Bought a handgun shortly after the election

[Kaleva]

17. Received my CPL a few days ago.

The class that fulfilled the knowledge and training requirement was held at the beginning of May. The lecture part was based on the NRA Guide to the Basics Of Personal Protection In The Home and was taught by an NRA certified instructor. There were 16 of us in the class. Eight men, three couples, and two elderly women. The lecture part was dry as it was review for me as I had studied the book when babysitting the grandkids during the time they were taking their afternoon naps. The shooting part at a nearby sandpit was fun and even though I've fired no more then 30 rounds with the revolver since I got it, I handled the gun with confidence because of the dry fire exercises I've done for weeks prior. Glancing at the others' targets, I dare say I was the best shot in my group of eight.

I plan on taking the blended Basic Pistol Shooting Course later this year. Blended meaning I am to complete the class room part and test on line. The shooting part is scheduled to be held on a Sunday at the range of a nearby sportsman's club.

For personal and self-paced live fire training, it's my intention to use the Winchester/NRA marksmanship qualification program's Pistol Course of Fire and later advancing on to Defensive Pistol I & II.

Edit: I have no intention of joining or donating to the NRA nor do I encourage anyone else to because the politics of that organization sucks but I am going to take advantage of the training it offers.