8-hr Iowa Permit to Carry Handgun Safety Training Course
Recommended for the citizen applying for his or her first permit to carry, this well-rounded course provides training in the following areas:
- Review of Safe Gun Handling skills
- The Defensive Mindset & Tactical considerations
- Legal Aspects of Concealed Carry & Self-Defense
- Interactions with Law Enforcement
- Dealing with the Aftermath of a Shooting
- Equipment Selection
- Continued training options
- 50-round live fire training course (optional)
- Dry technical skill development (elements of marksmanship, draw, presentation, loading, unloading, and reloading)
Upon successful completion each student will receive a course completion certificate that can be used to demonstrate training to their county sheriff. $160 Also a great class for those who have not taken a full permit to carry class before. Bring a reliable handgun, at least 100 rounds of practice ammunition, strong side holster, and eye & ear protection. A limited amount of loaner equipment is available upon request.
4-hr Iowa Permit to Carry Handgun Safety Course
Designed for those citizens with strong shooting skills who desire a non-shooting course.
The course will focus on the follow topics:
- Review of Safe Gun Handling skills
- The Defensive Mindset & Tactical Considerations
- Legal Aspects of Concealed Carry & Self-Defense
- Interactions with Law Enforcement & Training Opportunities
Upon successful completion each student will receive a course completion certificate that can be used to demonstrate training to their county sheriff . $60
Live Fire Re-qualification Sessions
For current permit holders who desire to requalfy in place of a taking a class for the purpose of renewing am Iowa permit to carry. Applicants may elect to shoot the qualification course up to three times in order to reach a passing score of 70% (21/30). Students must bring a strong side belt holster, carry pistol or revolver, 2 magazines, 100 rounds of commercial practice ammunition, and eye & ear protection. Each score is recorded. Upon successful completion each applicant will receive a requalification certificate that can be used to demonstrate training to their county sheriff – $30
Please note – prices may vary slightly depending on location / local range fees
Courses can also be scheduled at your convenience. Please call or email with questions about private training options.