http://www.tngunowners.com/forums/ Discussion of topics related to professionally lead firearms training. en Thu, 09 Sep 2010 07:41:05 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.tngunowners.com/forums/images/misc/rss.png http://www.tngunowners.com/forums/ http://www.tngunowners.com/forums/tactics-training/45559-new-state-training-video-handgun-carry-permit-class.html Wed, 01 Sep 2010 03:56:58 GMT Well, they've gone and done it. I received a new video from the state today to show in our handgun carry permit classes.I thought, "How wonderful. No more having to correct all the mistakes located in the last video from the shot of Jimmy Hester thumb-cocking a 1911 with his finger in the trigger guard, to explaining that the most popular handgun certainly was the 357 magnum revolver... 30 YEARS AGO, to that little 357 magnum Glock thing and of course all those out-dated law references." No more having to apologize to the class in advance. So, I eagerly view the new video and learn that all that other BS has been replaced by NEW BS. Now we are going to learn about how many alcoholic drinks per hour the average liver can metabolize. Never mind that we don't have to know this as when carrying our firearm with a permit we can have NO booze in the blood. Then there's the inordinate amount of time tied up in discussing the use of your handgun to stop a threat on your own property.

Well, it beats the last video but is typical of a state produced video. ]]> Tactics and Training Phantom6 http://www.tngunowners.com/forums/tactics-training/45559-new-state-training-video-handgun-carry-permit-class.html http://www.tngunowners.com/forums/tactics-training/45286-sept-rangemaster-newsletter.html Fri, 27 Aug 2010 20:32:49 GMT The September issue of Rangemaster’s monthly newsletter has been posted at www.rangemaster.com (http://www.rangemaster.com/) . Click on the Latest... The September issue of Rangemaster’s monthly newsletter has been posted at www.rangemaster.com . Click on the Latest Newsletter banner. ]]> Tactics and Training Tom Givens http://www.tngunowners.com/forums/tactics-training/45286-sept-rangemaster-newsletter.html http://www.tngunowners.com/forums/tactics-training/45128-thank-you-sportsman-channel-i-won.html Wed, 25 Aug 2010 02:40:55 GMT A week ago I got a confirmation email from The Sportsman Channel that I am a Grand Prize Finalist. I was skeptical, but I distinctly remembered... A week ago I got a confirmation email from The Sportsman Channel that I am a Grand Prize Finalist. I was skeptical, but I distinctly remembered entering the "Be A Handguns HotShot" contest (The Sportsman Channel | Enter to Win to be a Handguns Hotshot!).

I looked up their site, verified that the email was actually coming from their Director of Communications. I had to give them my middle name and DOB for a background check. Apparently they don't wanna trust just any idiot to shoot with.

I've been pretty excited all week, but tried not to get worked up, in case there was a catch or something. Well, today I got word that I was officially 1 of the 6 winners.

I got an all expenses paid trip to a training class put on by Aaron Roberts, host of The Sporting Channel's show, "Handguns." If you click the link above, it tells the other goodies that are included too.

It's pretty cool to me, b/c my son & I watch the show every week. Plus, I never win anything. I have always wanted to take a training class and now I get to do it for free! ]]> Tactics and Training Think About It http://www.tngunowners.com/forums/tactics-training/45128-thank-you-sportsman-channel-i-won.html http://www.tngunowners.com/forums/tactics-training/45093-bring-my-gun-use-theirs.html Tue, 24 Aug 2010 17:10:00 GMT I've got an opportunity to use a sponsor's provided handguns or bring my own.

Theirs: All ammunition is supplied by Winchester and guests will be able to practice with different caliber Puma and Citadel handguns supplied by Legacy Sports International.

Mine: CZ P-01 (same as 75 D Compact) and they'll still provide ammo as stated above.

My thoughts are...

1. I don't own any 1911 style pistols, but shot a few rounds once from a RIA basic model (whatever their 5" with fixed sights is). I liked shooting it and did well with it.
2. I like trying out new guns, since I'd consider myself VERY comfortable with mine.
3. Those brands aren't exactly the best 1911 style guns made, so I may not enjoy the experience as much as I think.
4. Whichever I choose, I'm stuck with my choice for 3 days.

Would you bring your own gun, which you know to be reliable and VERY accurate? Would you opt to try theirs for the new experience? Would you say "I'll use yours" and bring your own and your own ammo, just in case? ]]> Tactics and Training Think About It http://www.tngunowners.com/forums/tactics-training/45093-bring-my-gun-use-theirs.html http://www.tngunowners.com/forums/tactics-training/44909-magpul-dynamics-art-tactical-carbine-v1-review.html Fri, 20 Aug 2010 15:45:43 GMT Recently, I picked up the first volume in Magpul Dynamics "Art of the Tactical Carbine" series, and I thought I'd share a short review. For those not familiar with the M/D crew, Chris Costa and Travis Haley are part of Magpul's cadre of instructors, both combat veterans, and teach a variety of courses from basic rifle skills to more advanced tactical operations.



I actually picked up the DVD as a refresher for Marine Corps "Table 2 qualification" shooting, and was very surprised to see a lot of what I was taught. The first disc covers the fundamentals of rifle marksmanship and manipulation -- things like stance, establishing a battle-sight zero (bzo), optics choice and placement, gear, etc. The second disc brings more advanced skills into play, like transitioning from primary to secondary weapons, live fire "stress" drills, weak-hand shooting, and barricade and vehicle drills. Disc three has all of the drills from the first two dvd's broken down in various speeds, without the instruction part of the class, so that you can watch and practice just the drills.

Disc one was pretty much a perfect refresher for Table 2 shooting, basically 25 meters and in, up to 3 meters. It covers a lot of things most people -- admittedly, including myself at times -- wouldn't think of, like height of optics above bore for extreme close-range shooting, as well as establishing a bzo for back-up sights. I've always bzo'd at 300 yards, because that's what I was taught, but they brought up the valid point that back-up sights are just that, BACK-UP sights, and their course teaches to bzo at 50 or 100 meters. They cover the various methods of reloading: administrative, tactical, and speed, as well as defining each so that even new shooters can understand the difference. Failure drills are addressed, and multiple ways to solve each problem are presented. The big things that jumped out at me on d-1 were:
1. The idea of "bumping up" magazines during a lull -- constantly moving magazines to where you KNOW they are, instead of having to reach farther and farther back each time to grab another. This is new to me, and I'm going to start implementing it in my personal and military training.
2. Proper use of a redi-mag system. I've handled them and installed them for customers who wanted them for "cool factor" but never saw one used as intended. Travis Haley shows how to use it in a tactical setting.
3. Proper (and improper) use of the dump pouch, as well as complications associated with digging through it to locate that ONE magazine with a handful of rounds, among the multiple empties and battlefield pick-ups.

" . . . 1911 mag, twinkie, twinkie, cupcake, primary mag . . . "

Disc two moves to transitions from primary to secondary weapons, weapon to reaction shoulder drills, and team movement. There's no way to fully cover the subject in a thread, but I'll do my best. Cover fire, transitions, communication, aggressive movement, barrier drills, and breaking contact are the biggest points of instruction on the second disc. Of particular interest are the occasions when one team of shooters runs out of ammo at the same time, and both move to reload rather than one drawing a secondary to continue putting rounds down-range; and reaction/weak-side drills where many shooters have never manipulated their rifles with their "off" hand.

Disc three, as I said before, is just the drills, broken down to show them at various angles and speeds. It also includes features on weapons disassembly and maintenance, nomenclature and accessories, and storage and travel.

If anybody is on the fence about picking up this DVD or any of the others from Magpul Dynamics, go ahead and spend the money, you won't be disappointed, and you'll definitely learn some useful skills. ]]> Tactics and Training Halfpint http://www.tngunowners.com/forums/tactics-training/44909-magpul-dynamics-art-tactical-carbine-v1-review.html http://www.tngunowners.com/forums/tactics-training/44567-memphis-force-force.html Sat, 14 Aug 2010 00:02:23 GMT We are meeting sunday at 4pm for some FoF and knife work. Everyone is invited, message or call me if you are coming. Jason 371-8494 We are meeting sunday at 4pm for some FoF and knife work. Everyone is invited, message or call me if you are coming.

Jason 371-8494 ]]> Tactics and Training pharmtecher http://www.tngunowners.com/forums/tactics-training/44567-memphis-force-force.html