was providing only the very basic information one needed to get a permit.
She went on to say that she didn't even feel like she deserved the permit because there was so much more that she should know about concealed firearms. She was also felt like there should have been more emphasis on state laws in Ohio CCW classes.
This wasn't the first time I had heard complaints like this. But it did surprise me that she was complaining about this specific company instead of some back-alley, questionable store. After all, this was a store I regularly visited to purchase ammunition and used their gun range. I had assumed they would offer quality classes.
That being said, the line between a great Ohio CCW class and a bad one can be foggy and difficult to pinpoint. There are however, some things to look at.
Does the instructor seem knowledgeable? The difference between a good instructor and a bad instructor can often be the depth and breadth of experience they have obtained. The more experience they've had handling firearms, and the longer they've been teaching, the more likely you are to learn and enjoy the process.
Have other people said good things about the class and the instructor? Talk to the people around you. See if anyone has enjoyed the class in the past and felt that it was worthwhile. A recommendation from your friends should go a long go a long way toward helping you find the right classes.
Does the program or shop keep all its licenses updated? Take a look at the program's history and make sure they always comply with all the state regulations for Ohio CCW classes. Make sure they fully understand all the local laws and regulations.
Finally, always evaluate how the CCW classes are providing value for your money. If things aren't going the way you expect, you can either quit the class or demand a refund. You should never waste time in a class that won't help you in the long run. - 31499
She went on to say that she didn't even feel like she deserved the permit because there was so much more that she should know about concealed firearms. She was also felt like there should have been more emphasis on state laws in Ohio CCW classes.
This wasn't the first time I had heard complaints like this. But it did surprise me that she was complaining about this specific company instead of some back-alley, questionable store. After all, this was a store I regularly visited to purchase ammunition and used their gun range. I had assumed they would offer quality classes.
That being said, the line between a great Ohio CCW class and a bad one can be foggy and difficult to pinpoint. There are however, some things to look at.
Does the instructor seem knowledgeable? The difference between a good instructor and a bad instructor can often be the depth and breadth of experience they have obtained. The more experience they've had handling firearms, and the longer they've been teaching, the more likely you are to learn and enjoy the process.
Have other people said good things about the class and the instructor? Talk to the people around you. See if anyone has enjoyed the class in the past and felt that it was worthwhile. A recommendation from your friends should go a long go a long way toward helping you find the right classes.
Does the program or shop keep all its licenses updated? Take a look at the program's history and make sure they always comply with all the state regulations for Ohio CCW classes. Make sure they fully understand all the local laws and regulations.
Finally, always evaluate how the CCW classes are providing value for your money. If things aren't going the way you expect, you can either quit the class or demand a refund. You should never waste time in a class that won't help you in the long run. - 31499
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