Getting my concealed permit.

[Rob]

Finally after owning my pistol for about a year i am getting my concealed permit. Im doing the class this saturday at the county jail.( that is where the instructor works.) Is there anything i should know about the class before i go??

[mudrunninpig]

you will have no problems, its not difficult, congrats

[ianstew]

don't accidently shoot the instructor..........i've seen it before with my own eyes.......you definately do not pass when you do that.....

[Goose350]

Originally Posted by ianstew

don't accidently shoot the instructor..........i've seen it before with my own eyes.......you definately do not pass when you do that.....

I would hope he/she failed! Good luck Rob, you should do just fine.

[NCHornet]

The course will vary by state. So check your local state laws and ask those that have gone through it in Utah. But it is a common sense course, some states require live fire, some don't. It isn't difficult if you pay attention. After you get your permit, just remember it isn't a magic pass, practice, practice, practice!!
Edit, I see you are military, so I am probably preaching to the choir. Here is a great forum you may find helpful.
www.defensivecarry.com

[05_PSD_Erik]

Originally Posted by ianstew

don't accidently shoot the instructor..........i've seen it before with my own eyes.......you definately do not pass when you do that.....

REALLY!?!?!? WTF happened???

[NCHornet]

If you have ever been to a public shooting range you would understand how easily this could happen. I am so glad that I can shoot on my property. Back when I went to public ranges I had countless live firearms pointed directly at me by knuckle heads who needed to learn some safe gun handling skills. Needless to say many got a quick lesson from me. I am a gun safety nut!!!

[mbahr22250]

When I got mine (in Michigan though of course) the whole thing took about 9 hours. There was 4 hours of classroom time dedicated to the legal aspects of carrying, 4 hours of classroom time teaching you how to stay out of bad situations and what to do if you get in them, and a 20 question test. Then you had to shoot 100 rounds at a 8.5x11 piece of paper at 17 feet in different positions. I ended up shooting about 20 rounds because I had about a 3" group and the instructor didn't want to waste any time "teaching" me to shoot. All in all it was very easy. You should have no problem!

[rdc]

Originally Posted by Rob

Finally after owning my pistol for about a year i am getting my concealed permit. Im doing the class this saturday at the county jail.( that is where the instructor works.) Is there anything i should know about the class before i go??

OK Rob, it's been over a week. How'd it go?

[troid123]

Originally Posted by rdc

OK Rob, it's been over a week. How'd it go?

He must have failed...