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Andrew Laurinec

Hobart, IN
Concealed Carry License, Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun
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  1. Brian
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    Andy was a great instructor. I took an NRA class before I took Andys basic hand gun class. Going in, I thought that a lot of the stuff would be review but I was totally wrong. He taught stuff that you wouldn’t really think about when you’re first starting out shooting. He was very informative and explained everything you need to know to shoot properly and safely. He was able to answer every question I had. I look forward to taking more classes taught by him

    6 years ago
  2. Rick
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    An excellent instructor, who taught me in the police academy, and later taught my wife at a women’s only course.

    6 years ago
  3. kathy
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    I had the opportunity to bring a large group of women for a private firearms safety class with Andy about a year ago. The women ranged in age and ability but none of that mattered to Andy. He was able to take the information and make it applicable for all participants. Everyone felt very comfortable and all expressed how much they learned at the end of the class. I would recommend Andy’s expertise to anyone who either wants to hone their skills or who is a beginner and wishes to
    become more comfortable around firearms.

    6 years ago
  4. K. Hughes
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    Great training, worked with us through every step and provided us with multiple ways to shoot after getting the fundamentals down.

    6 years ago
  5. Hard Corr
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    I had the opportunity to take Andy’s “Introduction to the Semi Automatic Pistol” class last month with a friend of mine and it was awesome. I was a little uneasy going into it as I had never shot before, but Andy made me feel very comfortable with the gun and learning how to shoot and handle it safely. Since then I have been to the range a couple more times and have order my second of what I imagine is going to turn into many more gun purchases. The class moved along at a steady pace but I didn’t feel rushed at all. I learned all I wanted to know and then some! Looking forward to taking more classes in the future.

    6 years ago
  6. Student Student
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    I took the advanced rifle class on May 13, 2017. I took this course with the intentions of getting quality time behind the rifle. In addition, I could only allocate one day due to family obligations. Hence, this one day class exceeded my expectations. Andy had a clear and concise syllabus and adhered to the entire agenda. Furthermore, Andy was able to condense approximately two days of skill building and challenging drills in one 8.0 hour day. We shot approxmately 450 quality rounds. Andy insured breaks where adequate so that guys could drink water and reload mags while transitioning to the next drill. Among many other drills Andy covered support side shooting, malfunctions, barrier, positional, and shooting on the move and @ moving targets. Finally, the range is a great facility with awesome targets and steel. I would highly recxomend this course if you carry an AR for work or have one in the home for personal defense.

    6 years ago
  7. Tom
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    I’ve taken both pistol and rifle courses with Andrew Laurinec, and I’ve always had a great experience. He’s very knowledgeable and practical in his instruction and an excellent and patient teacher. He explains everything clearly and moves at an appropriate pace with the class. I highly recommend him for both beginner and advanced shooters.

    6 years ago
  8. Jeremy Cergizan
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    Quality training for an affordable price. If your in NWI and carry a pistol for self defense, you need this class. Would recommend the concealed carry class for anyone who wants to be proficient with their edc pistol. Very well structured class. Andy focused alot on the safety aspects of concealment and pistol handleing in general. Class was laid back and I never felt like I had to do anything I was uncomfortable with. Always felt comfortable asking questions and taking criticism. Learned alot of new aspects of carrying concealed and practiced drills that cannot be done at home. Shooting is a perishable skill, so get in a class and take advantage of this great instructor.

    6 years ago
  9. Sean Melendez
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    2nd time taking a class with Sgt. Laurinec. Everything he taught us is useful for real world scenarios. Everythi g was fast and easy to understand and perform. Andy is a great teacher and I plan on taking more classes with him

    6 years ago
  10. Jesse H
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    This is my 5th time being instructed by Laurinec. He must be doing something right for me wanting to come back for more. Took a more unique pistol course this time around than before and definitely opened my eyes to other things to consider when carrying a concealed firearm that I never initially took into much consideration beforehand. Kept the class fun and laid back while still being a safe course. I’ve carried a firearm for years and today I learned even more about certain aspects when carrying concealed. Would highly recommend whether you’ve never even held a gun before or if you are proficient. Still much to learn from Laurinec.

    6 years ago
  11. Caylin O'Hara
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    Highly recommend SGT. Laurniec for firearms instruction. Very knowledgeable and skillful in what he does. Breaks instructions down for anyone to learn and does so within a safe environment. I can’t wait to take further classes with SGT. Laurinec and would recommend everyone who is interested in firearms classes to do so with him.

    7 years ago
  12. Reuben
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    Experienced and knowledgeable and makes it really fun to learn. I highly recommend his instruction!

    7 years ago
  13. Eric
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    Absolutely a great instructor!! Extremely knowledgeable and highly experienced. Whenever I had a question, Andy had the answer. I will definitely refer to him for further training and pass his info along to my friends and family.

    7 years ago
  14. Sean Melendez
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    Sgt. Laurinec is a great instructor with a calm and easygoing way of teaching. Safety is always stressed through his instruction and cares about teaching the best ways to shoot properly. In a very short time, his instruction helped me to be much better marksman than I was. I wouldn’t think twice about going to him for further training.

    7 years ago
  15. Michael Gallagher
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    Terrific instructor, he broke things down and put them into terms any beginner could comprehend.

    7 years ago
  16. Mary
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    Goes above and beyond! Definitely knows his stuff and Is willing to help. Down to earth and funny too. Overall great instructor. Very concerned about safety as well. Look forward to taking more classes with Andy in the future.

    7 years ago
  17. mike janiga
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    retired HPD, he knows everything one needs to train you properly mike janiga

    7 years ago
  18. Brian Piorkowski
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    I had the privilege of taking a beginner semi-auto pistol course from Andy in 2016, and have been raving about the experience and the improvement in my shooting skills ever since to anyone who would listen. Andy is an excellent and patient instructor who brings his vast experience to the table, and teaches his classes in a low-stress setting for the benefit of his students. He keeps the tone straightforward, light, and manages to inject a little humor to help ease the tension for those who might find themselves uncomfortable around firearms. He constantly stresses safety and keeps a close watch on his class for unsafe behaviors. I have recommended Andy to friends and family who have expressed interest in learning to shoot, and will continue to do so. I intend to pursue further instruction from him myself in the future. Andy is a solid instructor.

    7 years ago
  19. Rich Graham
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    Good instructor and is very patient with beginners.

    7 years ago
  20. Anthony Sekula
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    Taught me everything I know

    7 years ago
  21. Gerritt
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    I’ve taken several classes locally and Andrew was very knowledgeable and easy to work with. Can’t wait for the opportunity to train with him again.

    7 years ago
  22. Jesse Hamer
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    Awesome instructor! I don’t claim to be a great shot but before taking a class with him I thought I was an ok pistol shooter. But he turned me into a better pistol shooter. He noticed the smallest things that I may have been doing wrong and he was able to give suggestions to improve on those specific issues. Needless to say those suggestions worked. He helped me with placing more accurate shots at a quicker pace and more efficient manner. I would 10/10 recommend him.

    7 years ago
  23. Joseph Buikema
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    Goes above and beyond to make sure your fundamentals are consistent. Improved my comfort level in a safe environment. Amazing instructor

    7 years ago
  24. Amanda Earley
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    Andy is a great instructor with A LOT of experience. His knowledge of firearms appears endless and he brings this knowledge with him with every class he teaches. If you want to learn how to shoot properly and learn to do it well, take a class with him.

    7 years ago
  25. Richard Cook
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    I was actually very intimidated taking my first class with Andy even with my LEO training for some reason. Andy made his class very fun but also very serious. He is always safety conscious and is a number one concern of his. My shooting drastically improved after my first class and I continue to seek knowledge and advice to him to this day. Andy’s skill and knowledge never cease to amaze me with this subject matter. I’m looking forward to taking more and more classes with Andy in the near future.

    7 years ago

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Andrew has been a full time police officer with the Hammond Indiana Police Dept since 2005. He is currently assigned to the Personnel and Training Division where he serves as Range Master, Sr. Firearms Instructor, Emergency Vehicle Operations Instructor, and Training Coordinator. Andrew was also a member of the Hammond Police Tactical Unit (SWAT) serving from 2007-2016. In 2009 he attended ILEA Sniper/Observer School at Camp Atterbury and had served in that capacity for the majority of his time on the team. He is a graduate of the Northwest Indiana Law Enforcement Academy class 05-13. Andrew received the “Top Gun” award for the highest averaged scores during qualification at the academy. In August of 2007 Andrew attended and successfully completed the ILEA Instructor Development Course certifying him as a primary instructor.

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Owner / President
On Target, LLC
December 2013 – Present

Sergeant, Range Master, Sr. firearms instructor
Hammond Police Department
2005 – Present

Lead firearms instructor for the
Northwest Indiana Law Enforcement Academy
2013-present

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On Target, LLC

219.313.4109
andrewlaurinec@roundsontarget.com
www.roundsontarget.com

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