Firearms Training: What You Need to Know (Part 2 — The Various “Disciplines” Within the Firearms World)

How to get the biggest “bang” for your buck when seeking professional firearms training and instruction, while avoiding the rip-offs and charlatans.

NOTE: The following is the second essay in an ongoing series regarding professional firearms instruction and training, and what information those who are considering hiring an instructor need to be aware of and take into consideration to avoid both bad actors and bad instruction, which can result in not only being ripped-off financially but could also result in extensive criminal and civil liability, or could even get you killed.

PLEASE NOTE: This is a straightforward narrative directed at readers who are interested in developing tactical, technical, and legal proficiency with their defensive firearms. This is NOT an invitation to debate or discuss your opinion on the 2nd Amendment or the topic of gun rights. If you don’t like guns or do not believe in a law-abiding person’s inherent right to self-defense, please stop reading and move on. It really is as simple as that.

TRIGGER WARNING: This essay, along with many others in this series, takes a very frank look at the current state of firearms training in a variety of contexts. The author pulls no punches in the interest of…