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Swifty · 10-01-2006, 02:12 PM

Well, I'm a pretty new shooter my, considering I've only had my XD for a few months since my parents bought it for my 18th birthday, and I was wondering if anyone could point me in a direction to find training. Apparently my local shooting range no longer does classes anymore

I think so far I have been doing pretty decent, but obviously theres room for improvement. If it helps, I'm in Northern Utah. In the Provo area, but spend a lot of time up near Salt Lake.

Also, I've been thinking about getting myself another gun, since I'm out of highschool and I'm putting money away for college, but want to have a little bit of fun first

I've been looking at those Kimber 1911's and the XD45 Tactical. They both look so good...Maybe I'll just get both

nightraider · 10-01-2006, 02:30 PM

There are places like Tactical Reponse, Thunder Ranch, and so on. I got formal training from a guy local to me. I found it best since I got more 1 on 1 correction. Just be sure if you work locally that you get someone who knows what they are doing. Some places may not be too keen on having someone under 21 training with them though.

BBunin · 10-01-2006, 04:28 PM

Front Sight is down in Las Vegas.
You can buy a certificate on Ebay that lets you take the 4 day pistol class for about $100. Or two people can take the two day.

The training is Excellent. Don't be put off by the low price. They do that to get people to take a first class, so they will come back and take more at the regular price.

Swifty · 10-01-2006, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by BBunin

Front Sight is down in Las Vegas.
You can buy a certificate on Ebay that lets you take the 4 day pistol class for about $100. Or two people can take the two day.

The training is Excellent. Don't be put off by the low price. They do that to get people to take a first class, so they will come back and take more at the regular price.

hmm that sounds interesting...I'm actually heading down there next weekend to see some friends. I'll have to check that out. Thanks

robinsre · 10-01-2006, 05:11 PM

When I was a Boy Scout about 6 years ago Front Sight put on a 1 day defensive pistol course/submachinegun shoot for the BSA troops in the Las Vegas area. It was spectacular and was one of the driving forces that got me interested in shooting.

The Knight Of Light · 10-01-2006, 06:08 PM

http://www.impactguns.com/store/

Impact guns would be where I would start if you are looking for some local training.

GaryTx · 10-07-2006, 10:53 AM

Gunsite, they are in Arizona, north of Prescott.

10-01-2006, 02:12 PM	#1
Swifty XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3	Where to find formal training... Well, I'm a pretty new shooter my, considering I've only had my XD for a few months since my parents bought it for my 18th birthday, and I was wondering if anyone could point me in a direction to find training. Apparently my local shooting range no longer does classes anymore I think so far I have been doing pretty decent, but obviously theres room for improvement. If it helps, I'm in Northern Utah. In the Provo area, but spend a lot of time up near Salt Lake. Also, I've been thinking about getting myself another gun, since I'm out of highschool and I'm putting money away for college, but want to have a little bit of fun first I've been looking at those Kimber 1911's and the XD45 Tactical. They both look so good...Maybe I'll just get both

10-01-2006, 04:28 PM	#3
BBunin XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 2,029	Front Sight is down in Las Vegas. You can buy a certificate on Ebay that lets you take the 4 day pistol class for about $100. Or two people can take the two day. The training is Excellent. Don't be put off by the low price. They do that to get people to take a first class, so they will come back and take more at the regular price. __________________ . When seconds count, the police are only five minutes away. ------------------------------------ MY PARTIAL TOY LIST XD-9 5" (Production) XD-40 5" (Limited10) SA 1911 Loaded (Limited10/SingleStack) STI Spartan (Limited10/SingleStack) Kahr PM9 (CCW) KT P3AT (CCW) Remington 11-87 (Trap) Remington 870 Express (HD/Trap) Misc Rifles for fun and hunting

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robinsre XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 2,777	When I was a Boy Scout about 6 years ago Front Sight put on a 1 day defensive pistol course/submachinegun shoot for the BSA troops in the Las Vegas area. It was spectacular and was one of the driving forces that got me interested in shooting. __________________ Zeroth law of thermodynamics : If you have 1 six pack of beer and your neighbor brings 4 beers over, you will each end up drinking only 5 beers. First law of thermodynamics : There's no such thing as a free beer. Second law of thermodynamics : Even if there was such thing as a free beer, you couldn't drink it all anyway. Third law of thermodynamics : The colder it gets, the less beer you will have.

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10-01-2006, 02:30 PM	#2
nightraider XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 2,483	There are places like Tactical Reponse, Thunder Ranch, and so on. I got formal training from a guy local to me. I found it best since I got more 1 on 1 correction. Just be sure if you work locally that you get someone who knows what they are doing. Some places may not be too keen on having someone under 21 training with them though.

10-07-2006, 10:53 AM	#7
GaryTx XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 1,103	Gunsite, they are in Arizona, north of Prescott.