Civilian rifle training in Indiana?

[Cpt Caveman]

I'm going to my first official handgun training course this weekend and I was contemplating my next class. I wanna get some good rifle training and I was wondering if you folks could give me some advice about courses you've taken. Looking for testimonials on good civilian training.
Any links or names of schools in the state or nearby would be appreciated.Links to after action reports within this site or otherwise would be ok too.
Thanks.

 

[2ADMNLOVER]

Other than the Appleseed program I haven't heard of any .

 

[MoparMan]

You might try the CMP CMP Home. Once you join you can buy M1Garand's real cheap, other rifles too.

 

[ATM]

AAR for ACT defensive handgun and rifle classes:
https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...t_defensive_pistol_and_rifle_courses_aar.html

And I second the Appleseed for rifle marksmanship and revolutionary war history:
Appleseed - INGunOwners
The Appleseed Project

 

[SmileDocHill]

I took the high powered rifle clinic at Wildcat valley rifle and pistol club (just North east of Lafayette). The people were EXTREMELY nice, professional, and knowledgeable. It was awesome for the beginner, focused on basic marksmanship and designed to get people interested in NRA/cmp style target competition. That may or may not be the angle you are looking for. It does however satisfy one of the requirements to be able to purchase from the CMP.

 

[techres]

You might try the CMP CMP Home. Once you join you can buy M1Garand's real cheap, other rifles too.

Appleseed helps qualify you for the CMP. Come to Riley in July! Many people from this board will be there.

 

[Barry in IN]

"Rifle training" covers a broad area.

If you are talking Highpower-ish type training, the suggested Appleseed or Highpower clinics are good. I think the Highpower clinics give you a little more since there is usually a better student-to-instructor ratio and they are often spread out over a longer period (like every Saturday for a month) so you can work on the week's lesson for a week before the next clinic. A drawback is that these clinics are usually held in the spring at the start of HP season, so you have probably missed them until next year.

If you are talking more defensive/tactical training, then I'd contact Sheriff Ken Campbell at the Boone County Sheriff's Dept. He runs and hosts classes throughout the year that are open to non-LE. Between the off site Gunsite classes, and hosting Pat Rogers and Louis Awerbuck, there is ample opportunity to find something there. 765-483-3359 or KCampbell@co.boone.in.us

 

[whiskeytangofoxtrot]

AAR for ACT defensive handgun and rifle classes:
https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...t_defensive_pistol_and_rifle_courses_aar.html

And I second the Appleseed for rifle marksmanship and revolutionary war history:
Appleseed - INGunOwners
The Appleseed Project

I agree with ATM the ACT classes were great for the money. I've heard nothing but great things from the Appleseed program. If I were you, I'd concentrated on these.

 

[Tinman]

SteveMI runs stuff pretty regularly just across the line in MI. He is definately top shelf training.

Tinman....

 

[Litlratt]

I practice for NRA Highpower anywhere from 2 to 5 days a week at Riley, In.
I'd be willing to work with anyone regarding the basics and/or 3 position shooting.

 

[rhino]

I'm going to my first official handgun training course this weekend and I was contemplating my next class. I wanna get some good rifle training and I was wondering if you folks could give me some advice about courses you've taken. Looking for testimonials on good civilian training.

What kind of rifle training do you want? Basic marksmanship? Competition (what kind?)? Self-defense?

With whom are you doing your pistol class?

For pure, classic rifle marksmanship, it's hard to beat the Appleseed Program. They're also doing a very good thing in a promoting the idea of the rifleman, teaching the skills, and keeping the history of the rifleman in America alive.

If you're interested in the defensive use of the rifle/carbine, a variety of first rate instructors teach at the Boone County Sheriff's range every year. I recommend either Louis Awerbuck (YFA) or Sheriff Ken (who teaches offsite Gunsite classes).

If you can wait until the spring, John Farnam (DTI) comes to Indiana every year as well (Rochester).

If you're interested in the defensive use of a rifle, and/or you're interested in using a rifle for practical/action/3-gun/multi-gun matches, we may also be able to help: Adaptive Consulting & Training. We're "local" and our classes are either half day or one day long. We also do private instruction/tutoring.

 

[mettle]

You'll learn the basics with the Appleseed Program. It will get you ready for 3 position highpower shooting. After that, move on and up to a carbine course or two for relevant defensive needs.

 

[Cpt Caveman]

Hey guys. Thanks for all the responses. I was really looking for information on rifle training for defense or whatever you wanna call it. I don't need the remedial stuff although I don't mind taking a starter course in order to qualify for a more advanced series of training.
I assumed the handgun course I just finished the first half of today( with my wife) wouldn't teach me too much. I was wrong. The self defense shooting aspect really opened my eyes into the muddy aspects of using a handgun in defense of yourself or someone else.
Thanks for the links ,I'll check them out.

 

[DHolder]

No slammin here but, I can shoot, I can shoot real well as a matter of fact, BUT, I have been humbled by my scores at the Appleseed shoots. I highly encourage you to come to an Appleseed. The fellowship and rifleman training are worth every minute spent, you cannot leave, without more than you brought to the line. The orange hats run a strict and safe line as well as offer coaching and encouragement to boot. This,comes from men and women, who have EARNED, the privlige, to be called a Rifleman.