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What do I bring to a CCW Foundations class?Required Equipment: Eye protection Ear protection Pistols which will be listed on your permit, with at least two magazines for each semiautomatic pistol Ammunition: At least 50 rounds for each pistol Outside-the-waistband holster for each pistol Hat with bill to protect against falling brass Sunscreen Rain gear and waterproof boots for inclement weather You must have a holster for each pistol you intend to shoot; you will not be allowed to fire from the line without a holster. Do NOT bring an Inside-the-Waistband, Appendix or SERPA (index finger retentions) holsters; you will NOT be allowed to shoot from these holsters. Failure to conduct your qualification may require you to pay for a "Permit Medication" ticket on a separate CCW Foundations day. For meet-up information on the day of class, visit: www.paladin-tactical-us.com/ccw1-meetup
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What do I bring to a Basic Pistol class?Required Equipment: Eye protection Ear protection Outside-the-waistband holster Handgun with at least 2 magazines 300 rounds handgun ammunition Hat with bill to protect against falling brass Sunscreen Rain gear and waterproof boots for inclement weather Folding chair is recommended You must have a holster for each pistol you intend to shoot; you will not be allowed to fire from the line without a holster. Do NOT bring an Inside-the-Waistband, Appendix or SERPA (index finger retentions) holsters; you will NOT be allowed to shoot from these holsters. You will NOT be allowed to shoot if you show up with an improper holster. You will forfeit your class fee and be required to pay for a new class.
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What do I bring to a Advanced CCW Concepts or Interior Tactics Class?Required equipment: Long sleeve sweatshirt, preferably with a hood Belt Recommended, but not required: Glock 17/19/22/23 holster Tactical Flashlight Gloves
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How do I get a CCW?Please read our blog post, "CCW: Overview of the Permitting Process." https://www.paladin-tactical-us.com/post/ccw-overview-of-the-permitting-process
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What class do I have to take to get my CCW?Initial permits need to complete two 8-hr classes: "CCW Foundations" and "Basic Pistol" Renewals need to complete the 8-hr "CCW Foundations" class To add another pistol your existing CCW permit, sign up for a "Permit Modification" ticket at a CCW Foundations class.
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When is your next CCW class?Please visit our "Upcoming Events Page" on the website: https://www.paladin-tactical-us.com/upcomingccw
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I'm not sure what holster to wear during CCW classYou must bring an OUTSIDE-THE-WAISTBAND holster for each pistol you wish to shoot. Inside-the-waistband or an index-finger retention systems (e.g. SERPA holster) are NOT allowed. You will not be allowed to shoot and forfeit your class fee. Please read our blog post about holster selection: https://www.paladin-tactical-us.com/post/ccw-1-holster-selection
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What do I bring to a VCAT 1 Class?This class focuses on close, unsophisticated ambushes. Determine the circumstances in which you may subject to a close ambush. For law enforcement, these attacks may occur while on patrol, conducting a high-risk surveillance, or an executive protection mission. Therefore, wear the gear/apparel for the mission in which you have the highest probability of facing a close ambush. For citizens, wear your EDC (Everyday Carry) set-up. The drills in these classes are an excellent opportunity to test the set-up of your gear, holster, etc. Required Equipment: Eye protection Ear protection N95 Mask (for particle protection) Gloves to protect against glass and sharp metal Long sleeve shirt for force-on-force scenarios Holster: "outside the waistband" holster. No inside the waistband, appendix carry, or SERPA holsters. Handgun with 3-4 magazines 300 rounds handgun ammunition Hat with bill to protect against falling brass Sunscreen Rain gear and waterproof boots for inclement weather Do NOT bring an Inside-the-Waistband, Appendix or SERPA (index finger retentions) holsters; you will NOT be allowed to shoot from these holsters. You will not be allowed to shoot if you show up with an improper holster. You will forfeit your class fee and be required to pay for a new class.
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What do I bring to a VCAT 2 class?Patrol officers should wear their normal duty gear. SWAT operators should wear plate carriers. Citizens can choose from EDC or plate carrier options. Required equipment: Eye protection Ear protection N95 Mask Gloves to protect against glass and sharp metal Knee and elbow pads recommended Holster: "outside the waistband" holster. No inside the waistband, appendix carry, or SERPA holsters. Handgun with 2 magazines 50 rounds handgun ammunition Carbine with 3-4 magazines 400 rounds carbine ammunition Hat with bill to protect against falling brass Rain gear and waterproof boots for inclement weather
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What do I bring to a VCAT 3 class?This class focuses on close, unsophisticated ambushes. Determine the circumstances in which you may subject to a close ambush. For law enforcement, these attacks may occur while on patrol, conducting a high-risk surveillance, or an executive protection mission. Therefore, wear the gear/apparel for the mission in which you have the highest probability of facing a close ambush. For citizens, wear your EDC (Everyday Carry) set-up. The drills in these classes are an excellent opportunity to test the set-up of your gear, holster, etc. NO LIVE FIRE IN COURSE. Required Equipment: Long sleeve sweatshirt Gloves Recommended, but not required: Glock 17/19/22/23 holster Tactical Flashlight
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What do I bring to a VCAT 4 class?Mission dictates equipment. Patrol officers should wear their normal duty gear. SWAT operators should wear plate carriers. Citizens can choose from EDC or plate carrier options. Required equipment: Eye protection Ear protection N95 Mask Gloves to protect against glass and sharp metal Knee and elbow pads recommended Holster: "outside the waistband" holster. No inside the waistband, appendix carry, or SERPA holsters. Handgun with 3-4 magazines 150 rounds handgun ammunition Carbine with 3-4 magazines 250 rounds carbine ammunition Hat with bill to protect against falling brass Rain gear and waterproof boots for inclement weather
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What do I bring to a VCAT Instructor class?Patrol officers should wear their normal duty gear. SWAT operators should wear plate carriers. Citizens can choose from EDC or plate carrier options. Required equipment: Eye protection Ear protection N95 Mask Gloves to protect against glass and sharp metal Knee and elbow pads recommended Holster: "outside the waistband" holster. No inside the waistband, appendix carry, or SERPA holsters. Handgun with 3-4 magazines 100 rounds handgun ammunition Carbine with 3-4 magazines 200 rounds carbine ammunition
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What is your cancellation/refund policy?Class fees are nonrefundable. No exceptions. We allow you to reschedule your class to a different date if you provide at least TEN days notice. Classes rescheduled due to acts of God, including extreme weather or range closures outside of Paladin Tactical's control will be rescheduled in place of a refund. Changes in class location or class schedule will be communicated by the email address and phone number you provide. If a class is rescheduled due to a low number of signups, we will ask that you move to another class date. You will receive a full refund if we can't accommodate you with an alternate date.
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