Does NRA Basic Pistol count?

[lajeeper]

As I carry whenever I'm not on campus, I recognize that 15+ years of experience with firearms and the CCP class is not enough, and that I need some formal training. I see that most of the notices for training sessions are advanced, and require some proof of prior training. The problem is, these beginner classes aren't cheap, and I'm a poor as hell student living mostly on student loans. Would the NRA Basic Certification that I received when I completed my CCP class count towards these class prerequisites?

Thanks in advance for any insight you provide.

 

[zonblitz]

Many places have introductory courses that have no pre-req.

I know the VATA Group intro courses have no pre-req. In my class the other day, we had all types from LEO to someone who had only been shooting pistols for a matter of weeks.

I think you have your head in the right place. Kudos for wanting to better yourself.

 

[geauxshootin]

Try some IPSC ot IDPA to work on your skills and see where you stand

 

[lajeeper]

Thanks for the replies zonblitz and geauxshootin, I think I'll give VATA a looksee this summer.

 

[Doug Bowser]

Pistol classes

No matter where you take your pistol class, the instructor has to be registered with the State of Louisiana. We are conducting a class on March 5-6,2010. It will qualify as the class to get a LA pistol permit. Call me at 601-341-8797 if you are interested.

Doug

 

[lajeeper]

I don't think I was very clear in my original post, and for that I apologize. I already have my CCP. I was just wondering if that was enough to satisfy the initial pre-reqs for some of the more advanced formal training classes. I guess the point is moot, since I'll be looking to take a VATA's handgun training course. Thank you for all the replies though.