CCW course recommendations for seniors?

[Spaceballs]

Are there any CCW courses in the Baltimore County (or nearby) areas that are particularly good for seniors?

Not sure what would make them better for older folks other than a calmer, more patient instructor who speaks loudly.

My mother suddenly wants a carry permit. Partly because Baltimore County is getting more dangerous by the day. But mostly because she just wants to give a middle finger to the state legislature and boost the numbers of permit holders to make it a larger voting block.

 

[RFBfromDE]

Just being older and hopefully retired, just being able to go during the week will most likely result in smaller class size and less intense pace.

I have yet to meet a firearms instructor that speaks timidly.

 

[hdatontodo]

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I have yet to meat a firearms instructor...

Same here.


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[Parry]

I recommend this place: https://training.usconcealedcarry.c...21e6e-5a92-11ec-9bba-02420a0207da?position=44

While I'm not a senior, there were several in my class. Also, I had an impactful physical injury during that time and they were able to accommodate my situation.

It's in Beltsville so not in Baltimore County, but just south on 95.

 

[RFBfromDE]

Same here.


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Why I oughta....

 

[johnkn]

Define a “Senior”



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[Spaceballs]

Define a “Senior”



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75 next month.

 

[Threeband]

I am trying to imagine a course geared toward old fogeys.

I'm picturing something like this:

 

[Biggfoot44]

Not being smart alec .
What sort of flexibility or accommodation are desired , specifically ? Ability to stand firmly & steadily on her own without touching or leaning , for say 15- 20 minutes at a time ?

Does Mom have particular limitations beyond the usual creaks of average 70- something ?

Does Mom have any previous shooting experience , or absolute total beginner ?

Hypothetical spitballing

Allows .22lr for qual
Allows starting gun in hand
Does minimal round count to actually Qual.

Ie Doesn't have their own requirements for arbitrary high(er) round counts , or allows opting out .

Doesn't have drilling of holster draws and presentations , or allows opting out .

What I'm generally getting at is minimum spec to recieve a piece of paper .

What that also entails is that after her meeting the Poll Tax , it is your duty to school her in additional skills and knowledge suitable for her abilities and requirements yourself ( or with a knowledgeable friend / MDS buddie ) assisting as appropriate .

But you can do the follow on skills at her pace , within her stamina and limitations , in chunks if needed .

 

[Blaster229]

My question about Mom would be if she has the WILLINGNESS to use it when needed. Wanting to have a gun but knowing if one would actually use it is 2 different things. Mom is not going to win a weapon retention fight.

 

[Spaceballs]

Not being smart alec .
What sort of flexibility or accommodation are desired , specifically ? Ability to stand firmly & steadily on her own without touching or leaning , for say 15- 20 minutes at a time ?

Does Mom have particular limitations beyond the usual creaks of average 70- something ?

Does Mom have any previous shooting experience , or absolute total beginner ?

Hypothetical spitballing

Allows .22lr for qual
Allows starting gun in hand
Does minimal round count to actually Qual.

Ie Doesn't have their own requirements for arbitrary high(er) round counts , or allows opting out .

Doesn't have drilling of holster draws and presentations , or allows opting out .

What I'm generally getting at is minimum spec to recieve a piece of paper .

What that also entails is that after her meeting the Poll Tax , it is your duty to school her in additional skills and knowledge suitable for her abilities and requirements yourself ( or with a knowledgeable friend / MDS buddie ) assisting as appropriate .

But you can do the follow on skills at her pace , within her stamina and limitations , in chunks if needed .

So mom decided she is doing it. Nothing I say will stop her. I asked the question to see if I could nudge her in the right direction.

As far as how being old impacts the course.... it's more about the instruction style.

If an instructor goes high tech with iPads passed out to review the presentation it'll lose a lot of older folks (just an example). Or someone who won't complain if the class wants to talk about how everything was better when Kennedy was president.

I don't even know what would make a class more senior oriented. That is what I was asking.

 

[Spaceballs]

My question about Mom would be if she has the WILLINGNESS to use it when needed. Wanting to have a gun but knowing if one would actually use it is 2 different things. Mom is not going to win a weapon retention fight.

No foolin'. This is a conversation I have had with her for many years.

She gets it when it comes to home defense. (Finally)

She won't actually carry outside the house when she gets her permit. She just wants it because democrats told her she shouldn't.

It can also come in handy to give her more flexibility to make a stop on the way home from the range and such.

 

[GTOGUNNER]

I instructed a 75+yo, It was an experience for both of us. Biggest take is where and when do you think you will carry.
She goes to a range and is more concerned about getting stopped with a firearm in the car. A permit eases her concerns.

I don’t judge and she doesn’t need a good and substantial reason.

She has her permit.

 

[Spaceballs]

I instructed a 75+yo, It was an experience for both of us. Biggest take is where and when do you think you will carry.
She goes to a range and is more concerned about getting stopped with a firearm in the car. A permit eases her concerns.

I don’t judge and she doesn’t need a good and substantial reason.

She has her permit.

This guy understands

 

[Gun Commander]

Are there any CCW courses in the Baltimore County (or nearby) areas that are particularly good for seniors?

Not sure what would make them better for older folks other than a calmer, more patient instructor who speaks loudly.

My mother suddenly wants a carry permit. Partly because Baltimore County is getting more dangerous by the day. But mostly because she just wants to give a middle finger to the state legislature and boost the numbers of permit holders to make it a larger voting block.

Come see me! She’ll be in good hands. I have a small student to instructor ratio and everyone leaves confident. Visit my website and check us out:

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