HOME OF THE LIFETIME WARRANTY

Awarded by SHOT Business Magazine

Awarded by Glock (GSSF) Inc.

  

I guess it is safe to say that summer is here. I am excited to finally be home for a while after the most traveled first half of the year I have ever had. The travel gets old no matter how much you love what you are doing. I am sure it won't be long before Peggy says "don't you have a trip coming up".

 

Of course the benefit of being home for a while is that I will be able to work more closely with our team to continue to tweak and improve on who and what we are as a company. I cannot say enough about our awesome staff led every day by Deb and Ken. We are not perfect but I can honestly say we are all working towards the same goal of meeting our mantra "Better product, Better service, Better experience".

 

We have capitalized on the momentum generated by so many of you during our recent work day. Next time you are in stop and take a look at the photo montage in the entry area of all the volunteers working. You may have noticed the merchandise moving around the store and displays changing. This is a result of our staff taking ownership of their product sections. They are working at creating better merchandise displays and tweaking the offerings to better match your needs.

 

We have an unmatched offering of AR parts and accessories as well as the area's best selection of precision rifle products. Everything from Scopes, Kestrels, Mildot cards and all the related gear can be found in our facility. We are actively seeking your input to guide us in our attempt to complete our product offerings.

 

In addition to the retail efforts, we continue to evaluate and modify our training. I am particularly excited about our Retake Only addition to the Defensive Handgun program. We have offered three retake only classes so far and they have been received very well by the students. From my perspective, I love them. There is no classroom time and the teaching is all on the range. The coach shooter format allows for an awesome learning environment and the shooting drills progress very smoothly. Remember, this is particularly important to me as much of our training skill sets are advanced and require repetition to perfect.

 

I am committed to always allow our students to retake any class completed forever for free. I don't know how to better show our commitment to your training. I know that no one provides a more comprehensive and realistic training program than we do. Training is at the core of our identity. We will never compromise our training and the business end of our mission will never drive our training commitment.

 

Speaking of training, in the last week or so I have been called by at least 4 people who want to become firearms instructors. I ask them why do you want to be an instructor and their response to a person has been "everyone wants a CCW permit so it is a great way to make extra money". Buyer be aware. Don't get me wrong, we need all the instructors we can get throughout this great country. However, this must be kept in context. It is a quality not quantity issue for me. Everywhere I go across the country I run into instructors who are people who have read a book and then go out and teach.

 

Unfortunately, I see this even in the great Northwest. It takes so much more to be a quality instructor and or offer a quality training program. This leads me to all the talk about the new Enhanced Idaho CCW permit that will take effect on July 1st. To answer your many questions, we will offer the enhanced CCW class. We are not in a hurry to jump in at this time, but yes, you want the class and we will offer it.

 

Allow me to explain why we are not already offering the class. The main reason for our cautious approach is that the permit will NOT automatically allow Idahoans to carry in more States. In fact for quite some time to come, anyone with a standard Idaho permit and a Utah permit will be allowed to carry in many more States than with just the Idaho Enhanced permit. I do believe that ultimately if the multi-tier permit is administered correctly we may gain wider acceptance with other States but how many years will that take? There is a reason States have avoided the multi-level permit. It is difficult at every level to administer.

 

Trust me, if our motivation was to get into your pocketbook we would have ½ page ads in every paper "come to CTS and get the New Enhanced Permit training from us". Until the Enhanced permit has a significant benefit to you our customers we are not in any hurry to jump on the bandwagon.

 

Remember over 8 years ago we were the first trainers in the greater CDA and Spokane area to offer you the UTAH class. Others in the area laughed at us for offering a comprehensive Utah CCW class. Now every one of them that is still in business is offering the class. I just want to say thank you to the over 10,000 students that have taken the class and rest assured we have your back and when it makes sense to offer the Enhanced course we will.

 

Notes from Peggy:

 

If you're coming to Center Target for a class or seminar and need a place to stay we have negotiated special rates at the Holiday Inn Express-Coeur d'Alene. Just give them our name when you call. 208-667-3100.

 

We have finally come in to the 21st century.  Center Target now has a Facebook page.  We're asking everyone on Facebook to please "like us" and I'm open for any help or suggestions.

 

Every month we remind you that Center Target Sports continues to be a collection point for used cell phones and toiletries for the Post Falls Women's shelter (OASIS). A special thank you for the generous donation of toilet paper and the trunk full of donations from US Bank. Our customers are the best! If you're traveling and have checked luggage, collect all those unused bottles in your hotel bathroom and bring them back for us to donate to OASIS.  Every little bit helps.  Thank you. CTS is the ONLY one collecting for the Shelter and I'm proud to be making monthly deliveries.

  

   

The addition of our newest class "Scoped Precision Rifle" (see description below) has allowed us to further develop our niche retail inventory.

  

We are now stocking all the equipment and accessories necessary for the long range precision shooter.  From the weapons systems to all the support equipment such as optics, Kestrels, Mildot Calculators, bipods and much more.

  

In addition, Gio has expanded his gunsmith services to include precision rifle setup, adjustment and customization.  There is so much more to mounting a scope on a precision rifle than tightening some mounting screws.  The next time you are in stop by and ask about our precision rifles and the associated equipment.           

 

  

Mark your calendar for our 2nd annual Customer Appreciation Day August 10th!  Once again we'll be asking our customers and friends to step up and support the Post Falls Food Bank, the Inland NW Blood Bank and Toys for Tots. 

 You Have seen him on TV - Now Train With Him!

 

In this two-day seminar, Michael Janich will present detailed instruction in his Counter-Blade Concepts (CBC) system of empty-hand defenses against edged-weapon attacks. This street-proven system begins by defining the threat with a detailed video analysis of actual knife attacks. It then presents a progressive series of skills designed to significantly enhance your survivability against both ballistic and static knife attacks. The CBC system functions as both a stand-alone unarmed skill set and as a critically important complement to weapon-based personal-defense.

 

This seminar will include step-by-step instruction in the critical skills of the CBC system and methods of integrating them into contact-distance shooting tactics. It will also address the use of CBC against other weapon threats, including firearms and impact weapons, and its use as a foundation for knife tactics. Students should bring purpose-designed training knives, eye protection, and a blue gun, airsoft, or other inert training pistol with holster.

 

The price for this class is $300 and is non-refundable.  This class does not fall under the "forever for free" policy at CTS.

 

Only A Few Spots Remain...

 

 Counter Blade concepts

  

Precision Scoped Rifle CTS- 601 

  

We are pleased to announce the latest addition to our course lineup.  So many of you have asked for a Scoped Precision Rifle course and we have answered with CTS- 601.

  

This class will be taught the evening of July 12th in the classroom at CTS and all day July 13th at the phenomenal outdoor facility at Fernan Rod and Gun Club.

  

Friday night (5:30-9:30pm) at CTS we will lay the ground work for the live fire day to follow on Saturday (8am-5pm). 

 

This course is designed for students who want to experience the basics of deploying a scoped precision rifle. This course will benefit sport shooters, hunters, and the defensive minded shooter wishing to develop a long range engagement capability. Many people purchase a precision rifle "sniper rifle" but really do not know how to use it to it's full potential. This class is designed to cover all the basic fundamentals required to make long range precision shots.

 

This class will cover optics mounting, zeroing, basic range estimation, shooting positions, environmental factors, ballistics, ammunition selection, fundamentals of precision marksmanship and rifle care.

 

Equipment needed:

• Rifle capable of 1 MOA or better, optic of 4X power or larger, caliber .223/.308 or larger.
• 200 rounds of match grade ammo
• Spotting scope or high powered binoculars (optional)
• Cleaning kit with one piece rod
• Proper range attire
• Knee and elbow pads (optional)
• Bipod or shooting bag
• Rear bag

Precision Scoped Rifle class

• Barometric pressure, Pressure trend, Altitude, Relative humidity, Heat stress index, Dew point Wet bulb temperature, Wind chill, Air, water, and snow temperature, Current wind speed, Average wind speed, Maximum wind gust

 

Back by popular demand is a free clinic topic we have offered before. It is a fun clinic that always leads to number of "What If" Questions. We will cover a broad list of everyday items that are not normally used as weapons . Weapons of opportunity are just that...improvised weapons that you have immediate access to.

 

 

Please call the range to reserve your spot. 

208-773-2331 

 

 

Do you have an idea for a free clinic?   Please send your ideas to peggy@centertargetsports.com  . 

Thank you.

I am so very proud to introduce to you our newest instructor Dennis Mader.  I know, I know, Dennis is not new to CTS as he has been a very valued member of our team for over a year.  Likewise he is no stranger to the firearms teaching profession.  He brings to our teaching cadre many years of instruction.

  

I am so particular about our courses and how they are taught and received by our students that adding instructors to the team is a very serious matter.  With the same confidence I had when Ken took a huge load off my shoulders a few years ago, I also believe that Dennis will now serve the same role for both Ken and I.

  

From the comments I have already received from those of you who have been taught by Dennis...he is already well on his way to an impressive teaching career with CTS. 

Advanced Carbine at Fernan Rod and Gun Club Outdoor Range Offered One More Time this Summer!

 

 

Don't miss the most comprehensive Carbine class offered in the Northwest.  We will offer this advanced program one more time this summer on August 17th at Fernan Rod and Gun Club Outdoor range.   We are blessed to have such an awesome facility available to us here in North Idaho. 

 

This class is less than 1 hr of classroom and approximately 7 hrs of shooting on the range. We will pick up where we left off at the end of Basic Carbine and move into a comprehensive format covering carbine and also handgun transitions.  

 

Please make sure you check out the list of required equipment prior to registering for this class.

 

Note:  We're offering the pre-requisite Basic Carbine class twice in July.

 

Advanced Carbine        Basic Carbine

 

 

5 day Comprehensive HG in July 

 

It is that time again.  For all of you that are wanting to improve your HG shooting skills, this is the class.  This class is 5 days of intense shooting and learning.  It is the most comprehensive class of this type taught anywhere in the USA.  

 

We only charge a fraction of what the "big named" schools charge and we even let you repeat our course forever for free.  The emphasis of this class is to make every student a better shooter. Regardless where you start on day one, by day 5 you will be better.  I guarantee it! 

 

July 15-19

 

5-day Comprehensive Handgun 

 

Master CCW (ID) - June 28, July 2, 6, 23

Utah 4 hr CCW - June 25, July 11

Utah 8hr CCW - June 23, July 28

Handgun Familiarity - June 25, July 3, 29

Youth Firearms  Safety - June 25, July 3, 29

Basic Pistol - June 26, 29, July 8, 14, 20, 25

Basic Pistol 2- July 2, 27

Refuse to be a Victim - July 10

Keychain Defense/Kubotan - July 10

Cane Defense - coming in Aug

Defensive Handgun 1 -July 27

Defensive Handgun 1 (re-takes only) - July 21

Basic Carbine - July 7, 31

Advanced Carbine - Aug 17

AR Armorer Course - 2 days - June 21 & 22

Michael Janich-Counter Blade Concepts - June 29 & 30

John Farnam - Defensive Handgun - Aug 2-4

5-day Comprehensive HG - Coming in July

Precision Rifle - July 12 (pm) & 13 (all day at Fernan)

 

We offer private lessons for $50/hr. Contact Ken if you're interested. 

 

For the entire calendar go to: Center Target Sports classes  

 

Owner Orientation Classes:  

Owner Orientation classes are the free one hour class you receive when you purchase a gun at Center Target Sports.  Just bring your receipt and show up.  If you want to take the class and didn't buy your gun from us, the class is $40 and everyone's welcome.  Call the range for times. 208-773-2331

 

Shotgun - June 24, July 23, Aug 22

AR - July 18, Aug 14

Sig - July 11, Aug 9

S&W semi-auto - June 21, July 24, Aug 13

Revolver - July 3, Aug 1

Glock - July 9, Aug 7, 29

Ruger - July 10, Aug 8

1911 - July 22, Aug 21

Bersa -  June 28, July 30, Aug 20

Walther - July 17, Aug 16
Taurus - July 2, Aug 2

Kahr - June 27, July 26, Aug 27

Springfield - July 12, Aug 6

CZ - June 26, July 25, Aug 23

Kel-tec - July 16, Aug 15

Beretta - July 19, Aug 28

 

We are always looking for gun locks.  We provide a gunlock with every firearm sold.  If we purchase a used gun or sell a consignment gun we must ensure a lock is provided.  In an effort to keep the firearm cost as low as possible we try to use donated locks to fill the need.  When donated locks are not available we must charge the consignee for a lock.

 

If you have any gun locks that are not being used please bring them in and help out our fellow shooters.

 

****Thank you to all of you who brought in locks this last month...you're all amazing! 

 

 

 

Center Target Sports | 208-773-2331 | ed@centertargetsports.com | http://www.centertargetsports.com
3295 E. Mullan Ave.
Post Falls, ID 83854