Recent content by David Blinder

www.insightstraining.com would be my choice in your area. Greg Hamilton and John Holschen are two of the best and you are lucky to have them right in your backyard.

Engage only when the cost of not doing so is unacceptable. We all have our own belief and value systems so where that line is drawn is different for each person.

Actually, I have one space open for the Randy Cain course. It won't be as round intensive as a Tactical Response Fighting Rifle but I suspect it would provide a worthy test.

Fwiw, I use powerpoints for virtually all of my lecture material and provide notes pages with a miniature copy of the slide and room to add personal notes. This gives students a copy of whatever visual graphic and key points were used and makes it fairly easy for them. Coupled with the syllabus...

I check the condition of every firearm I handle if it's been out of my immediate control. Other than that, I see no reason to press check. As far as loaded chamber indicators go, I'd never rely on one. Like anything mechanical, they can be faulty and should only be used as confirmation to a...

Attached is a list I provide students with book and movie suggestions. Hope it helps.

Can't be sure without seeing you shoot but I'd bet on poor follow through. You are probably looking to see where you hit before completing the shot which is causing your muzzle to dip. Try this and see if it helps: Cut a few shapes (triangle, 1/4 moon, diamond, etc) in a target or a backer. Make...

BEHAVIORAL ATTACK SIGNS-Body language is autonomic which means it happens without thought. Pre-incident indicators; detectable factors that occur before the outcome they predict. Always remember that the mouth can lie but the body doesn’t. Fighting stance Hands on hips Cocked head...

These are "special" courses in that they are not routinely available in the Atlanta area. In the interest of keeping this as short as possible, I've provided links where possible if you wish to investigate further. Because of their rarity, these tend to fill up quickly so if interested, I...

I'll give it a try. Teh Supreme Court has ruled that police departments can be liable if they have failed to provide adequate training. If they provide no training, they can be held criminally negligent. There is little or no reason to belive that private citizens can't or won't be held to the...

I've managed to free up a few dates before year end and have added three courses to the schedule. All will be conducted at South River Gun Club near Atlanta. Full details can be found at http://www.personaldefensetraining.com. 10/9 NRA Basic Pistol 11/20 NRA Personal Protection 12/11 "The...

FYI, there are currently two spots open on 9/17 and one open 9/18.

Bacchus, Since I'm the instructor on this, I might be biased but I suspect it will be outstanding. For a more accurate evaluation, you might have to wait for it to occur in about one month.

"The Test" Force-on-Force in SC August 4, 2005 New "Test" date available Ever wondered how you would perform in a real confrontation? Here's a chance to find out as PDT will offer "The Test" on 9/18/05 at a private facility in Fountain Inn, SC (near Greenville & Spartanburg). This...