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Outsider · 04-09-2008, 07:14 PM

Funny thing is in Utah you don't have to do practical anymore for your conceals.

Centerfire · 04-09-2008, 07:23 PM

As screwed up as CA is on everything else on laws related to guns, there's no requirement of having to qualify with any gun on your CCW permit here. In fact, there's no requirement to "qualify", period. No test to take either. I took a class, in which, I shot. No test, no qualification. I recieved a certificate of completion. No need to specify whether you shot with a semi or revolver. The only limitation here is that you can only have three firearms on your license (that sucks), and you can only CC with those that you have listed.

Because the shooting involved double-tap practice, I don't think it would have been as much fun with a revolver - though there were revolvers used by individuals in the class I took. My XD fit the bill just fine.

Granted, each county may have different rules/requirements. It's extremely lax here though. (Northern CA should have broken off loooong ago... ah, but I digress...)

~ Centerfire

cjive134 · 04-09-2008, 07:32 PM

Glock 19. simple and easy to use.

moosedan · 04-09-2008, 08:32 PM

took mine in Kentucky, cannot use 22 cal. There is no difference on what you will shoot shoot what ya love enjoy yourself and good luck..

charlie.45 · 04-09-2008, 08:53 PM

I shot a 1911 for my ccw in mo. I don't know how they will do it there but in mo we had 5 shots to sight in our semi then 20 more to qualify had to get 15/20 in center mass from 7 yrds. anyways what i was going to say is the 1911 has a different set of procedures on the range during qualification than the guys who were using glocks,xd's,and others. I'd use one of the 9mm to qualify,simple and easy to control recoil for better shot placement. I know I was nervous and a bit shaky during the sighting in I managed to hit 18/20 but It took me a little longer than the other guys becouse I had to calm my nerves a couple times a 9mm would've definately helped but i didn't have one then. Oh and that big ol ruger security six .357 mag yeah that's what I used to qualify for the revolver part of the shooting as in mo we have to shoot both semi and revolvers.

JBHorne · 04-09-2008, 08:55 PM

I'm confused: Once you qualify with any of them, can't you carry whatever you want?

Here in AZ you can just use a cheap rental gun (or your own), put 7 out of 10 rounds in a 1 foot box from 15 feet and you're good to go. At least I think thats the distance and target If I remember correctly.

One old guy in my class had never even shot a gun before and he did it.

Outsider · 04-09-2008, 09:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JBHorne

I'm confused: Once you qualify with any of them, can't you carry whatever you want?

Here in AZ you can just use a cheap rental gun (or your own), put 7 out of 10 rounds in a 1 foot box from 15 feet and you're good to go. At least I think thats the distance and target If I remember correctly.

One old guy in my class had never even shot a gun before and he did it.

I was thinking the same thing. You have to qualify with the gun you want to carry and each time you want to add a gun you have to re-qualify? I know that is how it is for LEOs and SEOs, but for CCP?

StrykerDM · 04-09-2008, 09:32 PM

I think in Texas, if you qualify with a revolver, your license actually states that, so its better to qualify with an automatic. I'm not sure of the laws in your states. Other than that, I never did any speed loading of any kind during my qualification, they really didn't want us rapid firing. Just use what you feel the most comfortable with and whatever works reliably.

**newKid** · 04-09-2008, 09:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adambrock

I said 44 magnum, just for the effect.

\\ACB

now that you mention it. when I took my CCW class in Carolina, our instructor told us that one time a man brought his 8 inch barreled S&W .500 to qualify with. Students are required to shoot at 2, 5, and 7 yards. so, as you can imagine, on the 2 yard shot, the end of his barrel was quite close to the target. long story short, not only was the target blown into many tiny pieces, the muzzle flash caught the giant hay bale the target it was attached to on fire. burnt it to the ground.. . . true story.

JBHorne · 04-09-2008, 10:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by newKid

now that you mention it. when I took my CCW class in Carolina, our instructor told us that one time a man brought his 8 inch barreled S&W .500 to qualify with. Students are required to shoot at 2, 5, and 7 yards. so, as you can imagine, on the 2 yard shot, the end of his barrel was quite close to the target. long story short, not only was the target blown into many tiny pieces, the muzzle flash caught the giant hay bale the target it was attached to on fire. burnt it to the ground.. . . true story.

I would live to see his IWB holster for that freak-of-a-gun!

View Poll Results: Which gun should I use to qualify?
Glock 19 - 9mm	27	39.71%
CZ-75 BD - 9mm	6	8.82%
Beretta 92FS Brig. - 9mm	10	14.71%
Beretta 96F - .40 S&W	1	1.47%
Springfield 1911A1 GI 45 (Customized) - .45ACP	19	27.94%
S&W Model 29 - .44 Magnum	2	2.94%
S&W Model 66 - .357 Magnum	3	4.41%
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04-09-2008, 07:14 PM	#11
Outsider XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Orem, UT Posts: 416	Funny thing is in Utah you don't have to do practical anymore for your conceals. __________________ *"No Mess" Since 1985* Springfield XD-40 4" Service ======================== "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing" - Edmund Burke (1729-1797), British statesman and philosopher "Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum." - ("If you want peace, prepare for war.") - Flavius Vegetius Renatus. Roman Military strategist. c. 390. A.D "People should not be afraid of their governments. Governments should be afraid of their people." -V, V for Vendetta

04-09-2008, 07:32 PM	#13
cjive134 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 1,525	Glock 19. simple and easy to use. __________________ "Don't laugh at me. I was once like you." - homer simpson

04-09-2008, 08:53 PM	#15
charlie.45 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Maumee,OH Posts: 1,082	I shot a 1911 for my ccw in mo. I don't know how they will do it there but in mo we had 5 shots to sight in our semi then 20 more to qualify had to get 15/20 in center mass from 7 yrds. anyways what i was going to say is the 1911 has a different set of procedures on the range during qualification than the guys who were using glocks,xd's,and others. I'd use one of the 9mm to qualify,simple and easy to control recoil for better shot placement. I know I was nervous and a bit shaky during the sighting in I managed to hit 18/20 but It took me a little longer than the other guys becouse I had to calm my nerves a couple times a 9mm would've definately helped but i didn't have one then. Oh and that big ol ruger security six .357 mag yeah that's what I used to qualify for the revolver part of the shooting as in mo we have to shoot both semi and revolvers. __________________ Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death! Patrick Henry

04-09-2008, 08:55 PM	#16
JBHorne XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 1,016	I'm confused: Once you qualify with any of them, can't you carry whatever you want? Here in AZ you can just use a cheap rental gun (or your own), put 7 out of 10 rounds in a 1 foot box from 15 feet and you're good to go. At least I think thats the distance and target If I remember correctly. One old guy in my class had never even shot a gun before and he did it. __________________ I WOULD RATHER BE JUDGED BY 12 THAN CARRIED BY 6

04-09-2008, 07:23 PM	#12
Centerfire XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: California Posts: 114	As screwed up as CA is on everything else on laws related to guns, there's no requirement of having to qualify with any gun on your CCW permit here. In fact, there's no requirement to "qualify", period. No test to take either. I took a class, in which, I shot. No test, no qualification. I recieved a certificate of completion. No need to specify whether you shot with a semi or revolver. The only limitation here is that you can only have three firearms on your license (that sucks), and you can only CC with those that you have listed. Because the shooting involved double-tap practice, I don't think it would have been as much fun with a revolver - though there were revolvers used by individuals in the class I took. My XD fit the bill just fine. Granted, each county may have different rules/requirements. It's extremely lax here though. (Northern CA should have broken off loooong ago... ah, but I digress...) ~ Centerfire

04-09-2008, 08:32 PM	#14
moosedan XDTalk Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bowling Green Ky Posts: 38	took mine in Kentucky, cannot use 22 cal. There is no difference on what you will shoot shoot what ya love enjoy yourself and good luck..

04-09-2008, 09:32 PM	#18
StrykerDM XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 586	I think in Texas, if you qualify with a revolver, your license actually states that, so its better to qualify with an automatic. I'm not sure of the laws in your states. Other than that, I never did any speed loading of any kind during my qualification, they really didn't want us rapid firing. Just use what you feel the most comfortable with and whatever works reliably. __________________ XD Service Bi-tone 9mm Browning Buckmark .22 Stainless Camper Smith and Wesson Models 442 & 10 Rock Island Armory 1911 .45 Compact

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