Where I worked before I retired(after37 years) there was no express prohibition on carrying but I knew my boss (well really his wife, she was our book keeper) didn't approve. Small company, my boss, his wife, me and a part time helper. So I left it in my truck in a safe that had a cable tying it...
Yes, knowing self defense laws is critical. And there always changing and every state is different. That's why I try to read up on it all I can. There are some good articles on it here and the USCCA has a lot of good articles also. I'm not so much on reading actual legal documents, there to hard...
Most of the courses I've seen around here start around $300 to $400 not including ammo or travel. I do get some static range time, including some of the drills you mention. Though I do not know of ANY range near me that allows drawing from holster so I start from low ready. And I do a lot of dry...
One thing, good training is for the most part WAY to expensive for most people. Also hard for someone like me( old, out of shape and disabled (I can only walk a little with a cane, further with a "rolator" and an oxygen generator) to find ANY one to train me at a price I can afford. Seems all...
Would love to take a course like this but can't afford it. Also my need to walk (slowly) with a cane might get in the way. The cane would also require me to shoot one handed, if I drop the dang thing its very difficult for me to pick it back up, and then I can't walk more than one or two steps...