Sig Sauer Academy

SIG SAUER

EXETER, NH --(Ammoland.com)- In nearly every course we are asked a common question: What can I do to improve?

The response is the same nearly each time. If you are not conducting dry practice, you should start now.

Dry practice is simply practicing and developing your firearms skills without live ammunition. You can train nearly every part of your firearms manipulations minus the flash and bang of the muzzle and the cycling of the action. Dry practice is—in our opinion— one of the most beneficial methods of training with your firearm.

I put together a simple routine to help develop your basic pistol manipulations. This routine is a 5-session basic dry practice routine to get you started. This routine will cover topics learned in our 101 to 104 handgun courses. I encourage you to add to this routine and develop your own consistent with your level of training; what you create is limited only by your imagination.

©2012, SIG SAUER Academy

When conducting your dry practice I recommend the following equipment:

1.  A safe training area
2. Designated clear and safe weapon with 3 empty magazines
3. Inert training rounds (10)
4. Two targets
5. Shot timer (optional)

Your dry practice should be conducted 3-5 times per week and last no more than 20 minutes. I often work through the scheduled session and repeat if any time remains. When conducting the training, I work at 50% or less speed, focusing more on consistent, perfect practice repetitions over speed.

To get started, you will need to make your weapon clear and safe. Remove all live ammunition from the area or room in which you are practicing. Select a safe direction to point your weapon and hang your targets. Set your timer and conduct a visual and physical inspection of your weapon again. Then, perform the scheduled session. Just like any other skill development, consistent training is the key to success.

DRY PRACTICE ROUTINE

Day 1

• 10x – Draw, focusing on each count (access, withdraw, drive)
• - Single trigger press to 4 inch target, cycle for reset, perform scan and access, then work back to the holster
• 10x – Draw and double trigger press to 4 inch target
• 10x – From ready position ¡V double action press to 4 inch target
• 10x – From ready position ¡V single action press to 4 inch target
• 10x – Draw, strong hand only single shot to 4 inch target
• 10x – From ready position ¡V support hand only, single shot to 4 inch target

Day 2

• 10x – Draw, double trigger press to 8 inch target
• 15x – Primary malfunction clearance ¡V two handed
• - Draw, single trigger press : tap, rack, access, one single trigger press
• 15x – Tactical Reloads:
• - Draw, single trigger press, tactical reload (retain magazine), access
• 15x – Emergency Reloads ¡V start with empty magazine, slide locked open
• - Attempt one trigger press, conduct emergency reload, one trigger press

Day 3

• 10x – Pivot 90 degrees in each direction ¡V double trigger press
• 10x – Turn 180 degrees in each direction ¡V double trigger press
• 10x – Sidestep each direction, double trigger press ¡V 8 inch target
• 10x – Each direction ¡V moving forward and reverse ¡V multiple shots on 8 inch target

Day 4

• 10x – Transitions between two targets ¡V single shot on each ¡V 4 inch target
• 10x – Transitions between two targets ¡V double trigger press on each ¡V 8 inch target
• 10x – Transitions between two target ¡V three trigger presses on each, combination between 4 inch and 8 inch targets
• 10x – Transitions between two targets ¡V three to six trigger presses on each target

Day 5

• 10x – Draws focusing on each count of the draw (access, withdraw, drive)
• - Single trigger press to 8 inch target.
• 10x – Timed draws ¡V start with a comfortable time and reduce by tenth of a second as you improve.
• - Single trigger press to 8 inch target
• 10x – Repeat draws focusing on each count of the draw (access, withdraw, drive)
• - Single trigger press to 8 inch target

About SIG SAUER, Inc.
SIG SAUER, Inc. is the largest member of a worldwide business group of firearms manufacturers that includes J.P. Sauer & Sohn and Blaser GmbH in Germany and Swiss Arms AG in Switzerland. This global network of companies gives SIG SAUER a world-class firearms knowledge base, unparalleled design expertise, and extensive manufacturing capacity, enabling the company to respond quickly and effectively to changing market conditions and the needs of its military, law enforcement, and commercial markets worldwide. SIG SAUER is an ISO 9001: 2000 certified company with over 370 employees. For more information on SIG SAUER or any of its products, or the SIG SAUER Academy, log on to www.sigsauer.com

LWRCI Tactical Training Announces All Exclusive LWRCI Two Day Carbine Course

LWRC Tactical Training Division

Houston, Texas --(Ammoland.com)- LWRCI Tactical Training Division brings you an intense Two-­-Day Carbine Operator Course.

The classes will be held the weekend of February 25 – 26, 2012 and costs $499 per person.

This program is designed to lead students from basic to advanced weapons handling skills during the progression of training.

All brands of carbines are welcome and LWRCI carbines are available to rent on a first come first serve basis. Space is limited, so hurry online to register.

All LWRC rifle owners will receive an exclusive 10% discount for using their weapon during the course.

Register online at 360tacticaltraining.com/lwrci, and find a detailed list of course topics, equipment lists, course details and eligibility.

This is a unique opportunity to work with multiple instructors who are subject matter experts.

All instructors are current and former military from the US & Canada. Do not miss your chance to train with this exceptional team of instructors.

LWRCI Tactical Training Announces All Exclusive LWRCI Two Day Carbine Course

Contact Information:

Selena Garza
360 Tactical Training
1106-­-A Witte Rd.
Houston, TX 77055
713.984.9921
selena@360tacticaltraining.com
360tacticaltraining.com

GunWerk's Busy Start to 2012 Shooting Schools

GunWerks

Burlington, WY --(Ammoland.com)- We are looking forward to an exciting year! Trade shows are in full swing.

Look for us in our new booth, with all the new products!

After trade shows we move right into Shooting School training courses. We kick off in San Angelo Texas March 1st with Western Lands Outfitters. We booked two classes full, so we added another for the 5th and 6th. This year, we are adding the option to hunt one of the many exotic species available. Food and lodging is included.

The combo Shooting School/Hunt has been a very popular combination. We’ve joined forces with Cabela’s and Frontier Outfitters to offer a two day shooting school combined with a two day antelope hunt in New Mexico starting August 24 through the 27th. We will train for two days using Gunwerks shooting systems, then take the gear to the field to test your skills. For info, click here.

The most exciting Combo will be in South Africa this August with John X Safaris. Imagine an opportunity to learn from the Gunwerks crew, then spend a week on safari applying your skills on over 700,000 acres of land open to free ranging game. In between Shooting Schools, the Gunwerks crew will be filming clients for TV and DVD production (we’ll try to fit in a little hunting for ourselves!) Click Here for more information on this exciting opportunity!

Gunwerks will be traveling to Canada this spring. First to Calgary, Alberta then to Kamloops, British Columbia. Our exclusive Canadian distributor, Grouse River Outfitters, has arranged two excellent locations for our Canadian premier training events in April.

We are doing our fourth year at Western Lands Outfitter’s Ensign Ranch location in Utah near Evanston. This is our high mountain course with steep angles and tricky winds. The food is always the best, we usually put on a couple pounds!

Our last location is a new one for us. Near Flagstaff Arizona, we’ve found the perfect location for an Ultra Long Range Shooting School. In addition to our standard shooting systems, we will be shooting big guns at ranges out to 2000 yards! We will teach a special course with a focus on multiple wind calculations and other Ultra Long Range techniques.

We will also feature training courses at our location near Cody Wyoming. We offer dates every month from May through October. Spend your summer vacation in Cody and take in the sites. Tour the Gunwerks facility, and shoot on our own private range. Click Here to visit our Shooting School Page.

To visit with a Gunwerks rep about booking, please call us directly at 307.762.3240 (toll free 877.GUNWERKS). Email us at CustomerService@gunwerks.com, Visit our website www.gunwerks.com

Sincerely,

About:
100 years ago the elite makers crafted the best rifles in the world as a complete package with sights calibrated to custom ammo to match its drop.

Like those amazing firearms of the past, Gunwerks shooting systems are calibrated for our custom ammunition. Unlike all conventional firearms, our long range shooting systems are capable of precision shooting at all ranges from zero to 1000 yards! Conceived and tested in the rugged Absaroka mountain range west of Cody, Wyoming. Visit: www.gunwerks.com

Panteao Paul Howe - Intro to Exterior Movement DVD

Panteao Productions

Columbia, SC –-(Ammoland.com)- Panteao introduces the latest instructional video from Paul Howe called Intro to Exterior Movement.

Paul Howe is a high-risk training instructor that served 20 years in the US Army, ten of those in Special Operations.

He served as a Tactical Team Leader and Senior Instructor while assigned to Army Special Operations. During his tour in special operations he was involved in several combat actions.

One of the most notable was the battle of Mogadishu that was later portrayed in the motion picture Black Hawk Down.

For this video we take you to the CSAT (Combat Shooting and Tactics) training facility in Nacogdoches, TX where Paul introduces you to Exterior Movement. After a thorough review of equipment, Paul demonstrates single person, two person, and team movement. He reviews clearing corners, the tactical flare, room penetration, CQB medical, the surgical rifle drill and the SUL movement drill.

PLEASE NOTE: This DVD is restricted to Law Enforcement and Military Personnel only. You must either email or fax your credentials to Panteao in order for Panteao to ship this DVD to you.

The DVD is expected to start shipping on February 13th. DVD pre-orders are being accepted on the Panteao website now.

Visit the Panteao website at www.makeready.tv

About Panteao Productions
Panteao Productions is a video production company that produces instructional videos from the top firearms instructors in the world. For more information about Panteao, visit www.panteaoproductions.com. You can follow Panteao on Twitter and find us on Facebook.

International Training Inc

SHACKLESFORD, VA --(Ammoland.com)- G4S International Training, Inc. (G4S ITI), a training company of G4S, and providers of benchmark security training programs to the U.S. Government, U.S. Military and corporate America, will be hosting an Advanced Hostage Rescue Course at its Virginia Campus taught by Redback One March 12 – 16, 2012

. This course is designed to teach tactical law enforcement officers the tactics, techniques and procedures of advance hostage rescue. It is taught by all former Tier-1 members of Australian and U.S. Army Special Operations. All instructors have extensive real world operational experience.

Students will be constantly assessed and coached throughout the course in the following areas:

• Safety
• Teamwork
• Leadership
• Individual Skills on the Range and in the House

Simmunition FX marking cartridges are utilized for periods of this course. Students are encouraged to bring department issued Sim weapons (these are also available for rent through Redback One).

On the completion of this course, each student will receive a certificate of completion and a certificate of accomplishment that details the learning objectives and competencies met during the course. All students will be vetted prior to attending this course by supplying a copy of current LE credentials to Redback One.

Course Curriculum:

• Equipment & Weapon Selection
• Principles of Close Quarters Battle & Hostage Rescue
• CQG Tactical Shooting Package
• Approach Techniques
• Multi-Team & Multi-Entry Points
• Room Combat Techniques
• Planning Considerations
• Emergency & Deliberate Assaults
• Staging Area Routine
• Vehicle Assaults
• Internal Movement, Communication & Limits of Exploitation
• Handling Hostages, Suspects & Detainees
• Use of Noise Flash Diversionary Devices
• Manual & Ballistic Breaching Techniques
• Assaulting Through Glass & Smoke
• Low Light Assaults Using White Light
• Intro to Silent Entry Techniques Using NVG’s and Lasers

Minimum Equipment requirements: Carbine / Sub gun, Pistol, Shotgun (opt), Magazines, Assault Equipment, Sling, Helmet, Weapon Mounted Lights, Belt, Holster, Combat Uniform, Assault Boots, Gas Mask, Ear Protection, NVG / Laser (if issued).

Ammunition:

• Carbine: 1,000 rounds
• Pistol: 500 rounds

If you would like to book this course for your department or send personnel to this course, please contact the Sales & Training Coordinator by email Giselle@redbackone.com or by phone +1 (757) 318-1024 to discuss your departmental requirements.

For more information, please view the full course description located on our website. Cost per student is $995.00.

About Redback One
Redback One is a combat training institute offering both core and advanced level instruction for the military, law enforcement and civilian sectors. Our instructors are experienced veterans with a knowledge base that encompasses combat marksmanship; counter terrorist training, executive protection, motorcade and convoy operations, SWAT techniques, K9 tactical deployment and precision rifle shooting. We recognize the need for a progressive curriculum that can sufficiently address the multi-faceted, high-threat environment that today’s soldier or law enforcement officer encounters during engagement. We provide a comprehensive approach to training that instills core fundamentals and fortifies students’ knowledge of advanced operational techniques. In the interest of addressing specific client needs, we have developed course offerings at several skill levels and work in tandem with existing mission profiles to provide specialized cost-effective training solutions. http://www.redbackone.com/

About G4S International Training, Inc.
G4S International Training Incorporated (G4S ITI) is a training company of G4S. Founded in 1989; G4S ITI is committed to providing benchmark security training programs emphasizing professionalism, quality, customer service and a fair price. G4S ITI conducts both mobile and fixed site training in security assistance and security service programs for the U.S. Government, U.S. military, corporate America, and now private citizens. For more information on G4S ITI or any of their courses, log on to www.g4siti.com.

Safariland.com

JACKSONVILLE, Florida --(Ammoland.com)- Safariland, a BAE Systems business, is pleased to announce the date of the Safariland Training Group’s 2012 Northeastern National Conference being held from May 18 – 21, 2012, in Manchester, New Hampshire.

Formerly known as the Less Lethal Conference, the program has been expanded to include a new line of lecture-based classes geared toward supervisors and investigators, as well as more specialized courses based on the demand for new training in the law enforcement industry.

Safariland Training Group will combine their traditional Monadnock® Baton and Defense Technology® courses with a new line of courses including Critical Incident Command, Patrol Rifle and Patrol Shield, Crime Scene Investigation, Crowd Management and Startle Response to an Ambush.

These courses have been developed with the experience of Safariland Training Group’s Instructors and the expertise behind Safariland’s product brands, such as Monadnock, Defense Technology, PROTECH and Forensics Source.

“We’ve geared the conference toward the ever-changing needs of the police community,” said Sandy Wall, Director of Safariland Training Group. “Our focus is to offer courses that are unique and challenging with personalized attention and hands-on instruction.”

The 2012 North-eastern National Conference is being held at the Radisson hotel in downtown Manchester, where there is a special discount room rate for conference attendees of $99 per night. Safariland has also significantly discounted many of this year’s conference rates to accommodate agencies that have experienced budget cuts. In addition, a special early registration discount of up to $75 off the regular conference rate is also being offered if applicants register by April 15, 2012.

Visit www.safariland.com/training for a preview of the conference schedule and to download the course offerings.

About Safariland
Safariland, LLC is a premier provider of law enforcement and security products and services, delivering a full-range of customer-specific solutions. Offering many of the world’s most recognizable branded products in the public safety market, Safariland is committed to saving lives. For more information about Safariland, please visit www.safariland.com.

Band Of Brothers Running - not for their health but for their lives.

AmmoLand Gun News

Manasquan, NJ --(Ammoland.com)- New Year’s is just behind us so it’s traditionally a time to be thinking about what to resolve to do better this coming year.

Keeping fit usually tops the list of promises we make to ourselves at the start of each new year, but it is also one of the most difficult resolutions to keep up with.

A workout designed around exercises that would benefit one of your favorite hobbies might inspire more commitment. What if each repetition in the gym (or basement) added some extra punch to your overall fitness when engaging in firearms sport or training?

Building a strong core is always an important foundation with any extended use of specific muscles groups as well as for endurance and balance. Basic floor exercises including crunches, scissor kicks and other exercises that strengthen the abdominal muscles are going to be the foundation for everything else you do in your workouts. A fatigued body will rely on a strong core to ground it. But there are some exercises that pay specific attention to strengthening muscles that will be used when holding firearms out at arms’ length for long periods of time.

When I started taking more advanced shooting classes I started to think about how I could use my daily workouts to target the muscles used to sustain the long periods holding and maneuvering my firearms. I was already working with a personal trainer, Fabian Thorne at Built 2 Last Fitness (www.built-2-last.org), so we discussed how to include exercises in my training sessions to target the specific muscles used in shooting.

There are obviously many strength building exercises but here are three easy ones you can add as part of a regular program and that can offer results to reduce strain on tired muscles.

Hold both arms out straight to your sides and rotate them clockwise in small tight circles for 100 repetitions. Then do the same in counterclockwise motion. This will build strength in the muscles used when holding arms outstretched for great periods of time. Add hand weights as you increase your endurance.

In the next exercise, sit down and take a five pound dumbbell in one hand (or whatever weight is appropriate for you fitness level). Rest your wrist on the edge of your knee and move your hand up and down at the wrist. This movement will build strength in the wrists which help hold heavy objects in outstretched arms, where disproportionate weight is being held in one hand.

Balance is also as important as muscle strength when incorporating movement into training exercises. To improve balance, try alternate side forward leg lunges while holding five or ten pound dumbbells. Begin with eight repetitions on each leg. When returning to the center standing position after each forward lunge, include an arm curl and when doing lunges in the reverse direction include an arm raise as you return the leg to the center standing position. Repeating lunges several times on each leg improves balance and strength.

Generally, it can be helpful to train under the conditions you will find your mind and body subjected to in a particular situation. For example, law enforcement officers will train with firearms simulators to imitate situations where the mind will have to make a split second decision as to a threat and then take action. Training courses that teach shooting on the move and under stress are good ways to test how an individual will respond in an unusually difficult situation.

However, the best way to prepare physically is to be in the best shape possible. A regular exercise program to strengthen the core muscles, with special attention to the muscles used in shooting (as in the exercises listed above) may provide an advantage in combating muscle fatigue; for example, from holding a gun in an outstretched arm for a long period of time – possibly even hours as in police crisis situations.

If you enjoy your workouts as much as I do, then the added knowledge that the exercises you are performing may also benefit your shooting skills could give you that extra incentive to keep up the program this New Year.

(For more information on personalized sports targeted fitness programs contact Fabian www.built-2-last.org)

About Shari Spivack;
I am a wife, mother and firearms instructor who has my own passion for shooting, teaching and continuing to educate myself with all types of firearms in a safe and responsible manner. It is always my pleasure to talk to other women gun owners – please feel free to email me at Shari@shootstraightnj.com

Aimpoint

Chantilly, VA --(Ammoland.com)- Aimpoint, the originator and worldwide leader in electronic red dot sighting technology, is excited to announce that the Telluric Group will now provide a Close Combat Optic (CCO) training course to military units and law enforcement organizations in the USA in support of the company’s products.

Aimpoint has partnered with Telluric Group to offer training that will teach official users how to maximize the effectiveness of their weapon systems when combined with the strength of Aimpoint products.

“The performance of any company’s products is only as effective as the knowledge and expertise of the end user – this is why training is so important” said Matt Swenson, Vice President of Government Sales at Aimpoint. “By partnering with the Telluric Group, Aimpoint now has the ability to provide official users a high level of training in the application and use of our products.

This ensures that they will be able to utilize their Aimpoint equipment effectively, and allows us to impart the lessons and tactics learned over more than 15 years of combat experience with these products”.

The Aimpoint CCO Training Course includes a short classroom brief followed by two days of intensive live-fire training. Course topics include Aimpoint product mounting, operation, and maintenance, as well as zeroing procedures, basic ballistics, CCO marksmanship fundamentals, standard and non-standard shooting positions, and engagement of targets from CQB to extended ranges. Use of Aimpoint accessory items such as the 3X Magnifier, Concealed Engagement Unit, and LPI aiming lasers are covered as well.

Telluric Group

Telluric Group, LLC is a US defense and security contractor founded in 2004 and headquartered in Glynco, GA. The company provides elite-level training at their state-of-the-art indoor range facility in Georgia, as well as at Police and Military installations throughout the US. All of their instructors are former special operations soldiers with extensive training experience.

For additional information on training courses and schedules visit: www.telluricgroup.com. For more information on Aimpoint products, visit: www.aimpoint.com.

Advanced Tac Pistol/Rifle Operator DVD

Panteao Productions

Columbia, SC --(Ammoland.com)- Panteao Productions introduces a new DVD in the Panteao Documentary series of videos called 2011 IDPA World Championship.

Panteao announces a new video from Paul Howe. As a follow up to the Tac Pistol Operator and Tac Rifle Operator videos, we bring you back to the CSAT (Combat Shooting and Tactics) training facility in Nacogdoches, TX for Advanced Tac Pistol/Rifle Operator.

In this installment, Paul takes you to the next level of your one-on-one training with him. You will review working with barricades, using vehicles as cover, dealing with full and partially exposed targets, the hallway pie, masking targets, and more.

You’ll also review the 100-7 Drill, the Line Drill, and the 25-Yard Diagnostics.

The DVD is expected to start shipping on January 10th. Panteao website subscribers will be able to watch the video online by the 10thas well. DVD pre-orders are being accepted on the Panteao website now.

Visit the Panteao website at www.makeready.tv

About Panteao Productions
Panteao Productions is a video production company that produces instructional videos from the top firearms instructors in the world. For more information about Panteao, visit www.panteaoproductions.com. You can follow Panteao on Twitter and find us on Facebook.

National Rifle Association

FAIRFAX, Va. --(Ammoland.com)- Data recently released by the National Center for Health Statistics shows that in 2008, the number and per capita rate of firearm accident deaths fell to an all-time low.

There were 592 firearm accident deaths (0.19 such accidents per 100,000 population) in 2008, as compared to 613 accidents (.20 per 100,000) in 2007.

In 2008, the chance of a child dying in a firearm accident was roughly one in a million.

Firearm accidents accounted for 0.5% of all accidental deaths; well below the percentages accounted for by motor vehicle accidents, falls, fires, poisonings, and several other more common types of mishaps.

Firearm suicides rose in 2008 because total suicides rose, but the percentage of suicides accounted for by those misusing firearms remained steady, at just barely over half. This is down from about 60% during the 1980s and early 1990s. The firearm suicide rate remained at just under 6 per 100,000, as it has been every year from 1999 forward. Contrary to claims made recently by some gun control advocates, firearm suicides among children are extremely uncommon, and in 2008, fell to an all-time low.

Firearm homicides (including self-defense, but excluding lawful shootings by police) declined in 2008. More recent data reported by the FBI, shows that criminal homicides declined in 2008, again in 2009, and again in 2010, to a 47-year low.

About:
Established in 1871, the National Rifle Association is America’s oldest civil rights and sportsmen’s group. Four million members strong, NRA continues its mission to uphold Second Amendment rights and to advocate enforcement of existing laws against violent offenders to reduce crime. The Association remains the nation’s leader in firearm education and training for law-abiding gun owners, law enforcement and the military. Visit: www.nra.org

SIG SAUER Academy

EXETER, NH --(Ammoland.com)- How many of us have ever experienced a range session were no matter how hard we try it seems the target moves out of the way of the bullet a millisecond before the shot impacts?

We spend a lot of our hard earned money on expensive pistols that never seem to hold up to their end of the deal and do their job, which is hit the target they are aimed at!

Dylan Kenneson - Instructor - Sig Sauer Academy

Unfortunately for a shooter nowadays the excuse that a modern manufactured, out of the box handgun is “off” is generally not the case.

Subjects that are often overlooked or misinterpreted when dealing with handguns and precision should be looked at before the equipment is blamed.

There are only two things needed to make a successful shot, Stabilizing the Muzzle on the target (referenced by the sights) and Pressing the Trigger to the rear without adding extra movement to the muzzle. Directly related to the fit of the pistol to the shooters hand it is often neglected when a handgun purchase is made.

Would you by a pair of shoes that aren’t comfortable? Trigger Finger Placement on the trigger is important. If the index finger lands on the side of the trigger because of improper fit the possibility for unwanted movement taking place as the trigger is pressed can cause a miss down range.

With this statement being made the other subject is sights. Sight Picture, or how the sights are viewed on the target when the front and rear sights are aligned is a topic sometimes misunderstood by the shooter.

It is important to know where the bullet will impact in relation to your sights. Sights are often broken down into two types, point of aim/point of impact (commonly called “combat” sights) and traditional target sights (or six o’clock hold). Mixing a target hold with combat style sights will generally result in shots impacting low, and vice versa.

Keep these subjects in mind next time you find yourself cursing at your gun for not hitting the target!

About SIG SAUER, Inc.
SIG SAUER, Inc. is the largest member of a worldwide business group of firearms manufacturers that includes J.P. Sauer & Sohn and Blaser GmbH in Germany and Swiss Arms AG in Switzerland. This global network of companies gives SIG SAUER a world-class firearms knowledge base, unparalleled design expertise, and extensive manufacturing capacity, enabling the company to respond quickly and effectively to changing market conditions and the needs of its military, law enforcement, and commercial markets worldwide. SIG SAUER is an ISO 9001: 2000 certified company with over 370 employees. For more information on SIG SAUER or any of its products, or the SIG SAUER Academy, log on to www.sigsauer.com

Michigan Department of Natural Resources

Michigan --(Ammoland.com)- The Department of Natural Resources is offering an Introduction to Handgun Shooting class through the Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) program in Linwood, near Bay City, on Saturday, March 3 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Hosted by Linwood-Bay Sportsman’s Club, with instruction by the International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA), this popular class teaches women all of the basics of handgun safety and use.

The morning session will include an overview of handgun safety and the opportunity to shoot (live fire) .22 LR handguns. After lunch, the IDPA will set up a scenario where participants will shoot on the move while using cover. Women will also have the opportunity to shoot larger-caliber handguns.

All firearms, ammunition, and eye and ear protection will be provided. Attendees are asked not to bring their own firearms to this class.

This is not the class required by law to obtain a concealed pistol license, but is a great prerequisite course for those who are considering obtaining a CPL.

Cost per person is $25, which includes lunch. The class is first-come, first-served, and class size is limited, so those interested in attending are encouraged to register early. The registration deadline is Feb. 21.

Linwood-Bay Sportsman’s Club is located at 1643 E. Linwood Rd. in Linwood. For driving directions or more information about the club, visit www.linwoodbaysportsmans.com.

For registration forms and information on this and other BOW events, visit www.michigan.gov/bow, email dnr-outdoors-woman@michigan.gov or call 517-241-2225.

BOW is a noncompetitive program for women, in which each individual is encouraged to learn at her own pace. The emphasis is on the enjoyment, fun and camaraderie of outdoor activities, and sharing in the success of one another.

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is committed to the conservation, protection, management, use and enjoyment of the state’s natural and cultural resources for current and future generations. For more information, go to www.michigan.gov/dnr.

Wisconsin Carry

Wisconsin --(Ammoland.com)- Wisconsin Carry, Inc. firmly believes in, and advocated for constitutional carry this past legislative session.

While we were successful in putting constitutional carry front and center on the legislative and media radar, ultimately, Wisconsin’s concealed carry law that passed requires mandatory proof of training to be supplied with your application to the DOJ.

A hunters education certificate serves as proof of training as does your DD214 showing honorable discharge from the military. In addition, a concealed carry permit (current or expired) from another state will also serve as proof of training.

Wisconsin Carry believes that there are thousands of Wisconsin residents who have extensive firearms experience but because that experience was gathered through family/friends/self-teaching etc they may not have the formal proof of training certificate.

We are also concerned that for many people in this economy, paying $80 to $150 for a training class may be prohibitive and prevent some individuals from being able to obtain the proof of training certificate they need to apply for their concealed weapon license.

Lastly, Wisconsin Carry believes that there are many people that may not have experience with firearms but who have a great interest in taking personal accountability for the safety of themselves and their loved ones. Wisconsin Carry would like to give these people an avenue to enter the right-to-carry movement in Wisconsin as well. We believe that the more law-abiding citizens carrying for self-defense, the more people who will be there to stand up and push-back should future legislatures try to take the right to carry away. We also believe that every law abiding citizen we can bring into the carry movement will be another voter who will not want to pay the renewal tax every 5 years to continue to exercise a human-right to self-defense that they have enjoyed. We believe these people will stand with us to demand constitutional carry from the legislature in the future.

In consideration of these factors and objectives, Wisconsin Carry has devoted a huge amount of resources into developing a 4 hour training course that will exceed the “proof of training” requirements of Act 35. We have certified a handful of qualified instructors across the state to begin to teach this class FREE OF CHARGE to members AND non-members who would like to obtain their concealed carry permit but are encumbered because they do not have a “proof of training” certificate.

We have already begun to schedule and conduct these classes across the state. Initial classes we have scheduled on a limited basis and announced only to dues paying members to ramp up slowly and manage the demand.

I will be sending email notification around of all classes that have openings. (You must Subscribe to Our Email List to Receive Updates)

For each of these classes I ask that you contact the instructor by email to reserve a FREE space in the class. Please do not contact me with questions about possible future classes in different parts of the state. AS SOON AS we have a class together, I will send a notice around. If you contact me to ask, I won’t have any information to share because nothing would have been set (except for those which announcements have been made)

Please *DO* contact me if you have a venue that would have space available at no cost to WCI to HOST a class.

If this class below is not in your area, please STAY TUNED, we will have many many more FREE classes across the state in the upcoming months.

WCI FREE training class: Amberg, WI – Marinette, County

Amberg Community Center,
N15035 Grant
St, Amberg WI 54102

Saturday, 14 Jan 2012 at 9:00 AM.

20 openings in this class. To attend this class email WCI Certified instructor Ron Holmes:

ronald682@centurytel.net

IF YOU ATTEND THIS CLASS YOU ARE ASKED TO GO TO THE FOLLOWING LINK AND DOWNLOAD PRINT AND BRING THE DOCUMENTS TO CLASS:

http://www.dwave.net/~phred/WCI_Downloads.html

This class is free and open to WCI Members AND friends and family of WCI members. Non-members who are on our email list and their family and friends are welcome to attend as well. You do *NOT* need to be a member to attend.

Carry On,

About:
Wisconsin Carry, Inc. is a non-profit corporation dedicated to the preservation and reclamation of the rights of law-abiding Wisconsin residents to carry in the manner of their choosing. We believe that “open carry” and “concealed carry” are choices to be made by law-abiding citizens based on their situation and preference. Wisconsin Carry, like many gun-rights organizations in Wisconsin, is investing a great deal of resources to get Wisconsin law changed to allow concealed carry this next legislative session by proposing Constitutional Carry. Wisconsin Carry, Inc. will continue to use legal recourse to deter unlawful treatment of law-abiding Wisconsin residents who currently exercise their right to open carry, and soon will exercise their right to concealed carry in Wisconsin. Visit: www.wisconsincarry.org

Locked Back on When to Reload

A Police Officers Guide and Handbook to Tactical Casualty Care (Under Fire)

TARPON SPRINGS, Fla. --(Ammoland.com)- Anyone who has been around hand guns for any amount of time can tell you the importance of a weapon reload.

A couple of the obvious concerns are usually how fast can my reload be accomplished? How can I make my reload even faster?

With this you will get the several schools of thought that mention spare mag placement and orientation.

However, how often do we talk about when and where? When should you take that split second to conduct a mag exchange and where is the best possible place for me to accomplish it?

While on the range in our sterile environments, we try to create the stress needed to get officers [and shooters] to build that muscle memory needed to conduct this motor skill. In doing so, we focus primarily on a mag exchange that results in a properly seated magazine producing sustainable firepower.

We often mention that we have to be mobile and we try to instill the two basic types of reloads:

• Combat
• Tactical reloads

The combat reload is simply conducting a magazine exchange while still under the threat of hostile fire. This type of reload focuses primarily as discussed before (a properly seated magazine producing sustainable firepower). With a combat reload, your moving to some sort of appropriate cover as fast as you humanly can!

The tactical reload is often conducted after that initial confrontation, where the officer [or shooter] has selected appropriate cover and has the mental ability to realized that they a mag exchange is needed. With a tactical reload, your focused on secondary subjects (keeping your eyes on the bad guy), your weapons status and maintaining that exchanged mag.

Regardless of your situation, you’re going to react to your training. This is why instructors spend countless hours trying to tailor their training so that their students have something to refer back to. Understanding how you will react under stress is an import factor. Exposure to scenario based training can definitely enhance or maintain this perishable skill.

So, you ask your self, what should I do if I can’t remember which type of reload to do?

The Answer to that one is simple, If your gun locks back, FIX IT! and keep moving! Don’t get locked back on what to do!

About the Author:
Rafael Navarro is a deputy trainer at the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office. He served four years with the SWAT team and three years in the community policing unit. Navarro is a certified evaluator and instructor for defensive tactics, ASP, firearms, vehicle operations and more. He retired as an SFC/E-7 after serving 21 years in the United States Army, and now works as an adjunct instructor at St. Petersburg College. His Book “A Police Officers Guide and Handbook to Tactical Casualty Care (Under Fire)” ia available here: http://tiny.cc/d50tu

Rob Pincus Self-Defense Training Event At Gander Mountain Academy

Gander Mountain

ST. PAUL, MN --(Ammoland.com)- In a first-of-its-kind event, renowned self defense and firearms training expert Rob Pincus will teach his Dynamic Defensive Handgun Class in six different classrooms, in six different parts of the nation, at the same time this weekend.

On Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 17 and 18, Pincus will present his pioneering self-defense workshop live via video link at six different Gander Mountain Academy classrooms simultaneously. For more information, including registration for one of the classes, click on the “Gander Mtn. Academy” link at www.GanderMountain.com. Limited seats are available. Students may also register by phone at 888-5GANDER.

“These classes will be unique in that they will feature a nationally-broadcast series of lectures and discussions with students,” said Pincus. “I will be based in Gander Mountain Academy’s flagship facility in Florida, and we will broadcast the lectures out to five other academy locations around the country.”

Pincus and staff from the Lake Mary, FL, academy will run the class, while instructors from the academies in DeForest, WI, La Crosse, WI, Lakeville, MN, Spring, TX and Wichita, KS, will be in the classes and on the ranges at all locations to supplement Pincus’ instruction with hands-on learning.

Among the topics covered in the six-hour class are:

• Overview of Defensive Handgun Types
• Understanding the Context of Defensive Shooting
• Fundamentals of Intuitive Defensive Shooting
• Efficient Presentation from the Holster
• The Balance of Speed & Precision
• Training for Multiple Threats
• Home Defense Scenarios
• The Skill Development Cycle

“I’m really excited about this course,” Pincus said. “It’s going to bring all of the dynamic, practical, reality-based techniques that we teach people all over the world. It’s for people interested in learning how to use their firearm to protect themselves or others in a worst-case scenario. Along with qualified instructors, I’ll be delivering that information at amazing Gander Mountain Academy facilities.”

Rob Pincus is a professional trainer, author and consultant. He and his staff at I.C.E. Training provide services to military, law enforcement, private security and students interested in self-defense.

About Gander Mountain Company
Gander Mountain Company headquartered in St. Paul, MN, is the nation’s largest retail network of outdoor specialty stores for hunting, fishing, camping, marine and outdoor lifestyle products and services. Since 1960, the Gander Mountain brand has offered an expanding assortment of competitively priced outdoor equipment, technical apparel, rugged casual wear and footwear featuring national, regional and specialty brands as well as the company’s owned brands. Focused on a “We Live Outdoors®” culture, Gander Mountain dedicates itself to creating outdoor memories. There are currently 115 conveniently located Gander Mountain outdoor lifestyle stores in 23 states. For the nearest store location call 800-282-5993 or visit www.GanderMountain.com Gander Mountain is also the parent company of Overton’s (www.overtons.com) a leading catalog and Internet based retailer of products for boating and other water sports enthusiasts.

RAP4

San Jose, CA --(Ammoland.com)- RAP4 Israel is proud to be the official training facility for force-on-force drills for Yamam – the Israel SWAT team!

With our extraordinary indoor facility, glassed-in viewing area, assortment of props, and strong ties with training officers in the Israel Defense Forces, RAP4 has created the perfect training environment for this frontline hostage rescue and law enforcement team.

RAP4 provides support in the form of a leading-edge, multi-story training facility, and the gear that reproduces the M4 carbines and sidearms the Yamam carry on duty. Our RAP4 Israel facility boasts multiple rooms, some accessible through theatrically destroyed walls that mimic the damage found after bombings, including a large central hall where bunkers and props can be moved freely! Vehicles are used to simulate traffic stops and searches, actors are moved in with crates and produce to create realistic market scenes, and the room plays host to other custom-created scenes that reproduce authentic environments…right down to live actors!

Members of the Israel Defense Forces are often tapped to play the opposing forces for Yamam drills, where their training puts the SWAT officers to the test! From hostage negotiation, to laying siege to occupied rooms and vehicles, RAP4 Israel is able to create realistic force-on-force training.

Much of that involves the use of RAP4 T68 paintball markers, RAP4 Pistols and Tactical Gear. With RAP4′s impressive attention to detail, these markers point, handle, and even operate identically to the gear the Yamam officers carry on real missions…

…and the array of RIS rails, including RIS handguards and flat top receivers, allows personnel to customize their T68 markers with the exact same optics and accessories they have on their duty arms. That means that their training is as real as it gets!

The opposing forces can also be armed with RAP4 AK and Tacamo AK – pattern markers, which outwardly replicate the AK family of arms. With the same look and feel, profile and aesthetics as the real deal, the Yamam officers must face down identical reproductions of the arms they often face on the job – a level of authenticity that takes training to a whole new level.

To check out an exciting video showing some real training at the RAP4 Israel facility, check out the video on the RAP4 Israel homepage here: www.rap4israel.com

Real Action Paintball – As Real as it Gets!

About:
RAP4 is recognized as a leader in compressed air-powered marking technology, with patented innovations for military and law enforcement tools and industry-leading paintball sport equipment. Headquartered in San Jose, California, RAP4 has distributors across America and around the world. Trained staff members are available by phone or in person for consultations, and to troubleshoot or train your personnel on use of their equipment. visit www.rap4lesslethal.com

National Shooting Sports Foundation

NEWTOWN, Conn --(Ammoland.com)- Shotgun instructor Gil Ash of OSP Shooting School explains the difference and the relationship between “gun speed” and “target lead” in this video.

He also demonstrates the different gun mounts used for quartering birds versus crossing birds, always emphasizing that the goal for every shooter is to mount the gun in “one smooth, effortless motion.”

About NSSF
The National Shooting Sports Foundation is the trade association for the firearms industry. Its mission is to promote, protect and preserve hunting and the shooting sports. Formed in 1961, NSSF has a membership of more than 6,000 manufacturers, distributors, firearms retailers, shooting ranges, sportsmen’s organizations and publishers. For more information, log on to www.nssf.org.

Tactical Tips To Law Enforcement Training Instructors.

Action Target

Provo, Utah --(Ammoland.com)- Action Target hosted their 20th Law Enforcement Training Camp earlier this year.

While pondering some of the unfortunate recent tragedies that have struck the law enforcement community nationwide —including a higher percentage of lethal attacks against police officers as well as the accidental shooting death of a 24-year-old corrections officer— I thought I’d offer some tactical tips to law enforcement training instructors.

Now, although this piece mentions officers and may be geared towards law enforcement in general, all the points can most definitely apply to the tactical shooting community as a whole.

Here’s my advice:
Repetition is the law of learning. The more students accurately perform a variety of techniques, the more comfortable they will become. Tactical training drills allow officers to develop individual skill and assist in building muscle memory.

Muscle memory is a kinesthetic phenomenon whereby specific muscular patterns and movements become ingrained. When movements are repeated over and over, eventually these movements can be performed without conscious effort.

Under such extreme stress, cognitive ability is diminished and thought process is narrowed acutely. When facing the stress of lethal confrontation, officers should not have to think about basic weapons manipulation or marksmanship fundamentals; if they have to think about these basic fundamentals under stress, their chances for losing increase.

On the other hand, regular practice and difficult, realistic, and challenging drills will increase survivability. Repetitive training, therefore, is vitally important when considering survival and life-saving tactical techniques.

As with any type of improvement, officers can never increase their ability unless they fail on occasion. No person can develop unless they try something new and push themselves to the limits. Failure or imperfection on a specific technique or drill is likely to occur. The idea is to have officers meet successes. Small improvements provide satisfaction which, in turn, buoys individual esteem and maintains interest and encourages persistence.

As a training instructor, here are some of the key points to remember during every range training opportunity or any tactical firearms training period.

1) Individuals that are considered “experts” in their chosen field are extremely good at the fundamentals. Focusing on the basics is a positive thing. On occasion, give students something fun too. No one wants to be bored at the range.

2) When training, it is important to remember the end goal: preparing for lethal confrontations. In order to maximize training, (a) the individual shooter should envision that each and every shot during the tactical evolution is, in reality, a lethal force situation; and (b) trainers should mimic real world events. For instance, in my last custom tailored Patrol Rifle Course, I had police officers wear the same Active Shooter go-bag that they carry in their squad cars. I had them reload from that pouch. The feedback was positive, mostly because the training mimicked real circumstances. In short, train as you fight. Don’t say, “In reality we’d do this but we’re not going to train like that.” That’s cheating yourself and your team of valuable training! Cheating or foregoing reality will get someone hurt or killed in the long run.

3) Give students several tools to fill up their tactical toolbox, but focus on what will work best. Remember, it’s not a good tactic if it doesn’t work well (a) on the move, (b) in low-light, or (c) under stress.

4) Start out slowly. Speed will come in time. Or, perhaps once you’ve done some drills at full speed, slow down to quarter or half speed until techniques are perfected, then speed back up.

5) Weapons handling skills can increase dramatically without ever shooting a single round. Dry and/or dummy round training periods are extremely helpful and are all too often overlooked. The nice thing about that is the price is right. With the budget crunch, remember, weapons handling skills doesn’t mean you have to shoot a lot of rounds. In fact, dummy rounds work wonders.

6) Firearms are inherently dangerous. Safety briefings and safety are occasionally thought of as the same thing; we’ve said it and we’ve heard it said a thousand times. Unfortunately, it’s under that premise when accidents happen. Don’t think it will never happen here. Creating an atmosphere where everyone’s comfortable enough to say, “Watch your muzzle” or “Get your finger off the trigger,” is essential. No egos among the instructors or the students. Remember, always keep safety first.

Use these tips for a safer, and more effective, training environment and continue to hone your skills and keep adding to your tactical toolbox.

About Jeffrey Denning
Jeffrey Denning is a former SWAT team leader, security contractor, undercover Federal Air Marshal, and Iraqi War Vet. He is the founder of Warrior SOS and writes tactical articles for Guns.com.

Editor’s Note: The views in this article are the author’s own and don’t necessarily represent those of Action Target, Inc.

About Action Targets:
Action Target is a privately owned business headquartered about 40 miles south of Salt Lake City in Provo, Utah. For the last 20 plus years, Action Target has been the dominant force in shooting range equipment design and manufacturing for law enforcement, military, and commercial ranges around the world. We are proud of our commitment to deliver advanced firearms training products that help prepare our men and women in uniform for the heroic job of defending our safety and our freedom. Visit: www.actiontarget.com

Panteao's Make Ready with Travis Haley - Adaptive Kalash

Panteao Productions

Columbia, SC --(Ammoland.com)- Panteao Productions introduces a new DVD in the Make Ready series of instructional videos.

Following in the steps of the Adaptive Handgun video, Panteao now brings you Make Ready with Travis Haley: Adaptive Kalash.

Special Operations Veteran Travis Haley guides you through the different types of AK rifles that you may come across. He reviews modifications and caliber choices so that you can start with the best platform for your particular needs.

Other key points reviewed include proper loading techniques, safety manipulation, and dealing with malfunctions. The misconceptions of using the AK platform at long range are addressed along with establishing a zero that works for you.

The DVD will begin shipping at the end of December and pre-orders are being accepted by Panteao. Visit the Panteao website at www.makeready.tv

About Panteao Productions
Panteao Productions is a video production company that produces instructional videos from the top firearms instructors in the world. For more information about Panteao, visit www.panteaoproductions.com. You can follow Panteao on Twitter and find us on Facebook.

National Shooting Sports Foundation

NEWTOWN, Conn --(Ammoland.com)- Champion Shooter Doug Koenig demonstrates the speed reload and shares his speed reload shooting drill that will help you improve your skills.

Changing magazines fast and smoothly is a must-have skill for competitive handgun shooters, but the average shooter who develops this skill gains better coordination and overall gun-handling ability.

World Champion Doug Koenig demonstrates several methods for improving your speed load and shows you one- and three-shot drills to further hone your new skill.

About NSSF
The National Shooting Sports Foundation is the trade association for the firearms industry. Its mission is to promote, protect and preserve hunting and the shooting sports. Formed in 1961, NSSF has a membership of more than 6,000 manufacturers, distributors, firearms retailers, shooting ranges, sportsmen’s organizations and publishers. For more information, log on to www.nssf.org.

• Time: January 28, 2012 all day
  
• Location: Will County Sheriff’s Police Range, Joliet, IL – classroom
  
• Organized By: Kim Heath

Women's Tactical Association

Joliet, IL - -(Ammoland.com)- Event Description: Introduction to the AR-15/M-16, first in a series of rifle classes.

This 4 hour class will focus on rifle nomenclature, how to disassemble and reassemble the rifle, how to clean it, inspect a pool gun for proper assembly and function prior to your start of shift, common function problems, lubrication, parts failures, and the why/how they work. Functional knowledge of your weapon system is vital to keep it up and running, and will allow the shooter to make better use of future training sessions.

This block of instruction is being offered separately from the other rifle classes, 102, 103, etc, to allow for more range/trigger training time for the shooters in those classes, and will minimize time spent on rifle malfunctions due to improper lubrication and assembly. The goal is for shooters to be comfortable with why their rifle works and be able to focus their future training energy and time on the new skills at hand.

Requirements for this class are an AR-15/M-16 rifle, clear safety glasses(no tint), notepad and pen. Class will be taught inside a heated classroom, there will be no live fire.

This class will last approximately 4 hours, depending on the needs of the attendees. I am off that day and have not set a specific time because I want to get your feedback and hold the class when it is convenient for the most people. Please post a comment to this event stating the time(s) that day that would be the best for you, if you plan to attend, majority wins.

Maximum class size is 18, price is $10. Payment via PayPal will be set up shortly.

See more details (you may have to register to sign in) and RSVP on Women’s Tactical Association: http://tiny.cc/gg9eo

About:
Women’s Tactical Association: The primary mission of the WTA is to promote and encourage training and education among female Law Enforcement in an effort to enhance and refine skills in the areas of firearms, combat mindset, tactics and fitness. Visit: www.womenstactical.ning.com

Drawing & Firing a Handgun Using ONLY Your Support Hand

Women's Tactical Association

Blue Island, IL --(Ammoland.com)- I hope your Holiday season is off to a happy start.

For the next WOD, I wanted to post a couple short videos to quickly explain it and make it easier for those of you who have never practiced this skill, but my cell phone camera and my MacBook are refusing to speak the same language they both spoke a month ago.

I also figured most of you would not miss a WOD this week with everything else going on family/Holiday/work wise.

This WOD focuses on drawing and firing using ONLY your support hand. Get your body armor set up in such a way that you can dry fire at it. Now unload your pistol and put all ammunition in another room. Lock the slide back, stick your finger in the chamber and make sure physically you have an empty chamber and mag well. Slide forward and press check, look away, and press check again, reholster. Do not just rack the slide several times and hope the extractor does its job.

Drawing & Firing a Handgun Using ONLY Your Support Hand

Tuck your gun side hand into the back of your waist and forget it is there. Reach over with your non-gun hand and grab your holstered pistol. If you cannot reach it, pull the holster towards your front. If your belt will not rotate, switch out your velcro inner belt for a leather one, or reverse the velcro to the inside.

Now grab your holster and pull it towards your front. If you still cannot reach it, you may want to consider downsizing, not for vanity, but for the ability to perform a potentially life saving skill. If you can reach your holster where it is, or have pulled it over a little bit and now can reach it, defeat your retention. If you have a Safariland ALS holster, rotate the hood forward and grasp the holster so your thumb is on the ALS button and your middle finger is where the front strap meets the trigger guard.

Push back on the ALS button and lift up with your middle finger. If you have a Blackhawk holster, the hardest part should be finding a way to press the side button and lift up on the pistol at the same time. Once you start playing
around with this, I hope you understand why it is important to first practice this skill with an empty pistol as fingers are going everywhere. Some holsters will be much easier to draw from with your support hand than others, but regardless of which one you have, it is doable, and you can become quite proficient at it with some good old fashioned “finagling.”

There is nothing in the rule book that says you can’t pull the holster around towards your back, or how far to rotate your belt, you do what you have to do, so you can do what you have to do.

Once you get your pistol out of the holster, the next challenge is how to get it rotated around so you are not gripping it upside down. Once I’ve gotten my pistol partially out of the holster, I pull up just high enough to rotate the pistol so the magazine is pointing forward, and can then grip it in a proper support handed grip.

I then draw out of the holster and come in close to my body, muzzle pointed at the threat, to a retention position, then punch out to the threat and step into it with my support side foot. For a one handed grip, I grip tightly and point my thumb up, smooth press of the trigger, second sight picture, follow the threat to the ground, retract, scan 360, and back to the holster the same way it came out. If you do not need to reset your trigger for every shot, then go ahead and give several trigger pulls while your pointed at the threat.

Drawing & Firing a Handgun Using ONLY Your Support Hand

Reholstering:You may find it easier to go back the same way you came out. Insert the muzzle into the holster with the magazine facing forward, lift up slightly and turn the pistol around so the magazine is facing the rear as it usually is, and insert it the rest of the way into the holster, secure your retention.

An option here is instead of drawing the pistol and rotating it in the holster so you can establish a proper grip, some shooters will draw the pistol from the holster gripped upside down, and place the slide against their chest, rolling the pistol over and obtaining a proper grip.

I’ve seen others draw the pistol upside down, place the muzzle on top of their cuff case, or other item on the front of their duty belt, and reverse their grip that way. If you consult the rule book, you will see there is nothing in it prohibiting any method as this is a bonafide, Holy Crap moment. You do what you have to do to get the job done. I highly recommend that you use your holster to rotate the pistol and get a proper grip, the first method described, because it is much easier to run to cover and do it that way without dropping your pistol. Once you find a technique that works for you, try it while moving/running and you may want to make some adjustments.

For this WOD, just stay static so you can figure out the draw, and Tuesday’s WOD will involve movement.

If you are having trouble with the WOD and/or have questions, feel free to shoot me an email got.1911sATgmail.com, or give me a call and we will work it out.

Next time I won’t wear a black coat as a background for a black pistol, but after several days of messing around with technical difficulties, I just didn’t have the patience to redo it.

A peek in to the future for WODs, we will focus on pistol skills for a while, then transition to rifle skills, and throw in some shotgun WODs if there is an interest.

Thanks for tuning in, Go Bears!

Kim

Visit Women’s Tactical Association at: http://womenstactical.ning.com/?xg_source=msg_mes_network

About:
Women’s Tactical Association: The primary mission of the WTA is to promote and encourage training and education among female Law Enforcement in an effort to enhance and refine skills in the areas of firearms, combat mindset, tactics and fitness. Visit: www.womenstactical.ning.com

AR15.com

Honeoye Falls, NY -(Ammoland.com)- It’s amazing how dogmatic we can be… I was recently talking with an acquaintance that is an Iraq War veteran of the Marine persuasion. While describing working with another group he went to great lengths to deride them for carrying their weapons with the muzzles pointed up.

Fast forward one week to the evening news where I see a video clip of roughly 8 American soldiers clearing a stairwell (from bottom to top) in an Iraqi house all holding their weapons in a hyper-low CQB style ready.

A high shot up the stairwell would require swinging the muzzle upward over 150 degrees, not to mention the issues of the upper shooters unwittingly covering the lower shooters with their muzzles due to neglect. Sudden appearance of a threat that induces a startle response could easily lead to a negligent discharge down the stairwell that slots 2~3 friendlies.

Brian C. Hartman Low and Ready

WHY SO DOWN?
For the uninitiated, proper assumption of the high port involves a strong hand only carry with the muzzle at a strict vertical angle. The weapon is carried on the strong side, well off the centerline. The stock is aggressively sandwiched between the strong side elbow/ upper arm and torso. The support hand does not contact the weapon and as such remains free for whatever the mission dictates.

When boarding rotary wing aircraft it certainly makes sense to keep muzzles down as your life lines are the blades and gearbox overhead, but what about operating on small to intermediate size boats? If you are assaulting said vessel, you’re probably not too stressed about the paint job, however if it is your insertion platform you may kill the whole team or throw the mission into jeopardy.

The contact, low and depressed low readies have acquired an incredible amount of traction for a host of reasons. First is the proliferation of tactical slings.

Years ago it was incredibly common to see troops with muzzles high. M1′s, M14′s, Thompson’s, M16′s, shotguns and even Greaseguns were no exception. However, this was more of a lazy, hip assisted carry than a tactically driven ready position. With the advent and proliferation of the German MP-5, low-ready mania began to generate steam. The nimble sub-machinegun favored by special operations units, featured a unique proprietary sling that when looped in a particular manner around one of the users arms and neck, enabled the weapon to be carried hands free. The design was to allow for handgun transitions, breaching, climbing and prisoner handling… the result was swinging, loaded, unsafe weapons while scoring targets, policing brass, putting in a fresh pinch of Copenhagen or keeping your hands warm in your pockets. Contemporary low readies are a muddled combination of part hold and carry, and part gravity and sloth. The notion of letting nylon webbing dictate where your weapon points is lunacy.

During training I have directed students to assume a high ready or high port and quite matter-of-factly been told, “I can’t with this sling.” This is unacceptable. It is for this reason that some British special operations units forbid the use of a sling at all. Your equipment should work for you, not the other way around.

Second is speed. Low readies work great on the square range. An unobstructed shooter with the toe of the stock properly mounted in the pocket of the shoulder can very quickly, aggressively and efficiently bring the weapon to bear. Yet with proper training, we have proven that the weapon can be mounted nearly as fast from a high port as from a hyper-low ready. However that does not necessarily make it suitable or safe for all environments and conditions.

And third is the issue of the quasi-testosterone fueled image… guys think it looks cool to have that weapon up front, muzzle down and lashed to 6 yards of a cats cradle. If you fall into this latter category, you’re probably the kind of guy who would defend wearing a drop holster with shorts and a tank top.

ISSUES WITH THE LOW READY
Weapons held with the toe of the stock in the shoulder present three primary problems.

Field-of-View Limitations
The sheer mass of the weapon held at 45 degrees or higher, acts as a blind obscuring the shooters field-of-view from any obstacles or hazards on the ground. An adversary whose toe is flagging around a corner might be missed if ones light, laser and optic addled weapon were to block it. Needless to say, a fully shouldered weapon can obscure the hands or chest of a potential adversary making threat assessment either incorrect or more time consuming.

Muzzle Discipline
When working as part of a team that is conducting bounding or peeling drills, a muzzle-down weapon is bound to sweep the torsos of teammates who are providing cover fire from either a kneeling or prone position. Hand in hand with this problem is that of interval. With a weapon in front of my body, I can only get so close to the teammate in front of me. If I’m truly muzzle conscious I will also have to modify my low ready into an offset (left or right) or uber-depressed elevation, which defeats the purpose of the low ready entirely. In addition, a sudden requirement to pivot left or right may result in prematurely raising the long gun, or getting caught on your buddies gear. With the muzzle up, the body is turned and the muzzle drops. Worst-case scenario, you will only be covering clouds or ceiling.

Balance
If the weapon is held low during high-speed (read: running) maneuvers, neither hand is free for balance. Maintaining your footing over uneven terrain can be life and death for you and the team alike. In addition falling with the weapon held in front of you will result in it being sandwiched between your body and the ground. We have seen such falls injure the operator, & worse yet, damage their weapon.

CONCLUSION
Low readies are fantastic, and the high port is not the end-all-be-all… no ready position or carry is! However, it is a very stable, reliable and safe technique for particular movements and terrain. Break free of your one-option shackles and embrace this exceptional tool.

Brian C. Hartman began his career as a platoon Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps where he worked in reconnaissance, intelligence & diplomatic security. For actions under fire he has been personally decorated by the President of the United States. He transitioned to civilian law enforcement with a major metropolitan police department, where he distinguished himself operationally and as an evolutionary trainer in multiple officer safety disciplines. Brian later began work in Special Response Team operations & instruction for a major federal agency, where he rewrote standard operating procedures, developed training programs, and researched new technologies. Brian currently serves as the Chief Instructor for Progressive F.O.R.C.E. Concepts (www.PFCtraining.com) and frequently supports domestic and international protective operations as a Detail Leader for PFC Safeguards. Brian can be reached at Hartman@PFCtraining.com

About:
AR15.Com originated in 1996 as a mailing list for firearm enthusiasts. As the years passed and interest grew, a website came into existence to present those same enthusiasts with a means to collect, share, and explore information. Shortly afterwards, a bulletin board was added to create a more interactive experience for the growing list of users. The site was still in it’s infancy, but was growing in popularity. Visit: www.ar15.com

Panteao Productions

Columbia, SC --(Ammoland.com)- Panteao Productions introduces the next DVD in the Make Ready series of instructional videos.

Following in the steps of the Adaptive Carbine video, Panteao now brings you Make Ready with Travis Haley: Adaptive Handgun.

Special Operations Veteran Travis Haley built his handgun fighting program around mindset and skill.

In this video Travis takes fundamental mechanics, breaks them down, and demonstrates them in a one-on-one setting.

Make Ready with Travis Haley: Adaptive Handgun.

Travis discusses failure points and problem solving in a clear and concise manner.

The DVD will begin shipping on November 30th and pre-orders are being accepted by Panteao. Visit the Panteao website at www.makeready.tv

Make Ready with Travis Haley: Adaptive Handgun

About Panteao Productions
Panteao Productions is a video production company that produces instructional videos from the top firearms instructors in the world. For more information about Panteao, visit www.panteaoproductions.com. You can follow Panteao on Twitter and find us on Facebook.

Media Contact
Fernando Coelho: (252) 767-6746

Adaptive Handgun DVD Page: http://www.panteaoproductions.com/products/travis_haley-adaptive_handgun

Invictus Aliance Group

Rockcastle Shooting Center

Park City, KY --(Ammoland.com)- Two dynamic and newly formed companies in the shooting industry have announced a strategic partnership that will propel both companies’ business models in the firearms training and education industry.

Rockcastle Shooting Center at Park Mammoth Resort in Park City, KY, owned and operated by Nick and Nathan Noble and Major General Jerry Humble USMC (RET.), has partnered with S&T Inc. and its subsidiaries INVICTUS and Labyrinth Guides. Owned and operated by Scot and Tom Spooner their company is one of the newest and most highly regarded tactical training and corporate consulting companies in the industry.

The facilities and grounds of Park Mammoth Resort and Rockcastle Shooting Center will soon become an important host sight and the base training operations for both INVICTUS and Labyrinth Guides. “This partnership is another example of two talented companies leveraging each others strengths. S&T Inc, can bring their clients into a world class training facility with a huge infrastructure, and Rockcastle gets to partner with an up and coming tactical training and corporate consulting company that is on its way to becoming the best of the best”, said Nathan Noble, COO of Rockcastle Shooting Center.

INVICTUS (www.invictusagi.com) specializes in customized tactical training for law enforcement and military customers. The leadership team brings over 64 years of Special Operations Organization experience to the forefront in beginning the paradigm shift in how tactical trainers and consultants conduct business. INVICTUS does not offer canned training or standardized courses, relying instead on experience based, truly informed customized training that focuses on the customer’s needs. The simple rule is, if the trainers do not have first-hand experience and true expertise in the customer’s area of interest, they bring in a specialized trained individual.

“The business and marketing savvy of the Nobles, coupled with the leadership and tactical prowess of the Spooners, will prove to be a melding of talent that will place Rockcastle in the industry spotlight for the unforeseeable future”, commented Scot Spooner, Co-founder of S&T Inc.

The Labyrinth Guides Inc. (www.labyrinthgc.com) leadership team is made up of individuals that have spent a majority of their careers within the United States elite Special Operations Organizations. The team offers private civilians, professional organizations, and corporate customers a new way to gauge the reality of their current situation. Guiding their clients through the challenges of every-day life and business, growth, expansion, teamwork, and culture building is their forte.

For further information on Rockcastle Shooting Center, a 2,000 acre shooting destination that offers world class firearms training and education visit our web site (www.RockcastleShootingCenter.com)

Range Master

Memphis, TN --(Ammoland.com)- When a responsible person first begins going armed, he is usually haunted by two recurring questions, or self-doubts:

1. If I’m really attacked, and my life is at stake, will I be able to handle it?
2. What if I screw up and kill an innocent person?

This is a normal reaction, and to a degree it is healthy. We do, however, need to address these issues and resolve them, before a conflict, so that they will not raise their ugly heads when we should be concentrating on winning the fight.

Remember, if an unavoidable fight is thrust upon us, we MUST WIN!

The alternative can be death, or crippling injury. The first issue to face is that of FEAR. Fear is a normal reaction to physical violence for most people. In addition, since most of us no longer have military experience and live in “civilized” surroundings, we may not have ever actually engaged in a true fight before our moment of truth in a criminal attack. This fear of the unknown is, for many, worse than the fear of being hurt or killed.

First, let me say this. Unless you are an exceptional person, a nutcase, or a liar, and you have actually been involved in armed conflict, you have tasted fear. I’m not ashamed to say I have been scared several times, and I fully expect to be scared again before my life is over. What you must learn to do is control your fear, and do what you must to win.

Fear can be controlled and overcome, even in life threatening circumstances. This is obviously true, and it is proven every day by hundreds of ordinary people all over the country. Here are some

Steps you can take to make this process easier:

1. Admit to yourself you are afraid, then move on. Concentrate your mental energies on the task at hand, not on your fear of death, injury, or loss of ego.
2. Avoid dwelling on the chance of failure. Concentrate on finding a way to win.
3. Take control of yourself. Autogenic breathing is the very best and most efficient way to do this. (Details later.)
4. Focus on getting the job done.
5. Have a Plan B. Always, always, always, expect Plan A to fail. Expect your gun to malfunction. Expect the suspect to stay up after being hit solidly. Expect to be injured. If any of these things occur, have a pre-planned option to continue (Plan B).
6. Turn anger into a motivator. Who does this clown think he is?!? What makes him think he has the right to (rob/rape/kill/ pick one) me?!?
7. Accept an element of fate in every situation. You can get hurt by accident after doing everything right. Control everything you CAN control (selection of equipment, getting adequate training and practice, being alert, thinking tactically) so there are fewer things you CAN NOT control. Stack the odds in your favor and fate has a lot less impact.

Courage under fire is not a matter of being without fear. It is a matter of being able to control fear and accomplish your mission, which is to stay alive. Only fools are fearless.

The other nagging self-doubt concerns over-reacting and shooting someone under unjustifiable circumstances. If you are reading this, that will not happen. Citizens who are responsible enough to obtain carry permits, seek expensive training, make time for practice sessions, etc. are simply too honest, caring, and self disciplined to shoot people without just cause.

In my own state, there have been eight fatal shootings by permit holders in the past three years. Every single one was judged to be justifiable and lawful by the Attorney General’s office. Not one of these permit holders was charged with any crime nor were they sued for anything.

Why? Because every single case was clear-cut, obvious, and morally, legally, and ethically justified. Private citizens have a great reluctance to shoot, even when it is necessary. In fact, for many the problem they will face is the exact opposite of being “trigger happy”. Believe it or not, every day, people who are armed and know how to use their weapons, and who have an opportunity to use their weapons to save their lives, fail to do so and die as a result. This happens to both private citizens and police officers alike.

You ask, “Why on earth would someone who is armed stand there and literally watch a thug kill him?” There are a number of reasons, and they stem from the socialization process that the normal person goes through from birth (but that the criminal does not).

These reasons most often include:

1.  Moral repugnance to taking a life: You have been taught all of your life that human life is sacred, that to kill is wrong, and that only bad people hurt others.
2. Failure to be mentally prepared: An astonishing number of people who go armed have never given any thought whatsoever to the fact that they may have to shoot someone. To many, the gun is a talisman, and wearing it is thought to ward off evil spirits. In fact, it is a tool, one used for regaining control of your immediate environment in an emergency.
3. Failure to understand the dynamics of armed confrontations: Many people armed with firearms are killed by thugs armed with edged weapons because they fail to take the “lesser” weapon seriously; they don’t understand that deadly force is deadly force, whether applied by gun or knife; and they don’t realize how quickly someone at ten feet can appear at one foot.
4. Inhibition by community pressure and fear of lawsuits: These are trivial matters compared to being killed, raped, or permanently crippled. Get your priorities straight! Unless you are alive, these don’t matter, anyway.
5. Uncertainty about when deadly force is justified: This is a training issue. Be certain that you understand the laws of your state as they apply to self-defense and the use of deadly force. Once you have internalized this information, it is simple and easy to see when the circumstances fit the law. There is nothing subtle about someone actually trying to kill you! It will be obvious to you, to any witnesses, and to the police.

The best way to be fully mentally prepared to actually press that trigger if you have to, is to develop a well thought out and plainly stated set of rules of engagement, long before you are faced with a crisis. This is referred to as a “pre-made decision”, thought out, verbalized, and firmly planted in your mind in advance.

I suggest the acronym IDOL, which stands for “Immediate Defense of Life”. Make a commitment that you will only fire as a desperate measure to terminate a threat to your own life, or the life of an innocent third party. If you pose an imminent and otherwise unavoidable threat to my life, or that of an associate (wife, partner, etc.) I will act swiftly and decisively to put you down and out. I will reach for my gun for no other reason, period.

Many people think about this incorrectly. They ask themselves, “If he does —-, can I shoot him?” That is a recipe for disaster! Your question should ALWAYS be, “ Do I have to shoot him?” Ask yourself, “If I don’t shoot this man, right here, right now, will I be killed or crippled?” If the answer is Yes, shoot him! If the answer is No, try something else.

As with most things, this is a matter of training. Proper training ingrains the proper responses. Repetition is the mother of all skill. With skill comes confidence. With confidence comes the ability to think under pressure and make sound tactical decisions.

To be of value to you, training must meet the test of the Three R’s. Training must be: RELEVANT REALISTIC RECENT.

Relevant training refers to exercises and skill drills pertinent to the task of self-defense. Bullseye shooting training, for instance, is not particularly relevant.

Realistic training is conducted on humanoid targets, from the holster, with a carry type gun and full powered ammunition, in varied lighting conditions, and under time pressure.

Recent training assures retention of motor skills, which degrade quickly. The skills involved in rapidly firing a full-power weapon with precision are perishable, and are lost completely without frequent practice. I suggest two or three sessions of dry practice at home each week, with at least one range session per month to maintain competency. Practice builds skill, skill builds confidence. Having a well developed skill set, and the confidence that well developed skill engenders, can help you keep your head and stay in control during highly stressful conflicts.

“An amateur practices until he gets it right. A professional practices until he can’t get it wrong.”

About:
Tom Givens and his many renowned guest instructors can provide the serious student with hands-on tactical training and mental preparation for the not-so-unlikely event that you are forced to defend your life or your family in the real world. Visit: www.rangemaster.com

Movement & Survivability in a Gun Fight

Modern Defensive Training Systems

Utica, NY --(Ammoland.com)- Movement is a critical component of surviving a combative encounter.

Armies understand the value of movement, boxers spend as much time on footwork as they do on punching, and offline lateral movement during close-range gun battles has been proven to drastically increase survivability.

Two or more combatants rarely remain stationary for very long while engaging one another with empty hands, knives, impact weapons or bullets.

Possessing the ability to move during a reactive incident provides numerous advantages, including escape, getting off the line of attack, opportunity to attain cover or concealment, alteration of one’s target profile, achieving a favorable angle of attack, and gaining a time advantage (however minor).

In simplified terms, moving targets are more difficult to hit, and a moving body is harder to isolate, entangle, and control.

All combative movement should initiate from a solid, balanced platform.

This will give you the ability to move rapidly in any direction, stability in case you have to absorb forward impact from one or more attackers, and flexibility to move over uneven terrain. This platform should replicate our instinctive body alarm reaction state as much as possible.

READ THE REST OF THIS ARTICLE HERE…

About Chris:
Chris Fry is the owner and director of training and curriculum development for Modern Defensive Training Systems in Utica, N.Y. where he conducts courses in reality driven practical combatives skills, extreme close quarters physical defense, tactical folding knife and edged weapon combatives and combative pistol, carbine and shotgun skills. MDTS offers a variety of courses for responsible citizens, corporations, law enforcement and the U.S. Military with a singular goal of providing up to date, realistic and practical personal protection training. Visit: www.mdtstraining.com

Women's Tactical Association

Blue Island, IL --(Ammoland.com)- We have received many requests from non-law enforcement individuals that are interested in our training.

As a result, THIS COURSE IS OPEN TO NON-LAW ENFORCEMENT.

Description: This training will explore the psychology of officer-involved shooting and the decision-making process involved.

The focus of the training will be on the psychology, stress and decision-making process, as well as deadly force, legal issues and tactics utilized by law enforcement officers.

This training will expose participants to decision-based concepts and strategies through scenario-based training. Students will experience these scenarios by utilizing airsoft scenario weapons.

The Psychology of Officer-Involved Shootings

This training allows participants to encounter and engage various targets and “threats” in a safe controlled scenario, while experiencing the decision-making and psychological effects of a high-stress and deadly-force situation from an officer’s perspective. Students will encounter various realistic situations as well live role players as targets.

Location: Indoor tactical training facility utilized by local, state and federal law enforcement agencies.

Instructors: Active duty police & SWAT officers who are state-certified firearms and tactical instructors. Most hold advance degrees and have extensive training and experience in both education and law enforcement.

Cost: $55

Pay under the “Training” tab via Paypal or credit card.

Please note: There are a limited number of slots available. You must pay in advance to confirm your spot.

Safety: Safety is paramount; therefore, there are no live weapons of any kind allowed in the training facility.

http://womenstactical.ning.com/events/event/show?id=3957875%3AEvent%3A34614&xgi=3dM6NSSvfZ0r1J&xg_source=msg_invite_event

About:
Women’s Tactical Association: The primary mission of the WTA is to promote and encourage training and education among female Law Enforcement in an effort to enhance and refine skills in the areas of firearms, combat mindset, tactics and fitness. Visit: www.womenstactical.ning.com

Virginia Citizens Defense League

Covington VA --(Ammoland.com)-  John Pepper emailed me this item which discusses how to improve your time to draw you gun in an emergency.

John knows his stuff (“Pepper Poppers” that you have shot at in matches were the brain-child of John). I thought some of you might find this interesting.

Beating the Bandit
Practice and drill so you can get your pistol into action within one fifth of a second well within the reaction time of the bandit.

From concealment having to brush aside outer garment it takes much longer to get into action than the fifth of a second plus adding ones longer reaction time.

However if one has any warning due to their being “alert “, the first Principle Of Defense, they can reach under their outer garment to grasp the pistol grip yet still have it concealed so not brandishing as not drawn yet. Turning ones gun side away from threat aside from distancing the gun from threat somewhat hides the move. With the right rig on ones belt the pistol is still concealed. From this position already grasping the grip ones draw to firing is inside the one fifth of a second. For this desperation move the pistol starts firing as soon as it clears the holster at just above waist level continuing upwards as firing to get to alignment of either sights or point shooting. Effective at arms length to a few yards range. Very effective if close enough that muzzle is against the assailant as bonus of muzzle blast gas entering wound increasing cavity. Messy with muzzle against as you will be spattered with blood and matter. Most of a lifetime ago had this experience during a night encounter. Desperation would have one continuing to fire rapidly until assailant down and out of fight.

The above has to be practiced with much dry then once confident of moves live fire.

Economy Of Motion
Getting into action quickly practice consists of economy of motion. At intervals while practicing intentionally duplicate your moves in slow motion looking for unnecessary movement. It really helps if one has a buddy watching who may detect unnecessary movement then corrections made to eliminate them. Vice versa if your buddy is also improving his or her into action time. Done much as economy of motion improves muscle memory kicks in so under pressure one does as they conditioned via repeated self training drills. No buddy try a large mirror studying your movement from holster to firing.

Done right this is strenuous so after several drills a short break or switch over to buddies drills while you watch him or her for corrections.

One Fifth Of A Second
To determine the one fifth of a second is fairly simple. A bit of math gives answer as follows.

Needed is a block of wood about one inch by one inch by five or six inches long.

Grasp the pistol grip under your outer garment simultaneously pinning the block of wood against the side of the holster with your extended trigger finger in what is called the index position. As soon as your hand starts motion to draw the block of wood will fall to the floor making a thump sound when it hits the floor. If the hammer or striker mechanism of the pistol goes click before the thump of the wooden block the time is less than one fifth of a second. Practice strives toward,” Click – - Thump.”

Now the math. A falling weighty object falls approximately 32 feet the first second of decent so convert into inches. Measure from your waist holster to the floor in inches. Divide this into one second. The answer will be close to one fifth of a second, a slight variation depending on ones height.

A drill for the younger who haven’t yet suffered the ravages of age of being slower. – - – - Do not recommend this as live fire except for the highly experienced pistoleer.

The Desperation Drill
For a title I always called this: ” The Desperation Drill.”

Done right it is very strenuous so after about six or seven attempts stop and take a brief break. It is only practical to do this from open carry. As follows.

Extend your gun hand out flat back of hand upwards at waist level. place a weighty block of wood on back of hand large enough it will make an audible thump when it hits the floor. Snatch your hand out from under the block, draw and fire. If your hear Click before the Thump of the block hitting the floor you are well within the reaction time of an adversary at less than a fifth of a second. Importantly no matter how you have grasped the grip of the pistol there is no time for adjusting or improving your grasp as you must accept any variations and continue the draw and firing. Many do a fractions of second time loss grip improvement as they draw which for this drill will not work. However your hand happens to grasp the grip is what you have to go ahead with.

Expect to not always beat the drop of the block thump, but strive for it sometimes having a simultaneous click and thump or thump click.

As previous the pistol has to fire as soon as it clears the holster as no time to raise it to alignment level. At arms length or so defense one should get a hit. Of course in actual fight continuing fire alignment is achieved.

For those who are always concealed carry this open carry drill would only serve as a confidence builder.

Repeat. Recommend this only be done dry fire unless highly experienced shooting many thousands of practice rounds each year for a lengthy duration of years before trying this live fire. – - – Even at that some hazard exists.

Vigorous Movement Test
All of the above is predicated on an open holster without any retaining strap or flap.

Shape and fit of holster that has no strap or flap should retain the pistol firmly yet as soon as about a quarter of an inch or less movement break free for a smooth draw. A test we used here has one kneel on a mat then do a somersault forward. If the pistol falls out during this test the holster is unsatisfactory. Likewise for magazine or loader pouches on belt. Some holsters have an adjustable tension device that squeezes the holster which can correct the retention. As holster wears over time an adjustment of this device keeps it correct.

Another holster test some use is running and jumping yet not holding the pistol in the holster so it is hands free. If the pistol falls out it fails the retention test. Likewise for pouches on belt.

Either is usually called,” The Vigorous Movement Test.”

About:
Virginia Citizens Defense League, Inc. (VCDL). VCDL is an all-volunteer, non-partisan grassroots organization dedicated to defending the human rights of all Virginians. The Right to Keep and Bear Arms is a fundamental human right. Visit: www.vcdl.org

National Shooting Sports Foundation

NEWTOWN, Conn --(Ammoland.com)- With Wisconsin this year becoming the 49th state to recognize the right to carry a handgun concealed, residents are finally able to enjoy this freedom along with other Americans.

However, the process of obtaining a concealed carry permit can be challenging and, to some, even daunting.

To provide helpful and clear answers to the many questions residents may have about the process of handgun ownership and about the CCW permit process, area shooting ranges have scheduled a series of First Shots® seminars.

The National Shooting Sports Foundation, the trade association for the firearms, ammunition, hunting and shooting sports industry, is co-sponsoring the seminars with Madison-area ranges. The seminars are open to the public and free of charge.

First Shots seminars have been scheduled for Saturday, November 5, at the following shooting facilities:

McMiller Sports Center at S103 W 38754 Highway NN, Eagle, Wisc.
North Bristol Sportsman’s Club at 7229 Greenway Road, Sun Prairie, Wisc.
Columbus Sportsman’s Club on W 10924 Breyer Road, Columbus, Wisc.

Three three-hour seminars will be presented that day at each range, making it easy for people to attend. Although the seminars are free, registration is required at www.firstshots.org. Can’t make the date? Research other First Shots seminars in the area at www.firstshots.org.

“First Shots seminars provide an introduction to safe and responsible handgun shooting and firearms storage,” said program manager Tisma Juett. “Each seminar covers laws and regulations, emphasizes the value of proper training and puts participants on the firing line with certified instructors so they can experience the fun of target shooting.”

The seminars are open to men and women 21 years of age and older. A parent or legal guardian must accompany anyone under age 21.

The First Shots program has provided an introduction to firearms ownership to thousands of people nationwide this year. According to program research, half the individuals who attend the seminars have met their local requirements for handgun ownership and have introduced another person to their new-found sport of target shooting. “The excitement of target shooting with firearms is something people want to share with their friends and family members,” said Juett.

Those attending the First Shots seminars will learn about various models of revolvers and pistols and will fire .22-caliber ammunition. Though requirements for CCW permits have not been finalized, First Shots instructors will discuss available details related to applying for the permits.

At a First Shots seminar, Madison-area residents can take their first steps toward joining the millions of Americans who own handguns for target shooting, hunting and personal and home defense. The Madison seminars and those in greater Chicago on the same day mark the kickoff of nationwide Big City Tour for First Shots.

For more information about First Shots, contact Tisma Juett at tjuett@nssf.org or go to www.firstshots.org.

About NSSF
The National Shooting Sports Foundation is the trade association for the firearms industry. Its mission is to promote, protect and preserve hunting and the shooting sports. Formed in 1961, NSSF has a membership of more than 6,000 manufacturers, distributors, firearms retailers, shooting ranges, sportsmen’s organizations and publishers. For more information, log on to www.nssf.org.

NSSF is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2011. Learn about the Foundation’s history at www.nssf.org/50.

National Shooting Sports Foundation

NEWTOWN, Conn --(Ammoland.com)- With the individual right to keep and bear arms reaffirmed by the U.S. Supreme Court’s McDonald ruling, Chicagoland residents now enjoy the same firearm freedoms as other Americans.

However, making the leap from freedom-to-own to actual ownership is challenging and, to some, even daunting.

To provide helpful and clear answers to the many questions residents may have about the process of handgun ownership, five area shooting ranges have scheduled a series of First Shots seminars.

The National Shooting Sports Foundation, the trade association for the firearms, ammunition, hunting and shooting sports industry, is co-sponsoring the seminars with the Chicago-area ranges. The seminars are open to the public and free of charge.

First Shots seminars have been scheduled for Saturday, November 5, at the following shooting facilities:

• Midwest Sporting Goods at 8565 Plainfield Road, Lyons, Ill.
• G.A.T. Guns at 14N915 State Route 25, Dundee, Ill.
• Bass Pro Shops, 6112 Grand Avenue, Gurnee, Ill.
• Maxon Shooters Supplies, Inc., 1226 Rand Road, Des Plaines, Ill.
• H.P. Shooting Center, Inc., 2908 West Route 120, McHenry, Ill.

Each range will present multiple three-hour seminars during the day, making it easy for people to attend. The seminars are free of charge, but registration is required. Register and find out seminar times for each range at www.firstshots.org. Can’t make the date? Research other First Shots seminars in the area at www.firstshots.org.

“First Shots seminars provide an introduction to safe and responsible handgun shooting and firearms storage,” said program manager Tisma Juett. “Each seminar covers laws and regulations, emphasizes the value of proper training and puts participants on the firing line with certified instructors so they can experience the fun of target shooting.”

The seminars are open to men and women 21 years of age and older. A parent or legal guardian must accompany anyone under age 21.

The First Shots program has provided an introduction to firearms ownership to thousands of people nationwide this year. According to program research, half the individuals who attend the seminars have met their local requirements for handgun ownership and have introduced another person to their new-found sport of target shooting. “The excitement of target shooting with firearms is something people want to share with their friends and family members,” said Juett.

Those attending the First Shots seminars will learn about revolvers and pistols and will fire .22-caliber ammunition.

Chicago-area residents can now join the millions of Americans who own handguns for target shooting, hunting and personal and home defense. The Chicago seminars and those in Madison, Wisc., on the same day mark the kickoff of nationwide Big City Tour for First Shots.

For more information about First Shots, contact Tisma Juett at tjuett@nssf.org or go to www.firstshots.org.

About NSSF
The National Shooting Sports Foundation is the trade association for the firearms industry. Its mission is to promote, protect and preserve hunting and the shooting sports. Formed in 1961, NSSF has a membership of more than 6,000 manufacturers, distributors, firearms retailers, shooting ranges, sportsmen’s organizations and publishers. For more information, log on to www.nssf.org.

NSSF is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2011. Learn about the Foundation’s history at www.nssf.org/50.

New Jersey Second Amendment Society

New Jersey --(Ammoland.com)- For those of you who have been waiting to view the video of Rob Pincus addressing his fellow Society members at the NJ2AS meeting, your wait is over.

The uncut version is now available in 4 parts.

Part 1 is on our YouTube Site. Also, if you haven’t already viewed The Never-ending Saga of Firearms Ownership in New Jersey (or even if you have – view it again – we want to increase the hits as much as possible ).

Here is Part1 of the Pincus Video: http://tiny.cc/robpincus  .

The remaining parts are available on our website under “MEDIA”. Please enjoy!

Thank you,

About:
New Jersey Second Amendment Society – Our mission is to promote the free exercise of Second Amendment rights within the community and Legislature of New Jersey, to educate the community regarding the enjoyable, safe, and responsible use of firearms, and to engender a sense of camaraderie and fellowship among the members and their families. Visit: www.nj2as.com

AR15.com

Honeoye Falls, NY -(Ammoland.com)- Whether on the streets of Mosul or South Central Los Angeles there are several certainties: weapons fail, good guys get hurt and thugs are cowards who seldom travel alone.

Should the situation arise where you must use deadly force, breaking tunnel vision is crucial.

We have developed a principle based after-action checklist that those involved in lethal encounters can adopt to stop the action, prevent escalation and determine personal readiness to continue the fight. We like to refer to it as a checklist or process as opposed to a rigid drill since certain situations may not call for all or some of the elements.

I once had a discussion with a straight-faced SWAT officer who said that he did not need to ever train reloads or malfunctions on his long/primary weapon. He explained that if he ever used his sub-machinegun and it malfunctioned or ran dry, he would then go to his secondary/pistol. This of course would only happen if he shot someone, and concurrently their SOP required the officer who shot someone to stay with that suspect in that location. So for all intents and purposes one’s participation in the raid proper was over the moment he stopped pulling the trigger.

Brian C. Hartman, Chief Instructor, Progressive F.O.R.C.E. Concepts

The logic here is so flawed it’s painful. Remain flexible to the situation and not a slave to routine… think, why am I here? If the situation is an active shooter/rapid deployment scenario we will not abide by the pedantic notion of “you catch ‘em, you clean ‘em.” Said incident may require us to rush from a dead or dying attacker in search of additional threats, expediting steps of the process to follow at best and skipping steps at worst.

1) Is the adversary down?
Unlike Hollywood, people don’t go flying backwards when shot or die instantly. Even mortal wounds often take great time to fully exhaust adversaries.

You may have to command a screaming, gurgling, begging, aggressor to lie still or worse yet, re-engage them. If firing two rounds, be ready to fire three.

Firearms qualifications often have us firing stages where we shoot two rounds to the chest immediately followed by one round to the head. In real life, if we are reacting to the first two rounds “failing to stop” then we’re doing our officers a disservice. We should have the targets briefly turn away, and then reappear to simulate a remaining threat.

2) Is my weapon still operational?
During training it often amazes us just how often students will scan the area, or lower their alert level with either a gun that has run dry, or is in a state of malfunction.

With the weapon firmly held in a contact ready position, a simple bump to the rear of the slide, upward tip of the muzzle or rolling your long gun to expose the ejection port to your eyes should tell you most of story. Don’t get caught covering an adversary with an $800 chunk of steel.

3) Are there any additional threats?
Miscreants travel in pairs. Scanning an area left, right, high, low and to the rear for other adversaries is simply a good business practice. Do NOT fall into the trap of scanning once and thinking that you are out of the woods.

The man you just shot has an angry girlfriend who ran back into the house and to the upstairs closet where she retrieved (and loaded) a 12-gauge shotgun. Two minutes elapse between the last echoes of your shots and her re-emergence. Scanning is a continuous process. An area is only clear when you are observing it or physically occupying it.

The presence of a teammate to your rear may preclude the need to turn and scan. However if the possibility of your partner becoming scopelocked on your actions is an issue, sounding off “check six” might not be a bad idea.

4) Should I be moving?
The successes of maneuver warfare have proven that those who move first, most aggressively & dynamically have the ability to influence victory even if outgunned or outnumbered. Your scanning process needs to include identification and selection of positions of greater advantage. This could be as small as a lateral step placing a bench, counter or bike between you and your adversary. In a rural military context it may consist of a full 100 meter bound to a wadi or small knoll.

Remember that cover or a snipers nest in a church steeple is a lot like bananas… really good but it gets stale very quick.

5) Am I hit?
The massive surge of adrenaline through your body coupled with a heart rate that can climb to 225 beats per minute can easily cause injuries to go un-noticed. If you lack a partner to give you the once over, you may have to physically pat yourself down and hold the support hand in front of your face to inspect for blood.

However, don’t be misled… lack of blood does not mean you are uninjured, while profuse bleeding (such as from the head or face) is not always indicative of mortal wounds. The ability to self-administer life saving trauma care is imperative proper training & equipment is a must. Remember to breath and remain calm.

YOUR HOMEWORK
During your training, mix it up… work for 10 minutes without checking your 6, but immediately moving to a position of greater advantage. Then work 10 minutes where you immediately scan to the rear to simulate the perception of rapidly approaching footsteps. Then train a bit where you drop to a sitting position to simulate being struck in the leg. Assess your weapon and self, rendering aid accordingly.

If working as a team, you may have to take the initiative and unsexy task of breaking away from the action to check the unit’s rear, babysit unknowns or patch up an injured suspect.

The survival of you and your partner(s) may depend upon it. Stay safe & train hard.

Brian C. Hartman began his career as a platoon Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps where he worked in reconnaissance, intelligence & diplomatic security. For actions under fire he has been personally decorated by the President of the United States. He transitioned to civilian law enforcement with a major metropolitan police department, where he distinguished himself operationally and as an evolutionary trainer in multiple officer safety disciplines. Brian later began work in Special Response Team operations & instruction for a major federal agency, where he rewrote standard operating procedures, developed training programs, and researched new technologies. Brian currently serves as the Chief Instructor for Progressive F.O.R.C.E. Concepts (www.PFCtraining.com) and frequently supports domestic and international protective operations as a Detail Leader for PFC Safeguards. Brian can be reached at Hartman@PFCtraining.com.

About:
AR15.Com originated in 1996 as a mailing list for firearm enthusiasts. As the years passed and interest grew, a website came into existence to present those same enthusiasts with a means to collect, share, and explore information. Shortly afterwards, a bulletin board was added to create a more interactive experience for the growing list of users. The site was still in it’s infancy, but was growing in popularity. Visit: www.ar15.com

Small Self Defense Impact Tools

Modern Defensive Training Systems

Utica, NY --(Ammoland.com)- For years, I’ve carried one form or other of small impact tool as part of my everyday carry gear.

A number of excellent, highly concealable handheld tools that can be readily utilized for proactive or reactive personal protection are available today.

Small impact tools (SIT) offer the user another force option and are an effective force multiplier.

Most importantly, SITs are an excellent option for carry in non-permissive environments such as municipal facilities, hospitals and airports — places we may want to carry a more effective or devastating tool such as our handgun or tactical folding knife but cannot.

SITs share common movements with many practical empty-hand combatives skills, systems and point-driven edged weapon applications. SITs can provide the user with an alternative force option depending upon the circumstances of the situation.

Pulling a folding knife out of your pocket and striking with the closed folder are viable applications of non-lethal force, but in some jurisdictions may still be construed as you pulling a lethal-force tool. Some individuals are simply not comfortable carrying or deploying an edged weapon, but embrace the suggestion of a small handheld impact tool without hesitation.

READ THE REST OF THIS ARTICLE HERE…

About Chris:
Chris Fry is the owner and director of training and curriculum development for Modern Defensive Training Systems in Utica, N.Y. where he conducts courses in reality driven practical combatives skills, extreme close quarters physical defense, tactical folding knife and edged weapon combatives and combative pistol, carbine and shotgun skills. MDTS offers a variety of courses for responsible citizens, corporations, law enforcement and the U.S. Military with a singular goal of providing up to date, realistic and practical personal protection training. Visit: www.mdtstraining.com

Modern Defensive Training Systems

Utica, NY --(Ammoland.com)- November Updates: – MDTS will be hosting Rob Pincus on Nov 4-6 for Intro to Combat Focus Shooting on Friday and Advanced Pistol Handling on Saturday & Sunday.

You must attend the Friday class or have attended a CFS class previously in order to attend the APH class. See more details below.

- MDTS will be hosting Progressive F.O.R.C.E. Concepts on Jan 27+28 for PFC Combative Pistols Skills and PFC Low Light Pistol Skills. Seats will be limited and the last PFC course filled in less than a week so don’t hesitate to register once links are up.

- Please note the earlier start times for classes as we approach the later months of 2011. Since we will be losing daylight we will need to start earlier in order to cover all the class material.

Twitter:
While I have personally utilized Twitter for some time I have been hesitant about creating an MDTS Twitter feed. Twitter is an excellent real time conduit for information which integrates well with our Facebook presence. If interested, follow us @MDTS_Training.

Facebook:
If you are on facebook check the MDTS Facebook page when you get a chance or join up if you are not. We are increasing our online efforts to provide more services and information to MDTS customers via the FB page. We will be posting more personal training logs, videos, drills, gear reviews, pictures from classes, articles and invites to various short notice MDTS Training events there on a regular basis.

If I don’t run into you at a class, at the range or on the mats have a great summer and as always, keep training.

About Chris:
Chris Fry is the owner and director of training and curriculum development for Modern Defensive Training Systems in Utica, N.Y. where he conducts courses in reality driven practical combatives skills, extreme close quarters physical defense, tactical folding knife and edged weapon combatives and combative pistol, carbine and shotgun skills. MDTS offers a variety of courses for responsible citizens, corporations, law enforcement and the U.S. Military with a singular goal of providing up to date, realistic and practical personal protection training. Visit: www.mdtstraining.com

USA Shooting

FORT BENNING, GA --(Ammoland.com)- USA Shooting is hosting the 2011 Coaches College and Conference at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs 12-20 November. USAS hosts this coaches college and conference every two years.

The 2011 Coaches College and Conference will provide all those who complete the Level 1 Coach Certification Course to obtain all requirements for their Level 2 certification in the same week!!

We will follow the Level 1 Coach Certification Course with the ASEP course on the 17th of November and a First Aid Course on the 18th. These are the only two requirements for your Level 2 certification.

For those of you who have your Level 2 certification, this is an opportunity to obtain your Level 3 certification just prior to the Coach Conference. Level 3 certification provides you with additional knowledge and skill to coach Olympic level athletes and visibility with the National Coaches. Level 3 Coaches are an elite group. Its from this elite group that our Assistant National Coaches are selected from and have the opportunity to travel with the US Team to international competitions.

For those of you who would like to become Coach Certification Instructors (National Coach Development Staff – NCDS), Marcus Raab wants to hear from you (703-267-1589 or mraab@nrahq.org). We need more Coach Certification Instructors that are available to respond to requests for the Level 1 and Level 3 coach certification courses around the country. The NCDS school is by invitation only and you must contact Marcus Raab to be approved to attend the NCDS school.

Don’t procrastinate to the last minute. Sign up today. There are limited seats and dorm rooms available at the Olympic Training Center. 2011 Coaches College and Conference

Here is a new link to the USAS website announcement: Coaches College and Conference We recently changed over to a new web host and this is a new link to the announcement.

Thanks for all your help communicating the 2011 Coach College and Conference.

About USA Shooting:
USA Shooting, a 501c3 non-profit corporation, was chartered by the United States Olympic Committee as the National Governing Body for the sport of shooting in April 1995. USA Shooting’s mission is to prepare American athletes to win Olympic medals, promote the shooting sports throughout the U.S. and govern the conduct of international shooting in the country. Check us out on the web at www.usashooting.org and on Twitter at twitter.com/USAShooting.

Jews For The Preservation Of Firearms Ownership

Washington, DC --(Ammoland.com)- How can any American – much less any American Jew – view the mob lunacy that recently ravaged London and other cities and not contemplate the possibility of similar chaos on our own shores?

Armed with the knowledge that Londoners would be universally disarmed by England’s “enlightened” “gun control” laws, rioters plundered and pillaged orgiastically while timid citizens cowered in hiding.

This was the same nation that faced Adolph Hitler and the Nazi German war machine with heartrending courage? The video footage of this “new Britain” is horrifying, appalling, and shameful.

Let’s not kid ourselves. Anglo/European style “gun control” is the model that our social engineers, nanny state politicians, liberal elites, and authoritarian high-brows wish upon us. It is their not-so-hidden agenda. Some may try to dissuade us from spotting this agenda by throwing around comforting banalities like “reasonable”, “responsible” and “common sense”, but more and more Americans are learning to ignore their words and watch their actions.

Obama even warned us to watch for such duplicity: “Under the radar” as he described it.

While the grass-roots so-called “gun lobby” applies counter pressure with whatever direction and force we can morally and financially muster, the authoritarian collectivists and cultural Marxists are funded by at least two BILLIONAIRES, George Soros and NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg.

So, with an understanding that America is likely headed towards more, not less, troubled times, and the parallel understanding that a controlling faction of our political and bureaucratic upper crust wants us disarmed, what is the average American citizen to do?

It cannot be more obvious: Buy more guns and more ammunition WHILE YOU STILL CAN.

Its The American Way
No law-abiding American home should be without reliable defensive firearms, whether a pump-action shotgun, handgun, or both. A rifle of some sort is of course a desirable addition to these basics. Learn how to use these firearms and to use them well. Jewish Law requires us to take defensive measures against threats we can expect or anticipate; these are the tools of defense against such threats.

If you are an urban dweller, it isn’t difficult to imagine a “flash mob” of “youths” raging down the street towards your home or business, leaving smashed cars, looted buildings, and bleeding victims in its wake. The “castle doctrine” and “stand your ground” laws of your state – and possibly of your city – will dictate when and how you are legally justified in using deadly force to protect yourself and others. Know these laws in advance as part of your preparatory training.

Jewish Law may allow you to use deadly force to defend any innocent bystander from violence, but Nanny States like New Jersey do not.

You will have to make split-second moral decisions if you see rioters physically attacking your neighbors or fellow business owners.

While the primary objective of armed self defense is to STOP THE ATTACKER, turning back a mob may very well involve more forceful measures. Ask yourself now, before you are in the situation, if you are prepared to take measures against multiple assailants. Can you live with yourself knowing that you left a dozen wounded lying on the pavement? Can you live with yourself knowing that you chose not to do so and instead allowed the mob to attack your neighbor?

In addition to your firearms, remember to keep an adequate supply of ammunition for each of your firearms. A couple hundred rounds of other common calibers, even if you don’t own a matching gun, is not a bad idea. You don’t want your neighbor, your brother in arms, running out of ammo, do you? The Brady Bunch may call that “hoarding” or “stockpiling”, but in Texas it’s just called “a few extra rounds” — “supplies for a rainy day.”

Rabbi Said What?
Why are you hearing this from a rabbi? I’m a man of peace. I relish life and respect the traditional American “live and let live” philosophy. This moral shelter has protected the Jewish people since our first arrival in America centuries ago. But the realization that it is the Second Amendment that protects the First has turned me into a gun owner, a certified firearms instructor, and then a co-leader of America’s most aggressive civil rights organization, Jews for the Preservation of Firearms Ownership. The pen may be mightier than the sword, but the Jewish People have lived by the pen and died by the sword for millennia. We now live in a country that recognizes the G-d-given right of self-defense; to fail to exercise that right when threatened is to hold G-d’s gift of life in contempt.

I remember the anti-Jewish riots in Crown Heights, just twenty years ago. Could such a rampant outburst happen again? Can anyone deny the possibility?

Jewish community centers, synagogues, and even the Holocaust Museum have been attacked by gun fire; innocents have been killed, injured, and traumatized by violent acts of Jew hatred. I watch these events and understand them both as a Jew and as an American.

Far too many Jews have been on the wrong side of the issue of self-defense, helping to con our nation into “gun control” rather than fighting against it. There are far too many Bloombergs, Schumers, Soros’s, Feinsteins, Foxmans, and others, misguided or ignorant of Jewish history and Jewish Law, and they have been too loud on this issue for too long. I will not be silent in the face of their distortions and lies.

And so I recommend as a first step: Get a gun. While you still can. Exercise your Second Amendment rights. Rejoice in the freedom of America.

With blessings of Shalom,

Rabbi Dovid Bendory
Rabbinic Director
Jews for the Preservation of Firearms Ownership
(http://jpfo.org)
Rabbi Bendory is an NRA Certified Firearms Instructor.
The Rabbi’s Archive page.

Rabbi Dovid Bendory

About:
Jews For The Preservation Of Firearms Ownership Mission is to destroy “gun control” and to encourage Americans to understand and defend all of the Bill of Rights for everyone. Those are the twin goals of Wisconsin-based Jews for the Preservation of Firearms Ownership (JPFO). Founded by Jews and initially aimed at educating the Jewish community about the historical evils that Jews have suffered when they have been disarmed, JPFO has always welcomed persons of all religious beliefs who share a common goal of opposing and reversing victim disarmament policies while advancing liberty for all.

JPFO is a non-profit tax-exempt educational civil rights organization, not a lobby. JPFO’s products and programs reach out to as many segments of the American people as possible, using bold tactics without compromise on fundamental principles. Visit www.JPFO.org – Copyright JPFO 2011

In live and DVD classes, Mako Defense instructors teach you the techniques used by Israeli Special Forces to gain the greatest advantage when fighting from a vehicle.

Mako Defense

Farmingdale, New York --(Ammoland.com)- With the release of its DVD titled ISRAELI SPECIAL FORCES TRAINING: COUNTER TERROR CARBINE, Mako Defense now offers video training information that enables anyone to understand and apply the unique advantages of the Israeli Method of fighting with a tactical carbine.

This DVD parallels the live Mako Defense courses currently being offered across America. It gives viewers the opportunity to learn and practice techniques that can save their lives and the lives of innocent victims.

The Israeli Method of fighting revolves around the concept of using speed and accuracy to quickly neutralize any threat, while protecting bystanders. As presented by Mako Defense, it is designed to give US law enforcement officers the most effective methods for working alone, with a partner, or in a team; to give military combatants the skills required for a successful mission; and enable civilians to become highly competent in every aspect of using their tactical rifles for home defense as well as shooting sports.

Mako Defense Training — live and on DVD – is fast-paced, exciting and readily understood by everyone. Even in live classes where law enforcement officers, military personnel and civilians often train together, each person is able to learn at their own pace and within their different physical capabilities. DVD training can be repeated and reviewed endlessly at no additional cost, to perfect the Israeli Method techniques shown. Each technique is presented, demonstrated, and then broken down, while being filmed from multiple angles, before being demonstrated at speed in live fire drills. Viewers can experience dry-fire practice of the methods taught in the DVD course.

“We are pleased to make this excellent fighting and self-defense method available to more people in the United States,” said Addy Sandler, CEO of Mako Defense, from a range in New York where live training was in progress.

“Our live-fire courses fill up fast, and we often have law enforcement and military personnel attending on their own time, along with a great many civilians who are passionate about shooting and understand the need to develop expert home defense techniques. While not a substitute for live interaction with our Israeli instructors, our DVD courses will enable everyone to understand how to utilize the Israeli Method of fighting to make themselves and their loved ones safer.”

Mako Defense instructors are experienced warriors who have seen extensive action as members of Israel’s most elite special operations units. They are certified as instructors by the Israeli government and teach the Israeli Method on a daily basis in Israel and around the world. The lead instructor featured in these videos has responded to many hostage situations in Israel from 1995 to the making of the video. Instructors were also members of the leading Israeli Police counter-terror and hostage rescue team. They have completed years of service in both a military unit that is the equivalent of the US Delta Force, and in an undercover unit that specializes in the abduction or elimination of high-level terrorists.

Mako Defense DVDs can be purchased from your favorite local gun shop or gun dealers everywhere. Visit www.themakogroup.com for more information.

Live courses customized exclusively for law enforcement officers can be arranged for police and sheriff departments anywhere in the United States, by contacting Mako Defense.

The Mako Group manufactures, markets, and distributes innovative security products and weapons accessories for law enforcement, the military, and the shooting market. The company is headquartered in Farmingdale, New York and has offices in Nixa, Missouri; and Anchorage, Alaska. The Mako Group is the exclusive North American distributor for four Israeli security products companies – FAB Defense weapon accessories; Front Line holsters; Meprolight combat optics; and Sansolo EOD and Explosive Breaching devices.

For additional information about The Mako Group visit www.themakogroup.com, call 1 631 880-3396, or email info@themakogroup.com.

Working with a partner to use cover correctly while maintaining continuous firing capability by alternately reloading, is one of the many techniques taught by expert Mako Defense instructors, live and on DVD.

Mako Defense is the training division of The Mako Group. Mako Defense offers Israeli Special Operations Method Carbine, Pistol, AK-47/74, and Advanced Self-Defense and Fighting courses for civilian shooters, as well as specialized training and seminars for law enforcement and military. For additional Mako Defense information visit www.makodefense.com, call 1 417 849-3233, or email training@makodefense.com.

Wisconsin Gun Owners

Wisconsin --(Ammoland.com)- As a political lobbying organization, WGO works to defend and restore your right to keep and bear arms.

And if you’ve been a supporter of WGO for any amount of time, you know there simply isn’t a more committed gun rights organization in Wisconsin pushing for Constitutional Carry (no permit carry).

Even so, there will be many Wisconsinites rushing out to get a permit to carry a gun this fall. According to a recent news report, over 270,000 people have been licensed to carry a handgun in Michigan since that state passed its CCW license system nearly a decade ago. I expect the number of Wisconsinites to meet or exceed that number over time.

However, just because you have a permit to carry a gun, doesn’t mean you’re necessarily prepared to do so. That’s because carrying a loaded handgun carries with it inherent liabilities. It isn’t just about what’s the best handgun, or the most effective ammo, holster or other gear, though those are indeed important considerations.

I’m talking about taking the time and spending some of your money on educational resources to get the training needed to win a gunfight. Ironically, if you were to use a gun in self-defense, there’s a good chance you’ll find yourself facing an additional threat: The anti-gun District Attorney, who is now out to skewer you alive with a manslaughter or murder charge.

Can You Articulate?
I’ve spent the last several years studying everything I can get my hands on about the judicious use of self-defense and I am still struck by the fact that Defensive Gun Uses (DGUs) rarely happen as they are depicted by Hollywood.

Even in the best of circumstances (in which you survive the gunfight), the prospect of being railroaded by a prosecutor hell-bent on portraying you as a radical gun nut with a trigger finger — and the dead attacker as a poor victim and nice kid — is very real.

Are you able to articulate to a jury and other triers of fact that you were a reluctant participant? Can you communicate a reasonable and immediate fear of death or bodily harm? Did options other than deadly force exist? Did you try but were unable to retreat? What should you say to the police?

Concealed Carry Program
To help you answer these questions, we’ve launched the WGO Concealed Carry Program. Simply put, it’s a way for you to get your hands on the best educational resources — from authors like Massad Ayoob, books published by Gun Digest and DVDs like the excellent Thunder Ranch series with Clint Smith.

By supporting this win-win program, you give WGO the resources to lobby for your rights and teach more people about the responsible use of defensive handguns. And you get a package of stuff that will help you be prepared — for the thug on the street or the prosecutor in the courtroom. Be on the lookout for more details coming soon.

Don’t Buy List
The other initiative we’re launching is the Don’t Buy List. If the experience of other states is any indication, once Nov. 1 rolls around you’ll see businesses posting “No Guns Allowed” signs. Business owners are within their rights to post these offensive displays of ignorance, but it’s our right to take our business elsewhere — and let them know about it. In fact, with the economy being what it is, no business in Wisconsin can afford to lose any customers, let alone to alienate gun owners. Our Don’t Buy List will send a polite but strong message to anti-gun businesses: Serve gun owners or lose our business. Of course, I welcome your ideas for improving this program.

E-mail me at executivedirector@ wisconsingunowners.org

About:
WGO works for grassroots gun owners, not politicians. While many gun lobbies fight for “reasonable gun control,” WGO sets a higher standard: Defining the terrain of pro-gun political battle. Sure, many groups claim they’re “pro-gun” – all the while they provide cover for anti-gun deals cut by politicians – but only WGO truly informs gun owners, remaining committed to a 100% pro-gun position. We oppose all gun control – regardless of the political party – and work tirelessly to restore the Second Amendment. Visit www.wisconsingunowners.org

Modern Defensive Training Systems

Utica, NY --(Ammoland.com)- For those of you down in NJ and NY dealing with hurricane Irene and flood damage our thoughts are with you.

The summer has passed us already and we are now getting ready for fall, hunting season and the cold weather.

Keep your eyes on the MDTS website’s schedule page for upcoming short format (4hr) Combative Pistol, Carbine and Practical Combatives workshops to be held throughout the winter months.

October Updates:

• MDTS will be hosting Rob Pincus on Nov 4-6 for Intro to Combat Focus Shooting on Friday and Advanced Pistol Handling on Saturday & Sunday. You must attend the Friday class or have attened a CFS class previously in order to attend the APH class. See more details below.
• Please note that we rescheduled the Sep 3 CPS class at New Paltz Rod & Gun Club for Saturday Oct 15th. See below for details.
• Please note the earlier start times for classes as we approach the later months of 2011. Since we will be losing daylight we will need to start earlier in order to cover all the class material.
• Twitter: while I have personally utilized Twitter for some time I have been hesitant about creating an MDTS Twitter feed. Twitter is an excellent real time conduit for information which integrates well with our Facebook presence. If interested, follow us @MDTS_Training.

Facebook:
If you are on facebook check the MDTS Facebook page when you get a chance or join up if you are not. We are increasing our online efforts to provide more services and information to MDTS customers via the FB page. We will be posting more personal training logs, videos, drills, gear reviews, pictures from classes, articles and invites to various short notice MDTS Training events there on a regular basis.

If I don’t run into you at a class, at the range or on the mats have a great summer and as always, keep training.

About Chris:
Chris Fry is the owner and director of training and curriculum development for Modern Defensive Training Systems in Utica, N.Y. where he conducts courses in reality driven practical combatives skills, extreme close quarters physical defense, tactical folding knife and edged weapon combatives and combative pistol, carbine and shotgun skills. MDTS offers a variety of courses for responsible citizens, corporations, law enforcement and the U.S. Military with a singular goal of providing up to date, realistic and practical personal protection training. Visit: www.mdtstraining.com