Att course?

[snipersyn]

You always learn something new. Sense of humour (or lack thereof) comes to the fore. Acquaintances are begun. New members who have attended the same Introductory class tend to cluster together during sessions and then acquaintances and friendships fan out.

Great point.

I am all about camaraderie and the pursuit of skill. I truly hope to learn for others as well.

 

[Tuco Pike]

There is the difference between the CSSA Safety course and probationary shoots to get your club to sponsor you for an ATT in Ontario, and a range orientation. Some clubs do both together so it actually is over two days. Some only do the CSSA course with the probationary shoots, and some yet again for experienced shooter who have had a club ATT can just do the range orientation. Some clubs really go overboard and make things way too difficult. But, in the end, if you give up it is you that looses out on a great hobby and skill set. Nothing builds patience like learning to shoot well.

 

[Fremen]

I just finished my RPal course waiting for exam papers to submit for lisc. I heard that there is a saftey course for new rpal members at the clubs. That I can deal with. But whats this other 6 hour course all about, I have not heard I need anything else other than my saftey course at the club I will join. Am I missing somthing.

The club level safety course and the 6 hour course that someone mentioned are one and the same most likely.

 

[glycerin]

Most people who do the RPAL course never see a REAL handgun, don't fire a shot, and don't learn any pro's & cons of different designs. New members to my club do all of the above, and fire at least a hundred rounds. Then they are more knowledgeable re: what to buy, marksmanship fundamentals, and are reasonably safe(themselves and others) on the firing line. Those who think they already know everything(watching rambo movies) are the most dangerous. be well

 

[rooster22]

Most people who do the RPAL course never see a REAL handgun, don't fire a shot, and don't learn any pro's & cons of different designs. New members to my club do all of the above, and fire at least a hundred rounds. Then they are more knowledgeable re: what to buy, marksmanship fundamentals, and are reasonably safe(themselves and others) on the firing line. Those who think they already know everything(watching rambo movies) are the most dangerous. be well

YOu can't pass the RPal without a practical, which includes handling at least 3 types of hand guns. I really find when people generalize, they usally end up putting their own foot in thier mouth. I handled and shot over 100 rds with some hand guns before I took the course, thats what got me into taking it in the first place.