Taking a CCW class tomorrow.

[zenman]

I have finally found the time to attend a class for HCP.

What is the shooting part of the class? How is it scored?

Edited August 23, 2011 by zenman
Edit to change CCW to HCP.

[Oh Shoot]

Target is similar to your avatar. 12 shots each at 3,7,15 yards, and 12 shots at instructors choice.

70% in ringed area, which is actually larger than your avatar.

Piece of cake. Really.

- OS

[zenman]

Thank you.

[zenman]

BTW, the avatar is my first time shooting a pistol. And it was at 10 yards.

Thanks again.

[Oh Shoot]

BTW, the avatar is my first time shooting a pistol. And it was at 10 yards.

Thanks again.

Ya got nothing to worry about -- don't shoot the instructor, instant fail.

- OS

[Gophert]

I'm convinced that 90% of people who take the class could walk in and pass without ever hearing one word from the instructor.

Here is the video you will watch: http://www.tn.gov/safety/handgunmain.shtml

Shoot straight and you will be fine.

Edited August 12, 2011 by Gophert

[Guest TnRebel]

if you are going for a Tn. permit it is a HCP " Handgun Carry Permit " , Tn is an open carry state or a concealed carry your choice.

[Guest Victor9er]

Just to add to this...

if you are going for a Tn. permit it is a HCP " Handgun Carry Permit " , Tn is an open carry state or a concealed carry your choice.

TN is open or concealed carry with a permit. That's why it's simply referred to as a Handgun Carry Permit (HCP) rather than a Concealed Carry Weapons (CCW) permit. A state such as Louisiana, which does not require a permit for open carry but does require one for concealed carry would issue a CCW. (or CWP.. I forget exactly which term they use)

Subtle, but important differences that you'll have to learn to keep up with especially if you travel to other states.

Edited August 13, 2011 by Victor9er

[Guest TnRebel]

the same in Florida , they issue a CWP ( concealed weapons permit ) and it has to be concealed but it also includes switch blade knives or brass knuckles or anything of a weapon nature.

[EastHipster]

I would encourage you to take notes.

If the teacher is good there will be some good info.

The shooting part though....I was scared. There were people barely hitting the paper (full sized silhouette)

[Guest Tn.Mitch]

When I took my class,the best shot,was a 75 year old lady.She used a 22 cal,they loaned her to shoot...

[tnhawk]

When I took my class,the best shot,was a 75 year old lady.She used a 22 cal,they loaned her to shoot...

A hit with a 22 does more than miss with a 45.

[zenman]

Thanks for all the input.

I found the class to be very easy both written and shooting. 100's all the way.

Permit payed for and finger prints taken. Now the wait begins.

One note: does anyone know who L1 is? They are a third party collecting the info and fingerprints for the state.

What agreement do they have with the state and what does it say they can do with mine and your info and prints?

I hope the state is on the ball and has them locked down.