Welcome.
You are very lucky to be in the area with easy access to USSA. Go check it out. Being new, you might have any other ranges you have visited to compare it to, but I have been to several dozen in this region of the country, and it is not only one of the best, it is also one of the most enjoyable due to a variety of reasons (helpful staff, world class instruction, ranges, targets, local matches etc.)
Best advice I can give you, accept the fact that a CCW permit class is all about the law and how to pass the test. Virtually no time spent on practical gun skills. Get some professional instruction somewhere, anywhere. USSA has both set classes, as well as Training Group, hour & half classes offered several times each week and included in some of the membership options. Great way to not be overwhelmed but to learn outstanding skills, which will also lead to a far more enjoyable experience.
Its easy to buy the hardware, but the software is far more important. USSA, TDSA, A2 shooting center and others offer quality training which is far more important than the gun itself. PM me if I can answer any questions or if you want to go out to USSA. Happy to have you out as my guest so you can check it out.
