iChokePeople
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- Feb 11, 2011
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This is for Que!
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The comments thus far are great. That being said I have a different question for you. Do the shooters want to be taught? Is there a market?
The comments thus far are great. That being said I have a different question for you. Do the shooters want to be taught? Is there a market?
Okay, I want your honest feedback. Since I moved to Virginia, I have been going out of my mind. There are absolutely no training opportunities within three to four hours of my location. I just may be spoiled from living in the capitol city of Indiana and everything being in close proximity. Still, examining the people at the range, I see a great need in this area, but could I do it?
I've always wanted to do something to give back to the gun community, but every time I start something, work gets in the way. I would still like to really get EDC Nation off the ground, but since moving, all of my resources are gone. As for me becoming a trainer, I guess I'm wondering if I should work to become a trainer or simply be the conduit to bring trainers to my area?
From my experience on INGO, I know most people want an extensive resume, with a great deal of military, LE, or contractor experience. That is something I do not have, well at least the high-level black ops stuff. I'm just an average guy. That said, I am leaning toward the possibility of becoming a type of "promoter" to bring trainers to this area. Because work responsibilities can fluctuate, I'm thinking this is the better option. But, would trainers actually come and conduct classes for someone they don't know? Is this how they normally do it? Also, do they normally charge a flat rate or charge per-person registered? What do you trainers and those of you who take classes think about this? Any and all suggestions would be appreciated.
Yep, so would I.I'd train with Que.
Hey Que,
I’ve worked with you enough so, my short answer is ‘heck yes’ you can offer instruction to new and aspiring shooters. I think you can follow a similar format to what we are doing at Hoosier Hills, with our four hour training modules.
While a bit less glamorous that the high speed/low drag classes, I don’t think it’s possible overstate the value of introducing people (new or ‘experienced’) to the fundamentals of gun handling (4-rules) and marksmanship (sight alignment and trigger press). We all realize this is really common sense, both in its simplicity and effectiveness but, when it’s presented (and demonstrated) in a concise, logical manner, it’s quite powerful.
Investing the time with people, who wish to make a firearm part of their self-defense system, to not only tell them the 4-rules, but to demonstrate what it means to live within them, is the most valuable way to ‘give back’ to the shooting community (IMHO).
And, being the capitalist pig that I am, I have no compunction with charging a nominal fee for this service.
I hope Va is working out for you and the family. Good Luck!!
Craig