How some concealed carry license renewal students act on the range 

Published on February 19, 2026
Duration: 1:31

Instructor Mike observes that many concealed carry renewal students lack fundamental pistol skills despite range experience. He notes common issues like improper grip and overconfidence, highlighting that renewal courses should verify existing knowledge rather than teach basics. The video showcases visual examples of these common errors on the shooting range.

Quick Summary

Instructor Mike observes that many concealed carry renewal students lack fundamental pistol skills and exhibit improper grip techniques, despite prior range experience. Renewal courses should verify existing knowledge, not teach basics, as students often enter with misplaced confidence but poor execution.

Chapters

  1. 00:05Lack of mastery of basics
  2. 00:20Confidence versus actual skill
  3. 01:21Renewals shouldn't require teaching

Frequently Asked Questions

What common mistakes do students make in concealed carry renewal classes?

Students often exhibit a lack of mastery in basic pistol fundamentals and demonstrate improper grip techniques, despite having prior range experience. Instructor Mike notes they may enter with misplaced confidence but fail to execute basic handling correctly.

Should concealed carry renewal courses teach basic firearm skills?

According to Instructor Mike, renewal courses should focus on verifying a student's existing knowledge of firearm techniques rather than teaching fundamental skills from scratch. The expectation is that students already possess these basics.

What is a common grip error observed in concealed carry renewal students?

A frequently observed error is the 'hallowed be thy name' grip, which indicates poor technique. This often occurs despite students having attended numerous range sessions, highlighting a disconnect between experience and fundamental skill.

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