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CCW Classes in Akron

Posted: Sat May 10, 2008 11:19 am
by DOC
Where did you take your CCW Classes in the Akron area? What were the day(s) and times of the classes?

Posted: Sat May 10, 2008 5:10 pm
by McGyver
Wadsworth. They take place on a weekend. Sat. 8am to 6pm. Sun range time depends on sign up time.

Roger Polk: 330-335-9205

Posted: Sat May 10, 2008 9:49 pm
by Timmy44221
You could also check out The Riverside Range/ Pro Armament in Cuyahoga Falls. I know they offer classes. They are good people there, I am usualy there at least once a week.

Posted: Sun May 11, 2008 7:59 am
by George B Lytton
The Gun Shoppe in Coventry 3333 Manchester Rd.
Akron 44319 330-644-8797 Talk to Bill
They offer CCW classes good people I got my CCW from when at theDeer Hunter.
Geo.

Posted: Sun May 11, 2008 8:21 am
by Hask12
The Wadsworth class mentioned above is only $39.

Posted: Sun May 11, 2008 3:59 pm
by jobu72
Took mine at Alliance Maritime and Safety. I know it isn't really Akron area, but it was relatively inexpensive compared to some in Akron and Cleveland Area. It was $60 for the course and like $20 for the range (in Canton). The instructor was great, very well educated in course and experience. Plus they offer two day courses, such as class time on Saturday and live fire on Sunday. Actually took mine on a Tuesday and Wednesday though.

Definitely worth the drive down there. He says when class sizes are small, as was mine, he uses the extra live fire time to go through extra training and scenarios. I would recommend anyone to take with him.

Actually found them from the OhioCCW listings.

Posted: Mon May 12, 2008 9:44 am
by Cyclimus
I second Timmy's recommendation for Riverside Range. I shoot there quiet often and took my CCW class there. It's pricier than others but I think it went more in-depth than others as well. (These classes are almost always full, so I'd be on the spot about getting in if you choose Riverside.

Posted: Tue May 13, 2008 5:41 pm
by Hask12
Cyclimus, How can you make a comment like that, without having attended any of the other classes? If you want quality without a lot of expense, the Wadsworth class, in my opinion is the place to go. But that's up to the individual to decide for himself.

Posted: Tue May 13, 2008 9:03 pm
by Timmy44221
I did not use the riverside range for my class, but I know the guys there. They are very knowledgeable and helpfull.

I am not sayign a cheaper class would not be, but I can gurentee you will ahve a great learning experiance at the Riverside Range.

Posted: Tue May 13, 2008 10:48 pm
by WY_Not
Wife and I took ours through a fellow by the name of Albert Wohlwend over in Navarre. Very laid back guy. Has range on site. If asked, will even bring out a variety of handguns to let students try them out.

His website is www.ohconcealedcarry.com. He's the fellow you hear advertising in the mornings on 640 AM over in Akron.

Joseph

Posted: Wed May 14, 2008 8:49 am
by DOC
Any one take there class with Walton & Associate?

Posted: Thu Jun 19, 2008 9:40 pm
by DOC
Guess no one has taken there ccw class at Walton & Associate?

Posted: Fri Jun 20, 2008 2:30 pm
by mfriend
DOC wrote:Guess no one has taken there ccw class at Walton & Associate?
Hi Doc:

I haven't taken my class yet with Walton & Associates, but I am signed up to take the class on June 28th/29th.

I've Talked with Pam at Walton on the phone and through some emails: they seem to be very nice and I'm looking forward to it. (Plus $75.00 includes the ammo, range time and class!).

There is a post in the Training offered section for a couple of folks that attended already: http://ohioccwforums.org/viewtopic.php?t=20229

I've also signed up with "Commence FIRE" for their advanced Handgun 1 course. In addition to more range time, I wanted more hands on advanced handgun training.

I can let you know how the Walton CCW course goes after I attend on June 28/29th if you are still interested.

Matthew

Posted: Sat Jun 21, 2008 10:48 pm
by DOC
Hi Matthew thanks for the reply. I also have been talking awith Pam on phone and email the last 5-6 weeks and she does seem to be very nice. I was wanted to take the class last month but could not. I will be there on June 28/29 and look forward to the class.
Would like some more info. on the "Commence FIRE" for their advanced Handgun 1 course.

Posted: Sat Jun 21, 2008 11:13 pm
by mfriend
DOC wrote:Hi Matthew thanks for the reply. I also have been talking awith Pam on phone and email the last 5-6 weeks and she does seem to be very nice. I was wanted to take the class last month but could not. I will be there on June 28/29 and look forward to the class.
Would like some more info. on the "Commence FIRE" for their advanced Handgun 1 course.
Hi Doc:

I'll see you there next weekend! For more information on the Advanced Handgun course at 'Commence Fire' go to: http://www.commencefire.com/descrip.htm and scroll down.
A couple of the guys from this forum went to the Adv. Course this weekend (link: http://ohioccwforums.org/viewtopic.php?t=20559).

Matthew