Did this in my Ohio CCW class years ago.
All ammo and mags were in the staging area. We moved to a large circle about 50 feet away. You cleared your weapon, and had the people on each side of you verify by sight and touch. Instructor came around, verified your weapon was clear, and stood about 10 feet in front of you.
Yeah, it was a COMPLETELY different feeling staring down my sites at a living, breathing person. I didn't like the idea at first, even for training. Still not sure I like it. I had to force myself to do it. But the experience was good to have.
And without other comment, I'll mention that my CCW instructor had an ND in class about 2 years ago, injuring a student. He also had an ND when he was a cop about 15 years prior to my class.
All ammo and mags were in the staging area. We moved to a large circle about 50 feet away. You cleared your weapon, and had the people on each side of you verify by sight and touch. Instructor came around, verified your weapon was clear, and stood about 10 feet in front of you.
Yeah, it was a COMPLETELY different feeling staring down my sites at a living, breathing person. I didn't like the idea at first, even for training. Still not sure I like it. I had to force myself to do it. But the experience was good to have.
And without other comment, I'll mention that my CCW instructor had an ND in class about 2 years ago, injuring a student. He also had an ND when he was a cop about 15 years prior to my class.