I became partially paralyzed Jan '10, but love shooting and always wanted to try 3-gun. I wear a brace on my right leg, and my right arm is also disabled. Are there any training classes that specialize in training people with disabilities? Thanks in advance.
There is a picture of Retreat Hell in a Magpul class while he was in his wheelchair. Call different companies and see if they will cater to special needs individuals.
Like nimdabew said, RetreatHell is a paralyzed former Marine who seems to take classes pretty regularly from some big names. You may try shooting him a PM for some recommendations. He also wrote an article for the April 2010 issue of SWAT Magazine detailing his experience taking a Magpul Dynamics carbine course.
RetreatHell could certainly point you in the right direction, and he’s a really awesome dude to get to know as well.
I haven’t seen my pal Ferris2son post in awhile, but I’m pretty sure he is very knowledgeable on this topic, and his sig line is…" The disabled can shoot. Ask me how."
Here is his M4C profile page…
https://www.m4carbine.net/member.php?u=35458
He also has a nice youtube channel with some videos that might help you out as well…
[b]Rapid Fire with BE Adaptive trigger device for disabled shooters [/b]
I pity the fool who thinks Paul will be an easy mark 
A good instructor has no problem in tailoring training objectives to the needs of the student. The larger issue may be that there is a learning curve which needs to be met before inclusion into a class is realistic.
I don’t look at injury or physical issues as a “disability”, any more than I look at someone who has no knowledge base on firearms as “firearm disabled”. We all have strengths and weaknesses, and we all have things that come easier to us than others.
As an instructor, I’ve worked with students with Cerebral Palsy, Parkinsons, individuals unable to use limbs, and other things. I would suggest you consider individual instruction first, or taking a basic firearm class to assess where you are. I make the same recommendation to anyone where I don’t know their skill and abilities level.
Lastly, take note that I put “good” instructor in bold. My version of a good instructor sits at a pretty high level. Its not just someone who was in MIL or LE work, its certainly not someone who has just shot competition. Those skills mean nothing in being able to impart their knowledge to others. A good instructor is one who can cultivate abilities within their students. Instructors who have taken serious injury, had family members with disabilities, or similar events often have a different outlook.
Just some thoughts.
I agree with the above regarding instructors but i would also check with the host range. Alot of times these guys travel alot and arent extra familar with the range that will be hosting the class. I had a squadmate when from my trapshooting days that was in a wheelchair and his biggest problem was getting to the line at some of the clubs. Several of the ranges i go to are not “ada accessible” although many are. Again a call to the club could get you info or even some special consideration (i.e being allowed to drive right up to the line).
Thanks for some good info, keep it coming!
I’m an avid shooter, was more interested in tactical/home invasion/defensive situation training. I am able to to shoot an AR, just don’t have the agility I used to have, not sure of how to work around that…
Interestingly… There is a cottage industry developing that is developing some specific expertise in adaptive instructional methods for populations with disabilities. Some of it is coming from the civilian side, some from the mil side.
Existing good instructors can certainly adapt TTPs and have much to offer, but there is some emerging subject matter expertise in it that will benefit the population.
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