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**Dave Starr** · 06-02-2008, 06:18 AM

Wow, 10 hour class! The class was at a local ski resort. range was behind the ski hill, shooting into a tall embankment. We spent 2 hours on gun safety, sight picture, etc., then went to the range for 2 hours. Targets were 8 1/2 x 11 sheets of paper. We shot with sights misaligned, one handed (strong hand only), from behind an obstacle simulating cover, etc. Fired about 120 rounds total. The last string was 6 rounds as fast as we could pull the trigger - the first time I was anywhere that allowed rapid fire. We also did some double taps - first time for that, too. I need to find somewhere I can do more of that; the local ranges don't allow it. Ranges were from 21 feet, down to 10 feet. I kept everything on the paper, & didn't shoot the obstacle, so I guess I did ok.
Then it was back to the classroom for 6 hours of legal aspects, the test, and went over the procedures for applying for the CPL, and the possible pitfalls the local county may throw up. Michigan's a must issue state, but the county's VERY liberal, so they do what they can to discourage you.
All in all, an excellent experience.

xdfan80 · 06-02-2008, 06:48 AM

Congrats on the class. It sounds like you got to do more shooting than I did at the bass pro shop. Now comes the wait.

Joeywhat · 06-02-2008, 06:54 AM

The range I shot at normally didn't allow rapid fire...but we basically rented the entire range so we could do what we wanted. I brought my P22 so I could really let loose

I think any range that allows rapid fire will be private.

shooter57 · 06-02-2008, 07:30 AM

The range we went to let the instructor have full control of the range for the two hours the class was their. He takes about 20 classes their each year. We also shot at the stand sheet paper until it was time to shoot for passing the class than we shot at a regular target. total rounds fired was about 120 for me the minimum,some had to shoot more.

**Dave Starr** · 06-02-2008, 08:14 AM

One of the instructors, Gary, works at Mt. Holly in the summer. He said he's considering improving the access road to the range area & setting up a permanent range there for summer use.Extra income for the ski area in the summer, & fun for us.

LUVMYSIGP225 · 06-02-2008, 08:46 AM

Was the ski resort Pine Knob?

**Dave Starr** · 06-02-2008, 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LUVMYSIGP225

Was the ski resort Pine Knob?

Mount Holly, on Dixie Highway.

06-02-2008, 06:18 AM	#1
Dave Starr XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Flint, Michigan Posts: 566	CPL class yesterday Wow, 10 hour class! The class was at a local ski resort. range was behind the ski hill, shooting into a tall embankment. We spent 2 hours on gun safety, sight picture, etc., then went to the range for 2 hours. Targets were 8 1/2 x 11 sheets of paper. We shot with sights misaligned, one handed (strong hand only), from behind an obstacle simulating cover, etc. Fired about 120 rounds total. The last string was 6 rounds as fast as we could pull the trigger - the first time I was anywhere that allowed rapid fire. We also did some double taps - first time for that, too. I need to find somewhere I can do more of that; the local ranges don't allow it. Ranges were from 21 feet, down to 10 feet. I kept everything on the paper, & didn't shoot the obstacle, so I guess I did ok. Then it was back to the classroom for 6 hours of legal aspects, the test, and went over the procedures for applying for the CPL, and the possible pitfalls the local county may throw up. Michigan's a must issue state, but the county's VERY liberal, so they do what they can to discourage you. All in all, an excellent experience.

06-02-2008, 06:48 AM	#2
xdfan80 XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 2,849	Congrats on the class. It sounds like you got to do more shooting than I did at the bass pro shop. Now comes the wait. __________________ Ruger Sp-101 .357 magnum SA XD Tactical .45 acp Mossberg 500 12 gauge pump Marlin 25N bolt action .22 rifle

06-02-2008, 06:54 AM	#3
Joeywhat XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Dearborn Heights, MI Posts: 2,549	The range I shot at normally didn't allow rapid fire...but we basically rented the entire range so we could do what we wanted. I brought my P22 so I could really let loose I think any range that allows rapid fire will be private. __________________ XD45 Compact GLOCK 20 RRA AR 15 - Build in progress Stag AR 15 - Build in progress Mosin Nagant M44

06-02-2008, 07:30 AM	#4
shooter57 XDTalk Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 69	The range we went to let the instructor have full control of the range for the two hours the class was their. He takes about 20 classes their each year. We also shot at the stand sheet paper until it was time to shoot for passing the class than we shot at a regular target. total rounds fired was about 120 for me the minimum,some had to shoot more. __________________ If you served in any branch of the Military, Thank You.

06-02-2008, 08:46 AM	#6
LUVMYSIGP225 XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Center of the Mind Posts: 6,189	Was the ski resort Pine Knob? __________________ Keep your friends close, and your enemies embalmed.

06-02-2008, 08:14 AM	#5
Dave Starr XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Flint, Michigan Posts: 566	One of the instructors, Gary, works at Mt. Holly in the summer. He said he's considering improving the access road to the range area & setting up a permanent range there for summer use.Extra income for the ski area in the summer, & fun for us.

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