Best place to get a CP class in The Northern Burbs

[The Lance]

I live in Lino Lakes/Blaine and what places other then Bills gun shop should I take my CCP class at? Any recommendations for a class in the area?

I'm also willing to go to a class anywhere in the metro twin cities as I don't mind the drive and I would imagine it would be on a weekend anyways..


I should also mention I have only been the the gun range 5-6 times and my shooting is fairly accurate but could be better. Am I better off taking some beginner classes before I take my CCP class? Or is it something I really don't have to worry about and I'll do fine at?

I am picking up my glock 19 on tuesday so I won't be taking the CCP class until at least a month afterwards or till I get really use to the gun also..

[Gecko, Extra Crispy]

Mother Russia is pissed you forgot one of the C's

[ex-LT]

Not sure what this CCP you speak of is.

If you mean a Permit to Carry (MN has no requirement to conceal), be advised that calling it a CCP is a foghornable offense.

Seriously though, there's a few members on the forum who offer classes in the north metro (Princewally offers classes in Brooklyn Center - check his website http://www.metrodefense.com for his next class). Also check the Training forum - the instructors typically indicate where the class is being held.

[monschman]

There are a multitude of instructors and clss types out there that will fit your needs. I ask though that you look into Blue Line Defense. We have several upcoming permit to carry classes over the next couple of months along with some more focused shooting classes. We also have the ability to tailor instuction to exactly your needs and requirements. Check us out at http://www.bluelinedefense.com or p.m. me with any questions you have. Thanks,
dON

[old guy]

Iv;e been in on two of Princewally's classes, He's good to go.

John

[plblark]

Don't limit yourself geographically. Shop around, contact a couple instructors, talk to them, and ask around.

Yeah, I'm saying that because I'm not in the North Metro and would like to have your business. But it also happens to be true.

If you can't wait and take my class, There are a lot of good instructors hereabouts. I've taken PrinceWally's class and enjoyed it.

[Hammer99...]

I've taken classes from Bill's, Andrew Rothman and Blue Line Defense. I can't say anything bad about any of them. And I can personally recommend monschman.

[The Lance]

thanks guys I guess it all comes down to personal preference and the time and location.

[mmarino]

IMHO, if you have only shot a firearm a handful of times and you are just picking up your first gun i would recommend to take a basic course before taking your permit to carry class. get to know the gun inside and out (i've never heard of a glock malfunctioning but $#it does happen) and shoot it a lot before carrying it. i wouldn't worry about the range portion of the class if you are fairly accurate you'll do fine.
but again I'm not an instructor nor I'm affiliated with any of them, there quite a few instructors here on the forum and all of them have people that will vouch for them