Frequently Asked Questions
I want to teach CCW classes. Can you certify me?
Yes, and No. You must be an NRA Certified Instructor in order for Missouri to qualify you to teach CCW, and I can certify you
as an NRA Instructor..
Why do I have to pay a deposit?
We are sorry for this inconvenience, There are two reasons for this:
1) First, in the past we would allow students to just show up on the day of the class and pay the full amount, but too many times the student would not show up for the class. Considering the limited class size, we sometimes would hold the spot for someone, and turn someone else away for that particular class, only to have someone not show up.
2) This is the most important one. It is a security issue. Criminals know that where there are gun classes, there are guns. Most criminals would not take the chance of being tracked down via their credit card information.
Why don't you show the address to Fisher Arms on your website?
We teach classes by appointment only, and to reduce the chances of having a class disturbed by visitors, we only give the address and directions when a student actually signs up for a class.
Also, see answer #2 to question above
Why are instructor courses required to be paid in full?
This minimizes the chance that someone who registers for the course doesn't show up. The reasons that this is important, is:
A) The NRA requires all instructor classes to have 4 or more students participating. Since we teach only 6 in any class, it can be an issue if someone does not show up.
B) There are significantly more materials that we have to purchase for instructor courses.
Will you teach the class even if it has only one student?
We never Cancel any class even if only one person signs up for it. If you turn out to be the only student, you get the undivided attention of your instructor. The drawback is that with more
students, there are usually questions asked that you might not have thought of.
How long is the CCW class?
The State of Missouri Statute states that the class must be at least 8 hours long. Our CCW Classes last a minimum of 8 hours and 15 minutes, and depending on class size and student needs can go longer, as much as 9 hours, but typically the class is over at about 5:30. (Class starts at 8am, there Is a 1 hour lunch break)
How old do I have to be to get a concealed carry permit?
You have to be 19 years old, unless you are in the armed forces, in which case you may get a Missouri CCW at 18 years of age. This means Army, Navy, Air Force, or Marines. The law does not recognize the National Guard in this case. If you are not yet old enough to get a CCW, you can, however, take the class in advance of your birthday, at virtually any age. Call or email for details.
Do you have to be any certain age to take any firearms class?
Only Instructor courses, or Range Safety Officer, you have to be 21 years old for them. All other courses, including CCW, even if you are not old enough to get a Concealed Carry Permit, or to purchase a firearm yourself, you may take any class with us. In the case of the CCW class, if you take it prior to your qualifying birthdate, it will still be valid when you do reach qualifying age, as there is no expiration date for the affidavit. However, if you are under the age of 18, the Missouri Attorney Generals office has advised us that we must get written permission from a parent or legal guardian stating that you have permission to handle firearms.rite your text here...