So many people live in denial, often during CCW classes when we talk about crime, people say "But I live in a safe neighborhood"
Well this guy goes to his former bosses house 6 months after he is fired and kills his former employers wife and daughter with a cement block, but it does look like a safe neighborhood
Sunday, December 29, 2013
Thursday, December 26, 2013
Wednesday, December 25, 2013
Tuesday, December 24, 2013
Sunday, December 22, 2013
Thursday, December 19, 2013
Wednesday, December 18, 2013
Friday, December 13, 2013
Thursday, December 12, 2013
Tuesday, December 10, 2013
Tragic
You violated both of the primary safety rules, then you tried to cover it up
Safe direction is not that hard, you simply do not point your gun at anything you do not destroy
You keep your booger hook off of the bang switch, unless you intend to destroy something
You never think a gun is unloaded, and you don't lie to cover your miserable self
Safe direction is not that hard, you simply do not point your gun at anything you do not destroy
You keep your booger hook off of the bang switch, unless you intend to destroy something
You never think a gun is unloaded, and you don't lie to cover your miserable self
Monday, December 09, 2013
Thursday, December 05, 2013
Classes postponed
Our 2 pistol classes scheduled this weekend in Paoli Indiana have been moved to Jan 18/19
Wednesday, December 04, 2013
Tuesday, December 03, 2013
Thursday, November 28, 2013
Our Traditional Black Friday CCW is still on.
We still have a few seats, for tomorrows Ohio/Utah Combo class
Tuesday, November 26, 2013
Monday, November 25, 2013
What to consider when picking a firearms class
We are not interested in competing on price, our price is our price, and includes everything you need for the course. I've known of low cost classes, that once you arrive, they do fingerprint cards for the magical Florida License for just an additional $25, need to borrow a gun? that will be $20-35 dollars, and you will have to use our ammo at some inflated price
I do not care about the quantity of people I've trained, I care about the quality of the training I give.
We keep our classes small to give each individual personal attention, and training, when someone boasts they have trained 40,000 people in 9 years, how much actual training or individual attention was given to any one person?
So if you are shopping for firearms training I suggest the following
Does the Instructor have time to discuss the course?
How Long has the Instructor Been Training?
How Often Does the Instructor do Training?
What is the Instructor/Student Ratio?
What % of women does he train?
Does he work with other Instructors?
What will be covered in the Class?
Ask him about his/her Credentials
Can he reference where to find the laws for self defense & concealed carry?
Will he give references?
What will the range-time consist of, how many rounds?, Will there be structured drills?
Prices can vary, but don't chose a course on price alone! Not all Instructors are the same, interview them, & see what they offer. Do they have the knowledge, skills, & attitude you are looking for?
"The bitterness of a wrong choice lasts longer than the pleasure of a low price."
I do not care about the quantity of people I've trained, I care about the quality of the training I give.
We keep our classes small to give each individual personal attention, and training, when someone boasts they have trained 40,000 people in 9 years, how much actual training or individual attention was given to any one person?
So if you are shopping for firearms training I suggest the following
Does the Instructor have time to discuss the course?
How Long has the Instructor Been Training?
How Often Does the Instructor do Training?
What is the Instructor/Student Ratio?
What % of women does he train?
Does he work with other Instructors?
What will be covered in the Class?
Ask him about his/her Credentials
Can he reference where to find the laws for self defense & concealed carry?
Will he give references?
What will the range-time consist of, how many rounds?, Will there be structured drills?
Prices can vary, but don't chose a course on price alone! Not all Instructors are the same, interview them, & see what they offer. Do they have the knowledge, skills, & attitude you are looking for?
"The bitterness of a wrong choice lasts longer than the pleasure of a low price."
Friday, November 22, 2013
Appears there is limited CCW for Non Residents in Illinois
This is the information verbatim from the Illinois State Police website pertaining to reciprocity.
"No. Out-of-state residents who want to carry a concealed firearm on their person must obtain an Illinois Concealed Carry License to lawfully carry a concealed firearm in Illinois. In order for out-of-state residents to be eligible for an Illinois license, their state’s concealed carry license laws must be substantially similar to those of Illinois. The Illinois State Police will establish rules to identify the elements necessary to meet the substantially similar requirement.
Out of state residents are granted a limited exception to lawfully carry a concealed firearm within a vehicle if they are eligible to carry a firearm in public under the laws of their state or territory of residence and are not prohibited from owning or possessing a firearm under federal law. This rule became effective immediately.
If the non-resident leaves his/her vehicle unattended, he or she shall store the firearm within a locked vehicle or locked container within the vehicle in accordance with subsection (b) of Section 65 of the Firearm Concealed Carry Act."
Do not get out of vehicle to pump gas, or for any reason with gun
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
Just a reminder
Pay attention to where you are pointing it, and keep your booger hook off of the bang switch
An Instructor I trained in 2009, did the same thing in August, and it had the same results
An Instructor I trained in 2009, did the same thing in August, and it had the same results
Thursday, November 14, 2013
Monday, November 11, 2013
Sunday, November 10, 2013
Friday, November 08, 2013
Thursday, November 07, 2013
Wednesday, November 06, 2013
Seems there has been an editorial change
Dear Reader,
Dynamic changes for “Guns & Ammo” have been in development for many preceding months, and were to first appear in the March issue. Given recent events, we will move forward and begin implementing these changes effective immediately.
Dick Metcalf has had a long and distinguished career as a gunwriter, but his association with Guns & Ammo has officially ended.
The February issue will mark the introduction of Eric R. Poole as the new editor of “Guns & Ammo” magazine. Eric has previously written features with “Guns & Ammo” on new products and has contributed to the “Modern Sporting Rifles” column every other month. He’s known for his passionate advocacy of Second Amendment rights, and continues to be a lifelong student of all things related to firearms. Most recently, you may recognize him for having been the editor-in-chief of special interest publications produced by “Guns & Ammo,” including “Book of the AR-15,” “SNIPER,” “Surplus Firearms,” “Book of the AK47,” “TRIGGER” and many others since 2009.
Eric Poole is himself a long-time reader of “Guns & Ammo” and brings with him a fresh vision for the magazine and digital products. In the coming months he will introduce new contributors carrying credible backgrounds, thoughtful content and a new style. He is a graduate of Virginia Military Institute, a Marine combat veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom, a smallbore and highpower rifle competitor, gun collector, as well as a marksmanship instructor. During his formative years, he worked for four years at the NRA headquarters in Fairfax, Virginia. He views the opportunity to lead “Guns & Ammo” as the ultimate achievement in his shooting career, which began decades ago with his father, himself a retired police officer and gun enthusiast.
Every reader is extremely important to Guns & Ammo magazine and we value our relationship with you. I ask you personally to maintain your support of Guns & Ammo magazine and give Eric Poole the opportunity to continue the prominence that “Guns & Ammo” has had in promoting all types of firearms, firearm sports and – firearm rights – since it was first published in 1958.
Sincerely,
Chris Agnes
Publisher, Guns & Ammo
www.gunsandammo.com
Dynamic changes for “Guns & Ammo” have been in development for many preceding months, and were to first appear in the March issue. Given recent events, we will move forward and begin implementing these changes effective immediately.
Dick Metcalf has had a long and distinguished career as a gunwriter, but his association with Guns & Ammo has officially ended.
The February issue will mark the introduction of Eric R. Poole as the new editor of “Guns & Ammo” magazine. Eric has previously written features with “Guns & Ammo” on new products and has contributed to the “Modern Sporting Rifles” column every other month. He’s known for his passionate advocacy of Second Amendment rights, and continues to be a lifelong student of all things related to firearms. Most recently, you may recognize him for having been the editor-in-chief of special interest publications produced by “Guns & Ammo,” including “Book of the AR-15,” “SNIPER,” “Surplus Firearms,” “Book of the AK47,” “TRIGGER” and many others since 2009.
Eric Poole is himself a long-time reader of “Guns & Ammo” and brings with him a fresh vision for the magazine and digital products. In the coming months he will introduce new contributors carrying credible backgrounds, thoughtful content and a new style. He is a graduate of Virginia Military Institute, a Marine combat veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom, a smallbore and highpower rifle competitor, gun collector, as well as a marksmanship instructor. During his formative years, he worked for four years at the NRA headquarters in Fairfax, Virginia. He views the opportunity to lead “Guns & Ammo” as the ultimate achievement in his shooting career, which began decades ago with his father, himself a retired police officer and gun enthusiast.
Every reader is extremely important to Guns & Ammo magazine and we value our relationship with you. I ask you personally to maintain your support of Guns & Ammo magazine and give Eric Poole the opportunity to continue the prominence that “Guns & Ammo” has had in promoting all types of firearms, firearm sports and – firearm rights – since it was first published in 1958.
Sincerely,
Chris Agnes
Publisher, Guns & Ammo
www.gunsandammo.com
Tuesday, November 05, 2013
Monday, November 04, 2013
Friday, November 01, 2013
Thursday, October 31, 2013
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
Sunday, October 27, 2013
Friday, October 25, 2013
As a matter of fact, most of are
Writer asks if gun owners should be part of the reserves
(a) The militia of the United States consists of all able-bodied males at least 17 years of age and, except as provided in section 313 of title 32, under 45 years of age who are, or who have made a declaration of intention to become, citizens of the United States and of female citizens of the United States who are members of the National Guard.
Thursday, October 24, 2013
Poor grammer
Authorities say a police officer’s gun accidentally fired during a school safety demonstration
Correct grammar:
Authorities say a police officer accidentally fired his gun during a school safety demonstration
Correct grammar:
Authorities say a police officer accidentally fired his gun during a school safety demonstration
Tuesday, October 22, 2013
Tuesday, September 24, 2013
Just back
From Paoli Indiana, did a class at Guns Knives and More, trained 6 new Pistol Instructors and RSO's and 7 new Personal Protection Inside the Home Instructors it was busy weekend and I'm tired
If you are interested in NRA instructor training contact us at training@madduckttc.net
If you are interested in NRA instructor training contact us at training@madduckttc.net
Monday, September 16, 2013
Sunday, September 15, 2013
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
Thursday, September 05, 2013
Thursday, August 29, 2013
Wednesday, August 28, 2013
Friday, August 23, 2013
Thursday, August 22, 2013
Be prepared before hand
You won't learn a damn thing during the fight
I have heard people say that if they are ever in a gunfight, they hope they get lucky, Note: you are not lucky if you are on the downrange side of lead
I have heard people say that if they are ever in a gunfight, they hope they get lucky, Note: you are not lucky if you are on the downrange side of lead
Wednesday, August 21, 2013
Monday, August 19, 2013
Sunday, August 18, 2013
Friday, August 16, 2013
Thursday, August 15, 2013
Wednesday, August 14, 2013
Tuesday, August 13, 2013
Monday, August 12, 2013
22 for self defense?
Article here
I seldom recommend 22's, but I do at times, once had an 82 years young lady, that could not handle a revolver or centerfire semi auto, but she could rapid fire a 22, I had a lady with cerebral palsy, and she couldn't hold onto anything bigger than a 22, and last week had a very petite senior, after 10 rounds of 38 special, simply said "no more", I loaned her an M&P 22 and within 30 minutes she was shooting coffee cup size groups, so sometimes it fits.
I seldom recommend 22's, but I do at times, once had an 82 years young lady, that could not handle a revolver or centerfire semi auto, but she could rapid fire a 22, I had a lady with cerebral palsy, and she couldn't hold onto anything bigger than a 22, and last week had a very petite senior, after 10 rounds of 38 special, simply said "no more", I loaned her an M&P 22 and within 30 minutes she was shooting coffee cup size groups, so sometimes it fits.
Sunday, August 11, 2013
Thursday, August 08, 2013
Wednesday, August 07, 2013
Tuesday, August 06, 2013
Monday, August 05, 2013
Really strange AD yesterday
A student in a CCW class if they could see my Wilson CQB, I drew it removed magazine, racked out the one in the chamber,and checked chamber, handed it to the student muzzle down, he then racked the slide, (from where I was standing, I could see the chamber and it was still empty) and dried fired pistol, he racked the slide again, but this time when he pressed the trigger it went "BANG" instead of click. Well we all jumped, but he did have it pointed at the ground it was nothing more than that.
So what happened? I'm pretty sure when I removed magazine, the top round peeled off, and was laying in the mag-well, and since we were keeping the muzzle down, it just laid there, after being racked a couple of times the round slid from the mag-well into the chamber, and at least "safe direction" saved us from anything bad happening.
After the class left I did try to repeat it, but couldn't get a round to peel out of magazine, and by just laying the round in mag-well, I couldn't get quite get the angle for it to "feed" into chamber, in 6 tries, I only got it to slide across the chamber, looking like a stovepipe. I guess the student was just holding it at an angle that allowed it to shimmy into the chamber
Sort of a perfect storm, but one that will not be repeated
So what happened? I'm pretty sure when I removed magazine, the top round peeled off, and was laying in the mag-well, and since we were keeping the muzzle down, it just laid there, after being racked a couple of times the round slid from the mag-well into the chamber, and at least "safe direction" saved us from anything bad happening.
After the class left I did try to repeat it, but couldn't get a round to peel out of magazine, and by just laying the round in mag-well, I couldn't get quite get the angle for it to "feed" into chamber, in 6 tries, I only got it to slide across the chamber, looking like a stovepipe. I guess the student was just holding it at an angle that allowed it to shimmy into the chamber
Sort of a perfect storm, but one that will not be repeated
Sunday, August 04, 2013
Thursday, August 01, 2013
Wednesday, July 31, 2013
Tuesday, July 30, 2013
Monday, July 29, 2013
Just a reminder, to practice safety
This was the Instructor I trained in 2009, DO NOT Get Careless
Portsmouth Daily Times (OH)
Piketon Man Dies of Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound
Frank Lewis; PDT Staff Writer
Published: July 23, 2013
The Scioto County Sheriff's Office reports they believe man has died of an accidental self-inflicted gunshot wound. The body of Arthur A. Dillon, 67, of 103 Todd Alan Drive, Piketon, was located in his truck at 10324 Ohio 23 in Lucasville around 5:30 p.m. Friday. According to the Sheriff's report, deputies were dispatched to an archery shop in Lucasville regarding shooting. Upon arrival, Valley EMS personnel, deputies, and Ohio State Highway Patrol personnel were at the scene where 2002 black Chevrolet Silverado was parked. man was sitting in the drivers seat and was unresponsive. After gaining entry, deputies noticed what appeared to be gunshot wound to the left leg/thigh area, and the man was deceased.
Piketon Man Dies of Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound
Frank Lewis; PDT Staff Writer
Published: July 23, 2013
The Scioto County Sheriff's Office reports they believe man has died of an accidental self-inflicted gunshot wound. The body of Arthur A. Dillon, 67, of 103 Todd Alan Drive, Piketon, was located in his truck at 10324 Ohio 23 in Lucasville around 5:30 p.m. Friday. According to the Sheriff's report, deputies were dispatched to an archery shop in Lucasville regarding shooting. Upon arrival, Valley EMS personnel, deputies, and Ohio State Highway Patrol personnel were at the scene where 2002 black Chevrolet Silverado was parked. man was sitting in the drivers seat and was unresponsive. After gaining entry, deputies noticed what appeared to be gunshot wound to the left leg/thigh area, and the man was deceased.
Deputies located handgun magazine on the drivers side floor-board and handgun on the edge of the passengers seat. Dillon reportedly had his cell phone in his hand.
Deputies taped off the scene and waited for Scioto County Sheriff's Detective Jodi Conkel to arrive.
"It looks like he was cleaning his gun and shot himself accidentally in the groin area and bled out," Scioto County Sheriff's Captain David Hall said.
I really doubt he was "Cleaning" his gun, I think he may have been in process of unloading it
Attention Ohioans
The Ohio Revised Code still requires informing LE when stopped, seems some instructors are telling students it is no longer a requirement.
Thursday, July 25, 2013
Thursday, July 18, 2013
Tuesday, July 16, 2013
Glock Instructor final day
Glock School day 3Everyone sporting band-aids, medical tape, even duct tape, a lot of rounds tear up your handsRock and rolled with a Glock 18 full auto model, managed 5 short bursts with 23 roundsDid some injured officer drills running gun one handed including reloads, and clearing stoppages, a few other drillsThen went to qualification round 1 yd, 2 yds, 4 yds, 7 yds (reload from slide lock 12 rounds 15 sec., 15 yds (tact reload 12 round, 20 seconds) and 25 yds (6 kneeling and six standing 30 seconds)Needed 45 hits to pass (90%)......I got 48 hits (96%)So I made it............
Thursday, July 11, 2013
Day 2
Day 2 of Glock Instructor School
Well good news on two fronts no exciting brass dancers, and it was about 10 degrees cooler than yesterday
Lots and lots of drills, emergency reloads, speed loads, tactical reloads, and retention drills.
Drills at 1 yard, 2 yards, 4 yards, 7 yards, 15 yards, and 25 yards
The trigger finger is blistered and sore, and the second finger is about rubbed raw, from the trigger guard
There were precision drills, speed drills, and timed drills, walking forward drills, and walking backwards drills, there were one handed drills and stoppage drills
Shot to practice qualifications, one untimed, and one timed, Missed the first one as I didn't fire 6 shots that I should have, but I lost count, the timed on I made it, so hopefully I will tomorrow, when it counts.
The Stoner holster is working much better today, as it is starting to break in, I had only picked it up about a week ago, and didn't get a chance to work it until yesterday, but today the draws were much smoother
So now I just need some Advil, and an icepack for my hand
Wednesday, July 10, 2013
Glock Instructor Workshop
Day one
Well turns out to be a small class there were 7 students, but right after lunch, one guy from Cleveland got a casing down his shirt and did 2 360's on range, sweeping me another student, and the Instructor twice.
Seemed like a nice enough guy, but he also seemed wired a little too tight, first off he was an hour late, then when we started loading mags, he misplaced one of his and got a bit accusatory, then found it in his back pocket, then right after lunch, I found him messing with his holster, he had a Blackhawk Sherpa 2, and he disabled the lever, he said it wasn't working right, it was shortly after that that he did his dance, and got dismissed, I really think he had just physicked himself out
The drills so far are pretty simple a mix of speed and precision
We did have a one shot shooting contest for a Streamlight flashlight, me and the officer from Owensboro tied we had to shoot a 3/4 inch sticker at 5 yards, whoever had the closest center hit on the sticker won, and we were both cut the center so close the Instructor declared a tie, so we each got a light, said it was the first time he had had a tie, in an instructor class, in 7 years
Of course I found it interesting myself and Mad Duck alumni make up half of the class
The trigger on my Gen 4 Model 17, is chewing up my trigger finger, but other than the 25 yard drill I'm keeping them in there, at 25 yards, I dropped one low, and had one miss
It was hot today, and no type of shade on range, and the classroom AC blew out this morning, they did get it repaired, but not till after lunch, tomorrow is suppose to be cooler
Ok well gonna chill out, get some dinner and crash
7 years?
Yep this blog has turned 7 today
I know the posting of late has been light, and hope that changes soon
Life does seem to be keeping me busy, and Mad Duck Training seems to be growing, of course being a realist I know it could just be part of the panic bubble we have had in the firearms business this year.
Like Tom Givens said the way to make a small fortune as a firearms trainer, is start with a large one.
I know the posting of late has been light, and hope that changes soon
Life does seem to be keeping me busy, and Mad Duck Training seems to be growing, of course being a realist I know it could just be part of the panic bubble we have had in the firearms business this year.
Like Tom Givens said the way to make a small fortune as a firearms trainer, is start with a large one.
Wednesday, July 03, 2013
Tuesday, July 02, 2013
Monday, July 01, 2013
Friday, June 28, 2013
Question on Glocks
Just purchased a Gen 4 Model 17, is the trigger suppose to dig into the trigger finger?, I put about 50 rounds through it the other night, and my finger is still sore. Had no problem in May shooting 900+ rounds in the Rangemaster class with a 1911
Thursday, June 27, 2013
Birdshot for self defense
The author writes about the limits of birdshot, I set my shotgun up with birdshot for the first shot, then follow up rounds are Fed Tactical . My thought is if the press forward then they are serious, and need to really shot, but the vast majority of criminals are looking for an opportunity, not a fight. If the birdshot drives them out, I'm inclined to think my life will be much simpler, than having a leaking corpse in my livingroom
Wednesday, June 26, 2013
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Monday, June 24, 2013
He won't make Bloomberg's list
But he is just as dead as if he had been shot to death, The anti's are about gun control
Connecticut say you can still make rifles here
You just can't sell them here, after all we want the tax money
Friday, June 21, 2013
Thursday, June 20, 2013
Now that is pretty clever
Something that always worries me when installing, is breaking the tab off
now they have a pin-less trigger guard
now they have a pin-less trigger guard
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
Hopefully will pick up on posting
It has been a busy few months, which is good, but some things kind of went by the wayside. Including doing any posting, but some days not sure whether I'm coming or going, yesterday I was going to make a presentation not too far from home, and I've been by there 100's of times, and still forgot to turn, I was several miles up the road before I realized, I'd missed it.
But hopefully I can catch up here shortly, that is all.
But hopefully I can catch up here shortly, that is all.
Saturday, June 08, 2013
Friday, June 07, 2013
Thursday, June 06, 2013
Thursday, May 30, 2013
Well that is a kick in the head
The 1500 is in Indy, and I 'm training in Lafayette, but time isn't working in my favor
Sunday, May 26, 2013
Thursday, May 23, 2013
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Monday, May 13, 2013
Sunday, May 12, 2013
special class
Handgun Retention
Course: August 17, 2014
One of your worst
nightmares, you are in public, and someone has “Made” you, and they attempt to
grab your gun. Can you prevent this, and retain control of your weapon and
prevail? Or are you going to be a victim of your own gun?
This course focuses on
the ability to retain your handgun in the event someone would attempt to remove
it from your person. This is a physically demanding course and can result
in personal injury during the training..
Mouth guards and groin cups (for guys) are strongly recommended. It is
recommended you wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty as you may be
fighting on the ground. This course will be held outside in real world
conditions, rain or shine.
A valid CCW permit or
LEO is prerequisite to taking this course. The fee for this course is
$65.00 and the course is 4-6 hours in length. 10am start
Certificates
will be presented at end of class
We have a minimum of 10
students with a maximum of 20 students.
Equipment requirements
1. Personal Safety Equipment
2. Blue or Red Training Gun Optional
The Instructor:
Don Mason. Is owner/operator of Excel
Martial Arts and Excel Defense where offered quality personal self defense
instruction with 20+ years teaching experience.
Don has trained in
various disciplines of martial arts such as Tae Kwon Do, Jiu-Jitsu, American
Kenpo, Muay Thai, and Kickboxing since 1975 and have trained with pillars in
the martial arts community such as Rickson Gracie, Royce Gracie and many
others.
He currently holds a 5th
degree black belt Master Instructor status.
He has serves as
the village of Bettsville, Ohio since 2005 where he is the
current Chief of Police.
OPOTA Handgun Retention
Instructor.
OPOTA Semi-Auto Handgun,
Revolver, & Shotgun Instructor.
NRA Certified Pistol,
Rifle, Shotgun, Home Firearm Safety Instructor.
NRA Certified Metallic
Cartridge Reloading & Shotgun Shell Reloading Instructor.
NRA Certified Chief
Range Safety Officer.
NRA Certified Refuse To
Be A Victim Instructor.
Certified Glock Armorer.
Certified Gunsmith.
Certified GLOCK
Instructor Workshop
AR-10 * AR-15 * M-4
* M-16 Armorer.
Full payment required 2
weeks before the class, we accept checks or money orders, In the event the
course is canceled there will be a full refund. If you cancel less than two
weeks from course date your payment will be forfeited, unless we have someone
on standby.
Friday, May 10, 2013
Wednesday, May 08, 2013
Despite adding more guns to population
The criminal use of guns continue to drop, So anyone with 2 brain cells, seeing a 39% drop in gun violence, might think we have more important problems, unless their goal is to disarm the law abiding population.
Tuesday, May 07, 2013
Running the gun
The Rangemaster classes
As Tom Givens says one thing you don't have in a fight is time
He teaches you how the make the most of your time, by learning to run the gun, missing is frowned on, as misses are time, when you should be hitting, plus the added responsibility of where did those rounds end up?
He pushes you to reload faster, shoot faster and not stand around when your gun fails to go bang, to fix the stoppage right now and get back in the fight
He adds to the pressure to go at it fast, and do it right with timed drills, that can include drawing from cover, stoppages, and reloads, and movement all in one drill
Tom's class is fun, but no nonsense, and he pushes you be better when you leave than when you arrive.
He not only tells you how, but he also tells you why, which is important in the learning cycle, people will more likely embrace the how, if they understand why.
He also challenges you mentally, in other words how to keep your head in the game and think when under pressure, which really is the survival skill you need in a fight
He does not teach you how to shoot, but teaches you how to fight weather with a pistol, or a shotgun, at speeds and accuracy you have never gone before.
Look forward to training with him in the future
As Tom Givens says one thing you don't have in a fight is time
He teaches you how the make the most of your time, by learning to run the gun, missing is frowned on, as misses are time, when you should be hitting, plus the added responsibility of where did those rounds end up?
He pushes you to reload faster, shoot faster and not stand around when your gun fails to go bang, to fix the stoppage right now and get back in the fight
He adds to the pressure to go at it fast, and do it right with timed drills, that can include drawing from cover, stoppages, and reloads, and movement all in one drill
Tom's class is fun, but no nonsense, and he pushes you be better when you leave than when you arrive.
He not only tells you how, but he also tells you why, which is important in the learning cycle, people will more likely embrace the how, if they understand why.
He also challenges you mentally, in other words how to keep your head in the game and think when under pressure, which really is the survival skill you need in a fight
He does not teach you how to shoot, but teaches you how to fight weather with a pistol, or a shotgun, at speeds and accuracy you have never gone before.
Look forward to training with him in the future
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