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Well I'm so sore today I don't really want to even move...
But I had a great time!!!
I seem to always meet a few new people at these things and that alone is worth going, as if cleaning up a shooting spot isn't enough motivation!
Clint, I figured out your screen name =). I'd be interested in that class when you and Rick get together. Would be great to have some certifications to help out with others.
Dwayne, not 100% sure what your screen name is but start a convo with me when you can, I got a few things to run by you.
To Bill and Pete and a few others, it was great to meet y'all and I hope to see you at the next event, be it social or another cleanup .
Again, huge thanks to Bill for setting this up and everyone who chipped in.
Rick,Clint, I actually already have at least one person lined up from an offhand discussion. I dropped by the local motorcycle gear consignment store to drop off some of the Stop I-594 pamphlets. (Cruise-In consignment's if there are other bikers looking for gear or that want to sell via consignment) I'm friends with the owners and when I mentioned it she said she would be interested in taking the classes to learn gun safety. She want's to learn the safety first which is the right way to go about it. So that's at least one and maybe two there. I also talked to Carney (Pastor Carney) and we are going to have coffee in a week or so to discuss having the classes at the Church. I think it will primarily depend upon the Church board although I suspect they will agree. I actually first met him when he wanted to get more information about open carry here in Washington and he contacted the Open Carry Vancouver group which I help out with. At any rate we can figure out how many to get for the first class and any other details we need to work out and I am sure I can supply the people for it.
Rick
Good stuff Bill. Makes me even more comfortable with Clint as I know he is choosing to be responsible for the students and wants to be sure that not only they meet the minimum requirements but that they are truly pr
I could on a basic level course as a National affiliate modify the course to meet the level that the student is taking, such as a shooter like most I met this weekend might want to become Basic pistol instructors , so they can apply for a CHL Instructors Certification. The NRA say teach 8 hrs. I may teach the 8 hr course in 6, because the class had an experienced pace, and everyone was competent when we took the written test portion.
But when I teach the "Utah" Course, the Multi-state Concealed Firearm Course, I am required to teach all 54 pages of the platform, and in that 54 page curriculum, I am required to provide documentation of firearm familiarity and handling. How do we instructors run 40 people through in the time allotted and have each one witness the familiarity portion? We take different directions as instructors, and I used the method that NRA Counselor Shaun Curtain trained me in a classroom where no live ammunition is allowed. Lets just stick to the format and we all are taught on the same platform, so we can pass that onto the next. at that point if a adjustment in how a portion is taught that would be nice, for some, less interesting for others but it is just the First Steps , the advanced levels are great and I encourage people to go for the additional training, as we all know every bit helps and it is fun as a clean up day with Bill "Cogs".
Thanks Rick . I appreciate that a lot! Clint
We will need to get together to see where to best start as far as what course to begin with. My main concern is basic firearm safety for new gun owners however it may turn out better to do a CCW course instead to cover more ground and to make it more desirable for people to take. I think we already discussed no live ammunition in the classroom when I was talking to Carney but I'll be sure to mention it again.
Yes, I have your card. I'll call this week some time. Can't meet with Carney until next week so we have a couple of days.Most of the course are "no live ammo" unless we do a live fire portion of course, at which time we have to use a RSO (range safety officer) and I am one. so with help we can have a safe and knowledgable experience and I can make the course tailored to meet the needs of the group.
It just takes the attitude to enjoy safe firearm use in public and at home, so no worries, and there are several people here interested. please call if you can and I will sort out the details. You did get my card?
Clint
Went well! No pics. Pete actually went up to help us. We knocked out an area that is no longer open for shooting because of the 4x4 trails being built. I am OK with that. Just hate when they close areas to any use....@nastybynature , Your family went up the road and cleaned up another shooting site. How did that go? Any pictures?