Posted a review in the 1911forum also, but thought I'd drop a word here, too.
Just completed my second th101 with Randy Cain at Southern Exposure in Lakeland, Fl this past weekend. Randy is a first class instructor. His professionalism is unrivaled. He is a top notch gentlemen, and is graced w the ability to relay information in such a manner that even a 'windowlikker' can get it. I took his th101 back in December and learned so much that I realized I must have also missed a lot as well. I did. This time, I was a little more at ease w the program and it allowed for more focus on what I was doing rather than worrying about how I was doing in comparisson to others on the line. Although it was a 101, all the students save two had taken at least one of Randy's classes in the past. This allowed us to move at a very brisk pace, though never sacrificing safety or cutting corners. The night shoot was awsome. On one particular stage, Randy really got into my head. Most pressure I have ever felt in a training scenario before. Didnt like it, but I delt w it. I made the shot due in great part to following his very basic steps to placing accurate fire. And that is what his training is about. BASICS. No majic, no bs. Just proven basics. Randy does not tell 'war stories'. He may relate how an encounter he has had can help us. But he does not tell a lot of 'me/I' stories. None of the techniques he teaches start w his name. He told us there is nothing new under the sun. Its all been done b4. Some techniques have been improved, but rarely is one so new that it needs to have a new name. For those proven reliable techniqes, Randy is quick to give credit. Above all else, Randy is BIG on safety. The 4 Rules are paramount. We were reminded of them from the start to dismissal.
If you ever get a chance, take a Randy Cain Tactical Handgun 101. You wont be sorry.
Dan
Just completed my second th101 with Randy Cain at Southern Exposure in Lakeland, Fl this past weekend. Randy is a first class instructor. His professionalism is unrivaled. He is a top notch gentlemen, and is graced w the ability to relay information in such a manner that even a 'windowlikker' can get it. I took his th101 back in December and learned so much that I realized I must have also missed a lot as well. I did. This time, I was a little more at ease w the program and it allowed for more focus on what I was doing rather than worrying about how I was doing in comparisson to others on the line. Although it was a 101, all the students save two had taken at least one of Randy's classes in the past. This allowed us to move at a very brisk pace, though never sacrificing safety or cutting corners. The night shoot was awsome. On one particular stage, Randy really got into my head. Most pressure I have ever felt in a training scenario before. Didnt like it, but I delt w it. I made the shot due in great part to following his very basic steps to placing accurate fire. And that is what his training is about. BASICS. No majic, no bs. Just proven basics. Randy does not tell 'war stories'. He may relate how an encounter he has had can help us. But he does not tell a lot of 'me/I' stories. None of the techniques he teaches start w his name. He told us there is nothing new under the sun. Its all been done b4. Some techniques have been improved, but rarely is one so new that it needs to have a new name. For those proven reliable techniqes, Randy is quick to give credit. Above all else, Randy is BIG on safety. The 4 Rules are paramount. We were reminded of them from the start to dismissal.
If you ever get a chance, take a Randy Cain Tactical Handgun 101. You wont be sorry.
Dan
