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Cal Eilrich
A unique business is opening in Fernley early next month.
Already set up with an office on U.S. Highway 95A near Main Street, the Defensive Pistol Institute is accepting applications for classes in safe gun use.
Owner Cal Eilrich, a Fernley city councilman and member of many shooting organizations as well as the owner of a local shooting range, is offering his expertise to teach the art of handling firearms.
“The classes are set up for a number of things from introductory to firearms to the National Rifle Association (NRA) basic pistol course. There are all sorts of levels of training,” Eilrich stated. “There are people with a fear of firearms who are wanting to learn to deal with that. Some people just want to learn more about firearms and may decide to keep one in their homes. It is very important that people educate themselves in the safe and proper use of firearms if they are going to own one.”
According to Eilrich, the classes will be both handbook and hands on training. The NRA basic handbook will be used to teach those attending the classes how to care for, clean and safely handle and store firearms.
Beyond the basic pistol classes, DPI will offer higher level training for self-defense and action pistol shooting. There will be scenarios where people can learn the ability to defend themselves with a hand gun.
The official opening of DPI will be in January. Currently, Eilrich says he has had a number of people calling and expressing interest.
“We're collecting names and will start putting schedules together soon,” Eilrich said. “We can have eight students in each class. It's a hands on approach. We want to keep the classes small for better comprehension,”
DPI will also offer a CCW class (Concealed Weapons Permit training).
“A real specialty of mine is that I plan to focus on people that possibly already have a Concealed Weapons Permit but don't feel confident in shooting their handguns. There will be a one- and two-day combat handgun course, specific to self-protection with handguns,” Eilrich said.
Regular classes are designed for adults but young people under 18 can also enroll as long as they have a parent or guardian with them.
There are probably few people who know firearms inside and out better than Eilrich. He has been shooting since he was 15 years old. He was a world champion by 19. His credentials include winning the top Fast Draw Championship in Dallas in 1972. His hobby turned into a second career, and he has managed to make a business out of shooting guns or teaching about them for most of his life.
Both Eilrich and his wife, Dinah, are members of the Great Basin GunHawks Club, which is involved in the Western States Cowboy Action Shoot held each May at the Fernley Hills Shooting Range at the Fernley-Reno Raceway.
Eilrich is also director of the Cowboy Fast Draw Association. Their world-wide competition is held in Fallon each year.
“I have dedicated many years of my life to the shooting sports and the education they bring in the safe and proper use of firearms,” Eilrich stated.
For more information, including a list of classes and prices of the courses available at the Defensive Pistol Institute contact Cal Eilrich at 745-9727.
Already set up with an office on U.S. Highway 95A near Main Street, the Defensive Pistol Institute is accepting applications for classes in safe gun use.
Owner Cal Eilrich, a Fernley city councilman and member of many shooting organizations as well as the owner of a local shooting range, is offering his expertise to teach the art of handling firearms.
“The classes are set up for a number of things from introductory to firearms to the National Rifle Association (NRA) basic pistol course. There are all sorts of levels of training,” Eilrich stated. “There are people with a fear of firearms who are wanting to learn to deal with that. Some people just want to learn more about firearms and may decide to keep one in their homes. It is very important that people educate themselves in the safe and proper use of firearms if they are going to own one.”
According to Eilrich, the classes will be both handbook and hands on training. The NRA basic handbook will be used to teach those attending the classes how to care for, clean and safely handle and store firearms.
Beyond the basic pistol classes, DPI will offer higher level training for self-defense and action pistol shooting. There will be scenarios where people can learn the ability to defend themselves with a hand gun.
The official opening of DPI will be in January. Currently, Eilrich says he has had a number of people calling and expressing interest.
“We're collecting names and will start putting schedules together soon,” Eilrich said. “We can have eight students in each class. It's a hands on approach. We want to keep the classes small for better comprehension,”
DPI will also offer a CCW class (Concealed Weapons Permit training).
“A real specialty of mine is that I plan to focus on people that possibly already have a Concealed Weapons Permit but don't feel confident in shooting their handguns. There will be a one- and two-day combat handgun course, specific to self-protection with handguns,” Eilrich said.
Regular classes are designed for adults but young people under 18 can also enroll as long as they have a parent or guardian with them.
There are probably few people who know firearms inside and out better than Eilrich. He has been shooting since he was 15 years old. He was a world champion by 19. His credentials include winning the top Fast Draw Championship in Dallas in 1972. His hobby turned into a second career, and he has managed to make a business out of shooting guns or teaching about them for most of his life.
Both Eilrich and his wife, Dinah, are members of the Great Basin GunHawks Club, which is involved in the Western States Cowboy Action Shoot held each May at the Fernley Hills Shooting Range at the Fernley-Reno Raceway.
Eilrich is also director of the Cowboy Fast Draw Association. Their world-wide competition is held in Fallon each year.
“I have dedicated many years of my life to the shooting sports and the education they bring in the safe and proper use of firearms,” Eilrich stated.
For more information, including a list of classes and prices of the courses available at the Defensive Pistol Institute contact Cal Eilrich at 745-9727.
