When you took your class you had to absorb a lot of information in a very short class. I have found in conversing with students both my own and others that somehow facts and concepts become distorted and confused over time. Utah concealed carry laws even change over time so things could just be different [...]
Changes to Utah Concealed Carry Reciprocity
The last few months have brought two changes to the Utah Concealed Carry Permit Reciprocity. For some time now Utah’s CCW Permit has been coveted for it’s large number of honoring states. According to the Utah BCI 58% of the applications for Utah Concealed Carry permits are from out of state residents.
Just Because It’s Legal… That Doesn’t Make It Smart And…
The phrase I’m most remembered by in the CCW community is when I say “Just because something is legal that doesn’t make it smart; and just because something is illegal that doesn’t make it stupid.” When teaching Utah concealed carry classes I sometimes wish that I could bypass the state ccw instruction requirements and take [...]
Having A Defensive Mindset
Having a defensive mindset is so much more than just owning a firearm and becoming a proficient marksman by spending hour after hour standing on the firing line drawing from your strong side OWB holster paying attention to sight alignment and sight picture and trying to put larger and larger groups into smaller and smaller spaces. It is so much more than spending hour after hour in the MMA gym losing brain cells and performing the same repetitious movements over and over again trying to beat…
5 Steps That Can Change Your Life
Over the past few months I have been encouraged to submit these 5 steps in the spirit of “Educating” the new-comers into the area of concealed carry. Since becoming a Utah Concealed Firearms Instructor well over a year ago, I have submerged myself, for the most part, into the “world of firearms” for the sake [...]
Common Questions – Jeff Paulsen
In teaching these classes and speaking with the students I have realized that some of the same questions/beliefs come up almost every time. I thought I would take a few minutes to right down some of these and resource the correct answers for our students and also any of those who may visit this site in regards to the CCW laws and rules in the state of Utah.
Jeff Paulsen – Profile
To receive his certification to teach Utah Concealed Carry Courses, Jeff Paulsen sat in and assisted in several classes from different instructors. His excitement and enthusiasm is a clear example of his dedication to teaching a quality class with facts and concepts. Though most his classes are held in his home in Salt Lake City, [...]
Brandon Scott – Profile
Brandon Scott has been teaching Concealed Carry classes Since December of 2007. With over 300 students taught and hours of on the range professional tactical and personal defense instruction, Brandon brings a wide range of experience in firearms and personal defense to his classes. Brandon is currently working with local Utah companies and individuals in [...]
Damon Thueson – Profile
Damon has been teaching the Utah Concealed Courses since March of 2008.Having had over 400 students, Damon is constantly increasing his knowledge and experience in order to provide the best class experience possible.Damon holds his monthly scheduled classes at his home in Orem UT, but has done classes from St. George to Price to Centerville [...]
Jacob S Paulsen – Profile
Jacob Paulsen has been teaching Utah concealed carry courses since January of 2007. With over 350 students taught Jacob brings experience to the classroom like never before. Jacob usually holds his classes at his own home in West Provo but also is willing to travel all over the state for private instruction. Jacob also does private range instruction for those looking to improve on accuracy & safety.
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