Wear and Carry Class

[3rdRcn]

Judging interest in a wear and carry class for Dec. 21st & 22nd. This class would be the 16 hour version which will be good for both a new permit and a renewal. The certification is good for 2 years with the MSP.

Equipment needed:
Your firearm of choice, preferably the one you plan to carry the most.
Strong side OWB holster
300 rounds of ammo (approx.)

You will be taking the NRA Personal Protection Outside the Home Basic and Advanced course, then any remaining requirements as outlined by the MSP and our state legislators for the wear and carry permit.

This will be one day of classroom from 9am to 5pm and one day on the range from 8am-4pm. Cost will be approximately $200.00 and covers all course materials and continental breakfast for both days.

 

[joppaj]

Bump for a good class.

 

[Gryphon]

The course/requirements are fine, the Sat./Sun. format are desired, and I've been waiting for the IP's to start such offerings. But honestly the weekend before Christmas is a no go for me. Just too much going on. A weekend in January would be very tempting.

 

[3rdRcn]

The course/requirements are fine, the Sat./Sun. format are desired, and I've been waiting for the IP's to start such offerings. But honestly the weekend before Christmas is a no go for me. Just too much going on. A weekend in January would be very tempting.

That may end up being the case but getting the range is the most difficult part. We'll see how it goes and if this date doesn't get any traction we may end up moving it.

 

[TTMD]

That may end up being the case but getting the range is the most difficult part. We'll see how it goes and if this date doesn't get any traction we may end up moving it.

Definitely have to start somewhere. It'll be interesting to see how this works out for you. Good luck!

 

[Chris]

Terry Those dates in December turn out not to be good for us. Keep me updated on other dates when scheduled. Thanks Chris

 

[montoya32]

That may end up being the case but getting the range is the most difficult part. We'll see how it goes and if this date doesn't get any traction we may end up moving it.

Sent you a message.

 

[Safetech]

Strong side OWB holster

Just thinking... Wouldn't it be better - here in MD - to train with an IWB holster, since we can only carry concealed?

 

[3rdRcn]

Just thinking... Wouldn't it be better - here in MD - to train with an IWB holster, since we can only carry concealed?

I carry with an OWB holster probably as much as with an IWB holster, both being concealed. The OWB holster is preferred for safety reasons more than anything else though. If you have the experience to use an IWB holster then I have no problem with that. Most people don't though and many more think they can do it without ever having trained to do so. I would like to lean toward the safe side and get them some practice just coming from concealed and engaging a target in as safe a manner as possible so everybody goes home with the same number of holes they came with.Just to be on the safe side, if you would like to attend the class and use a strong side IWB holster please feel free to do so. Bring along a OWB holster as well though in case it doesn't work out.

As many of the people that fill up the Utah classes you would think this class would be full already. They get a permit to carry and they strap a gun on without any consideration to the fact that drawing and firing when under stress is in no way comparable to firing at a static range. How many actually practice this? You can't do it at almost any range in the state of Maryland, yet they feel they have done their due diligence and fulfilled their responsibility by qualifying for the permit. Never taking into account whether or not they could actually even hit a target and not shoot some innocent bystander when they have to draw and fire in a life threatening situation.

I have had a permit that is basically a 24 hour permit in Maryland for about 6 years now. I have paid for and trained countless hours and spent more money than I would like to admit to on holsters and gear that is nothing more than a flash in the pan. I have paid for the gear and made the mistakes so I hope to impart that knowledge to my students that attend this course and hopefully keep them from making those same mistakes and wasting their money like I did. I take carrying a firearm very seriously and I take not hurting someone else that is completely innocent from my not being able to hit my target if I decide to draw my weapon even more seriously. I could not live with myself if I ever hurt anyone from my negligence or my lack of training.

 

[Safetech]

Thanks for the reply.

I was merely asking out of curiosity. (I, personally, don't need to renew for a year and a half.) But yeah. If I were going to take another class, I'd want to train with what I carry, and how I carry it.

I always carry IWB, because I seldom go out with my shirt not tucked in. And yeah. I practice. (But not as much as I should, probably.)

I agree with what you're saying. I was kind of surprised, back when I found out that you can get a permit to carry a gun without any formal training, let alone not having to at least show that you can hit your target (or are at least "aware"" of your background).

 

[mcbruzdzinski]

Judging interest in a wear and carry class for Dec. 21st & 22nd. This class would be the 16 hour version which will be good for both a new permit and a renewal. The certification is good for 2 years with the MSP.

Equipment needed:
Your firearm of choice, preferably the one you plan to carry the most.
Strong side OWB holster
300 rounds of ammo (approx.)

You will be taking the NRA Personal Protection Outside the Home Basic and Advanced course, then any remaining requirements as outlined by the MSP and our state legislators for the wear and carry permit.

This will be one day of classroom from 9am to 5pm and one day on the range from 8am-4pm. Cost will be approximately $200.00 and covers all course materials and continental breakfast for both days.

I like the way you planned the course. It is similar to what we offer.

Good comments about the OWB/IWB holsters too! Too many folks fail to practice with either, even after taking the NRA PPITH class (or any other CCW prep class).

 

[3rdRcn]

Thanks for the reply.

I was merely asking out of curiosity. (I, personally, don't need to renew for a year and a half.) But yeah. If I were going to take another class, I'd want to train with what I carry, and how I carry it.

I always carry IWB, because I seldom go out with my shirt not tucked in. And yeah. I practice. (But not as much as I should, probably.)

I agree with what you're saying. I was kind of surprised, back when I found out that you can get a permit to carry a gun without any formal training, let alone not having to at least show that you can hit your target (or are at least "aware"" of your background).

You're curiosity was well founded and you asked an excellent question. Just so you know, this class is good for 2 years so it would cover you for your renewal and you would get a whole bunch of practice drawing from concealment. Would love to see you in the class.

I like the way you planned the course. It is similar to what we offer.

Good comments about the OWB/IWB holsters too! Too many folks fail to practice with either, even after taking the NRA PPITH class (or any other CCW prep class).

Thanks Mike! I appreciate your comments sir!

 

[Fatboy20646]

Judging interest in a wear and carry class for Dec. 21st & 22nd. This class would be the 16 hour version which will be good for both a new permit and a renewal. The certification is good for 2 years with the MSP.

Equipment needed:
Your firearm of choice, preferably the one you plan to carry the most.
Strong side OWB holster
300 rounds of ammo (approx.)

You will be taking the NRA Personal Protection Outside the Home Basic and Advanced course, then any remaining requirements as outlined by the MSP and our state legislators for the wear and carry permit.

This will be one day of classroom from 9am to 5pm and one day on the range from 8am-4pm. Cost will be approximately $200.00 and covers all course materials and continental breakfast for both days.

I would be interested if it was a different weekend.

 

[Atlasarmory]

Where would this take place ?

 

[3rdRcn]

Where would this take place ?

Delta, Pa.

 

[woodstock]

"I have had a permit that is basically a 24 hour permit in Maryland for about 6 years now. I have paid for and trained countless hours and spent more money than I would like to admit to on holsters and gear that is nothing more than a flash in the pan. I have paid for the gear and made the mistakes so I hope to impart that knowledge to my students that attend this course and hopefully keep them from making those same mistakes and wasting their money like I did. I take carrying a firearm very seriously and I take not hurting someone else that is completely innocent from my not being able to hit my target if I decide to draw my weapon even more seriously. I could not live with myself if I ever hurt anyone from my negligence or my lack of training."

weapon?

for those of you who have never had the chance to get in on terry's class, you won't be disappointed.

 

[3rdRcn]

"I have had a permit that is basically a 24 hour permit in Maryland for about 6 years now. I have paid for and trained countless hours and spent more money than I would like to admit to on holsters and gear that is nothing more than a flash in the pan. I have paid for the gear and made the mistakes so I hope to impart that knowledge to my students that attend this course and hopefully keep them from making those same mistakes and wasting their money like I did. I take carrying a firearm very seriously and I take not hurting someone else that is completely innocent from my not being able to hit my target if I decide to draw my weapon even more seriously. I could not live with myself if I ever hurt anyone from my negligence or my lack of training."

weapon?

for those of you who have never had the chance to get in on terry's class, you won't be disappointed.

Absolutely a weapon! PPOTH is one of the classes that weapon is an allowed term for your firearm.

Thanks for the compliment also Larry!

 

[mcbruzdzinski]

Absolutely a weapon! PPOTH is one of the classes that weapon is an allowed term for your firearm.

Thanks for the compliment also Larry!

You may want to check the use of the word weapon with your TC and the disclaimer in the BIT manual.

Don't want to be stickler, but the NRA training staff, especially those who conduct the TC classes, are very clear about the use of the "W" word in any NRA class. What you say in the rest of the class is your choice!

Also make sure you end the NRA PPOTH before moving on to other Carry topics required by MD.

 

[Atlasarmory]

How many openings are there in this class ? What is the minimum number of participants for it to take place ?

 

[3rdRcn]

You may want to check the use of the word weapon with your TC and the disclaimer in the BIT manual.

Don't want to be stickler, but the NRA training staff, especially those who conduct the TC classes, are very clear about the use of the "W" word in any NRA class. What you say in the rest of the class is your choice!

Also make sure you end the NRA PPOTH before moving on to other Carry topics required by MD.

My TC is the one who told me it was okay for that class only but he is old school so things may have changed. The NRA class will be completed prior to the Maryland requirements being discussed. That's why I made it clear in the post but thanks for the reminder.

How many openings are there in this class ? What is the minimum number of participants for it to take place ?

The class is on and we have a few spots left currently.