Are permit classes more busy?
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JimC
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Post subject: Are permit classes more busy? Posted: Sun Nov 23, 2008 10:54 am |
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Have you instructors seen a increase in people wanting to get a permit before Obama takes office?
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mnglocker
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Post subject: Posted: Sun Nov 23, 2008 12:01 pm |
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Yep.
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Jai9100
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Post subject: Posted: Sun Nov 23, 2008 12:07 pm |
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Joined: Tue Sep 30, 2008 8:17 pm Posts: 179 Location: Waconia, MN
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lol, case closed. I have 4 years left on my permit before i need a renew, I guess things will be calmer then, that is, if were going to be allowed to renew permits after the next presidency.
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cobb
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Post subject: Posted: Sun Nov 23, 2008 12:17 pm |
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Yep, up by a large percentage.
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Rodentman
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Post subject: Posted: Sun Nov 23, 2008 12:46 pm |
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Joined: Mon Nov 10, 2008 7:09 pm Posts: 117 Location: South of the River
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Once the MSM "declared" Obama the winner in Oct I took my renewal class even though my permit doesn't expire until May 09. Hopefully I will still be able to get the renewal. I am counting on it...
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phorvick
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Post subject: Posted: Sun Nov 23, 2008 9:57 pm |
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My classes outside of MN are noticibly busier....but, not so much in MN.
_________________ Paul Horvick
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cobb
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Post subject: Posted: Sun Nov 23, 2008 10:44 pm |
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phorvick wrote: My classes outside of MN are noticibly busier....but, not so much in MN.
I am curious as to why when compared to what other training organizations are reporting.
I limit my class size to about 20 students, depending on the situations and if I can get another instructor in to assist. But the past November classes that I have had have been filled, one of my December classes is filled and the other December class has 8 confirmed students for a class that is almost 4 weeks out.
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phorvick
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Post subject: Posted: Mon Nov 24, 2008 6:41 am |
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cobb wrote: phorvick wrote: My classes outside of MN are noticibly busier....but, not so much in MN. I am curious as to why when compared to what other training organizations are reporting. I limit my class size to about 20 students, depending on the situations and if I can get another instructor in to assist. But the past November classes that I have had have been filled, one of my December classes is filled and the other December class has 8 confirmed students for a class that is almost 4 weeks out. It is because of where I live. My "area" so to speak is bordered by ND on the west. Not many of them are interested in the MN Permit. Prior to 2003, my county was either at the top or right near the top in number of permit holders. Meaning....we "get it!" up here and the base of possible new permit holders is smaller (percentage wise) than others.
_________________ Paul Horvick
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Srigs
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Post subject: Posted: Mon Nov 24, 2008 7:05 am |
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I was able to get 6 people signed up for permit classes in just the last 2 months.
_________________ Srigs
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"If everyone is thinking alike, then somebody isn't thinking" - George S. Patton
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JimC
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Post subject: Posted: Mon Nov 24, 2008 10:25 am |
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Renewal dates are probably why it's busy.
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joelr
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Post subject: Posted: Mon Nov 24, 2008 10:34 am |
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JimC wrote: Renewal dates are probably why it's busy. Only a small part of it; the renewal flurry is gone. Most of the folks in my classes are new applicants, these days, although there certainly are some refreshers and upgrades, as well.
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cobb
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Post subject: Posted: Mon Nov 24, 2008 10:34 am |
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JimC wrote: Renewal dates are probably why it's busy.
Before the election, yes maybe 50% renewals.
Saturday's class at Scheels had 2 renewals and 18 new, with several admitting they are getting their permit because of the election results.
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JoeH
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Post subject: Posted: Mon Nov 24, 2008 12:26 pm |
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Yep, I'm very busy with private classes. All are new permits and many because of the recent elections.
_________________ Joe Houser
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Skin that smokewagon and see what happens.
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Andrew Rothman
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Post subject: Posted: Mon Nov 24, 2008 12:46 pm |
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The question, of course, is why?
If The One engineers a federal ban on carry, a state carry permit won't make a difference.
I think it's a combination of increased awareness and pure cussedness: some people just woke up, and others are getting a permit as a thumb in the eye of those that would forbid it.
I predict that the next couple months will see a large surge in issued permits.
_________________ * NRA, UT, MADFI certified Minnesota Permit to Carry instructor, and one of 66,513 law-abiding permit holders. Read my blog.
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joelr
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Post subject: Posted: Mon Nov 24, 2008 12:52 pm |
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Andrew Rothman wrote: The question, of course, is why?
If The One engineers a federal ban on carry, a state carry permit won't make a difference. I think there are some folks who think that they'll be "grandfathered in until we can get new leadership who are pro 2nd amendment".
I think that if there's some sort of nationwide carry permit ban, they're wrong; I think we're unlikely to see such soon, and I'm hoping not ever.
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