Im an instructor myself, so the book was designed as a very visual tutorial on topics such as concealed carry, firearms familiarization, home security, etc. Rusty ramirez is a certified minnesota permit to carry, north dakota permit to carry florida permit to carry and utah permit to carry conceal carry and nra instructor with 30 years experience. Tim schmidt, founder, uscca president, and publisher of concealed carry magazine. Gander mountain recently debuted, gun world by gander mountain, a new 30,000 squarefoot retail outlet featuring upwards of 5,000 guns of all kinds, and firearms specialists on duty. The wichita store expects concealed carry and hunter safety classes to be among its most popular. So, sometimes, when people ask me why i choose to carry a gun, i have a very simple answer. The official online store of gander mountain, the original outdoors cataloger. Parker, co gander mountain weekend concealed carry classes. Gander mountain academy personal defense network training. Academy series, this fullcolor book is a comprehensive guide for owning and carrying a firearm for. Academy is the first civilian training facility to offer highly skilled instructors, a variety of comprehensive courses, modern multimedia classrooms, a livefire range, and exclusive virtual simulation technology previously.
You will learn the basics of handling and caring for a gun. Firefighters and their families have sued gander mountain, accusing it of. Gmas managers and instructors offer their defensive training and preparation insights based on their experience in one of the worlds most popular training entities for private citizens. Gmas managers and instructors offer their defensive training and preparation insights based on their experience in one of the. We are one of the only dealers in the country 08162019 01.
When the sale was complete, spengler scooped the weapons off the counter. Concealed carry and home defense fundamentals is a must read for anyone who is considering carrying a firearm for personal protection. I know we had a thread about a gander mountain in wisconsin some time ago but today i stopped to actually read the sign on the door at my store in co. A parade and fireworks with an openly carried gun on my hip. Michael is the author of the fundamental series of firearms books, available online. What i dont like is that gander is the first store i have seen with. Be the first to ask a question about concealed carry and home defense fundamentals.
Yes, still to this day, despite naysayers and nonbelievers, i check the hills, the woods, and even the streets of our suburban community. Handgun firearms totally awesome awesome stuff gander mountain you magazine guns and ammo pistols knifes. Also offering advanced conceal carry and nra basic pistol. Colorado concealed carry class parker, co gander mountain weekend class location. This book is a mustread for anyone looking to carry a concealed weapon. Over the past 10 years our instructors have successfully trained over 100,000 people in more than 250 cities across the country. Gander mountain is working with financial advisory firm lighthouse management group, inc. Visit gander mountain academy, your online destination for instructional firearm video content to help you learn to shoot, defend yourself and more. We carry a wide variety of firearm options ranging from handguns, shotguns, centerfire rifles, rimfire rifles, and even combo sets to suit and match any of your needs. The book contains the complete content from our concealed carry fundamentals. I said yes, and showed it to him along with my ltcf they people behind the counter were looking for a lock box to store my gun in, and i said what are you doing.
In court papers, stapleton called bradys claims textbook examples of. We will be your hometown outfitter offering the best regional gear for all your outdoor needs, at the best value. Say what you will, but ive gotten some pretty choice deals on used, and new, guns there before. I was in the gander mountain today and was witness to what could have been an ugly mistake by gander mountain and seriously put their customers in danger. Since many of you may be unfamiliar with our books, i wanted to offer up five free copies of concealed carry and home defense fundamentals to the first five people who reply. Michel martin concealed carry and home defense fundamentals. Minnesota permit to carry a firearm fundamentals book. Michael martin author of concealed carry and home defense.
Previously available only inside the walls of his classroom, gun digest book of concealed carry volume 2 gives armed citizens access to massad ayoobs treasure trove of experience in handgun selection and shooting technique, tactics, gear choices, best calibers and. Fobus evolution paddle holster, rh, glock 171922232627, etc. After the parade we decided to go to gander mountain in reynoldsburg. Michael martin chief instructor united states concealed carry. This will include fingerprints, 2x2 photo, notary, and all class materials. That makes our ipad edition just the cost of the print edition, yet you get more content, 25 embedded videos, and more than 50 interactive widgets. I was patiently awaiting my turn at the counter behind an elderly gentleman im guessing to be in his 80s who was getting quotes on trading or selling two pistols, a shotgun and a rifle. From estate holdings to personal collections, we are available to purchase your firearms at all gander outdoors locations. Concealed carry and home defense fundamentals, 2nd edition. Customize your handgun with gander outdoors selection of handgun accessories. As you can imagine, ive seen decent books, soso books and ive seen utter crap.
No, you do not need a carry permit to buy a gun online. Michael is also the creator of the firearms instructor toolkit, now in use by thousands of. I wonder if they make different ones for states without ccw. Michael martin at the gander mountain concealed carry expo. Like many retailers, gander mountain experienced challenging traffic patterns and shifts in consumer demand resulting from increased directtocustomer sales by key vendors and accelerated growth of ecommerce, the company said in a statement at the time. Top defense attorney reveals the most important things you need to know when you conceal carry. Find 1 listings related to gander mountain in port byron on. Shooting supplies in 11 categories gun equipment gander.
In this special section of pdn, our partner gander mountain academy presents instructional videos on diverse personal defense topics. Concealed carry and home defense fundamentals by michael martin. Minnesota permit to carry a firearm fundamentals by michael martin. Rusty ramirez is a certified minnesota permit to carry, north dakota permit to carry and utah permit to carry conceal carry and nra instructor with 30 years experience. Gander mountain opens firearms academy in deforest. I saw this meme circulating on social media last week, and based on the comments under s. Utah ccw class joliet gander mountain 522 posted in training. Gander mountain announces firearms training and safety. Concealed carry and home defense fundamentals by michael. Academy, gander mountain retail stores, and through dozens of training michael is an author and firearms instructor, and serves as a lieutenant with the woodbury fire department.
Recently, harris publications had the opportunity to visit and experience the first concealed carry expo hosted by gander mountain and the gander mountain academy. Concealed carry and home defense fundamentals book. Along with stores like cabelas, bass pro, dicks and academy, they offer gear for everything from camping to hunting and everything in between, but do doubt in part because of its slumping firearms business, gander mountain is in trouble. Gander mountain is one of a few national chains dedicated to outdoor sports that sells firearms. Mark walters, host of armed american radio ive read a lot of concealed carry books over the last seven years. As of recent though, i have noticed that more often than not, they have basically no used guns in stock.
Gander mountain filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy in march. Ohioans for concealed carry discussion forums view topic. Wisconsin concealed carry classessearch by zip code. I go to the twinsburg gander mountain all the time. Equip 2 conceal is the nations largest and most trusted concealed carry academy. At gander outdoors, our mission is to provide you the outdoor experience of a lifetime.
In fact i went to a gander mountain on friday and pointed out the sign to my wife saying see that sign, and see the disclaimer at the bottom. Like most retailers, we are subject to normal economic cycles, changes in our industry and shifts in consumer demand that require us to adapt our business accordingly, said gander mountain in response. Utah ccw class joliet gander mountain 522 training. Our instructors are all nracertified and many of them have extensive law enforcement or military experience. Gander mountains bankruptcy came as no surprise to firearm owners. There is not a required curriculum set up for wisconsin concealed carry classes. Lawsuit faults gander mountain for failure to read minds. Concealed carry expo will feature onsite concealed carry certification. All four books are must have guides that should be read by new or old concealed carry permit holders. Gander mountain will now be known as gander outdoors. Blannelberrys recent article, im not the only one whos been disappointed by the companys prices. Gander mountain is being sued for following the law to complete firearms transactions, and for not having esp and being able to read minds, and look into the souls of other human beings. Michael is the chief instructor for the united states concealed carry association, and is the author of the book, concealed carry and home defense fundamentals, available through the uscca, and.
Michael martin is the chief instructor for the united states concealed carry association, and is the author of the fundamental series of firearms books. Pdn managing editor rob pincus will be appearing at the concealed carry expo, which is being hosted by gander mountain academy together with some of the firearms worlds top manufacturers and trainers the twoday expo will be held september 2223 at the first gander mountain academy facility in lake mary, florida. Hedge, 66, is one of 34,937 women in her age bracket licensed to carry a gun almost anywhere they want in florida and 35 other states. Gander mountain edition by michael martin 20, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. The gander mountain store in downtown wichita is among the first in the country. Michael martin, firearms training author, and author of the official book of the gander mountain academies. Because of this you may not learn some very important facts about carrying a concealed weapon. Michael martin, of the us concealed carry association, talks about the gander mtn academy cc expo, the fight for the right to keep and bear arms in minnesota and his new book. Concealed carry and home defense fundamentals, uscca edition.
Gander mountain announced a pioneering development in the firearms industry with this weeks opening of the first gander mtn. I went to gander mountain today to get a new holster, i went in and as a courtesy, i told the man behind the counter i had my gun in my pocket and wanted to fit it for some holsters. Posted on february 28, 20 december 1, 2017 by ammoland spring location will showcase top firearms, gear, training and. Gander mountain is being sued for not having special powers and abilities not possessed by any other mortals, but expected and required of gun dealers. Concealed carry expo hosted by gander mountain and the gander. On the front door is a sign that says something to the effect of all weapons and bows must be checked at the front desk except those persons carrying a weapon openly or concealed as allowed by law. At gander outdoors, we pride ourselves on being your number one source for reliably sourced firearms and weapons. Their numbers have jumped 619 percent since 2004 the.
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