Training in Lake county NWI

[Butch627]

This is my first post and I am about as green as they come. I just moved to the Lowell area In Lake County from Chicago. My ultimate goal is to get my lifetime permit and get a couple of handguns for home defense. I still work across the border so every day carrying is not practical. My first step is to get some training, Id appreciate any info on any beginner courses I can take in the local area around here. I have a lot to learn and it looks like there is a wealth of info on this board.

 

[kjf40]

I know what ur saying about living in Indiana and working in Illinois.....gets on my nerve not being able to have my baby with me ...lol

Make google your friend, you can find training functions in lake county or near by.

Work on getting legal while you eyeball the perfect pistola

 

[Wild Deuce]

Welcome aboard!

Jediagh should be along shortly with a string of links and information.

PM sent.

(4, 3, 2, 1 ..... countdown to Jediagh's arrival ... he's the Don of NWI INGO. You will have to kiss his pink ring eventually.)

 

[Clif45]

Blythes in valpo has NRA 8 hour classes, but they pack out pretty quick. Kodiak in South bend has training options as well, if you are up for the drive. Contemplating taking one there in a few weeks. If you can hook up with a few other guys on here, you will learn alot in a short amount of time. Training wise, here in NWI we are on our own...

 

[subtlesixer03]

Geezz guys Im working on it darn it!!! On a further note Im not far from you and can gladly get you started with basics in your own home. Range time if you not scared of the cold as well.

 

[actaeon277]

Check in at Valparaiso Blythes from time to time.

 

[jedi]

Welcome aboard!

Jediagh should be along shortly with a string of links and information.

PM sent.

(4, 3, 2, 1 ..... countdown to Jediagh's arrival ... he's the Don of NWI INGO. You will have to kiss his pink ring eventually.)

Hey now I did NOT get a PM about this!!!!
But that does bring up another good post for the NWI GENERAL STATUS THREAD. Where to get training in this area.
https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/break_room/106004-nwi_ingo_general_post.html

Blythes in valpo has NRA 8 hour classes, but they pack out pretty quick. Kodiak in South bend has training options as well, if you are up for the drive. Contemplating taking one there in a few weeks. If you can hook up with a few other guys on here, you will learn alot in a short amount of time. Training wise, here in NWI we are on our own...

Original Poster (OP) first off 2

Here is a list of links you may find useful (not training related but what NWI offers in terms of "gun related events").

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Now in terms of training others have chimmed in with some options.
Deb's Handgun Range in Hammond, IN offers a basic NRA handgun course as well. It's a 3 day course in the evenings over 3 weeks. Typically on a WED night. 1st night you go over some book matieral (ie. parts of guns, parts of ammo, gun safety, etc..) and then the rest of the time it's all handgun shooting.

You start off with .22s the first night. 2nd class you do .22, 9mm, .40, and .45 in various flavors of guns and revolvers. AMMO is included for the 1st 2 classes. On the 3rd night ammo you buy but all guns are free to try.
@ the end you also get the NRA basic handgun certificate. It's a good course for beginners who have never touched guns and for you to try a slew of handguns.

-Jedi

 

[Zimm1001]

www.kodiakrange.com Intro to Level I or Full Level I course. Go to the website for full info and videos.

 

[Clif45]

www.kodiakrange.com Intro to Level I or Full Level I course. Go to the website for full info and videos.

Good training there. I can vouch for the level 1 and level 2 courses being great. Drive sucks from here, but its worth it.

 

[Butch627]

Thanks for the posts and the pm's. Thus far I think the class at Debs sounds to be the best fit for me. Ive been reading the links in this thread along with the links provided by the administrator via the welcoming pm. At first the more I read the more confused I was, but the stuff I am reading is beginning to sink in. After living in chicago the rest of my life it is really eye opening how gun friendly the laws and culture are here.

 

[Glock21]

I'm in Crete and offer private lessons. :-)

 

[jedi]

I'm in Crete and offer private lesson. :-)

Qualifications, POC?

So I can add you to the list we have going over here:
https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/break_room/106004-nwi_ingo_general_post-46.html#post2478662

 

[Glock21]

Qualifications, POC?

So I can add you to the list we have going over here:
https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/break_room/106004-nwi_ingo_general_post-46.html#post2478662

I'm actually an advertizer here - but I don't think anything has been added to the site yet.

www.fortressdefense.com

Meet the Instructor: Frank Sharpe, Jr.

 

[ray d]

I also run some classes in NWI .Outdoor range weekdays free to INGO members.

 

[jedi]

I'm actually an advertizer here - but I don't think anything has been added to the site yet.

www.fortressdefense.com

Meet the Instructor: Frank Sharpe, Jr.

NWI Training post updated.

I also run some classes in NWI .Outdoor range weekdays free to INGO members.

POC, Qualificatons so I can update the list please.

-Jedi

 

[Butch627]

I finished up by beginner NRA class at Debs. The instructors were very professional and I learned a lot of basic info. I would highly recommend them. Now its time to get my lifetime permit, get a gun to practice with and some more range time.

 

[darthfader]

NWI Training post updated.



POC, Qualificatons so I can update the list please.

i can vouch for him. he owns fortress defense consultants, is an associate instructor with DTI and i train with him often. he is one of the good guys...