Looking 4 firearm class for newbie?(Austin, Tx. area)

[TexasChick]

Newbie here.
Can anyone recommend a good beginner firearm instructor they've used in the Austin Tx Area?

Thx,
Texas Chick

 

[jdh]

James Schubert in Rosanky is very good.v I don't have his number handy but if you call the gun shop in bastrop at 303-4867 they will have it.

 

[thegriz]

Appleseed Class

You might consider an appleseed rifle class. There is one scheduled about 100 miles from Austin on April 19 & 20.

I'll be there.

http://www.appleseedinfo.org/

Dates and registration

 

[rrruuunnn]

http://www.chl-texas.com/

he was my second teacher. he was a good teacher

you live in austin. you are very lucky. i really miss austin.

 

[GEM]

www.krtraining.com - Karl and Penny offer a range of classes from the beginning to the high end.

A complete curriculum - very highly recommended by those who know them. Great guest instructors.

If you want to start from scratch and work your way up - take the Basic classes and then the AT sequence. There are also competition classes if you want to do so.

 

[TexasChick]

I thank all of you for taking time out to post.

After posting...another friend told me about The Blackstone Group http://www.blackstone-tx.com/welcome.html.
Their office is more centrally located in Austin. They're very nice people and were able to assist me with a very usable immediate personal safety plan for my particulars. I'd highly recommend their classes.

Thanks Again for all the suggestions!
TChick

 

[GEM]

MIB - don't look at the flashlight thingee or you will forget all your training.



Anyway, I shoot with Aaron sometimes, he's a good guy.

Hope it works out for you. Once you get into, come out to the IDPA matches. He could clue you in.

 

[TexasChick]

Thanks, I'll remember that. MIB- ...eyes avoid flashlight thingee...

; > Funny because the thing I don't remember is my previous fear addressing my particular situation.

My uncertainties are gone! The training stayed with me! ; >

 

[Shadow1198]

I thank all of you for taking time out to post.

After posting...another friend told me about The Blackstone Group http://www.blackstone-tx.com/welcome.html.
Their office is more centrally located in Austin. They're very nice people and were able to assist me with a very usable immediate personal safety plan for my particulars. I'd highly recommend their classes.

Thanks Again for all the suggestions!
TChick

I highly recommend The Blackstone Group as well. I took my CHL class through them and it was a great experience. They are a great group, very professional, and nice to deal with. I just can't wait until I can afford to take some more classes through them.

 

[rrruuunnn]

shoulda coulda woulda. but i'm not in austin anymore.

 

[ChickenHawk]

Also the Austin Rifle Club offers some excellent education.

The web site is a bit out of date, but the Classes and Schedules are accurate. There is also a new class about to be offered specifically for women, but I see that has not been posted yet.

Check http://austinrifleclub.org and click on Classes.

Regards,
ChickenHawk

 

[TexasChick]

Thanks again for all the replys. I've got another quick question..

My first firearms class is scheduled for later this month.
I normally do not wear glasses, but I've noticed vision changes recently.

My weak eye can see distance perfect, just a little blurry close up.Vision is perfect close up with my strong eye, but blurred for distances.My eye's works well together for every day vision. They work similar to bi-focals, so I don't needed correction for everyday functioning.

I'm not so sure about shooting. "...Strong eye can see close up perfect, but blurred at distances." ...should I consider getting glasses or a strong eye contact for taking the class?
Or is this something I should be concern with?
Thanks

 

[ShackleMeNot]

Once you have this class under your belt, come train with us and learn how to fight with your pistol. We'll be hosted very close to you.

Jun 16 - 17, 2008
Fighting Pistol
Bastrop, TX

 

[boredelmo]

If you're a UT student/faculty, I could help you out.

 

[Deavis]

Check http://austinrifleclub.org and click on Classes.

If you are looking for a range or want to get some practice in, I'm a member at ARC. I try to shoot every week when I'm not travelling. PM me if you want to see the range and shoot one weekend. We can bring guests to check the place out.