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This past weekend, I had the pleasure of attending two days of firearms training presented by the Chief Instructor of Illinois Firearm Safety Academy, Andy Moon. On Saturday our class participated in the NRA Basic Pistol class, covering all of the most important basics such as safety, safety, types of handguns, safety, aiming, grip and safety. Did I mention safety? In all seriousness, Andy made this a theme throughout both days. This kind of instruction is invaluable to both the novice and experienced shooter as it prepares the novice to safely experience shooting and helps to ensure that the more experienced shooter remains safe and accident free. At the end of a long day in class, we took a written test on the information presented and the entire class passed with flying colors.
The second day was our Concealed Carry instruction, and safety remained a constant theme. We learned about the laws regarding carry, use of force and even were able to practice some draws using laser training pistols that Andy had on hand. There are a lot of laws (23 types of places it is illegal to carry, etc.) and specific restrictions that you have to understand. The presentation of the information and concepts, as well as real-world examples applied in different situations, helped the class to digest everything and understand as there was another written test that everyone was able to pass. Our second class ended at the range where we had to qualify and demonstrate our skills. It was a blast and the class all shot well, achieving the required scores.
It was a great time and I absolutely enjoyed the entire weekend. Even though I have been shooting for a while, I am far from an expert and I learned quite a few things as well as honing some basic skills. Andy truly did an awesome job. He is very knowledgeable and also an excellent teacher. The class had fun and stayed engaged the entire time, which is a credit to his teaching and presentation skills. I would recommend his classes to anyone without hesitation.
Oh, and Mr. Moon...I am keeping it pointed in a safe direction, my finger is off the trigger, I am checking to make sure it is unloaded...would you verify this for me?
The second day was our Concealed Carry instruction, and safety remained a constant theme. We learned about the laws regarding carry, use of force and even were able to practice some draws using laser training pistols that Andy had on hand. There are a lot of laws (23 types of places it is illegal to carry, etc.) and specific restrictions that you have to understand. The presentation of the information and concepts, as well as real-world examples applied in different situations, helped the class to digest everything and understand as there was another written test that everyone was able to pass. Our second class ended at the range where we had to qualify and demonstrate our skills. It was a blast and the class all shot well, achieving the required scores.
It was a great time and I absolutely enjoyed the entire weekend. Even though I have been shooting for a while, I am far from an expert and I learned quite a few things as well as honing some basic skills. Andy truly did an awesome job. He is very knowledgeable and also an excellent teacher. The class had fun and stayed engaged the entire time, which is a credit to his teaching and presentation skills. I would recommend his classes to anyone without hesitation.
Oh, and Mr. Moon...I am keeping it pointed in a safe direction, my finger is off the trigger, I am checking to make sure it is unloaded...would you verify this for me?
