text: Consider The Gun Store if you NEED to get a CCW Class ASAP.\n\nIt totally slipped my mind that my permit was up for renewal this month. I was able to reserve my slot in The Gun Store's free (you pay for range qualification ammo) NV/FL CCW class online, two days before the class. There are three CCWclasses a week. \n\n*Now, I have had issues with sales and range personnel in the past, so I had reservations returning, but The Gun Store offered the quickest and easiest solution to renewing my permit before I leave town on business.\n\nMy instructor this time around was the infamous Tony Dee aka The Godfather. He is a former lawman from NY, a regular firearms and training expert, and a guest from time to time on Pawnstars. This guy is hilarious! The class of about 20+ students was in good spirits thanks to Uncle Tony's sense of humor. Uncle Tony has a way of diluting the intimidation or nervousness one may have regarding the topic of carrying a firearm to protect your life, and the lives of your loved ones. Everything Tony taught was either backed up by the Nevada Revised Statutes, and/or his personal Law Enforcement experience.  The class was supplied with free coffee, air conditioning, and restrooms in close proximity. Bob Irwin, the owner of The Gun Store, even poked his head in. \n\nThe course is mainly about legal issues regarding use of force, a brief presentation on modes of carry, and where you can and can't carry. You also get a book written by Bob Irwin on the subject of Concealed Carry in NV which includes many laws covered in class. I wish there would have been a bit more covered regarding tactics during a firefight, (moving off the x, cover vs concealment etc).  There is a pass/fail range qualifier following a 40 question test. The qualifier is not much of a sweat if you are proficient. For a novice, I suggest you spend time practicing strong side/support side single handed shooting from 3, 7, and 15 yards, first.\n\nIf you are taking the CCW course at The Gun Store for the first time...do yourself a favor and pre-qualify on the range a day or two before...the earlier the better! The initial class goes until approx 6PM (2PM for renewal), and you will be waiting in line for the range with the other students, plus tourists.\n\n***I cannot stress this point enough...The NV approved CCW Course is not a replacement for defensive/tactical handgun training!!! This course is the bare minimum you need for the State of NV to legally be able to sign off on your permit. If you are going to carry a firearm to protect innocent life, you need regular quality training! I make this statement as a NRA certified firearms instructor with 10yrs military/LE and firearms experience.***\n\nIn summary, I rate 4 stars due to the class not being truly free (ammo) The class leaves you with the feeling that \"heck, I don't want to shoot anyone!\" which is in a way good, and exactly what Tony is going for. But when you need to shoot to live, you must feel confident in your decision to use justifiable deadly force to preserve life, without hesitation. I truly think the curriculum needs more real world drills/tactics discussed and exercised, which is totally possible considering the Instructor's extensive experience and knowledge.