Dave Kaylor – Profile

Dave Kaylor has over 10 years of experience as an NRA certified instructor in Rifle, Pistol, & Shotgun and as a certified Utah Concealed Firearms Permit instructor. He’s able to provide unique insights and perspectives as a civilian who’s already been down the road new class attendees intend to travel. As a former gun store…

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Does Utah Require Live Range Fire to Get A CCW Permit?

Across the country, the number of concealed carry permit applicants has been on the rise, however from state to state the rules to receive said permit can be quite different. For example. some states require concealed carry applicants to prove their handgun competency by firing the handgun as a prerequisite to applying.

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Steven Adams – Profile

Steve Adams in an experienced and passionate firearm instructor. Providing firearm training in the Ogden and Vernal areas of Utah; Steve brings his 20+ years of formal education including a M.S. and Ph.D. in education to the firearm industry to ensure a top classroom experience.

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Utah Wasatch Valley Gun Ranges

In our Utah concealed carry classes we hand out this almost complete list of gun ranges from Layton to Springville. Every range is different so before you go call ahead and ask these questions: Do I need to reserve a lane ahead of time? Do you sell ammunition? Do you sell targets? Do you provide…

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Concealed Carry Law Refresher

When you took your class you had to absorb a lot of information in a very short class. I have found in conversing with students both my own and others that somehow facts and concepts become distorted and confused over time. Utah concealed carry laws even change over time so things could just be different…

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Changes to Utah Concealed Carry Reciprocity

The last few months have brought two changes to the Utah Concealed Carry Permit Reciprocity. For some time now Utah’s CCW Permit has been coveted for it’s large number of honoring states. According to the Utah BCI 58% of the applications for Utah Concealed Carry permits are from out of state residents.

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5 Steps That Can Change Your Life

Over the past few months I have been encouraged to submit these 5 steps in the spirit of “Educating” the new-comers into the area of concealed carry. Since becoming a Utah Concealed Firearms Instructor well over a year ago, I have submerged myself, for the most part, into the “world of firearms” for the sake…

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Common Questions – Jeff Paulsen

In teaching these classes and speaking with the students I have realized that some of the same questions/beliefs come up almost every time. I thought I would take a few minutes to right down some of these and resource the correct answers for our students and also any of those who may visit this site in regards to the CCW laws and rules in the state of Utah.

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Jeff Paulsen – Profile

To receive his certification to teach Utah Concealed Carry Courses, Jeff Paulsen sat in and assisted in several classes from different instructors. His excitement and enthusiasm is a clear example of his dedication to teaching a quality class with facts and concepts. Though most his classes are held in his home in Salt Lake City,…

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