Took m HCP Class today

[Guest momuzyk]

I know not a big deal to me but I took my HCP class today at Guns N Leather and passed. Don't know why but the wkend took forever to get here and I was anxious and nervous at the same time. Now I feel like I'm 16 & just got my driver's license...

Got an 87 on written portion and 100 on the range. For it being my 1st time shooting I was very happy! For the experts what do I need to practice or correct in order to improve my skills. I do realize this was the bare minimum to learn and now its up to me to improve my skill set!

[Motasyco]

Keep doing what you're doing. Looks pretty good for a first time.

[Guest Rem_700]

Congrats and good luck with the wait!! Don't forget "the call"!! lol

[RDL]

Go to the range and shoot. The more you practice the better you will get. In addition, determine what pistol you are going to carry and practice practice practice.

Congrats on the class. Be safe

[Guest bkelm18]

For your first time, I'd say you did extremely well. Hit the range and hit it often. There is no such thing as too much practice or too much training when it comes to saving your life.

[oldogy]

Looks to me like a bunch of hits, pretty much considered center mass, any of which would put a real hurt on a BG. Ya done good.

oldogy

[Guest beefcakeb0]

awesome...not trying to brag at all because im not even that great of a shot but i put 23 shots in the neck during mine... lol i was showing off when i did it though because i was using a single action .22 revolver...lol

i would recommend finding your most comfy pistol, and holster combo that you can be accurate with.... and like the herd say practice those neckshots!!!

Edited July 19, 2009 by beefcakeb0

[TripleDigitRide]

Congrats! If you want to improve -- PRACTICE.

You're off to a great start. If you were shooting a BG, he would be history.

[Guest beefcakeb0]

what was the gun used in the test? .22lr?

[Guest DefensiveGuy]

Got a 94 / 100 today at the TN Sportsman Foundation Class

Great Class, very knowledgeable Instructors.

[Guest momuzyk]

what was the gun used in the test? .22lr?

Yes it was 22lr, thats what they had at the class to shoot with. Thanks for all of the comments and tips. I do have glock 19 which is what I will start practicing on & carry.

[Refleks]

Hey, good job! I think I was in the same class as you Looks like both you and my sister are a better shot than me, lol!

Edited July 21, 2009 by Refleks

[Guest pws_smokeyjones]

You did really well for a first time shooter. Much better than most. The best advice I can give to continue to improve is Dry Fire practice. Get some snap caps and practice trigger control as much as you can.

Please though, and I speak from painful experience, PUT ALL AMMO IN A DIFFERENT ROOM while dry firing. repairing floors, ceilings, walls and floors because of a stupid oversight is something you don't want to have to live with - trust me on that.

[Guest momuzyk]

Hey, good job! I think I was in the same class as you Looks like both you and my sister are a better shot than me, lol!

Thanks for the comments, looks like you did well yourself. Looks like everyone passed. Has anyone failed & had to retake the test before?

You did really well for a first time shooter. Much better than most. The best advice I can give to continue to improve is Dry Fire practice. Get some snap caps and practice trigger control as much as you can.

Please though, and I speak from painful experience, PUT ALL AMMO IN A DIFFERENT ROOM while dry firing. repairing floors, ceilings, walls and floors because of a stupid oversight is something you don't want to have to live with - trust me on that.

Thanks for the comments as well, I'm very eager to get out on the range and start practicing!

[Guest clownsdd]

body mass works

[Guest momuzyk]

Ok, finally got around to making it to dmv today. Funny thing is they opened at 7am so I got there at 6:40 to one of 1st in line. Well when I pulled up there were already 6 people in front of me and by time 7am rolled around just before they opened the doors, the line was at 21 people. Well once I got in it was that bad of a wait & to my suprise in the 45 min or so I was waiting, there were 4 other people(2 females/2 males) getting their HCP as well. So I guess they are applying in record numbers.

The thing that got me worried was that the two clerks behind the counter once I was done joked and stated ok with all the apps you should get it in about 4 months. After that had to find a fingerprinting place. I think this is done on purpose for us to jump through another hoop because they could just as easily do fingerprints there as well. Well I go those done today as well so now the real waiting game begins!

:popcorn:

[56FordGuy]

Call and check on it after about 3 weeks. For some reason, that seems to speed the process along.

[DWARREN123]

Practice some then practice more but don't over do it to where it becomes work.

Actually pretty good for the first time.

Edited August 1, 2009 by DWARREN123

[frontier737]

IMHO more important than practice would be training. Contrary to conventional wisdom I would say practice does NOT make perfect...but practice does make permanent. So with no training practice will reinforce bad habits.

I would recommend CIS. Todd and Dustin rock.

If you carry you have to train.

[frontier737]

I hear this guy is good and makes you feel safe.

Tried to post a pic of this instructor that requires his students to aim and dry fire at him...can't seem to post a picture at work.

Edited August 6, 2009 by frontier737

[Guest Kang]

Fam you already know i got you on the practice and training. next time you come to clarksville or the next time im up your way we will go shooting.

[Warbird]

IMHO more important than practice would be training. Contrary to conventional wisdom I would say practice does NOT make perfect...but practice does make permanent. So with no training practice will reinforce bad habits.

I would recommend CIS. Todd and Dustin rock.

If you carry you have to train.

This +100

I will in fact say since you are new, do not go practice. Find a good carry holster for the gun you will be carrying and go take an intermediate class. Do not go practice, unless you are good friends with a highly trained individual who can give you personal training. Barring that go take a class. Do Not have to undo bad habits. It is always easier to create good habits from the start. A good class will be invaluable, you don't even know. AS Rumsfeld says, you don't know what you don't know and being new to this you don't know a whole lot. But, only after a class will you start to 'get it'

After the class then practice practice practice. That's my advice..

[Guest momuzyk]

Call and check on it after about 3 weeks. For some reason, that seems to speed the process along.

I havent been on in awhile but I took everyone's advice. Went to dmv on 07/31, called & checked on 08/24. A female answered who was very nice and advised me it had been issued on o the 08/19. It happened to be postmarked the day after I called on 08/25 & I received it Friday 08/28.

I also ordered a duplicate as well. I didn't receive it when permit came so I called on it yesterday and was told it was issued seperately on 09/09 so it should be here any day now!

[Guest Bill Lumberg]

Calling and checking on it has no effect on the process, positive or negative. If it makes you feel better, do it.

[Guest momuzyk]

Calling and checking on it has no effect on the process, positive or negative. If it makes you feel better, do it.

Well, whether it works or not...I have it so I'm happy!

Edited September 12, 2009 by momuzyk