Would I be able to receive gun training even though I don't have a permit?

What type of gun training and gun permit are you referring to?

Yes, people do it all the time.  If you are a first time owner, it's not a bad idea to take an NRA First Steps class if you don't have any experience with firearms.

What type of gun training and gun permit are you referring to?

Just a small firearm like a glock. 

Yes, people do it all the time.  If you are a first time owner, it's not a bad idea to take an NRA First Steps class if you don't have any experience with firearms.

Thank you. I wasn't sure if I would need to present a permit in order to be taught how to use a gun. Would it be bad if I just learned how to use a firearm over the internet? I'd only be using it for protection and it would never leave the safe in my room.

How would you learn to use a firearm over the internet?

Thank you. I wasn't sure if I would need to present a permit in order to be taught how to use a gun. Would it be bad if I just learned how to use a firearm over the internet? I'd only be using it for protection and it would never leave the safe in my room.

 

 

How would you learn to use a firearm over the internet?

 

 

It is good to get a basic idea of firearms safety and training ala internet, but there is no substitute for hands on training with a responsible seasoned firearms owner/instructor. NRA First Steps/Basic Handgun Class is a good starting point. People will reiterate on the forum here that Safety is an ABSOLUTE first and priority, then your skills are built through training and repetition.

 

You can rent from a range without an FID. If you plan on going to the range and rent I would suggest going through a few video searches for "gun safety" topics and the like to get to know some basics. 

 

If you intend on using a handgun for home defense, the obvious answer is to train with that handgun when you finally do get it, learn the in's and out's of it and become proficient in its use. There is a wealth of info here and no shortage of people willing to help a new gun owner out in person. Good Luck!

this is a great link to find when and where classes are around your area.

 

http://www.nrainstructors.org/searchcourse.aspx

i would suggest, like others here, that you go to a NRA first steps course. but if you are going to buy the gun and never take it out of the safe unless you need it then i suggest that you not even buy one. if you don't plan to practice and become proficient with the firearm then there is more of a chance of something going wrong if you ever need to use it. after you buy your gun, take more classes with it like NRA personal protection inside the home.

I would recommend NRA basic if you are doing it for nonresident CCW as some states require basic.