jaredsterry

A friend and I recently talked about training as it concerns firearms. Both of us are from different backgrounds, professions, and possess different types/levels of training. I always enjoy constructive conversations with fellow professionals and enthusiasts because it's a transfer of knowledge and experience, not a contest or attempt to best the other. We don't always agree on everything, however it's healthy to talk to one another and take the time to research what we hear about. This includes everything from tactics, weapons manipulation, equipment and setup, an understanding of psychology and physiology as it relates to lethal force situations and the aftermath, and so on. Among the many things we agree on is the need to be open minded and be willing to learn from others, especially those who have seen combat whether domestically or afar. Don't be afraid to stand your ground on topics or matters you feel strongly about, but make sure you're not discounting something based on pride. To be a good student of any discipline is to be a good listener. Never stop learning. I don't always agree with everything I hear or read, but I always look for what I can take away from a discussion. In other words, "what can I learn from this person"? I also have to be willing to admit from time to time that things I have practice or employ may not always be the best or even sometimes downright incorrect. It's dangerous to let pride affect our professionalism. The ownership and employment of firearms is a serious responsibility. The moment you don't take it seriously, is the moment you open yourself and those around you to danger. In my opinion to own carry a firearm is to take on the responsibility of understanding our weapons intimately, not compromising our safety practices, taking in knowledge and doing our best to decide if it benefits us, and employing that knowledge in regular training so we can be assets and not liabilities. This applies to everyone from a seasoned veteran of combat, to the uniformed persons protecting us, to the mother that is defending her children. To me, the best persons I know seek to do no violence and/or hope that the need to employ it never comes about. But those same persons train as though that day is an inevitability. If you own and carry firearms, please understand that this is not a joke or a game. A firearm is a tool, not a status symbol. Understand that if you have to use your weapon, you will be doing so in a stressful and dynamic situation where anything can happen. I hope for everyone's sake whether armed or not, that no man or beast will ever try to do harm onto you. But for those that are armed (military, law enforcement, citizen, sheepdogs) I say to you...train seriously and train regularly, don't stop taking in knowledge, ready your bodies and minds, and be ever vigilant...so that if that day comes where you must employ all this, you can emerge well and unharmed, and protect those we hold dear. Stay safe and take care of each other.

By the way my cell is 615-939-4069 if anyone wants to text. Email is jaredsterry@gmail.com

Hey guys I posted on here a few months ago seeing if anyone was interested in some informal training at my place. I live in Westmoreland, TN (Sumner Co). I'm a huge fan of the Magpul Series as well as avid followers of Haley and Costa. Just seeing if anyone here would be interested in coming up on the 16th of June (weather permitting) and reviewing some training vids then shooting. I have about 200-300 yards behind the house where we can set up targets and mark known distances. I have access to folding tables where we can set up, and plenty of water and sports drinks. After we're all done shooting and weapons have been secured, all are welcome to stay for some "conference time" with drinks of your choice, still trying to decide what to do for food. Hope to hear from some folks. Again this is not a formal course, just trying to get some fellow enthusiasts together for good times.

Ok I live in Westmoreland, I have land but no targets. I've carbine I & II, Handgun, & Shotgun. If anyone wants to get together and come to my place with targets and check out the videos we could do some shooting then maybe beers afterward. Just email with me some ideas of dates and contact info. My address is jaredsterry@gmail.com

Anyone own the Magpul Dynamics series and interested in getting a group together to watch them and train?

Hi to all, nice to have met everyone so far. I'm Jared, 28 yo from Westmoreland, TN. I'm a full time EMT for Sumner County, part-time tech in the ER (doing things like drawing blood, starting IVs, EKGs, etc), and a reserve officer with Gallatin PD. I've been a gun enthusiast for several years and hopefully will be teaching carry permit classes and advanced firearms classes by fall. I'm a Magpul fanatic and a movie lover. Hope to talk to you guys more in the future.

I'm in this same situation, I recently fell in love with the Scorpion Carry model. And then a few weeks later, discovered that the both the Full Size and Carry models have been released in TB (Threaded Barrel). While I love the Sig has expanded this 1911, the holster question does present a problem. I was checking out Raven holsters due to their wide selection available with a wide variety of tac light/laser combinations, however they specifically state, Sigs do not work in their holsters. Looks like I may have to go the custom route as well.