Your Next Training Class
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I couldn't vote as my next class doesn't fit any of the above. How about adding, "Other?"
My next class as an instructor will be the NRA Personal Protection in the Home class in two weeks.
My next class as a student will be either the NRA Personal Protection Outside the Home instructor certification class or the SigArms Academy Pistol Instructor Certification class.
I guess I could have voted for "Drawing from concealment," etc.
My next class as an instructor will be the NRA Personal Protection in the Home class in two weeks.
My next class as a student will be either the NRA Personal Protection Outside the Home instructor certification class or the SigArms Academy Pistol Instructor Certification class.
I guess I could have voted for "Drawing from concealment," etc.
sm
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Private instruction in agressive driving for defensive needs, shooting, disarming, and 'using whatever handy for a defensive tool" , and "home security tricks". 
Molon Labe
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Militia training.
Barbara,
You might want to contact Paul Gomeza and ask when the next combat medical course is going to be.
I expect to take the SouthNarc course here in ET in August.
You might want to contact Paul Gomeza and ask when the next combat medical course is going to be.
I expect to take the SouthNarc course here in ET in August.
creitzel
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My next is the NRA personal protection in the home class. The one Trebor is teaching
Chris
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ShackleMeNot
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I'll probably sit in as a student in our Immediate Action Medical class. I've had other tactical medical training but just like everything else it's a perishable skill that needs updating and practice.
ShackelMeNot,
Good looking class. In the class my wife and I took we found that the Cinch Tight ripped apart while the "H"-bandage held up. If they don't address the new thinking on tourniquets bring it up. New work has been showing that the old thinking is outdated and good tourniquets are saving lives and limbs. The problem is there are a lot of tourniquets that can’t be applied quickly by the wounded person by themselves.
Good looking class. In the class my wife and I took we found that the Cinch Tight ripped apart while the "H"-bandage held up. If they don't address the new thinking on tourniquets bring it up. New work has been showing that the old thinking is outdated and good tourniquets are saving lives and limbs. The problem is there are a lot of tourniquets that can’t be applied quickly by the wounded person by themselves.
ShackleMeNot
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Self medical is an area I'm always interested in. Just like in armed defense, you need to have the tools and training to save your own life.
I've tested most of the tourniquet designs out there and they can be very difficult to properly apply one handed. Some high speed guys have gone so far as to pre-place the ratchet type tourniquets at the base of each limb so they don't have to fool with placing them in the event of an emergency. For day-to-day average folks that probably isn't going to be necessary but it shows that medical training is always evolving and some innovative ideas are being tested.
Serious trauma medical and driving training are two areas most gun owners completely neglect and they are more likely to be needed in their lifetime than a gun for defense. I’m not saying to abandon gun-centric training but it would be good to put a few more life saving tools in the tool box.
I've tested most of the tourniquet designs out there and they can be very difficult to properly apply one handed. Some high speed guys have gone so far as to pre-place the ratchet type tourniquets at the base of each limb so they don't have to fool with placing them in the event of an emergency. For day-to-day average folks that probably isn't going to be necessary but it shows that medical training is always evolving and some innovative ideas are being tested.
Serious trauma medical and driving training are two areas most gun owners completely neglect and they are more likely to be needed in their lifetime than a gun for defense. I’m not saying to abandon gun-centric training but it would be good to put a few more life saving tools in the tool box.
El Tejon
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"Tactical Medicine" (I assume we'll be wearing black doctor smocks) at Boone County Sheriff's Department.
) at Boone County Sheriff's Department.Nick1911
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Next class? Probably a basic concealed carry/pistol shooting class.
SM, I've been looking for something similar when it comes to driving.
SM, I've been looking for something similar when it comes to driving.
rev214
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NRA Basic Rifle...hard to find that offering, though, less than 1 1/2 hours from me...
blackhawk2000
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Hi Barb. Steve's CarbineII. Then lowlight handgun.
ETA: I took a basic Carbine a few months ago, and just took a level 1.5 handgun. I highly, highly reccomend the handgun, especially if you carry. I would go so far as to say, take one in the spring, and one in the fall aimed at winter shooting every year.
ETA: I took a basic Carbine a few months ago, and just took a level 1.5 handgun. I highly, highly reccomend the handgun, especially if you carry. I would go so far as to say, take one in the spring, and one in the fall aimed at winter shooting every year.
Low-Sci
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I'm too poor to go to a weapon class. I have to waste my time going to real school.
sm
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For folks that inquired-
Others have attended known driving schools and can better assist and give reviews.
I will be instucted in a private setting if you will, a favor to me by an old buddy that was a driver and armed body guard I used to work with and did in fact use.
We have done this before, and literally used vehicles to fight our way to evade, or stop an immediate threat. Demolition Derby if you will.
My gun will have a laynard on it, and there will be ball peen hammer secure and handy. I remember how nice being able to break a window to exit a wrecked, stalled car...then the pop up targets popped up...
I refuse to use front wheel drive if at all possible. I have many reasons. Still knowing how to "make room" , "get out of there" and if need be willing to ram full bore backing up , or head on is more than just pucker factor.
We started with cardboard boxes, then old washers and dryers, then wrecked vehicles.
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I will share from having done this before and working in the Main OR:
Umbrellas on the back near rear view windows become projectiles, ditto anything on back set. Anything not secured will "fly" around, like a purse, or briefcase. This will hurt the driver and impede operating the vehicle.
Sun Visors will get serious head injuries, and scalp a person. Always make sure the visor is "up" and "away" from you. I rarely ever use mine.
Seat belts will cut you, and ladies especially need to have a seat belt pad - seen too many mammaries cut severe in a wreck, and have seen them too severe to be saved. Required removal...removal of what was not already removed.
Vehicles : Just another tool in the toolbox. As always it is the "Intent" of the user of a tool. Professional Thugs were "intent" on stopping folks like me on the road. My 'intent" is to survive.
Others have attended known driving schools and can better assist and give reviews.
I will be instucted in a private setting if you will, a favor to me by an old buddy that was a driver and armed body guard I used to work with and did in fact use.
We have done this before, and literally used vehicles to fight our way to evade, or stop an immediate threat. Demolition Derby if you will.
My gun will have a laynard on it, and there will be ball peen hammer secure and handy. I remember how nice being able to break a window to exit a wrecked, stalled car...then the pop up targets popped up...
I refuse to use front wheel drive if at all possible. I have many reasons. Still knowing how to "make room" , "get out of there" and if need be willing to ram full bore backing up , or head on is more than just pucker factor.
We started with cardboard boxes, then old washers and dryers, then wrecked vehicles.
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I will share from having done this before and working in the Main OR:
Umbrellas on the back near rear view windows become projectiles, ditto anything on back set. Anything not secured will "fly" around, like a purse, or briefcase. This will hurt the driver and impede operating the vehicle.
Sun Visors will get serious head injuries, and scalp a person. Always make sure the visor is "up" and "away" from you. I rarely ever use mine.
Seat belts will cut you, and ladies especially need to have a seat belt pad - seen too many mammaries cut severe in a wreck, and have seen them too severe to be saved. Required removal...removal of what was not already removed.
Vehicles : Just another tool in the toolbox. As always it is the "Intent" of the user of a tool. Professional Thugs were "intent" on stopping folks like me on the road. My 'intent" is to survive.
stevelyn
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I'm currently looking into the possibility of going to a law enforcement firearms training camp in Utah this fall.
blackhawk2000
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Good seeing you again too.
I enjoyed the carbine class, but the handgun has the potential to be so much more usable. I really liked that aspect of it. I think it should be the class they teach you instead of the NRA CCW class.
Low-Sci: The local guy I go to is very affordable. http://www.michigantrainer.com/
SM: That sounds awesome!
I enjoyed the carbine class, but the handgun has the potential to be so much more usable. I really liked that aspect of it. I think it should be the class they teach you instead of the NRA CCW class.
Low-Sci: The local guy I go to is very affordable. http://www.michigantrainer.com/
SM: That sounds awesome!
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Starting MMA/Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in July (Gracie Barra.) That was a Father's Day gift from my wife.
I should be taking EMT-B certification in the spring, after my degree is finished in the fall.
I should be taking EMT-B certification in the spring, after my degree is finished in the fall.
blackhawk2000
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Yeah he's smokin fast sometimes. He was doing 2 to the body, 1 to the head, and it sounded like 3 unaimed rapid shots. Then at a match, he hit a hostage, got po'd, and shot about 8 rapid shots into another target, that you could cover with 1 paster.
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