Cruel Hand Luke

No worries Tiff, but as we all know on the web we just have to be careful that people don’t see a “snapshot in time “and make invalid assumptions based on something they don’t have any first hand knowledge of. But having said that , I’m glad you got the shot of “Hi I’m Randy and I’m going to gut punch you”.

Lee thinking to himself...."Hmm I might now be reconsidering volunteering for this....." As Mike Swisher thinks.... "Finally...at least it's not me this time that he's "demonstrating" on ".....

Well with a name like Cruel what did you expect? Okay now in all seriousness....Just a quick reminder for those who didn't go back and read the earlier posts in the thread and have no clue for the context... this was NOT in anyway unsafe. It is NOT a live gun . I repeat it was NOT a live gun. It is a Glock 17R (https://us.glock.com/products/model/g17r) which is Glock's non firing trigger resetting training pistol that allows you to cycle dummy rounds through the action, insert and eject magazines, and get multi round dry fire without having to cycle the action each time. But it CAN NOT fire live rounds. And this was a controlled environment with several extremely well trained and accomplished instructors monitoring the environment for safety. This was at the Rangemaster Tactical Conference in a class I was teaching called Point Blank Pistol Skills. Lee was assisting along with Mike Swisher and Adam Gochenour (also in the video) and Scott Stewart who is not visible in the video. The point of that particular exhibition was that pushing an auto pistol into your opponent in a clinch can cause the gun to be knocked out of battery and then not be able to fire. Not a good thing when fighting for your life. You can also end up hitting them hard enough to induce a malfunction. Also not good when fighting for your life. IIRC we also did a demo of me pushing it into him and the trigger not "clicking" because the slide was pushed out of battery. While this looks dangerous it is ALL safe because it is a training pistol that by design can not fire live ammo because there is no hole in the breech face for the firing pin to hit a primer. It is essentially a "blue gun" with moving parts. So don't read anything more into the video than what it is ...It is one experienced professional instructor with a NON FIRING TRAINING PISTOL demonstrating with another experienced professional instructor why in a fight for your life at touching distance you don't want to shove the gun into your opponent....while yet another experienced professional instructor watches for potential safety issues...while yet 2 more instructors also monitor the environment for safety. Just wanted to clear that up for those who have only been exposed to basic NRA safety protocols and might jump to conclusions that are not valid conclusions to jump to after seeing a 3 second "snapshot in time " of a longer demonstration and lecture. No instructors, students, or animals were harmed in the delivery of the lecture or in the taking of the pics that led to the making of the video. Some people may have gotten their feelings hurt...but there were no physical injuries.

Reminder !!! This class is coming up in about a month. The opportunity to actually train in low light does not present itself often so don't miss out on this chance!

Just a quick reminder....everyone is welcome to this! You don't have to be an alumni to attend this. And with it priced essentially the same as a handgun carry permit class it is a great value. So come on out and take advantage of a chance to shoot the FBI, ATF, and LAPD Swat quals plus the rifle and shotgun quals ...and time permitting maybe the Air Marshal Qualification. Hope to see you there!

Coming up TOMORROW!

TN / GA / AL Suarez Training Group! On Saturday July 28 we will hold our July meeting for the TN/GA/AL Regional Suarez Int Training Group! Subject: ARE YOU QUALIFIED? Instructor: Tier 1 Suarez Int Staff Instructor Randy Harris Location: The usual place- Phillips/Edwards Farm 763 County Rd 332 Pisgah AL 35765 Time: 9AM CENTRAL time - 3PM CENTRAL time Price: $80 - pay at class cash or check. What you need to bring: Pistol, pistol magazines and at least 250 rounds of pistol ammo. Revolvers are welcome if you want to party like it is 1899. Also a Rifle with 50 rounds and shotgun with 11 slugs and 5 rounds of 00 Buckshot if you choose to do the FBI Rifle and Shotgun qualifications. We will shoot several police and federal agency qualification courses. We will shoot the FBI Pistol Qual, the ATF Pistol Qual, LAPD SWAT Pistol Qual and then the FBI Rifle and FBI Shotgun qual courses. I will also keep records of these (if you are happy with your scores) for future reference and use . This will serve to get your shooting prowess on record in case it is ever needed in the future in some legal matter. This is also something your church might like to have for their records if you are a member of a church security team. As far as the courts are concerned if it isn't documented it didn't happen so this is an opportunity to get some official scores on paper in case you ever need them . Not only that but it will be a good day of shooting some somewhat challenging courses.

I'm hoping for a red tsunami ....

If Trump can replace those 2 with Gorsuch type constructionists then that will go a long way toward keeping this country from spiraling into a "liberal utopia" like the UK...or France....

Which makes the midterms critical.....if the Dems retake the Senate they will do what McConnell did to Garland by refusing to hold confirmation hearings and waiting for the 2020 presidential election. IF this is true about Kennedy then Trump better have a replacement already queued up ready to go for confirmation and they'd better get that confirmation done before the midterms...just in case that blue wave materializes....

And John's a solid dude too. I met him at the Rangemaster Instructor Reunion in Athens GA a couple of weeks back and on a personal level I like him a lot. And appropriately enough for this thread he carried a HK VP9 with Red Dot. At the Reunion he did a presentation on the 21 things he has learned from watching all those gunfights on video and while it is "common sense" it was good to see someone who has done the research validate that.

Reminder that this is coming up SATURDAY!!!!!

Reminder that this one is just about 3 weeks to go as of now. Shooting paper targets will only teach you so much about gunfighting....you HAVE to do force on force training to get the whole picture. So come on out and get some work done under the eye of someone who has been teaching the Suarez FOF classes for a decade now. This will change the way you look at concealed carry and using a firearm for self defense. Hope to see you in class !

Reminder that this is rapidly approaching in mid August !!!!

I agree whole heartedly! Check them out !

Three weeks to go on this class!

SUAREZ INTERNATIONAL CRG-1: PISTOL GUNFIGHTING August 18-19, 2018 Chattanooga, Tennessee Price: $350 Instructor: Randy Harris All training must begin with fundamentals. This comprehensive fundamentals class is designed to prep you for the more advanced courses such as Close Range Gunfighting. Through a carefully designed and detailed curriculum we are able to bring you up to a level of skill in a short two day class that previously would take over 4 or 5 days to achieve at other schools. You will learn a complete presentation of the modern combative technique of the pistol which will put you in good standing for any defensive situations you may encounter in the real world. We will also be incorporating fundamental Point Shooting techniques which will prep you for more advanced courses. You will learn the components of various point shooting methods and integrate them into your existing skill sets. This knowledge will put you in good standing for any defensive situations you may encounter in the real world. No experience or prior training is needed to attend this class and it is specially suitable for beginners, or as a tune-up for accomplished shooters. CLASS AND RANGE DETAILS DURATION: 2 days TIME: 9:00AM to 5:00PM AMMUNITION: Approximately 300 rounds (Minimum) RANGE & GEAR REQUIREMENTS: Modern defensive pistol and a holster specifically made for that pistol and designed to be worn on the belt. Three (3) magazines and magazine pouch, a belt of the same width as the belt loops for the holster and magazine pouches, and range safety gear (eye protection, and ear protection). Also Helpful Bring spare clothing appropriate for the weather, including a hat, sunscreen, and bug repellent. Plan to bring lunch, snacks, and water (min 1 gallon per person) for the entire day unless driving to lunch is a viable option from the range location. Bring allergy medication (if needed), a chair (if you prefer), note taking supplies, and a boo boo kit (band aids, gauze pads, antiseptic wipes, antibiotic ointment and tape). You may wish to bring pads such as knee pads, elbow pads, and gloves if the class lends itself to that. For more info and to enroll....https://suarezinternational.com/crg-1-pistol-gunfighting-august-18-19-2018-chattanooga-tn/

ABSOLUTELY.

ONE week to go on this!!!!

OK guys and gals, we are right at 2 weeks to go on this one and we do still have some spots available!

A time honored strategy that works.

Ok here’s my official answers..... CAT Tourniquet and Trauma Dressing , Duct Tape and Sharpie for wound care. (First aid kits are good to have in case of emergency) Kevlar thread for cutting zip ties/flex cuffs/tape / etc if I can't just break them (loose string in your pockets doesn't raise an eyebrow) Metal bodied pens which tend to not break (I might need to write something down like directions ) Bottle opener ( For Corona and Cokes and Fanta) This and the fruit knife are an easier thing to explain if you can sell a backstory of being a bartender. $6 Fruit knife (cortar Limas por mi Corona y Modelo o pelar manzanas, etc) Easily found Decoy Wallet full of $1s and pesos worth about $10, expired/compromised and cancelled credit cards, used gas cards. Real wallet better hidden Small streamlight micro stream and Surefire 6P. (It might be dark somewhere I go) lighter (to light the Cohibas I might offer to new "friends") Cuff keys well hidden (just in case......) Also not seen in the pic is about $50 in USD to grease the wheels of justice and "pay fines on the spot" in case I encounter any entanglements with the local constabulary....

Ok the knife is a Victorinox fruit knife. You can buy em where they sell kitchen supplies for about 8 dollars. It’s not the “Captain Killemall Combat Classic with Skull Crusher and Sawback” it is a simple knife that people use to cut fruit ....like limes . Or cigars .... That combined with the “bottle opener” which is actually the Suarez Heretic and with a little bit of thought on your backstory and you can sell the “ bartender backstory” as to why you would have a knife like that and a bottle opener on your person and not necessarily be a threat if questioned. Also helps to have another $50 US in your pocket to “ pay fines on the spot “ if you run into any entanglements with the local constabulary. It’s a different world down there.

Bingo.

Mojo - Tuff Writer - love it. Ronald 55- mostly right but that’s not dental floss. Take another guess on it. And the “ neck knife” is something specific for a specific reason. Also you might think of it in combo with the “bottle opener”.