The mission:  To provide quality instruction in all facets of firearms ownership, use and safety. 

What's going on at FIERCE Training

Complete class listings can be found on calendar page.  If you don't see the class you are interested in scheduled, email us and we'll see what we can do to get one planned.  If you email we can flag it and that will prompt us to contact you back when one does get scheduled.

Iowa Permit to Carry courses:

There is only one Iowa Permit to Carry class but it's held in two different locations to better serve the attendees.  The Johnson/Cedar County class is held in Lone Tree on Wednesay evenings with range the following weekend (usually Saturday) at the West Liberty Gun club. 

The Jones County class is held on Sundays (one day format, range directly after class), usually held in Monticello.  You could take either class but you must pre-register so we know which class you plan to attend.

Johnson/Cedar County Permit to Carry class: August 18 with range the 21st.  You can register online under the registration tab.  Check calendar page for details.

Future classes: Sept. 29, range Oct. 2.   Nov. 3, range Nov. 6.   Dec. 1, range Dec. 4.

Next Jones County Permit classes:

September 12, October 24 and December 12, held at the Conservation Club in Monticello.  You can register online under the registration tab.  Check Calendar page for details. 

Utah Permit to Carry class:    September 25, Location, Days Inn, 1809 Laporte Rd,  Waterloo, IA, 8:30 start.  Range will be directly after class at the CVPR range 3 miles east of Hudson on Hwy 63 (across from John Deere impliment dealer).  Other training opportunities available directly after this class.

How does the new carry law effect me?

With the new carry law effective January 1, 2011 current permit holders will need to requalify to get new 5 yr permit.  You must renew your permit at least 30 days prior to your current expiration date and or you'll need to take the full class again.  Those who had taken a Fierce Training class after February 1, 2010 will simply need to show their copy of the training enrollment form to their sheriff's office 30 days prior to their permit expiration to receive new permit, you won't have to requalify.  Everybody else see details about requalifications below, also read DPS frequently asked questions link.

DPS Frequently Asked Questions *click here*

Thanks.

Mike Sieverding

Fierce Training Chief Instructor.

Range Qualifications for New 5 Year Permits Coming.

Starting in September Fierce Training will start holding qualification events at various ranges.  These events will comprise of 30min. to 1 hour review of laws regarding defensive use of handgun then a 30 round qualification as currently used in the standard Iowa courses.  The dates will be set soon and slots of 15-20 people will be set on 2 hr increments.  It won't take near that long to get through the qualification but I want everyone to set through a law brief first, then Instructors will be around to answer questions after qualification.  The registration process will be the same but you'll have to pick a date and time slot. If the slot gets filled I'll let you know.  Cost for this requalification is not set yet but it will be around $15 if held at West Liberty Gun Club.  Price may vary as cost of range use varies.

As always anyone could attend a regular Iowa Permit course held in two locations (Lone Tree Legion, Monticello Conservation Club).  This would be an excellent choice for those who have been carrying a while and could benefit from a in-depth refresher of laws and use of force. 

Understand Fierce Training will continue to hold the same high quality permit courses that are accepted by over 14 counties in Eastern Iowa now.  We will teach the same course and maintain the same requirements after January 1, 2011.  We will not cut the standard short, there is too much at stake.  Anyone is welcome to attend the lecture portion of the class even if you aren't applying for a permit.

Thank You.

Mike Sieverding

Fierce Training Chief Instructor