Classes at Parabellum

[whtsti2005]

I have thought about taking a pistol class at Parabellum. Has anyone taken any classes there? Good experience?

 

[Jackson]

I have thought about taking a pistol class at Parabellum. Has anyone taken any classes there? Good experience?

Can you tell us which class interests you? What are your goals?

 

[WebSnyper]

I didn't take it at Parabellum, but I did take one of Coach's classes back when he was doing them at MCF&G and it was very good.

As Jackson said, more info would be needed though.

 

[Cameramonkey]

Another +1 for Coach. He's good. (and fun!)

 

[whtsti2005]

I'm looking for a class that is past the intro level. I don't have the time to make a run to Tenn. and do one of the Fighting Pistol courses or something similar. Looking for some instruction for defensive purposes.

 

[bwframe]

I'm looking for a class that is past the intro level. I don't have the time to make a run to Tenn. and do one of the Fighting Pistol courses or something similar. Looking for some instruction for defensive purposes.

Where did you do your intro level class?

 

[whtsti2005]

I took an NRA Basic Pistol Class several years ago.

 

[bwframe]

I took an NRA Basic Pistol Class several years ago.

This looks like the one for you? November 11th:

Gun Handling 101
This two hour class will teach fundamental shooting and gun handling skills. The purpose of the class is to provide further instruction to the new and novice shooter following NRA Basic Class, Intro to Firearms, or the Ladies Guided Shoot. The student will be instructed in the proper grip, trigger control, loading, unloading, magazine changes, table top pick-ups, and draw stroke from the holster, and introduced to shot calling.

The cost is $50 per shooter.

Required gear: Gun, holster, belt, twomagazines, ammo and a mag pouch.
*100 rounds of center fire pistol ammofor your gun
*Holster should allow one handedre-holstering.
(holster should not collapse when the gun is drawn)

https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...6431-gun-handling-101-november-11-2015-a.html

 

[Never A Victim]

I'm looking for a class that is past the intro level. I don't have the time to make a run to Tenn. and do one of the Fighting Pistol courses or something similar. Looking for some instruction for defensive purposes.

While I understand time issues, the trip to Tactical Response is well worth it. I've taken several of their classes and I make it a point to find time to go down there at least twice a year. I've never taken a course at Parabellum, but I promise you that you wont regret the trip to Camden. Also, you can stay in the team room for free, so that makes it a little cheaper.

 

[Coach]

This looks like the one for you? November 11th:

Gun Handling 101
This two hour class will teach fundamental shooting and gun handling skills. The purpose of the class is to provide further instruction to the new and novice shooter following NRA Basic Class, Intro to Firearms, or the Ladies Guided Shoot. The student will be instructed in the proper grip, trigger control, loading, unloading, magazine changes, table top pick-ups, and draw stroke from the holster, and introduced to shot calling.

The cost is $50 per shooter.

Required gear: Gun, holster, belt, twomagazines, ammo and a mag pouch.
*100 rounds of center fire pistol ammofor your gun
*Holster should allow one handedre-holstering.
(holster should not collapse when the gun is drawn)

https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...6431-gun-handling-101-november-11-2015-a.html

I may be biased, but I think this is a great recommendation based on what I see above. I am confident that this class will be meaningful.

 

[whtsti2005]

This class looks like a great start, thanks everyone for the insight. I will be registering soon!

 

[voodoo304]

I took the Essentials to Defensive Pistol taught by Coach at Parabellum several weeks ago. It was fantastic. I wouldn't hesitate to take another class taught by Coach. Great guy, great teacher, and in a great environment.

 

[bwframe]

This class looks like a great start, thanks everyone for the insight. I will be registering soon!

I'm sure you'll be happy with it. Everyone is.

 

[rhino]

There are dozens of options (if not more) that do not entail driving to Tennessee for defensive handgun training.

 

[Jackson]

I've driven to TN (and other places) and I've participated in many local opportunities. Both are worthwhile and valuable in different ways. You can get a higher volume of training on the same topics and of the same caliber right here and probably on a smaller budget. That being said, you will experience some things at TR that you're unlikely to experience here. (You can also experience very valid views, approaches, and experiences here that you will not find at TR.)

There are so many topicsas and training philosophies that go in to these kind of classes and influence the focus and message. Its hard to recommend just one.

 

[bwframe]

You can always make a plan to go to Tennessee or Oregon or Arizona or California for big name training. For $50 or a hundred bucks though, I'd take the local classes first (maybe a couple of times.) You'd be a much better learning sponge to take full advantage of the high dollar tuition's and travel expenses. It'd also give you a much firmer grasp of what to expect and how to prepare.

 

[whtsti2005]

I've signed up for Gun Handling 101 at Parabellum. Looking forward to it.

 

[Who Dares Wins]

Coach is great and the Parabellum set up is good. Once you get started you will take more classes and that is good for you.

I have done three different classes with Coach at Parabellum and highly recommend them.