OPS presents 'The Snubby Summit'

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Options for Personal Security is proud to announce 'The Snubby Summit'.

The 'Snubby Summit' is a grand opportunity to learn from many unique and talented individuals about the ins & outs of the most carried gun in America…the Snubby Revolver.

Currently scheduled for the summit are Massad Ayoob, Jim Cirillo, Ed Lovette, Andy Stanford, Michael de Bethencourt, SouthNarc and others.

The Summit will include both lecture and livefire blocks, as well as a roundtable discussion on Saturday evening. Topics include 'The Snubby as a Second Gun', 'One Handed Reloading Techniques', 'Situational Awareness, a presentation by retired CIA case officer Ed Lovette', and many others.

Additionally, there will be opportunity for attendees to fire multiple courses of fire/qualification courses, including a unique course of fire, developed for this event, for the defensive snubby, throughout the weekend on one of the indoor ranges.

Vendors will be present as well, so there will plenty of 'snubby specific' gear and accessories available onsite.

This event will be held on 3 & 4 December 2005 at the American Police Hall of Fame located in Titusville, Florida. The APHF is an outstanding facility with a large, modern classroom and two state-of-the-art indoor ranges. It is located across the street from the Kennedy Space Center.

Cost for the event, including lunch both days and dinner on Saturday, is only $235.

Attendance is limited to the first 48 people and events are scheduled to allow each person to attend all of the blocks offered over the course of the weekend.

Registration will be handled through the OPS toll-free number 1.877.636.4677.

www.OPStraining.com

www.APHF.org

Feel free to ask any questions here or contact me directly.

Gomez AT opstraining DOT com
 
Sometimes, it feels like it, Chris! :what:

Was in Ohio last weekend, will be in Austin next month, the NTI after that & have classes every weekend in June....the proverbial chicken with its' head cut off. :D

I'm really looking forward to this Snubby Summit. It'll be the only chance I'll have to actually get to sit down with Cirillo & Lovette & Ayoob in the same spot and pick their brains about snubby minutia. de Bethencourt is a treasure trove of esoteric snubby knowledge, as well, besides being a Grade A lunatic.

I've even got Rusty Sherrick [www.c-rusty.com] making me a floral carved Berns-Martin Lightening inverted shoulder rig for an old-school Colt D-frame just so I can be stylin' at the Summit. :evil:

It's going to be a lot of fun.
 
Paul, I'll be calling tomorrow to reserve a slot. In the meantime, if you're overwhelmed by applicants, please hold a slot for me - or I'll do something horrible to you, like pray for a snubby malfunction! :D

Thanks.
 
Paul, I've been trying that number, and getting no reply. Is the office closed today, or should I try again tomorrow, after exorcising my telephone? :D
 
1.877.636.4677 is the right number. If no one was present, it should've gone to the company voicemail box.

Of course, it may be easier to email Chuck Helmke, the Operations Manager, directly. His email is [email protected].

See you in December!
 
Don't worry...I just heard that Tom Givens is giving a presentation on 'Why the snubby is dead" at the Summit. :what: Actually, his piece is going to be on how the new breed of compact semiautos are usurping some of the niche previously occupied by the snubby. Word is that Tom actually carries a minor caliber Kahr in an ankle rig these days!! :neener:
 
That sounds like a very cool seminar, Paul. What a great idea.

- Gabe
 
Some of the topics to be covered:

Jim Cirillo, NYPD Stakeout Squad Veteran – Snubby Ammo



Ed Lovette, Author and Former CIA Field Officer – Living with Terrorism



Tom Givens, Rangemaster Director

– Modern Autopistol Pocket Rockets vs. the Classic Snubby



“Southnarc,” Undercover and SWAT Officer – Extreme Close Quarters Combat



Michael DeBethencourt, Author and Trainer – Snubby Gunhandling Techniques



Andy Stanford, OPS Director – The Snubby as a Second Gun



Clyde Caceres, Crimson Trace – Firing from Awkward and Disadvantaged Positions



Claude Werner, Instructor, Rogers Shooting School – Snubby Skills Development
 
And a bit more info:

OPS Snubby Summit – Attendee Information



Location:

Seminar and Range Activities will be held at the American Police Hall of Fame (APHF)



Schedule:

Friday, December 2, 1900-2200 – Hospitality Room– Best Western Hotel

Saturday, December 3, 0900 - Keynote Address, Massad Ayoob, LFI - APHF

1000-1200 - Seminars and Training - APHF

1200-1300 – Catered Lunch, Vendor Expo - APHF

1700-1800 – Catered Dinner, Vendor Expo - APHF

1800-2000 – Trainers Round Table - APHF

Sunday, December 4, 0800-1200 - Seminars and Training - APHF

1200-1300 – Catered Lunch, Vendor Expo - APHF

1300-1500 - Seminars and Training - APHF

1500-1600 – Trainers Debrief - APHF

*(Note: Alcohol will NOT be served to anyone carrying a firearm. No exceptions!)


Lodging:

The official hotel for the OPS Snubby Summit is the Best Western Hotel, Titusville. Mention the Snubby Summit and get a special rate of $51 plus tax, which includes breakfast. For reservations you MUST use this number:321.269.9100. You should guarantee your room as soon as possible to insure availability.


Equipment:

Participation in the live-fire training blocks will require a short barreled revolver, ammunition, eye and ear protection, and cap with brim.

Meals:

A catered lunch will be provided both Saturday and Sunday, and Dinner will be catered on Saturday evening. Breakfast is included in your room cost.

Transportation:

A shuttle van will run from the Best Western Hotel to the American Police Hall of Fame on Saturday Morning and Evening, and Sunday Morning and Afternoon.

Other Central Florida Activities:

Those wishing to extend their stays and visit Disney World, Universal Studios, Kennedy Space Center or other attractions can contact the Space Coast Visitors Center,

321.268.0056 for more information and/or tickets.
 
There will be an increase in cost of admission effective 1 October.

After 1 October, cost will be $285 for the event. That is a $50 increase over the current price of $235.

Slots are still available.

Registration will be handled through the OPS toll-free number 1.877.636.4677 or via email to: [email protected]
 
Don't worry...I just heard that Tom Givens is giving a presentation on 'Why the snubby is dead" at the Summit. Actually, his piece is going to be on how the new breed of compact semiautos are usurping some of the niche previously occupied by the snubby. Word is that Tom actually carries a minor caliber Kahr in an ankle rig these days!!

One of the those dark finish PM-9s at the two past NTIs. However, Farnham was carrying an Sc SW snubbie, so there!

The weekend sounds great but I have to work. Bah.

I've been alternating between my 642 and a PM-9 as a pocket gun. Just bought the latter. With Cabela's shorts and hiking pants, goes right into the big pockets.

Have a snubby class in Austin!
 
please offer a video

Paul:

I can't attend for several different reasons. Please consider video taping the lecture sessions and then offering copies to the larger shooting community for a fee. I would gladly pay $100.00 for a copy of these sessions. Sounds like you have a great training guests !!!
 
I'd love to make it but FL is a bit far. I had a nice talk with Tom about his improved ankle holster for his PM9 and took a couple points to heart.
 
Does a Taurus 617 count as a snubby? That is my main ccw. The seminar sounds like it will be very informative and fun.
 
Any short barrelled [3-inches or less] revolver qualifies as a snubby. I once knew a fellow who CCWd a S&W M629 round butt 2 1/4 .44 Magnum!! :what:
 
The Snubby Summit is less than a week away.:what:

If you have registered and not received a detailed information packet or a telephone call from Andy Stanford, please let me know ASAP.

I may be contacted via email to [email protected] or telephone at 225.921.5900

This event promises to be a unique gathering and I am looking forward to meeting many of you shortly.

Paul Gomez
 
Paul, quite frankly, I gave up on this deal some months ago. You know the problems I had in trying to register... well, when my check didn't get cashed, and I didn't hear any response after several e-mails, I gave up! You might want to improve the registration system, because I'm pretty disillusioned about the whole thing.

Not happy at all... :(
 
Sir,

Please accept my personal appology for your thoroughly unacceptable experience with attempting to register for the OPS Snubby Summit. I was assured by the person handling the registrations that everything was in order. I have since taken over this function.

Though I know this is really short notice now, I'd like to offer you a free slot in the Snubby Summit, or any future OPS training event. Again, sorry that the ball got dropped. Please email me at [email protected] and I'll send you my personal cell phone number.

Sincerely,

Andy Stanford,
Director, OPS.
 
Thanks for your reply, Mr. Stanford. I appreciate your courtesy and professionalism. I won't be able to attend this Snubby Summit, but I'll be in touch, and I hope to attend the next one (if there is one).
 
Your apology and offer demonstrate class, Mr. Stanford, and reflect well upon yourself, your operation and your partners.

LawDog
 
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