I had a boatload of professional training throughout my career, some in-house and some off the shelf. I've been retired for five years, started teaching CCW classes a couple of years ago, and realized I need to pursue a couple of classes a year on my own. I knocked out one in May, and will complete another in August. Both with emphasis on instructor skills. The May class's trigger time portion showed how I've slipped even though I can still qualify 90-100 percent on my state's handgun course, which I shoot for LEOSA. I am looking for good classes in my region focusing on reinforcement fundamental skills for experienced shooters. Trigger skills are perishable. Paul Howe, Rangemaster, TacCon, KR Training, Greg Ellifritz are top contenders. Of the students I see coming to test for the minimum state standards for CCW, most will never see the inside of a range again, and the 25-round, no time limit live fire test is the most stress they'll ever encounter outside of a live event. I was recently reading a publication from KR Training in Texas that reported about one percent of CCW students in that state ever go back and pursue additional training. I'm also focusing on getting my resources lined up to teach a little bit more for those who actually want to know more. I'm probably not going to make a lot of money doing it as there aren't a lot of people who consider my time worth anything. In the mean time, attending a couple of classes a year is my goal. Also thinking about getting back into IDPA. Again, those skills are perishable.
