CCW....a wasted 8hr day

[SemperFi1977m]

Yes, I did just today take my CCW class to get my license here in MO. Life just got in the way, and I just now finally found the right time and opportunity to do so.

I am curious what other Missourians' experiences were with this course...because I have to say, that was the most worthless 8 hours of instruction I have recieved in my entire life.

~Very little time was spent on teaching people firearm safety.

~No mention was made to these people that they should test-fire, practice tearing down, and practice firing the sidearm they chose to carry before just loading it and strapping it to their person. (I had to speak up and mention to everyone that an initial teardown and cleaning, practice handling and firing of, and testing the sidearm for proper function are all critical before using it as an EDC.)

~In showing people how a SIG he brought in had a decocker, he then mentioned how some "rambos" go around with a cocked-n-locked 1911 and said that this was unsafe!!! (I had to mention to everyone after he left that comment hang...that if they ever do use a 1911, that they can end up with an accidental discharge if they attempt to lower the hammer). He concurred and then said it should be carried with the chamber empty!!!!

~More time was spent on bashing LEO's than was spent on safety.

~I had to answer several students' questions on Missouri law that the instructor did not know and clarify for one student that you could indeed fly to other parts of the U.S. with your firearm declared in your check-in luggage...

I could go on....but that is more than enough to convey my disappointment in this course. 75% of this class was novice in the basic use of a sidearm and I feel it was a disservice to them that less time wasnt spent on "how to cover your ass after a shooting" and bashing law enforcewment and the court system....and more time wasnt spent on the safe handling of a sidearm and the need to train and practice.