allenomics
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Any recommendations on obtaining pistol training? NRA options seem like a good start, but with so many certified trainers, how can a novice determine who's worth the time and money? Thanks for you thoughts.
NRA Basic Pistol is primarily a classroom course dealing with owning, handling, storage, loading/unloading, safety and general pistol knowledge. It is not at all defense oriented, and the range portion of the class is VERY basic. Think of this class as: "Pistols 101". Designed to take a person from "which end of this does the bullet come out of" to someone who is not a danger to himself and others when dealing with a reasonable variety of handguns.NRA "Basic Pistol" classes cost about $80 in our market. Instructors names are listed, but nothing about their skill, experience and teaching styles.
I live in Orlando and <snip> My local gun shop may be an option, but staffers there are not certified instructors.