I took a course at Bills a month or so ago, and there was no prereq. Cost me $150.00 + another $100.00 for the app fee + 26 days waiting on the good Sheriff at Hennepin County.

Not promoting Bill's at all, just wanted to convey my experience.

Just to be clear, if you had a good experience at Bill's, saying good things about the class and the instructor you took your class from is not only permitted, but encouraged.

I had a Jt as my instructor for both classes and i was happy with the experience. On thier website it says that you need the intro class, which was good for me as i had never fired more than a Air rifle.

But in was saying that a smaller intimate setting may be better for some people, who may have never been around any weapons before. But Jt made the class a lot of fun.

And i will say i learnt a few things at the steel shoot a couple of weeks ago from all the friendly advice peeps were giving. I am looking forward to learning more next time around

That will learn me to be in class all day..........look at all the action I missed.

We gladly accept gratuities, y'know

good for you.

FREAKIN EXCELLENT POST

Welcome Macphisto

So you are a killer huh - I doubt it very much - if you had done what you said you had done - you would not talk about it here.

I think that it is time that you and I sat down for a beer so that I could explain what we are all about there. Hell I will even buy - you pick the spot.

Differing opinions are great - but making statements meant to inflame - and using language that paints 2A rights and RKBA in a bad light is nothing that we need help with - especially in a public forum.

Not the kind of help that we need. Your opinions are wanted - your bullshit is not.

Pm me EZ - I will gladly meet you for a beer and have a chat with you.

When I got started, someone pointed me to this forum and to Joel's book. I read the book and was impressed with its handling of the issue, the depth of coverage, and the presentation style. When it came time to take the class, I chose Joel. The money was a big consideration but so was the quality of instruction, the other things he's done related to Carry in MN, and his presentation style. It was the best class I've ever taken on any subject.

That being said, I would not hesitate to recommend several instructors here to family and friends. In fact, I have already done so. 2 friends got their permits. One with Joel, one elsewhere. I have 2 family members looking at a class with Ttousi soonish and another 2 friends interested in one of Phorvick's classes.

That's not to leave anyone out, it's just the people from here I've met whose styles and schedules and prices meshed with the people I was recommending them to. I've tried to give each person a few references and then point out the strong points of each option for the individual I'm talking to.

We have a great group of people here. They're a great reference and even betterpeople. Thanks guys and Gals!

EZDYNAMICS,
I am new at posting here, but have been reading for quite some time.
the advise that alot of Senior members are giving you is a reflection of
how much effort they have put into fighting for you to be able to get a permit to carry and there knowledge of what amo the ati's will use to make there arguments more effective.
How you feel emotionaly about a situation like this is probably more common than you think, but we still have to choose our words in public
wisely because the fight is on going.
just my take on things; correct me if I am wrong?


read and react and hopefully make the right choice.

18 days and counting.

Mac as one of the people who bounced on you quite a bit I have to compliment you on your change in attitude and outlook. It says alot to me about the type of person you are/have become that you could take this hard of a look at yourself and make the changes you wanted to.

I don't know if you are interested but there a number of fun shooting events games that a number of us participate in that you might enjoy. IDPA, the steel shoots organized through the forum etc, if you are interested let me know and I will see what I can do to get you involved.

Well, my rank was Chief Petty Officer (E-7) and I served in the 1st gulf war and had to do many things I chose not to talk about except among friends.

BTW I am glad that the mind of a killer is totally different than mine. I took no pleasure in the things I had to do while there.

To clarify I don't want to have you banned because your opinion is different than mine, I welcome a different opinion. The way you express it and the apparent glee you take from comitting acts of violence is what bothers me.

Also to the best of my knowledge thare is no military base called Quantico Sentry. Additionally don't bother to try to lecture me on the mind set of a killer.

As to not being able to handle your words it is definitely not a case of being able to handle it but rather chosing not to. I think you would be wise to accept Pinnacle's invitation, perhjaps you might learn that often times those who talk about it haven't done it and those who don't talk about it have been there and done that and even got the t-shirt.

http://www.quantico.usmc.mil/
Most people dont talk about it but i do, talking gets rid of the pain inside.

Let me talk to the wife She controls the purse strings

I know there is a base at Quantico, but a sentry is someone who guards something not a military installation.

I would buy that except most people I know talk to qualified therapists not on-line forums.

In case you have not figured it out I am not convinced.