Affordable Gun Training near Jackson, MS

I am looking for affordable gun training near Jackson, MS. I am new to shooting and don't own a gun but would like to become a safe and proficient user. I am located near Richland, MS.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

http://cliffcargill.com/

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Thanks for the recommendations guys. Hard to believe this August will be 20 years since I was certified as an instructor.

Mr. Mabry, you can shoot me a text or call @ 601-906-0162. I'm happy to give you a list of references.

Take care,
Cliff

I would recommend Cliff as well. I initially took a self defense course from him just so I could learn how to shoot a gun if I needed to. He was very patient and a great teacher. I ended up getting hooked on shooting because it was so much fun. Started competing and training with Cliff to compete and won High Lady in Production at the last State Match. Definitely couldnt have done that without Cliff teaching me to shoot and compete. You may not be interested in competing at a match but he will definitely teach you how to operate and maintain a firearm. You wont waste your time or your money if you book a class with him.

As has been said above, I would recommend Cliff Cargill 200%. Just over a year ago I decided it was time to get a gun and figured before I bought one I should learn about shooting. After doing some research I decided Cliff was the person and took his NRA basic pistol course. If I remember correctly he said it was 10 hours total between classroom and range that was required for the NRA certification of completion. Well, I think we spent over 13 hours - maybe I'm a slow learner - but the point is he wasn't concerned about the amount of time he spent, there was no additional charge for the extra time, his concern was to cover the material and teach you to be a SAFE gun owner and shooter. Since that time I've fallen in love with the shooting sports and look forward to every weekend. Best money I EVER spent. In the last year I've come to find out that not only is Cliff an NRA instructor, but he is an NRA training instructor ( teaches other instructors) and that he has also trained and certified people on the Smith & Wesson team and a CZ team shooter who is one of the top USPSA shooters in the world, and I believe Cliff is the Mississippi State Champion in USPSA production like 8 or 9 times. If you are serious about looking for an instructor, you found the best ( in my opinion). Good luck

Going to sound like a broken record, but Cliff is your guy. Like others have said, he has a great teaching style, very patient and knows his stuff.

Seen him work with new shooters at the various matches and even in the short time frame of a match you see them improve quite a bit.

I've recommended Cliff to others seeking training and I'll continue to do so.

Cliff trained me and one of my daughters. I was so impressed with him that I am now sending my son, other 2 daughters, and a son-in-law to his class next week.
And he doesn't stop teaching you when the class is over. Every time I see him he still answers questions and gives advice.
Needless to say, he's one of the main reason I'm hooked on shooting.

Taking a class from Cliff last April changed my life... I now have a bunch of guns, gear and ammo, a fun weekend hobby, "squads" of new friends and less money in the bank!

This thread is starting to sound like a broken record, and there is a good reason for that. Cliff is the man.

I have learned TONS just from shooting in matches with him. His advice is solid and intelligible, and backed up by years of professional training.

From what I have seen he is awesome with youth and new shooters. He makes it fun and interesting for them while engraining safety and the fundamentals.

Cliff is a personable, stand up guy. Don't hesitate to sign up for his class!

Oh BTW.... He can shoot!!!

Well at this point it seems like everyone's vote has been cast, but I'll throw mine in as well. I've spent the past couple of years watching Cliff and I've learned a lot from watching him shoot.

You're in Richland so you're already close to the range Cliff uses. I can assure you, you won't be disappointed.

Totally agree with everything above. Cliff is very professional and SAFE. Plus he is a super nice guy.
I plan to have my wife and daughter in laws take lessons from him shortly.

+1 on getting the training first. You'll get to try out several different guns and find what you like the best first without buying them all and later trading them as I have done. Plus everybody needs training. If you ever use it you want to be uncounsciously competent.

The Southwest Gun Club is capable sponsoring the following NRA and USAS shooting classes. Our trainers have been NRA Instructors since 1976 and before and have Trained National Championship shooters in several shooting disciplines.

NRA Basic Pistol
NRA Basic Rifle
NRA Basic Shotgun
NRA Basic Personal Protection in the Home
NRA-USAS Pistol Coach School
NRA-USAS Rifle Coach School

Our next class is on March 30-31, 2012. NRA personal Protection in the Home. The class will suffice for MS Enhanced Carry and Louisiana State Patrol requiements for the Louisiana CCW. Cost $65.00. If you are interested, sign up ASAP. Our classes are done by a non-profit gun club in cojunction with the MSFOA and most of the proceeds go to our NRA Junior Shooting Program.

SOUTHWEST MISSISSIPPI GUN CLUB, INC.
and
THE MISSISSIPPI STATE FIREARM OWNERS ASSOCIATION
PO BOX 1061
McCOMB, MS 39649
601-341-8797
Douglasmbowser@yahoo.com
Affiliated with: National Rifle Association

2012 NRA BASIC PERSONAL PROTECTION IN THE HOME, COURSE:

The class will be held on Friday March 30th, 2012 at 6:00-10:00PM and Saturday March 31, at 8:30AM until 5:00PM. You must attend both days to be rated in this class. We are registered to teach classes approved by the Mississippi Department of Public Safety, for the issuance of the enhanced pistol permit. We also have instructors that are registered with the Louisiana State Police to conduct this course and qualify them for the training requirements for the Louisiana Concealed Carry Permit. This training will also suffice for persons seeking training for the Florida CCW.

The Friday Night classroom will be held at the Southwest Gun Club indoor range. No student will be allowed to bring any firearms on the night of the class. The Saturday range training and live fire will be conducted at the Southwest Gun Club’s McComb Range Facility. Unloaded firearms may be brought to the McComb Range, on Saturday, for familiarization and training.

Directions to the range: Southwest Gun Club’s McComb Range facility. It is 6 miles East of McComb, MS on US Highway 98. When driving from McComb, drive East on US98 until you see the Homestead turnoff sign. Drive 2 miles further and the entrance to the range is on the North side of the road. If driving from Tylertown, MS, drive past the Bogue Chitto River Park and look for a roadside market on the right. The range road is 2.2 miles past the store. The name of the range road is Edna Drive. There is construction on HWY 98. It is difficult to see the entrance. When you pass the landmarks carefully monitor your odometer and be ready to turn into the crossover at the 2 mile or 2.2 mile distance past the landmarks. The range road is gravel and it cuts into a hill. Drive to the back of the property. GPS can be set for Edna Drive, McComb, MS 39648.

The club will furnish .22 RF and .38 Special handguns and ammunition for the firing phase of the course. You may bring your own unloaded firearms and ammo. There will be no discount for using your own firearms and ammunition. The following subjects will be covered by this course:

1. Basic Firearms Safety
2. Defensive Shooting Safety
3. Safe Firearm Storage
4. Defensive shooting concepts
5. Basic defensive shooting skills
6. Shooting positions
7. Aiming and firing techniques
8. Utilizing cover and concealment
9. Gun handling
10. Opportunities for firearm skill enhancement
11. Making you and your home safer
12. Responding to a possible break-in
13. Confronting an intruder or attacker
14. If you must shoot, and what are the legal criteria
15. The aftermath of a defensive shooting
16. Firearms, self defense and the Law
17. The legal aftermath of a defensive shooting
18. Selecting a firearm for personal protection
19. Selecting ammunition for personal protection
20. Selecting firearm accessories
21. Firearm maintenance
22. Information and training resources
23. Facts about the NRA
The cost of the Course is $65.00. Students will receive a bound book with Chapters dealing with each lesson in the course. Participants will have to be pre-registered before March 20, 2012 to take this course. Shooters may cancel their registration but should do so before March 21, 2012. Those canceling after that date will forfeit the course fee. At the Saturday session we highly recommend everyone in attendance to use eye and hearing protection. You should also bring a bag lunch and any type drinks you may want. We will supply ice water.
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APPLICATION FOR HOME DEFENSE CLASS 3/30-31/12

NAME ……………………………………………………… DOB………………………

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CITY…………………………………………….STATE…….ZIP……………………….

PHONE……………………….EMAIL…………………………………………………..

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Make out checks to Southwest Gun Club, Inc.

I also highly recommend Cliff. He recently did an "enhanced permit" class at Capitol Gun Club. He went above and beyond in every way. The course itself is very, very basic, and it is up to the instructor to make it interesting. He did just that, worked with each individual on shooting position and technique, and EVERYONE felt like they learned something and had a great time -- even that ole shotgun pro John Satterwhite looked like he enjoyed himself.

I've known Cliff for a long time, and I've known tons of people that have taken classes from him. I've never known anyone that didn't thoroughly enjoy it and - in fact - become hooked on shooting.

Cliff is a class act.

I have to echo everyone else. Cliff not only has a proven track record with a pistol, he has a proven record as an instructor. You have people that teach and you have teachers. Cliff is a teacher. I watched him give a quick lesson to a new shooter the other day and was absolutely amazed at the results. It took me 5 years to learn on my own to shoot as well as she was in 15 minutes. He is a very natural teacher, you won't be disappointed.