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Today my wife and I took the Defensive Handgun Fundamentals class from Mr. Aaron Cowan with Sage Dynamics.  Bottom line up front I would recommend this course to others.     The class was hosted at Hilltop Range in Dover TN and lasted from 0900 until 4:30ish with about a 45 minute lunch break.  The range was very adequate and was closed to other shooters which was very helpful.  I didn't get an exact count, but I would say there were about 11 students to the one instructor.  The weather was a mix of overcast with slight drizzle/sprinkling rain.  Temperatures were in the upper 60s with light wind.   From my wife perspective the class was perfect.  It was advanced enough to feel challenging to her without causing her to get frustrated at not being able to keep up with the other students.  This was exactly what I was looking at; a class to get her better trained and do so in a way that she is eager to shoot more.     Mr. Cowan has an easy going and jovial attitude that he couples with a background in the military and law enforcement.  His ability to combine words/phrases like thalamus and pelvic girdle into simple to follow examples is entertaining and informative.     Overall we each fired around 250-400 rounds during such topics as: Proper grip  Sight alignment Trigger control Sight picture Human anatomy 3D targets  Drawing from concealment Firing with one hand Firing from contact distances to 7 meters Firing from the back Firing from kneeling Verbal commands Protecting a third party   I am very happy with spending my money and time taking this class.  I feel that I learned a great deal and I have plenty to work on during my future trips to the range.  If given the opportunity to take another Sage Dynamics class I will do so.          

I think it looks great. Next time you can even do the barrel, action, and scope. Keep up the good work.

Glad to have you back. Great intro by the way!

Welcome to the club! Keep the case as a reminder. When I'm done with my tube of Lee sizing wax I'll have to try the lanolin and alcohol mixture.

That's awesome! How do they carry in other states without a permit?

Just thought I'd pass this idea on. T posts + free pallets = a very flexible way to create training scenarios at your local private range. Just don't shoot the T posts.

I don't change my gun, but I do change my method of carry if AIWB isn't appropriate. 99% of the time I'm good with AIWB.

I can't believe you don't have the most important accessory included in your review. The Dillion Aero calendar is a must have for any "complete" setup. In all seriousness thanks for posting your thoughts. This will help me take that next step in reloading.

I went hunting last night for coyotes in Kentucky.  I don't think it would be a big deal in TN.  Then again I don't agree with too many game regulations besides maybe bag limits for critters and size limits for fish.  If I wanna hunt Elk with a cannon in June out at LBL I ought to be able to.  If I wanna hunt Coyote at night with flaming arrows, a loin cloth and a thermal scope with my buddy on the radio I ought to be able to.  Something about life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness... 

I think you would be better served with a good insurance policy.

I think a person should have a simple, but robust armory of shooters and then move into collector pieces. I could see a place for a gun like that Python in my safe after I get my shooters finished.

Wait, didn't people live off the land somewhere a long long time ago?

Is there really a safe out there that will hold up to a deliberate attack?

I was planning on teaching these techniques at my small arms range on Tuesday. Guess I better rethink it especially being 160th and all.

I have zero bad Glock mags, although one does rattle when loaded to capacity so I don't trust it. I'm skeptical of MY Magpul mags as I have had numerous jams with them so for now they are my training mags. My next purchase will be a set of ETS mags.

I already have a seoarate rider for my guns, but making it mandatory and then calling it a free market solution is crap.

Retention holsters and open carry go hand in hand. Weapon retention training is a great idea. I would think a hightened sense of situational awareness would also naturally accompany open carry folks. On the flip side open carry can send the signal that you are a hard target and MIGHT make criminals think twice. I also doubt the situation went down exactly like the news reported. I still view open carry as more of a political statement than good defensive practice. I guess if it is all you can do then it's better than nothing.

It says the front rails are metal.

Oh, I'm an newb too. We only have permission on enough land for one stand so we sat on it for an hour. My buddy had a remote call, not sure what kind. He was using coyote howls and what might have been rabbit in distress. I was using Cabelas Whitetail extreme camo with rubber boots. My buddy had woodland surplus camo. He had a 308 SOCOM with a scope and I brought my AR pistol. I was 0-50 and he was 50-150. He has heard coyotes often and reportedly called them in with his Dewalt drill while building a chicken coop. I think I'm going to start scouting with an electronic call in my truck and drive the back roads. Then I could mark on a map when I hear coyotes. Getting permission from the land owners of promising plots after that. I'm also considering a tree stand or a 16'ish field tripod to get elevated. Not sure what else details to include and any tips would be appriciated.

Use a random number generator to dictate how many times you shoot so you don't get conditioned to a specific amount. Draw from your holster with your strong hand. Verbalize a predator statement like "Get the F$&@ away" or "Stand over there" in your most ruthless killer command voice of death and destruction you can muster. Do not verbalize a prey statement like "Stop". Focus on a firm grip prior to presentation. Use your other hand to hold whatever is commonly in your hands. For example your keys, cell phone, water bottle, wallet, groceries...etc. I've started using a small kettlebell to simulate my kid. Skin your smoke wagon and shoot from chest level to the ground. Scan WHILE moving to cover. Reload at cover. Reholster and assess for life threatening injuries. Repeat the process with a threat from behind you. Repeat the process after being struck to the ground and shoot from the ground. Repeat the process in your car from both driver and passenger seat. Envision threats from each window. After that you are mentally prepared to fire live ammo in similar scenarios designed around your range rules and capabilities.

Very interesting

With the exception of a very nice condition gen 1 model 17, I would dremel any Glock I bought with reckless abandon. The important points to consider for a dremel host to me are A. Don't pay more than 425 for one B. Keep it forever.

Welcome aboard

I'll second the motion that people tend to hate on Glock "gunsmiths" on this forum. Put up a photo of a 4-5 thousand dollar 1911 and folks will wet themselves. Put half that money or less into a Glock and mostly all you get is rain on your parade. Agency is awefully pricey for you get, but the look is truely one of a kind. I wish they offered just the slide services as I already have RMR cuts on my guns and I prefer to do my own grip work. Which package are you having them do?

I used this recent snow storm to build some political capita with the wife. After I had expressed how relaxed all the preps made me feel I showed her pictures of grocery stores that had been ransacked by people that don't prep. Then we talked about just in time inventory. Then we talked about what would happen when people started to run out of what they had been able to buy at the store right before the storm. I think she is much more on board with prepping now.