I attended the SI Defensive Pistol class taught by Glenn Matthews in July 2007.
Comments by one student:
"The class was much more dynamic and practical than simply practicing at an indoor range, and that's what I was paying for. Glenn, the instructor, had no problem with us drawing from concealment, which was mighty fine, and made for a lot more realistic event for me at least, since of course that's how I carry.
I look forward to the advanced classes where (I assume) an actor adversary is actually moving and shooting back (with airsoft of course) or coming at you with a knife or something. Real life ain't no stationary paper target!
We did some drawing and firing from "bad breath" distances when there's not time for the sights. I wish we'd had some more time in the class for this, as it was new to me. I assume the CRG classes cover it in a lot more detail. We were shown a good method to get the job done though, and I'm glad it was touched on in the beginning class. That, and some multiple adversary scenarios in this "beginning" class gave me a good "bang" for my bucks! I do feel that now I'd be much more likely to get some effective shots off in such situations.
I especially found that I need to practice MOVING during reactive mag changes if one is necessary. I tended to want to just stand there while switching mags like I do on the indoor range! It's obvious to keep moving of course, but I'm glad it was stressed. I needed it. It's harder than you'd think to reload while moving and trying to keep an eye out. You can bet I'll be out in the back yard practicing that."
My recap:
"I appreciate Glenn's low-key professionalism in teaching the class. It was nice to be treated like a responsible adult. I also appreciated the open attitudes of the other students."
Enjoy your class.
Bill
