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CCW Class, Roger Polk

Posted: Mon Apr 26, 2010 1:44 pm
by michaelap
My wife needed to take a class, and I decided to go along and take it with her since my resident Va permit will expire next year and I will most likely get an ohio license. Well this class was not only a hell of a lot cheaper than most charge but it was also in plain words an outstanding presentation! It was nice to have the Medina Co. sheriff there for some Q&A. The fact that the sheriff is always invited and always shows on his own time is impressive. I wanted to offer up my two cents because I have read some folks criticize just a bit unfairly. I would reccomend this class if wadsworth isn't too far for you. Anyone can search this site and find his phone number.

Re: CCW Class, Roger Polk

Posted: Mon Apr 26, 2010 3:40 pm
by sts47
Agreed! My wife took his class and I went along. He and the other presenters/instructors are very good. Sometimes you get a bunch of yahoos in the crowd jabbering and not paying attention, remember it'll be a large packed classroom. Overall was fine. I went to get a certificate for renewal for later. Good basic course, but I'd suggest a self defense pistol course in addition to the basic pistol class.

It was my first CHL course actually, as i used my DD-214 for my first license.

Re: CCW Class, Roger Polk

Posted: Mon Apr 26, 2010 6:10 pm
by Battman
I dreaded the 12 hour saturday but Roger made it so interesting that it was a enjoyable day.

Re: CCW Class, Roger Polk

Posted: Mon Apr 26, 2010 11:17 pm
by Starwatcher
I also took his class and found it to be excellent. When I get back from Florida, I have four or five other people that I am going to take to his class. He is deeply involved with his convictions and to me a true Patriot.

Re: CCW Class, Roger Polk

Posted: Tue Apr 27, 2010 12:40 am
by michaelap
Isn't it nice to meet someone with a heart his size!

Re: CCW Class, Roger Polk

Posted: Tue Apr 27, 2010 8:24 am
by FN Enter
I also took Roger's class and enjoyed every minute of it! He is a great person and excellent instructor. I would definitely take his class again.

Re: CCW Class, Roger Polk

Posted: Tue Apr 27, 2010 9:24 am
by Starwatcher
michaelap wrote:Isn't it nice to meet someone with a heart his size!
The only thing I have against him is he looks just like his dad!!! :lol: I worked with his dad for 30 + years as Boilermakers local 744. Both are good men!

Re: CCW Class, Roger Polk

Posted: Tue Apr 27, 2010 11:21 am
by Fonejack54
I'm glad to see Roger's reputation extolled by you guys. He is truly a patriot. When I took his class, he wanted to have some fun shooting after the class and provided the ammo himself. They don't come any better or knowledgeable.

Re: CCW Class, Roger Polk

Posted: Tue Apr 27, 2010 12:08 pm
by GatorNavy
michaelap wrote:My wife needed to take a class, and I decided to go along and take it with her since my resident Va permit will expire next year and I will most likely get an ohio license. Well this class was not only a hell of a lot cheaper than most charge but it was also in plain words an outstanding presentation! It was nice to have the Medina Co. sheriff there for some Q&A. The fact that the sheriff is always invited and always shows on his own time is impressive. I wanted to offer up my two cents because I have read some folks criticize just a bit unfairly. I would reccomend this class if wadsworth isn't too far for you. Anyone can search this site and find his phone number.
How much was his fee?

Re: CCW Class, Roger Polk

Posted: Tue Apr 27, 2010 12:14 pm
by gilly32
There is another discussion on this forum regarding the possibility of some mis-information regarding CCW/OC being presented in the class offered by Mr. Polk.

Here is that thread:

http://ohioccwforums.org/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=42071

As I understand it, a participant in one of his classes claimed he was informed that once you have your CHL, it would be illegal for you to open carry. Can any of you that have taken his class recently, confirm if this was the way it was presented in the class?

Re: CCW Class, Roger Polk

Posted: Tue Apr 27, 2010 12:38 pm
by michaelap
GatorNavy
He charged $45 The guys who help-- local detective/range coach etc they are volunteers

Re: CCW Class, Roger Polk

Posted: Tue Apr 27, 2010 12:41 pm
by michaelap
gilly32 wrote:There is another discussion on this forum regarding the possibility of some mis-information regarding CCW/OC being presented in the class offered by Mr. Polk.

Here is that thread:

http://ohioccwforums.org/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=42071

As I understand it, a participant in one of his classes claimed he was informed that once you have your CHL, it would be illegal for you to open carry. Can any of you that have taken his class recently, confirm if this was the way it was presented in the class?
No he states his strong opinion on open carry but doesn't state it as law.

Re: CCW Class, Roger Polk

Posted: Tue Apr 27, 2010 3:10 pm
by theqbn
His strong opinion being... anti?

Re: CCW Class, Roger Polk

Posted: Tue Apr 27, 2010 6:36 pm
by Ring
polk is a good guy, i have refered many to him... i have played paint ball at his filed a few times as well

Re: CCW Class, Roger Polk

Posted: Tue Apr 27, 2010 7:22 pm
by captmud
Michaelab you state you live in ohio but i assume you are operating on a virginia resident license. when you moved to ohio would that license become invalid