Cruel Hand Luke

I pretty much agreed with the Zimmerman verdict....Like it or not Trayvon Martin was not a "child" and he was the same height and weight as Marvin Hagler and Sugar Ray Leonard. He would still be alive if he hadn't doubled back around and attacked Zimmerman. Zimmerman may be a douchebag but he has a right to defend himself from unlawful violence. I agreed with the Michael Brown investigation not leading to charges being filed. The whole "hands up don't shoot" has been proven to be fantasy and the coroners report shows a pretty clear picture of what happened. I even can see how Betty Shelby was acquitted (the officer who shot Terence Crutcher in Oklahoma). But I was truly surprised (and a bit dumbfounded) at the Yanez/Castile decision. When asked why he shot Castile , Yanez said "I don't know" . Really? You DON'T know? I get it that Castile matched the description of a robbery suspect in that area. That is enough to amp up any officer about to interact with someone. And you hate to Monday morning quarterback in these situations but it just seemed that Yanez was a little TOO amped up and maybe out of his depth. Was this the first time he'd ever encountered a legally armed citizen ? In the audio he seemed like someone who just realized he had really screwed up. I'll be the first to tell you that there is very little time to make a measured decision when human reaction time can mean the difference in life and death.....but this case just seems like a cop who was maybe a little too ready to shoot saw a black guy and a gun and fear of the two together lead to a shooting that should never have happened. I'm normally going to come down on the side of "if you don't fight the police you are not likely to get shot"....but Castile by all accounts was not fighting them and it is pretty unlikely he was initiating a gunfight with his girlfriend and her 4 year old daughter in the car. This is just a sad situation all the way around. And while I feel there are far too many families of criminals protesting their hoodlum family members finally falling victim to the law of averages (and not every "gentle giant" is in fact gentle), this one seems to be a case of at a bare minimum an officer being a little too quick on the trigger and that cost a man his life. .

SUAREZ INTERNATIONAL RGF-2: RIFLE GUNFIGHTING II JULY 15-16, 2017 CHATTANOOGA, TENNESSEE price : $350 INSTRUCTOR: RANDY HARRISRifle confrontations worldwide rarely exceed 25 yards. Rather than a long range marksman's weapon, our research shows the rifle will most likely be used just outside the reach of more conventional weapons, as well as within these closer intervals of confrontation.This course will take the student quickly through the basics and impart the techniques necessary to deploy the Tactical Rifle, Civilian Carbine, or Submachine gun in a close interval emergency.This course is highly recommended for civilian defenders, military personnel, or police operators (we make no distinction in the material presented). CLASS AND RANGE DETAILS DURATION: 2 days TIME: 9:00AM to 5:00PM AMMUNITION: Approximately 500 rounds (Minimum) and 50 rounds of pistol ammunition. RANGE & GEAR REQUIREMENTS: Rifle (any action or caliber suitable for use within 50 yards), all weapons must be equipped with a sling, also bring a pistol with at least (2) magazines, a belt, holster, magazine pouches, rifle ammo pouches, and ear & eye protection (knee and elbow pads are strongly suggested). 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 sign up............https://suarezinternational.com/rgf-...hattanooga-tn/

Welcome from another Ooltewah resident....maybe I'll see you at the Cleveland IDPA match or at a class sometime.

Just a week to go!

As to how early, 9am central. We will meet in the back yard and head up to the range after we do waivers and meet and greet. I plan to get there about 830 to 845

Reminder! This one is coming up at the end of the month!

I have never gone there from Murfreesboro so I can't really answer that. It is essentially 20 minutes from Trenton Ga. Easiest way I have found with the least turns (from either east or west) is to go I-24 to I-59. Take I-59 south toward Alabama. At the 1st exit inside Alabama (Sulpher Springs) take that exit and go RIGHT. Stay right and go up the mountain. It will dead end into Alabama HWY 75. Turn LEFT. Go about a mile to the flashing traffic light where Alabama HWY 117 and AL HWY 75 intersect. Turn RIGHT onto AL HWY 117. Go probably a mile (that's a guess). You will pass Ider High School on your right and the Ider Senior Center (has a purple roof) also on right. Within the next quarter mile start looking for County rd 330 on your LEFT. The sign for the road is on the right side but the road is on the left. There is no sign on the left. Take that road and it will dead end into County Rd 332. Take a right and follow it until you see a boulder on the right with a 763 on it and an iron gate. You have arrived. There will be a "Suarez " sign out there if I get there before you do. If anyone has problems finding it my # is 423 827 9133

Reminder! This one is coming up THIS WEEKEND!

Me too. Hope everything goes well Bob.

No registration needed, just show up and pay at class. It just makes it easier on me if folks give me a heads up that they are planning to attend to know how many targets and equipment I need to bring. Hope to see you there!

Real World Rifle Skills - Combative use of the rifle Date June 24 2017 Instructor : Randy Harris (https://suarezinternational.com/randy-harris/ ) Location:The Ridge in Dayton TN (http://www.theridgeshooting.com/index.html) Price $150 Cash or Check ($50 Deposit holds your spot) Time : 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM This class is a 1 day immersion level class that will work to bring your rifle handling and shooting skills up to speed . Whether you are looking to use the rifle for home defense, Police patrol, Military, or 3 Gun Competition, this class will improve your shooting and gun handling skills. With just a small amount of lecture time we will spend the majority of the day on the range honing skills with both dry fire drills and live fire. While there is no prerequisite for this class, students need to have a SOLID grasp of the fundamentals of firearm safety and be familiar enough with their rifle to safely load , fire ,and unload it. What to bring? Modern magazine fed semi auto rifle or pistol caliber carbine. Pistol. Ammo: Rifle 250 rds Pistol 50 rds Eye and Ear Protection and any other gear you want to bring like knee pads. Ancillary gear: Belt and holster and mag pouch for pistol , sling for rifle, at least 3 rifle mags, at least 2 pistol mags (or speed loaders if you use a revolver), and a way to carry rifle mags. This can be in your pockets, in belt mounted mag pouches, in a bag of some type or in a chest rig. This is not a contractor class so if you show up with hard armor and 18 magazines you'll be a little over dressed unless that is what you normally wear in your day job. Police officers/security personnel are encouraged to wear their duty gear. As a side note, if you have armor and want to wear it that is perfectly fine...but no whining if it gets hot. Use common sense on holster set up. If you are using a chest rig and or armor then NO AIWB (Appendix Inside the Waistband) unless you have a truly small chest rig and there is absolutely no conflict between the rig and the gun coming out of the holster cleanly. For safety sake I want no conflict between chest rig and holster when drawing the pistol . IWB or OWB belt is fine...as long as it is not impeded by a monstrously big chest rig. Drop leg holsters are fine. Just make sure you can safely get your pistol out of your holster without having to fight your chest rig for it. Some stuff we will cover.... SAFETY Combative use of the rifle (context of combative use vs competitive use) RULE #1 - Don't get shot! (use of cover and movement to keep from getting shot) Position Shooting to conform to available cover. Marksmanship - Quickly hit what you aim at whether standing, kneeling, prone or moving Use of APPROPRIATE sighting methods for the distances involved Clear malfunctions QUICKLY Keep it loaded (Both reactive and proactive reloads and why and when to use them) Transition from Rifle to Pistol (When , Why and How) Practical application of skills we learned For more info either PM me here at TGO or email me at Cruelhandluke2000@yahoo.com

This one is coming up in just about 3 weeks !!!

Only about 3 weeks to go!

TN / GA / AL Training Group On SATURDAY June 10 we will hold the first summer meeting for the TN/GA/AL Regional Suarez Int Training Group! Instructor: Tier 1 Suarez Int Staff Instructor Randy HarrisLocation: The usual place- Phillips/Edwards Farm 763 County Rd 332 Pisgah AL 35765 Time: 9AM CENTRAL time - 3PM CENTRAL timePrice: $60 - pay at class cash or check. What you need to bring: Pistol, pistol magazines and at least 200 rounds of ammo. Revolvers are welcome if you want to party like it is 1899. We will work on smoothing out our pistol skills and will shoot several challenging drills and work to be more competent and confident with the weapon we carry most...our pistol. Rifles are awesome but they are not always close by. The pistol is far more likely to be the weapon you will have in hand be it robbery, terrorism or whatever. This will give participants a chance to shoot some timed and scored drills and get a feel for where their skill level is and see where they can improve.

One week to go on this one!

Well that sucks. I'm guessing you've already contacted your card company and disputed the charges?

Just a quick reminder that this one is coming up the first weekend in June!

Just a few weeks out on this one. CRG is the class that put SI on the map and the class that covers the most likely encounters where people use pistols to defend themselves. There is a reason we call it our "flagship" course. Hope to see you there!

Working on a date now......will post it up as soon as it is finalized.

For those coming , in case you have trouble finding the location my # is 423 827 9133

And a quick reminder....the range is right where the time zones go from Eastern to Central. The range is on CENTRAL TIME....so if you get there expecting class to start at 10 eastern you will be an hour early.....

Coming up TOMORROW!!!

The next meeting of the TN GA AL Regional Training group will be held on Sunday April 9. It will be a RIFLE DAY ! So grab your rifle and your gear and come on out! Date: Sunday April 9 Time: 10AM to 3PM CENTRAL TIME. Price : $60 pay at class cash or check.Subject: Real World Rifle Skills (a study in robust manipulations and scoring fight stopping hits under stress) Equipment needed:A rifle. Any rifle is fine, but you'll be better off with a magazine fed semi auto with a couple of spare mags. But if you want to roll "Old School" with a lever gun or bolt gun you are more than welcome to join us. We'll be focusing on the zero to 75 yard distance and using steel targets for some drills so no green tip or AP ammo please. A pistol. Whatever you REALLY carry....preferably the way you really carry it. Ammo needed: 200 rds rifle (NO Green Tip or Armor Piercing ) 50 rds pistolLocation: The usual place .....763 CR 332 Pisgah AL 35765

Glad you finally got this project worked out. Any chance you'll be bringing it to the training day this Sunday?

And that was pretty well determined at bayonet point in 1865......