Iowa Basic and Intermediate Pistol Classes Aug 24th & Sep 28th

We're Back! 

In conjunction with the Cedar Valley Defensive League, we will be offering the following classes:

Basic Defensive Pistol, Saturday Aug 24
This class is a beginner class and no prior firearms knowledge is necessary. Range portion will include taking your first shots, acquiring adequate trigger control and shooting from the ready position. Upon Completion a certificate will be awarded for use to obtain Iowa Carry Permit.

Intermediate Pistol Training Saturday, September 28
This class is designed to enhance your shooting capabilities. The total day will be at the range. Holster is required. The class will entail 200-300 rounds of ammo. Upon Completion a certificate will be awarded

Instructors: John and Melody Lauer, NRA Instructors

To reserve your place in class and details:
Contact: Joyce Kienast
Cedar Valley Defensive League (CVDL)
Phone 319-404-5792

We had a lot of good feedback from the ladies only class last month, these upcoming classes are co-ed.

Course topics for the "Basic" include

Fundamentals of Pistol Shooting
Principles of Self Defense
Carry Lifestyle
Iowa Code
Equipment (beyond firearms)
Tactics
A Female Specific handout as well as a 100pg Student Handout and Reference Packet.
Live Fire Training

This is a FULL day class. Not a 2-4 hour thanks for coming here's your certificate type of class.

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The Intermediate Class as stated is ALL on the range.

We start with working from the holster and on to reloads, one-handed usage, malfunction clearing, basic movement, multiple targets and shooting from cover.

NRA Basic Pistol - September 3rd - Marshalltown, Iowa

Our next NRA Basic Pistol Class will be held on September 3rd h in Marshalltown, IA.

This course is at least 9-hours long (8hr class / 1hr lunch) and includes classroom and range time learning to shoot revolvers and semi-automatic pistols. Students learn NRA’s rules for safe gun handling; pistol parts and operation; ammunition; shooting fundamentals; range rules; shooting from the bench rest position, and two handed standing positions; cleaning the pistol; and continued opportunities for skill development. Students will receive the NRA Guide to the Basics of Pistol Shooting handbook, NRA Gun Safety Rules brochure, Winchester/NRA Marksmanship Qualification booklet, take a Basics of Pistol Shooting Student Examination, and course completion certificate.


**This class does not cover Iowa law or "carry specific" issues, however this class does meet requirements in Iowa Code to satisfy the training requirement needed to apply for a Permit to Carry Weapons. This class also meets requirements to apply for a Florida Concealed Weapons Permit *If you are interested in obtaining a Florida Carry Permit, please mention during registration and we will provide the application packet.

The NRA Basic Pistol Course is being held at the Marshall County Izaak Walton League at 2601 Smith Ave. in Marshalltown, IA. 50158. Sign in will take place at 08:30am. We will be having an hour lunch break students may bring their own lunch or dine in town. A refrigerator is available. Please feel free bring your own non-alcoholic beverages. Coffee will be provided.

The class is has an approximate total run time of nine hours (8hrs class/ 1 hr lunch), actual class time may vary pending on number of students etc. Be prepared for this class to last the entire nine hours, if you need more than one meal, you may bring additional snacks. Breaks will be held periodically throughout the class.

Students are expected to furnish the following:

• State Drivers License or State ID
•  One operational handgun in a good state of repair, at least one magazine for that handgun and the handguns owner's manual.
• A minimum of fifty cartridges for the firearm to be used during class.
• One set of eye protection
• One set of ear protection
• Writing materials, students will receive course materials but each student should still supply a notebook and pen.
• Owners manual for firearm to be used during class

**NO AMMUNITION IS TO BE BROUGHT INTO THE CLASSROOM**

Firearms should be transported in accordance to state law. This means that the firearms are to be unloaded and in a container too large to conceal on one’s person, unless you have a carry permit, however the above statement regarding ammunition still applies.


If you do not have a handgun, we can provide rental handguns and ammunition for each for an additional fee of $30.00 per student which includes ammunition. If you require the use of a rental handgun please inform us before class. Eye and ear protection are also available for an additional $2.00 rental fee.

Class cost is $65 which includes a range fee of $10.00
Class size is limited to a minimum of ten and a maximum size of twenty.


Please contact John Lauer (JD) via email for general questions.

For registration contact Melody Lauer by phone @ 641-751-8147.

For further information and updates visit our website. We are also on Facebook.

NRA Basic Pistol Class - Marshalltown, IA - July 30th

Our next NRA Basic Pistol Class will be held on July 30th h in Marshalltown, IA.

This course is at least 9-hours long (8hr class / 1hr lunch) and includes classroom and range time learning to shoot revolvers and semi-automatic pistols. Students learn NRA’s rules for safe gun handling; pistol parts and operation; ammunition; shooting fundamentals; range rules; shooting from the bench rest position, and two handed standing positions; cleaning the pistol; and continued opportunities for skill development. Students will receive the NRA Guide to the Basics of Pistol Shooting handbook, NRA Gun Safety Rules brochure, Winchester/NRA Marksmanship Qualification booklet, take a Basics of Pistol Shooting Student Examination, and course completion certificate.


**This class does not cover Iowa law or "carry specific" issues, however this class does meet requirements in Iowa Code to satisfy the training requirement needed to apply for a Permit to Carry Weapons. This class also meets requirements to apply for a Florida Concealed Weapons Permit *If you are interested in obtaining a Florida Carry Permit, please mention during registration and we will provide the application packet.

The NRA Basic Pistol Course is being held at the Marshall County Izaak Walton League at 2601 Smith Ave. in Marshalltown, IA. 50158. Sign in will take place at 08:30am. We will be having an hour lunch break students may bring their own lunch or dine in town. A refrigerator is available. Please feel free bring your own non-alcoholic beverages. Coffee will be provided.

The class is has an approximate total run time of nine hours (8hrs class/ 1 hr lunch), actual class time may vary pending on number of students etc. Be prepared for this class to last the entire nine hours, if you need more than one meal, you may bring additional snacks. Breaks will be held periodically throughout the class.

Students are expected to furnish the following:

• State Drivers License or State ID
•  One operational handgun in a good state of repair, at least one magazine for that handgun and the handguns owner's manual.
• A minimum of fifty cartridges for the firearm to be used during class.
• One set of eye protection
• One set of ear protection
• Writing materials, students will receive course materials but each student should still supply a notebook and pen.
• Owners manual for firearm to be used during class

**NO AMMUNITION IS TO BE BROUGHT INTO THE CLASSROOM**

Firearms should be transported in accordance to state law. This means that the firearms are to be unloaded and in a container too large to conceal on one’s person, unless you have a carry permit, however the above statement regarding ammunition still applies.


If you do not have a handgun, we can provide rental handguns and ammunition for each for an additional fee of $30.00 per student which includes ammunition. If you require the use of a rental handgun please inform us before class. Eye and ear protection are also available for an additional $2.00 rental fee.

Class cost is $65 which includes a range fee of $10.00
Class size is limited to a minimum of ten and a maximum size of twenty.


Please contact John Lauer (JD) via email for general questions.

For registration contact Melody Lauer by phone @ 641-751-8147.

For further information and updates visit our website. We are also on Facebook.

CIDT Iowa Defensive Pistol Class - June 11th - Traer, IA

This course is cousin to the Wolf Creek Carry Class offered last fall, it is an Iowa specific carry class detailing Iowa code and the fundamentals of carrying and using a pistol for self defense. An excellent course for those looking to further their knowledge base having taken other less informative classes or for those looking for information regarding the recent changes in Iowa law or those looking to renew their permit.

This class incorporates both lecture and range instruction. It is designed to educate the Iowa Permit to Carry holder on the mindset, equipment, tactics, law, and handgun safety associated with carrying a firearm every day for self defense. Learn where you can and cannot legally carry your firearm, the best means of carry, in what situations the use of a firearm may be justifiable and the best tactics involved in deploying your firearm in a self defense situation. Range portion will include working from the holster (if applicable), acquiring multiple targets and shooting at different distances.

This class is for those with a comfortable, working knowledge of their firearm. If you have never fired your firearm before or are not comfortable with its operation we strongly recommend taking the NRA Basic Pistol or Developing Pistol classes before enrolling for this class.

This class will take place rain or shine so be prepared for all weather conditions.

Training Prerequisites:
NRA Basic Pistol or Equivalent, Carry Permit or Relevant Experience

What To Bring:

• Center fire handgun in good working order (rentals available)*
• A strong-side belt holster (Not required but strongly recommended)*
• Minimum 200 rounds of ammunition
• 2 magazines or speed loaders and carrier(s) preferably more*
• Note taking material
• Weather appropriate clothing
• Ball Cap (Not required but generally recommended)
• Eye protection
• Ear protection.
• Water or other soft drinks.
• State ID

What Is Included:
CIDT student handout
CIDT certificate of completion

This course meets Iowa requirements as well as Florida requirements for their nonresident Concealed Weapons License, if you are interested in applying for the FL permit, inform us at time of registration and we will provide the FL application packet.

Cost: $60 + $10 range fee ($50 + $10 range fee for returning CIDT students)
Maximum of 12 students.

Sign in will start at 08:30 and class will run till 17:30. Students may bring a lunch (bring your own cooler) or travel to Traer for lunch.

See our website for registration information.

*If you do not own a magazine carrier, or speed loaders/carrier or holster, please feel free to contact me and we can make some suggestions on equipment purchases before the class. Rim-fire handguns can be used if certain conditions are present, contact us for more details if needed.

Permit Renewal Shoots

Iowa code requires one renewing their Iowa permit to carry weapons to either take another class or "qualify" on the range with either a law enforcement or NRA instructor. If you are looking to renew your permit and want to perform a requalifiation shoot (usually takes less than an hour) you can email John Lauer  to schedule your renewal shoot. We shoot our renewals in Traer, IA and Marshalltown, IA.

The range in Marshalltown is just north of US 30 which would be be the better location for permit holders in the Ames, Grinnell and Newton areas. Permit holders residing in the Blackhawk Co. area, Trear would be preferred.

Your renewal training or requal shoot must have occurred within one year of your renewal date, and your renewal paperwork must be submitted 30 days prior to the expiration of your current permit.

Renewal shoots cost $25 for up to one hour of ranger time and consist of firing a minimum of thirty shots at distances of 5, 7, and 10 yards. Twenty-four of those thirty shots must  be inside of an 8" circle. If additional time is needed, there will be a $5 charge per half hour.