You have a conceal carry permit. From our experience, that puts you in one of two groups. Which group are you in?

GROUP 1 / CONCEAL CARRY
If you are checking out this web site, you are probably NOT in Group 1. When we talk to someone from this group about being firearms instructors, we get the exact same response from everyone. They tell us, “I already have my conceal carry permit.”

Group 1 has their permit and they believe this now puts them in the category of I Know Everything About Firearms. Are you kidding? That’s like having a driver’s license, but never driving.

However, there’s no talking to Group 1. Sadly, they will adversely affect our 2nd Amendment rights by foolishly believing they are above needing training. In Idaho, you can meet your “training” requirement to apply for your CCW by attending a lecture only class, which we are vehemently opposed to.

Group 1 will never admit that shooting is a perishable skill, just like playing a sport. They ignore that current law enforcement and military practice and re-qualify with their duty weapon(s) on a regular basis. Apparently, Group 1 thinks the Special Forces groups that killed Bin Laden simply hopped in a chopper one morning and got lucky.

GROUP 2 / CONCEAL CARRY
Group 2 has the spirit our great country was founded upon. They are rugged individuals, and they don’t understand what Group 1 is missing. Isn’t a day on the range, learning new skills with like-minded friends, a pretty good day?!

Group 2 understands that everyone should have the ability, the means, and the knowledge to protect themselves and their family. Group 2 also knows the means is easy – just spend some money on a gun. The ability and the knowledge require time and commitment.

Group 2 knows that if you talk to anyone who has been properly trained in their craft — whether that’s athletics, motorsports, or combat conditions — the one thing that all winners have in common is that under stress they all say: THEIR TRAINING JUST TOOK OVER.

For both groups, thank you for your support of America’s right to bear arms. You might carry concealed every day. You might only use your permit when on a road trip or camping. Or, perhaps you carry concealed during a hike in the mountains when you are as concerned about 4-legged critters as much as the 2-legged variety.

What if, during a time you are carrying concealed, you had to use your firearm to protect your life or the life of a loved one? Will you be glad you took the time to get quality firearms training, or too late wish you’d spent more than a couple hours meeting minimum requirements?