One day or 2day Basic Carbine course?

[Sam1911]

I guess people who already know everything probably won't benefit from taking a class. Heck, maybe they should take up teaching them!

Actually...the best teachers spend a lot of time taking more instruction, training, and spend time in defensive shooting Study Groups and Conferences.

The more you learn, the more you realize you have left to learn. They tend to consider all who study these things to be simply students on the path to greater understanding. Some farther ahead, and some just starting out, but students, all.

The less folks know, the more convinced they are that they've got a handle on it.

 

[Fred Fuller]

Ah, the old "we don't need no steenkin' training" approach.

Back in the old days, when people didn't go to gun skool to learn how to fend off outlaws etc., there were no modern medical schools either. Doctors back then didn't even wash their hands between patients. Didn't know what "germs" were. Thought diseases were caused by miasmas- swamp gas and such things. But things change...

I guess people who already know everything probably won't benefit from taking a class.

That's SIG quality commentary, right there.

To the OP: Of the two options mentioned, there would be no question for me personally- I'd take the EAG class. And if you know your carbine well enough to be safe with it (absolutely, 100% reflexively safe, and that means muzzle control, trigger finger index, etc) then you're ready enough to take an intro class from a world class instructor. But a top tier instructor WILL NOT tolerate an unsafe student on the line - be warned. And Pat Rogers is definitely top tier. If you can manage to make it to this class, it'll be an unforgettable experience, I guarantee you.

lpl

 

[slowr1der]

I made a mistake and after reading this post again I realized it. So I went back to edit my original post to say this, "I originally said I'd not take either, but after reading it again I realized that the second class isn't by Hatfields. So it's only the first one I wouldn't consider. I made a mistake here, and I hope you guys can forgive me for saying I wouldn't take either."

 

[David007]

if you have absolutely no experience with an AR, you bought one anyway, and you want to learn how to shoot it. A basic course would be good. "For what it's worth; basic classes can be found for UNDER $100". If you have any experience with weapons, hunting, pistols, etc... and aren't afraid of guns; then don't waste your money on such a course. Spend your money on ammo and practice.

yup, thats me.

Someone in this thread listed a Carbine 1 class for $200.
http://www.ccjatraining.com/courses-training/civilian/index.htm

Where can I find a basic carbine class in Northern VA for $100?

 

[c1ogden]

One day isn't enough to get all the basic down. I can recommend the EAG course, that's Pat Rogers' company. I've trained with him several times and can attest that he's one of the best out there!