Wisconsin Gun Class - Eau Claire

Wisconsin Gun Class trains shooters at Westgate Sportsman's Club in Eau Claire for concealed carry permits recognized across 35 states. Their main offering is the Wisconsin Concealed Weapons License (CWL) certification course—a requirement before you can legally apply for the permit.

The course covers the full spectrum:

• •Handgun Operation: Components, mechanics, loading, unloading, maintenance
• •Shooting Techniques: Grip, stance, sight alignment, trigger control
• •Firearms Safety: Storage, handling, transportation, safety devices
• •Legal Use of Force: Understanding reasonable force, deadly force definitions, the force continuum
• •Legal Aftermath: Physiological stress responses, dealing with police, long-term consequences
• •Personal Safety & Awareness: Situational awareness, conflict avoidance, violent crime context
• •Gear Selection: Holster retention types, belts, lights, lasers, securing firearms
• •Wisconsin Carry Law: Specific state regulations and compliance

Upon completion, you're eligible to apply for the Wisconsin CWL online with the Wisconsin Department of Justice. The permit costs $40, covers a background check, and lasts 5 years.

Designed for shooters with zero or minimal pistol experience. This hands-on course covers:

• •Safe handgun manipulations (loading, unloading, disassembling)
• •Core shooting fundamentals (grip, stance, sight alignment, trigger control)
• •Laser training pistol practice (safe, cost-effective trigger work)
• •Range coaching with multiple handgun types
• •Building confidence in firearm operation

Class includes: Handgun use, ammunition, eye protection, ear protection. You can bring your own gun if you prefer.

Location: Outdoor range near Amery, WI (contact Pat at 715-491-6952)

For shooters past the basics who want real-world defensive proficiency. Focus areas:

• •Defensive shooting mechanics and tactics
• •Home defense and concealed carry scenarios
• •Speed-and-precision balance in high-stress situations
• •Stance and movement under dynamic conditions
• •Malfunction clearing and diagnosis
• •Presentation from the holster
• •Drills designed for practical defensive muscle memory

Requirements: Semi-automatic pistol, quality holster, multiple magazines, magazine carrier, suitable belt, eye and ear protection.

Location: Outdoor range near Amery, WI (contact Pat at 715-491-6952)

Pat is a US Concealed Carry Association Training Counselor and Certified Instructor. His background as a former criminal investigator informs his teaching on legal and practical aspects of self-defense.

You must be 21 years old, a Wisconsin resident, and not prohibited from possessing a firearm under state or federal law. The firearms training course (like theirs) is required before applying.

Application Process: 1. Complete concealed carry class at Wisconsin Gun Class 2. Apply online at Wisconsin Department of Justice: concealedcarry.doj.wi.gov/ccwonline 3. Pass background check 4. Receive permit within 21 days

• •Renewal: 90 days before expiration, Wisconsin DOJ mails renewal form—no new class required.

• •Important: Wisconsin residents cannot use out-of-state permits (Minnesota, Utah, etc.) to carry in Wisconsin. You must have a Wisconsin CWL.

• •What You Can Carry: Handguns, electric weapons (stun guns, Tasers), billy clubs. Not machine guns or short-barreled rifles/shotguns. Carry your CWL and photo ID at all times unless on your own property.

• •USCCA-Certified Curriculum: Uses United States Concealed Carry Association training materials—PowerPoints, videos, training books that meet industry standards
• •40,000+ Student Track Record: Decades of proven instruction across Wisconsin
• •Practical Emphasis: Not just legal theory; hands-on shooting instruction and stress physiology training
• •Criminal Investigator Background: Instructor's law enforcement experience shapes realistic self-defense scenarios
• •Options for Different Skill Levels: Concealed carry intro, basic pistol, and defensive skills tracks

Wisconsin Gun Class is direct about this: Carrying a loaded handgun means you carry the means to protect life and deal out death. You're held to a higher standard of conduct. If you can't commit to training, adapt your lifestyle, and accept that responsibility—don't carry. You'll be a risk to yourself and those around you.

Phone: 888-621-5136 | Email: [email protected] | Facebook: facebook.com/WiscGunClassEauClaire