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Wisconsin Gun Class has built their reputation on one thing: getting Wisconsin residents ready for concealed carry. Over 50,000 students have completed their courses, and they operate at 20+ statewide locations covering Milwaukee metro, Eastern Wisconsin, and West/Central regions. This is the founda...
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Wisconsin Gun Class has built their reputation on one thing: getting Wisconsin residents ready for concealed carry. Over 50,000 students have completed their courses, and they operate at 20+ statewide locations covering Milwaukee metro, Eastern Wisconsin, and West/Central regions.
This is the foundational course. It covers everything you need to qualify for Wisconsin's Concealed Weapons License (CWL), which is recognized in 35 states.
What's included:
- •Handgun Operation – Components, mechanics, loading/unloading, maintenance
- •Shooting Fundamentals – Grip, stance, sight alignment, trigger control
- •Firearms Safety – Storage, handling, transportation, safety devices
- •Legal & Ethical Responsibilities – Use of force laws, carrying obligations, legal aftermath
- •Personal Safety Strategies – Threat awareness and avoidance tactics
- •Handgun Selection – Choosing the right gun for your needs
- •Physiological Reactions – Understanding stress responses in violent encounters
- •State Carry Law – Wisconsin-specific regulations and reciprocity
The course is designed for everyone from beginners to advanced shooters.
For shooters who already have firearms experience. This is hands-on range training focused on practical defensive mechanics.
Covered topics:
- •Range drills in crucial handgun skills
- •Balance of speed and precision
- •Stance and movement under stress
- •Drawing from the holster safely and quickly
- •Clearing firearm malfunctions
- •Real-world defensive shooting scenarios
Private group classes available by appointment (not all locations).
Wisconsin Gun Class has seven instructors on staff, all with serious credentials:
| Instructor | Certifications |
|---|---|
| Joe Hastings | USCCA Certified, NRA Certified Instructor, NRA Range Safety Officer, FBI Regional Instructor |
| John Erlandson | USCCA Certified, NRA Certified, NRA RSO, Utah BCI, Front Sight Graduate |
| Malissa Misch | USCCA Certified, NRA Pistol Instructor, NRA Personal Protection In Home, ALICE Training |
| Pat Cahill | USCCA Certified, USCCA Training Counselor, Former Criminal Investigator |
| Pat Maloney | USCCA Certified, NRA Certified, NRA RSO, Boy Scouts Shooting Sports Instructor |
| Richard Schimenti | USCCA Certified, NRA Certified, NRA RSO, Illinois Certified, Applied Police Science degree |
| William Moll | USCCA Certified, USCCA Training Counselor, NRA Certified, NRA RSO, WI DNR Hunter Safety |
These aren't random instructors – they include law enforcement backgrounds, FBI training graduates, and emergency services professionals.
Classes run at multiple locations across Wisconsin:
Milwaukee Metro Area: Downtown, Germantown, South Milwaukee, Waukesha, West Allis
Eastern Wisconsin: Appleton, Delavan, Fond du Lac, Green Bay, Kenosha, Racine, Sheboygan, Watertown, West Bend
West & Central Wisconsin: Eau Claire, Hudson, Janesville, La Crosse, Madison, Monroe, Platteville, Stevens Point, Superior, Tomah, Wausau
1. Check the class calendar at wisconsin.gunclass.com 2. Select your location and date 3. Register online 4. Bring required gear (concealed carry class doesn't require your own gun; defensive shooting does)
For defensive shooting classes, you'll need: semi-automatic pistol, quality holster, multiple magazines, magazine carrier, suitable belt, and eye/ear protection.
They provide free training guides covering Wisconsin reciprocity, Wisconsin gun laws, and laws in other states. Gift certificates available if you want to send someone to class.
Contact:
- •Phone: 888-621-5136
- •Email: [email protected]
- •Web: wisconsin.gunclass.com
- •Facebook: facebook.com/WisconsinGunClass