Concealed Carry license

I took the class at precision on Siegen in Baton Rouge,

Simple gun safety class plus some legal information , practical session at the range, good instructor.

There were people in there that had never seen a gun before based on the questions they asked.!!

We chose .22lr semi autos to qualify with, because as I recall, there was a difference in qualifying with a revolver , I don't know if that is still true or not.

You had to get fingerprinted and submit all the paperwork to the state police and it took months to get it.

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We chose .22lr semi autos to qualify with

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I kind of wish the state would stop allowing this unless the shooter has a medical condition that necessitates the need for something weaker than a service caliber. You might as well not take the shooting exam; I could probably get my dogs to shoot inside a B27 silhouette with a .22 at the test distances.

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I kind of wish the state would stop allowing this unless the shooter has a medical condition that necessitates the need for something weaker than a service caliber. You might as well not take the shooting exam; I could probably get my dogs to shoot inside a B27 silhouette with a .22 at the test distances.

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I agree. I require .380/.38 as a minimum (9mm is the most common one I use though). But one thing for you to understand - the shooting portion isn't necessarily testing your skill level. You should be able to hit the silhouette every time. The main thing it that is being tested is your shooting form and your firearm safety. I have never failed a student or seen anything negligent but the first time a shooter hits the firing line it usually requires a bit of repetition for me - take your finger off the trigger, don't cross your thumbs behind the slide, bring the gun to your eyes, etc.

LSP accepts NRA basic pistol as one of their approved courses. Some instructors teach it straight up this way but the NRA avoids using anything in their basic pistol guide that would imply having to shoot a human being. If you want a high quality class, make sure the instructor covers more than just NRA basic pistol. My personal one includes the basics from NRA basic pistol but also extensively covers the law with some hypothetical scenarios and I have an FAQ section afterward.

One big thing to know is this - the CC course is NOT a defensive shooting course. It is a legal use of force class. It will tell you the basics but it will not make you an outstanding shooter. If you really want to improve your handgun skills, take a defensive shooting course where you put 100s of rounds downrange. Those teach you the fundamentals, force you into uncomfortable shooting positions, and require you to think critically very quickly. They are invaluable.

There is no difference.

My recent experience:

I took a class on Oct.31
Filled out application online and uploaded class completion certificate the following Monday.
Went to LSP for fingerprints on Tuesday. GO EARLY!!
Got an email on Wednesday from state saying application was accepted and please remit payment
Got an email on Friday saying my application was approved and CC permit will be in the mail.
Received my permit the following Thursday.

A little less than 2 weeks from class to permit holder.

And yes, there were some people in the class that had never fired a gun and made me nervous to know they might be armed in public.

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There is no difference.

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Not sure if there still is but I know there used to be.
The difference was/is that if you qualify with a semi-auto you could carry any type of handgun (derringer, revolver or semi) and you would have that designation on your license (D, R or S). If you qualify with a revolver, you can only carry a revolver or derringer and would have a R on your license.
Again I'm not sure if this is still the case (maybe bapple could answer that) but I know it used to be and it was on my license when I lived in Oklahoma. Its nowhere on my La license though.

If that's true it's no big deal I can borrow a gun from a friend.

What's the logic behind that? I thought the class was about legal implications of carrying a gun and not the physical use of the gun.

Yes that's what I did. Our instructor said the 2 things you can do to expedite the process are submitting the application online rather than paper, and to be fingerprinted at LSP.

I went to LSP around 10 am on a Tuesday and had about an hour wait.

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bring the gun to your eyes, etc.

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this is the most common bad habit I see

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If that's true it's no big deal I can borrow a gun from a friend.

What's the logic behind that? I thought the class was about legal implications of carrying a gun and not the physical use of the gun.

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There is absolutely no restriction on using a revolver vs. a semi-auto. You can shoot either one in a CHP class, and you can carry either one once you get a permit.

FWIW in my classes - no .22's, .25's .32's or .380's unless you have a medical condition that limits your ability to shoot a service caliber weapon. This is my policy, not a State Police rule.

Of course, my class is different from all the other classes. I don't follow the NRA "Basic Pistol" curriculum - because I'm also certified by NRA as a Personal Protection Instruction.

So my classes have a different mix of student -- because I don't accept non-shooters. If you don't already know how to shoot, I send them to one of the basic classes, such as Precision Indoor Range (they teach a good basic CCW class).