CONCEALED WEAPONS

                                                      COURSE

 

I.                    INSTRUCTOR - James D. “Mitch” Vilos; Civil and Criminal Trial Lawyer, defended “Superdell’s” (State v. Schanze)  high-profile gun case (“not guilty” jury verdict to charge of “brandishing”);  Author of Utah Gun Law: Good Bad and Ugly, Utah Gun Law II: Pancho’s Wisdom, Utah Night Hunting and Spotlighting Manual;  NRA Certified Safety Instructor; State Certified Concealed Carry Instructor; International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) Master; Notable Students: Jon Huntsman, Jr. (currently Governor of the State of Utah), Gary Herbert (currently Lt. Governor of State of Utah), and several members, past and present, of the Utah State Legislature.   

 

II.                 EACH COURSE INCLUDES 3-4 HOURS OF DYNAMIC POWERPOINTŠ      INSTRUCTION, AND INTENSIVE TRAINING ON THE SHOOTING RANGE!!!

 

A.                 THE LAW OF SELF DEFENSE

1.                  Self Defense - Use of Deadly Force

2.                  Home Defense

3.                  Liability and Insurance Issues

 

B.                 THE LAW OF CONCEALED WEAPONS

1.                  Where You Can and Cannot Take a Concealed Weapon

2.                  Reasons for Denial, Revocation or Suspension

3.                  Assistance in Filing out State Application

 

C.                 GUN SAFETY

1.                  Pistols and revolvers

2.                  Shooting safety

3.                  Safe storage (for families with children)

 

D.                 SHOOTING INSTRUCTION AT FIRING RANGE

1.                  This is NOT your typical CCW exercise in shooting “paper.”  We teach and you practice the VERY SKILLS you need for concealed carry i.e. drawing quickly from a concealed holster (we put you on a shooting timer to help you experience an adrenaline rush!), shooting while moving, shooting from cover, tactics for engaging multiple assailants etc.

2.                  Large selection of guns available to help students pick a handgun suitable for their needs ($5.00/day rental, ammunition available).

 

III.               NEXT SCHEDULED COURSE (By Appointment)


A.                 Minimum 6 students; however, fewer students may pay minimum group price of $360 and get more personalized instruction.

1.                  Weeknight classes (preferably Tues and Wed evenings)

a.                   Tues - Class room PowerPoint presentation - 5:30 - approx 9pm (times may vary depending upon class preference).

b.                  Wed - 5:00 Shooting Range

2.                  Saturday Classes - 8am - 11pm Classroom; Shooting Range 11:30am - approx 2pm (times may vary slightly depending upon range availability and length of time students want to stay at range and practice techniques - Mitch is usually willing to stay “until last student drops” [from fatigue, not from lack of blood!])

B.                 CLASSROOM: Generally at 1469 No. 200 W. Centerville, Utah 84014, unless other arrangements made (Travel to Salt Lake or Weber County - min. 10 students; Travel to Utah or Box Elder County, Min 15 students; Travel to other areas of state, negotiable)

C.                 SHOOTING RANGE - (generally Wasatch Shooters Range off of 400 N. in East Kaysville  - see wahsatchshooters.com)

D.                 For reserved seating, class times and questions call 1(800)530-0222 or email mitchv@firearmslaw.com. 

 

 

IV.              TUITION AND COSTS

A.                 Tuition $60. Minimum six students (Less than 6 may take the class if they pay the minimum class price of  $360).

1.                   Disclaimer: This tuition is for my teaching time only and does not guarantee that you will qualify for a concealed weapons permit. If I sincerely believe you are not capable of handling a handgun safely, I reserve the right to refuse to certify anyone (However, if I believe you have the capability to shoot safely, but simply lack the experience, I am willing to let you attend the range with me for further instruction AT NO EXTRA COST TO YOU until you GET IT RIGHT!!!!! [where else are you going to find that kind of guarantee!!!]) If you have a criminal record, you may not qualify.  You may phone the Bureau of Criminal Identification at 801.965.4445 to arrange for a printout of your criminal record and for questions about whether your record will disqualify you for a Utah Permit.

 


2.                  WHY IS THIS CLASS WORTH THE EXTRA EXPENSE?  Yes, this class is a little more expensive than most local concealed weapon classes.  However, you will be taught by the attorney whom most consider to be Utah’s foremost expert on the subject of firearms law.  Mitch has probably handled more firearms cases, both criminal and civil, than any other attorney in the state.   Learn what techniques Mitch’s former clients might have used to avoid arrest and prosecution. You get the benefit of his legal education and vast experience helping gun owners fight gun law prosecutions, in depth knowledge that virtually no other concealed weapons instructor in the state can claim.

 

B.                 Range Fee $3-5 depending upon range

C.                 State application fee not included. ($59.00 to be paid directly to State)

D.                 Gift Certificates Available

E.                  $20 for pictures and fingerprints (optional).       

F.                  Eye and ear protection required.  Students encouraged to bring their own.  Hardened shooting glasses are best, but prescription or sun glasses will at least keep hot brass out of your eyes. 

 

 

TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT TODAY SEND $60.00 AND COMPLETED REGISTRATION FORM (FOUND ON BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE) TO J.D. Vilos, P.O. Box 1148 Centerville, UT 84014 at least 1 week before scheduled class.

 

                                   Limited Seating - Reserve a Seat by Pre-Registering.

                                            C.W.P. CLASS REGISTRATION FORM

                                                                 (PLEASE PRINT)

 

 

NAME___________________________Birth date_________Must be 21 in order to qualify for application

ADDRESS__________________________________CITY_____________________________

ZIP_____________PHONE #______________________E-MAIL________________________

Please describe prior experience with firearms_________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

I hereby certify that I do not have a conviction for a felony or misdemeanor domestic violence (DV) on my record that has not been expunged nor, to my knowledge, am I disqualified from possessing a firearm for any other reason under state or federal law.

Signed:                                                                        Dated:                                                       

 

Make all checks for $60.00 payable to “Guns West” and mail this registration form and check to Mitch Vilos, P.O. Box 1148, Centerville, Utah 84014 preferably two weeks before scheduled class.  Call 1(800)530-0222 for questions, including available seating.  Send self-addressed-stamped envelope to return tuition in event class is cancelled because $360 minimum prepayment is not met.    Otherwise $30 of tuition non-refundable as processing fee. 

 

 

Directions to Concealed Weapon Class:     

 

 


From Interstate 15 take Centerville (Exit 319) heading EAST.  At Main St. turn LEFT.  Travel North for .9 mile to 1450 North and turn LEFT.  At the first RIGHT, turn onto 200 West (Parkway). Continue to 1469 North (4th house on left.  Two story white brick w/ copper awnings on bay windows.)  1469 N   200 W   N. Centerville, Utah  84014  (801) 560-7117.