I recently took the CCW class at Bass Pro Shops. The instructors (Maggie, Charles, Alan), as well as the range staff were incredible. Initially I was concerned about the 8 hours length of the class, but the instructors had great information, practical application, real-world experience, legal perspective, etc. I was only intending to take the basic CCW class, but found it so enjoyable, I will be taking other classes. There were only two areas that need attention: 1) the firearm check in process at the beginning was long and time consuming. I understand the need for safety, but that process could be streamlined. The only other negative was a couple of people in the class. I understand everyone wants to ask questions and make their point, but there was a lot of chatter that seemed to increase as the day got longer and often negatively affected the information the instructor was trying to share and caused the class to stretch beyond the scheduled end time and made the instructors rush to finish the required material. I'm not sure the best solution other than students to be adults. In spite of those couple of issues, I highly...
Read moreThis group of instructors were very knowledgeable in what they presented to us. Maggie and Ken and Charles’s are great instructors and I felt confident to understand more about my 2nd amendment rights and to carry my own gun. Also Allen was so positive and encouraging in the range I was waiting for him to tell me I was holding my gun wrong or something but it never came he was great and helped to build my confidence. I respect all the instructors professional background and was grateful they were the ones to help me start my CCW process. They are truly making a difference and not just teaching a class! Wonderful ppl and I am looking forward to taking all their classes in the...
Read moreThis class was very thorough compared to the class in Florida my wife and I attended; Instructor Grant is very assertive. Target shooting took place about an hour after class started. 30 rounds total from 3, 5, and 7 yards away. Fl ccw we only shot one round at one yd. Grant doesn't care what disability you might have, as long as you are practicing safe rules, and can hit the target. Everyone passed shooting test, if not he will spend individual attention with. I was awake from 2 a.m. , and never felt like I was tired in class. This guy is good; great...
Read more