re: Suggestions of CCW classes in BR/Nola area

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I was looking at this place in town since you can do all your paperwork and everything at one place at one time but I don’t know anyone that has done theirs here or heard any pros/cons about taking classes here.

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This is the "anti 2-A" dude that was mentioned. (I may have to use that as my sig line).

You don't want a class where they are doing "the paperwork." That was the old days when you had to get forms notarized and photo taken.

Spend your time making sure the instructor knows exactly what he's taking about on the legal part. Not just the written law, but case law (which changes relatively rapidly).

Do your application online and get printed at State Police HQ. No notarization unless you've got old messy divorce issues, or old arrest issues.

I've suspended classes during this pandemic. (So even though Pepper boy gets some satisfaction from his sophomoric post, he's not costing me any students - not that I do this for the money anyway.) When I resume, I'll have my usual policies - teachers and military dependents take the class at no cost. (And depending on which kind of Bulldog you are you might get special consideration ) But right now I have no idea when that will be.

I will suggest that you call Alan Esterly. He's in the Dutchtown/Gonzales area. His email is on the State Police website, so I don't think he'll mind if I post it (alan@geauxshootin.com). His phone is (225) 717-0805

Alan knows his stuff -- which is not something you can count on with very many instructors. LSP doesn't have the staff or funds to audit instructors and determine if they have a clue about CCW legal issues or anything else. So you have to do your own research.

Feel free to call if you have any questions. 225-278-3636