What are the range qualification requirements in your state for CCW?
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Virginia
The Virginia "shall issue" law allows each Circuit Court to set their own policies about training. Training CAN be required for some counties/cities, but does not have to be. The law says nothing about whether any live fire must be part of the training.
I'm lucky enough to live in SW Virginia, in a City where the Judge sees no need for a training requirement.
Even in the jurisdictions with a training requirement, some of the Judges will allow the applicant to submit proof of military training (marksmanship citation, etc) to fill the training requirement.
The Virginia "shall issue" law allows each Circuit Court to set their own policies about training. Training CAN be required for some counties/cities, but does not have to be. The law says nothing about whether any live fire must be part of the training.
I'm lucky enough to live in SW Virginia, in a City where the Judge sees no need for a training requirement.
Even in the jurisdictions with a training requirement, some of the Judges will allow the applicant to submit proof of military training (marksmanship citation, etc) to fill the training requirement.
HankB
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The TX requirement mentioned previously, easy as it is, is supposedly "representative" of the standards peace officers have to qualify under. I believe it . . . it's not terribly unlike some "official" qualifications I'm familiar with.
When I took the test, the instructor interpreted the "ready" position to be gun in hand, safety on, finger off trigger, and barrel pointed down at about a 45 degree angle. ("Low ready"). We weren't already "aimed in."
It was still pretty easy . . . I would've had a perfect 250 except the woman in the next lane put one of her errant shots on my target.
When I took the test, the instructor interpreted the "ready" position to be gun in hand, safety on, finger off trigger, and barrel pointed down at about a 45 degree angle. ("Low ready"). We weren't already "aimed in."
It was still pretty easy . . . I would've had a perfect 250 except the woman in the next lane put one of her errant shots on my target.
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Logistar
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Kentucky - 11 of 20 shots must hit silhouette at 20 feet.
I honestly believe I could do it with my eyes closed. Anyone who fails Kentucky's range test... well...
I honestly believe I could do it with my eyes closed. Anyone who fails Kentucky's range test... well...
racenutz
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Linn County, IA: 10 shots in 10 minutes, target is a 3" bull @ 50'. Must score better than 80% to pass.
In Iowa the county sheriff gets to decide what the permit requirements are:banghead:
In Iowa the county sheriff gets to decide what the permit requirements are:banghead:
In MA, it's the town/city Chief of Police who decides the hoops you need to jump through, then he/she can deny you for any reason they can think up. Many issue "restricted" licenses like "Target & Hunting", they say due to pressure from local government, i.e. town committees of soccer Moms.
(What would make more sense, is for the state to just say, "Shall Issue, All Lawful Purposes", period.)
(What would make more sense, is for the state to just say, "Shall Issue, All Lawful Purposes", period.)
Im not sure if it specifies this in the Ohio law or not. The place im signed up for has these requirements for the Ohio qualification. 12 rounds @ 7 yards on a B27 silhouette, must get 10 inside the 7 ring. 18 rounds @ 3 yards on a B27 silhouette, must get 15 in the 7 ring.
Like other have mentioned, this is certainly not a target match
Adam
Like other have mentioned, this is certainly not a target match
Adam
M2 Carbine
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For practice I run friends of friends through the Texas course on my range.
While the 50 round course is "child's play" to experienced shooters it can be very difficult to a new shooter.
When TX first got the CHL I was very opposed to all the BS. It took two days then.
You know the feeling,
"I'm an ex LEO, ex UCMC, ex Army Officer, lifetime shooter, I know the laws, etc, etc. The cost is way too high,etc. I've got rights. Why should I have to do this crap."
Well, after seeing the system in action I'm 100% for it.
Everyone isn't, ex LEO, USMC, etc, etc.
Most people need training and knowledge to safely carry a gun. Not only for their sake but for yours and mine.
I'm all for everyone being able to carry a gun but everyone owes it to themselves and everyone else to do it responsibility.
I think we should HAVE to demonstrate we know what we are doing before being given a carry license.
BUT THEN IT SHOULD BE THAT EVERY STATE MUST ISSUE THE LICENSE.
While the 50 round course is "child's play" to experienced shooters it can be very difficult to a new shooter.
When TX first got the CHL I was very opposed to all the BS. It took two days then.
You know the feeling,
"I'm an ex LEO, ex UCMC, ex Army Officer, lifetime shooter, I know the laws, etc, etc. The cost is way too high,etc. I've got rights. Why should I have to do this crap."
Well, after seeing the system in action I'm 100% for it.
Everyone isn't, ex LEO, USMC, etc, etc.
Most people need training and knowledge to safely carry a gun. Not only for their sake but for yours and mine.
I'm all for everyone being able to carry a gun but everyone owes it to themselves and everyone else to do it responsibility.
I think we should HAVE to demonstrate we know what we are doing before being given a carry license.
BUT THEN IT SHOULD BE THAT EVERY STATE MUST ISSUE THE LICENSE.
QuarterBoreGunner
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Not sure if this is for all of Cali or just the Santa Clara SOs requirement-
12 hour handgun safety course by certified NRA instructor.
Range qual:
On a standard full size B-27:
15 yrds. Draw and fire five rounds in 40 seconds. That's right, an almost 3/4 minute.
7 yrds. Draw and fire five rounds in 30 seconds.
5 yrds. Draw and fire five rounds in 25 seconds. Repeat.
3 yrds. Draw and fire five rounds in 20 seconds. Repeat.
Passing is 24 hits within the 7 ring.
Which is pretty darn easy.
12 hour handgun safety course by certified NRA instructor.
Range qual:
On a standard full size B-27:
15 yrds. Draw and fire five rounds in 40 seconds. That's right, an almost 3/4 minute.
7 yrds. Draw and fire five rounds in 30 seconds.
5 yrds. Draw and fire five rounds in 25 seconds. Repeat.
3 yrds. Draw and fire five rounds in 20 seconds. Repeat.
Passing is 24 hits within the 7 ring.
Which is pretty darn easy.
Pennsylvania
Requirements for a CCW in the Keystone State:
1. $19.00.
2. Two character references.
3. ~3 week wait for background check and permit issuance.
That's it.
The information noted above may vary by county, but anecdotal evidence suggests that it is a resonable representation of what you will need in any of the Commonwealth's 67 counties.
So, to all the Texans who constantly yap about just how wonderful their state is for gun ownership. On this one, boys, you're beat, and that's a fact.
TM
Requirements for a CCW in the Keystone State:
1. $19.00.
2. Two character references.
3. ~3 week wait for background check and permit issuance.
That's it.
The information noted above may vary by county, but anecdotal evidence suggests that it is a resonable representation of what you will need in any of the Commonwealth's 67 counties.
So,
to all the Texans who constantly yap about just how wonderful their state is for gun ownership. On this one, boys, you're beat, and that's a fact.TM
SJG26
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To add to Tall Man's PA thread......
Range "Requirement" - none
Range "Recommendation":
- go to range - shoot 100's of rounds.
- if your score is too good:
...1. The target is obviously too close.
and/or
...2. Use a larger caliber.
Repeat as needed to maintain and improve proficiency!!
Range "Requirement" - none
Range "Recommendation":
- go to range - shoot 100's of rounds.
- if your score is too good:
...1. The target is obviously too close.
and/or
...2. Use a larger caliber.
Repeat as needed to maintain and improve proficiency!!
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