New Instructor ...First class this weekend

[234sportsman]

Well, got the instructor certificate and scheduled first class for this weekend and have 45 scheduled! Might be just a LITTLE intimidating, but have detailed plans to get it done.

Have any of you "experienced" guys had classes this large and do you have any advice?

[Wodathunkit]

I'm not an instructor but I do a lot of large audience public speaking. My tips include;
Jingling change and/or keys in your pockets
Saying the words; like, anyways, uh, and um
Laughing at your own jokes
PowerPoint poisoning.

[234sportsman]

Range is ready...

[TexasGal]

Have plenty of RSO's.

[longtooth]

I think my biggest class has been 21. I cant imagine a 45 class & sure nuff not for the 1st.
Good lookin rang set up. How high is your burm. I just got through working on mine. Refaced it & caped off the top after 4yrs. New road base floor.

[Jumping Frog]

Have plenty of RSO's.

I counted 13 targets. I sure as heck hope you are not intending to supervise 13 shooters at a time all by yourself.

That said, I sure wish you good fortune for your first class.

[kg5ie]

Just an observation. Those metal barrels will be heavy for some of your students to move. Might consider some plastic. About $10 each in DFW area. Likely less expensive elsewhere. Good luck. Where are you located?

[cw3van]

Have plenty of RSO's.

I counted 13 targets. I sure as heck hope you are not intending to supervise 13 shooters at a time all by yourself.

That said, I sure wish you good fortune for your first class.

listen to these folks & get several RSOs believe me you will need them just takes one mistake. Good luck wish you well.

[234sportsman]

I've got 4 RSO's and am planning on shooting 11-12 shooters. I've tried to find plastic drums but haven't gotten there yet. So I have 2 shooters sharing a barrel and should be fairly easy to move together.

That berm is 13 feet.

[longtooth]

Good lookin range. Sounds like you have it organized.
Good job.

[howdy]

Look in Craigs list. There are multiple adds in Houston for 55 gallon plastic barrels for $10. I'm sure you'll find some in your area.

[CigarStix]

Quite an ambitious first class! Congrats and Good Luck!

I have a question for you. I am taking my Instructor course next month. When were you certified? How did you go about setting up your first class? Marketing?

Thanks. Any info would be appreciated.

Brad

[n5wd]

... I've tried to find plastic drums but haven't gotten there yet. So I have 2 shooters sharing a barrel and should be fairly easy to move together.

Sam's and Costco usually have large industrial-sized trash cans that can use the 55-gal liners (making cleanup even easier).

[troglodyte]

Plastic trash cans work just fine. Then when it is time to police up the brass you flip them over and use them to collect.

[longtooth]

THat is a pretty good idea.