That’s an entire practice squad.
Greetings! 
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Hey everyone. Joe Faletra here from St Augustine Florida (for the time being anyway!) . I have been an NRA instructor for many years and decided to go for the USCCA certifications because I took a class (It’s always smart to continue training) and I loved the program so Much I just received my USCCA Training Counselor certification and Defensive Shooting Level I instructor certifications.
Happy to help anyone out there including instructors.
Stay safe & Train Hard!
Joe
Joe Faletra
joe@jtffirearms.com
https://jtffirearmns.com
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Hey ya’ll.
Where to start? I joined USCCA in 2011 first for the financial protection which led to the training and education opportunities and now a big family room discussion area. I shoot cowboy action matches at least once a month which gives me the opportunity after the match to send a few rounds down range from my carry gun which at the moment is an M&P Shield in 9mm. I followed a few other discussions about down sizing over the years and yes I’ve gone from a 1911 to .40 and now I favor a 9mm. Not so much for reduced recoil but now there are effective loads for the 9mm. This has all happened over the 20 something years that I have been licensed to carry here in Texas. I look forward to sharing thoughts with you.
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Hello from Texas. I’ve had my CHL since 2012 and have had the pleasure of introducing people who’ve never held a gun to shooting. I’m an Air Force vet and Assistant Fire Chief in the DoD.
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Hello again @Dawn! Nice to have met you earlier, and also it’s a great joy to be here and surrounded by folks of the same like mind. I’m sure we differ on some topics, but just please remember one thing: I am always right, but in knowing this I definitely give other people the benefit of the doubt if their views don’t line up with my Facts 
Seriously, it’s great to know all of you. I’m in the Atlanta GA area, so where my ATLiens at?? Whoop Whoop!!
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Hi, I’m Nancy and I just joined USCCA because as they say, better safe than sorry. I’m a former Deputy Sheriff, State Investigator and County Department Administrator. Now luckily, I’m retired. My first date with my husband (Bruce 26) was to a gun range. Since then he has broadened my gun skills and I obtained my concealed carry license. We live in a small town in Wisconsin so relatively safe, but now we’re armed, and feeling more secure. Nice to meet like minded people and share ideas.
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Happy Tuesday Everyone - Sorry I’m a bit late with the welcome this week!
Here are the awesome people who came into the Community this last week - please make them feel at home when you see them!
@William186, @Lewis_E, @John270, @Anthony55, @Randal_E, @Brandon23, @Yusuf, @Micah_J, @John271, @BAC767, @Larry59, @Gerald21, @Jose_R, @JO1, @Skyla, @Juliano, @Johnny7, @Leslie7, @Jackie2, @Bosox0009, @Emmanuelle, @Dr_Harrison, @Paul100, @Derek6, @Telicia, @Betsy, @MAJJR007, @Steve60, @Leone, @J_C, @Ryan36, @JHUalum, @Steve61, @Anthony56, @Gunnar, @Fay, @Judson1, @Gary79, @Mark153, @Jackie3, @Steve62, @Leslie_W, @Chris59, @111, @Kevin83, @Craig33, @Kenneth58, @Wayne29, @Richard155, @Glenn20, @Anthony57, @David271, @Wilbert1, @Becki, @Peter36, @Joshua32, @Kennyy, @Wali, @nathan22, @James243, @William187, @LolaKinks, @Janice2, @Matthew57, @Paul101, @Robert252, @Edward46, @Jason65, @Brett11, @Joseph73, @Keith41, @william188, @Paul102, @Sherry_L, @Chris60, @Susan8, @Harold12, @Danno, @Leslie8, @Justin23, @Betty1, @Serena, @ricks777, @Henry12, @Richard156, @Michael324, @Rus, @TIMOTHY40, @Karl7, @David272, @JayeB, @Debra2, @Gary5, @Danny17, @Craig34, @Don.H, @Justin.Martyr, @Solomon, @Brian89, @Benjamin21, @Laura4, @Austin12, @Michael325, @Bill34, @Fred14, @_carionix, @Susan9, @Joseph_A1, @Victor16, @Stanley_L, @Melvin9, @John272, @Kelly10
I’m so glad to have you all here! Please let me know if you need anything!
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Hello community!!! I’m grateful and honored to be part of this family.
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Hey everybody I recently got my foid and my first handgun Taurus G3 I’m all about safety and defense I do plan on getting my CCL, I just want to protect my family and my amazing 3yr old son, thank you for the welcome in here to stay. Feels good to be apart of something big
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@Kennyy
Welcome to The Community !
Please be sure to visit this thread and give us your opinion !
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Thank you, and you got it.
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Hi Kenneth46 !
I have people buy a Blue Gun (or any color) that is the replica of the gun they carry.
They can practice drawing or concealing it. Since the Blue Gun is inert it gives a person the chance to see how it feels and where to carry it.
My first Blue Gun was a Walther PPS and it has proved very useful for training and checking holster fit etc.
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Welcome to the Community Victor
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Hello Kennyy @Kennyy
Welcome to the Community. I’m from Illinois also.
Lisle actually. You gave us a Hint 
When you said FOID. Nice having you here.
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I am Retired Member Elite #1260778 Jose R. Ferreira
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Thank you thank you, and ikr I got that Illinois lingo 
I’m glad to be apart of the group
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We are all very happy to have you here and your family.
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welcome Nancy
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Thank you Laura. Its nice to be here and meet everyone.
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Welcome Bruce nice to have you here in the Community
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