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Who, What, When, Where and Why!

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There are a thousand plus ways to start off on the topic of concealed carry. There are many experts, books, videos, blogs, forums, and opinions on the matter. So I decided to take the who, what, when, where and why approach. Heck this is the first post in this forum section, so I had to choose a starting point.... so here it is!

We had started a concealed carry thread here once upon a time ago, but during our overhaul of our forums....some things got lost. Well, we're starting over from scratch.
My name is John gauthier and I am the proud owner of On Target! I have been giving gun lessons since I was a teenager, showing my friends and younger family members how to be safe and shoot a gun. I continued doing so even after becoming a police officer (there were a few cops that needed extra help too). And continued doing so afterwards. I could never help myself while at the range. I'd notice someone in an odd satnce or shooting position, holding the gun wrong, or just completely ignoring the fundementals of marksmanship. It was my wife, Rachel's idea to do this professionally. I also customized and repaired guns on the side and she figured I could put it all together and make it all official with a licensed career move. We opened our shop just over a year ago and we're still going. It has been an uphill battle, but I feel that I do more for my community now than ever before. Helping others to keep themselves and their loved ones safe is a worthy cause in my eyes and I love to do it. Concealed Carry is the ultimate form of self protection (and protection for the community at large) and I hope to see more people getting their CCW Permits. The more of us there are out there, the more crime will drop. This is backed up by FBI data..... data that anti-gun elitists would rather didn't exist (the truth can render propoganda useless). People from all walks of life and background are not only buying guns, they are seeking concealed carry permits too! Some people see the need for concealed carry right away, but for some, it took a robbery or a close call to wake them up to the reality that they are vulnerable and that police cannot be everywhere at all times.
Concealed carry is available in many states now and in some it is easier to obtain than in others. No matter what your state allows for, you should always seek better training and more training opportunities. What I don't get are the people that think that the permit is the be all end all. They think that having the permit and having the gun on them is all that they need to stay safe. It is a very dangerous philosophy to live by. Anyone who is willing to carry a gun for the protection of their lives and others should seek out further training and should practice like....well.... like their lives depended on it. Louisiana requires that an applicant attend a state approved instructor's concealed carry course. An applicant gets a certificate of completion once he or she qualifies and then sends in their application to the state. As an instructor, I have the applicants for 9 to 10 hours and that is not enough for a first time beginner, nor should it be the end for those more experienced withshooting and firearms. The basic course is just that.... basic. Most instructor's will try to pack in as much as they can to better prepare their students, but the concealed carry course should not be the last thing that a person who gets his or her permit should attend. You should gravitate towards new skills and gun handling techniques. Learning is a constant endeavor. Seek and ye shall find!
Our social climate is generally a symptom of our economy. Good economical environment equals less crime.... and bad economic cycles (like what we are in) dip into new levels of high crime rates and statistics. We have lots of Americans without jobs while a porous southern border lets in more criminally disposed illegal aliens infect our economy with larger drains on the tax payer coffers than ever before. Jails are not holding criminals anymore. Without the budget to build new prisons or pay for the necessary guards, law-breakers are getting out more quickly.... and that's if they even go to prison at all. Law-abiding, decent people need the right to carry a firearm more now than ever before. Keep you eyes open and you will notice more and more grafitti popping up in your own neighborhoods. grafitti is the calling cards and territorial markings of gang activity. Stop signs, traffic signs, fences, the walls of buildings and even homes show the signs of the taggers and their gang affiliations.
At On Target we want to help people not only obtain their concealed carry permits, we want to help them take the next step in survivng the "What If" factor just in the case of a violent offender choosing them as a victim. Our LEVEL 1 course was designed to teach you the fundementals of gun handling. We use the combat triad to sink it all in. "Mindset, Marksmanship & Gun Handling"! Level One is a one day course that covers tactical pistol skills and drills while keeping the information grounded in a civilian friendly platform. All of this is to help prepare you for the day, if it comes, that you are forced into a deadly encounter and to better be able to survive it. No one can foresee the consequences of each decision we make. Whether the outcome is good or bad, we only envision the good outcome of any particular situation. Most people want to be trusting and believe the best of their fellow man. But, we must be prepared in advance for the days we may find ouselves in a less than desirable situation. Don't you want to do all that you can to make sure the odds are in your favor of survival? Mindset is the most important part of the Combat Triad. If you retain your calm and rational thinking processes in the face of danger, your odds of survivng are greatly increased. Training increases your confidence and helps to produce the proper mindset while under extreme stress. Not everyone reacts the same to a given situation, but the ones who seek advanced training and knowledge will react more positively in their defense.

I don;'t know if I covered all of the "W" topics but I think I have. Please feel free to give us your opinion. Be safe everyone!!!

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Kevin D.

Re: Who, What, When, Where and Why!

To anyone looking for a quality class with great instruction and an awesome environment, give On Target a call. Whether you take the FREE (yes I said FREE) Introduction to Firearms and Gun Safety Class, a concealed carry class or for those that qualify one of the more Advanced classes, you cant go wrong with taking a class from John. He spends countless time learning and re-searching new topics to cover and has an answer for most any question imaginable. And if for some reason you stump him with your question, he'll make it a point to find the answer and get back with you.

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Hello ,

I am one of the people who was able and very thankful to have taken the Concealed Carry Class with On Target. John is a professional and is certified NRA instructor with On Target. John went through the class thourghly and made sure each and every person understood everything and answered all of our questions. John did not skimp on anything he covered everything and then some. John is also an ex- police officer which makes it even better because he has been in situations where it gives him more experience in this field which is better for us as students to hear about: paying attention to what is going on around you, being alert and being safe . Before taking the Concealed Carry Class , I did not know alot about, guns, the laws, etc. When I got through with the class I was more knowledgeable about everything. Also you learn about all about the proper and safety techniques to handling and gun to fireing a gun. John is very big on safety and the proper handling of a firearm. And for women who are have not had a lot of experience with guns john is very patient will be right there by your side to assit you with any worries, prob, etc. As a woman , I my self feel 100% percent better that I can protect myself better thanks to On Target. All women should be able to defend themselves and their family if it had ever come to that. who! would every want to become a victim . God knows I don't . That is why I chose to do something about it. I took the first step to make a decision that I was not going to be helpless. I chose to take the Conceald Carry Class with On Target. It was one of the best things I had done.
I also went further taking the one on one classes at the range with On Target, that is something else that they offer. I also decided to take the Advanced Level One Cass wich they offer. I ! Passed!!! . To women with experience and want a challenge I highly recommend taking the Level one class . It is challaging, skillful and awesome. It is the best!!!!!. You learn a lot . Do yourself a favor and take the class. The guys who did take the class learned a lot of skills and enjoyed it and thought it was well worth the money. On Target has alot to offer and being The Best of the Best is a bonus. So to everyone out there . Make the first step by calling John with On Target (504)467-2223. You will not regret it. You can check out our video of the level one class on extras. Don't miss out on the Gun Show Specail for the Concealed Carry Class, You can't beat the price especially for you and your familys own protection.

On Target LLC

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Wow! Meredith... you make me want to take my own class

Thanks for the wonderful words and for your vote of confidence. I look forward to having you in next years LEVEL 2 Class. Are you ready for some real fun?

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