Cruel Hand Luke

You are counted in . One week to go and we have 5 spots available. There is still time to get in on this class.

Two weeks to go and surprisingly we still have spots available..... This class covers not only recognizing and avoiding criminal assault but also preemptive striking, empty hand vs contact weapons , empty hand vs knife, empty hand vs gun , close contact shooting , shooting while moving, alternative indexing methods, and much more......

Coming up on Friday August 12 I will be offering the Suarez International Combat Rifle Marksmanship class. This class can also be combined with the Advanced Pistol Gunfighting class August 12-13 at a discount. SUAREZ INTERNATIONAL COMBAT RIFLE MARKSMANSHIP AUGUST 12, 2016 DAYTON, TENNESSEE PRICE: $200 INSTRUCTOR: RANDY HARRISIn this class you will learn how to fire an accurate shot with your semi auto military assault rifle. All types and calibers are welcome (AR-15, AK-47s, UZI, HK, etc.). You will learn all the basics of riflery from zeriong, the essential elements of insuring an accurate shot, as well as using ground and cover to enhance your effect downrange. This course is perfect for the new rifle owner, or as a tune up for an experienced rifleman. CLASS AND RANGE DETAILS DURATION: 1 Day TIME: 8:30AM to 4:30PM AMMUNITION: Approximately 150 rounds (Minimum) RANGE & GEAR REQUIREMENTS: Rifle, sling, at least 2 magazines if using a semi-automatic, manner to carry extra ammo, pistol, holster and range safety gear. 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 register for this one day class......http://www.suarezinternationalstore....x#.VzsSofkrKowTo register for this AND the Advanced Pistol Gunfighting class August 13-14 at the discount price of $500..... http://www.suarezinternationalstore....x#.VzsTF_krKow

We have now added a 1 day rifle class on Friday August 12. You can sign up for both classes and save $50 ! COMBAT RIFLE MARKSMANSHIP AUGUST 12, 2016 DAYTON, TENNESSEE PRICE: $200 INSTRUCTOR: RANDY HARRISIn this class you will learn how to fire an accurate shot with your semi auto military assault rifle. All types and calibers are welcome (AR-15, AK-47s, UZI, HK, etc.). You will learn all the basics of riflery from zeriong, the essential elements of insuring an accurate shot, as well as using ground and cover to enhance your effect downrange. This course is perfect for the new rifle owner, or as a tune up for an experienced rifleman. CLASS AND RANGE DETAILS DURATION: 1 Day TIME: 8:30AM to 4:30PM AMMUNITION: Approximately 150 rounds (Minimum) RANGE & GEAR REQUIREMENTS: Rifle, sling, at least 2 magazines if using a semi-automatic, manner to carry extra ammo, pistol, holster and range safety gear. 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. To register for this AND the Advanced Pistol Gunfighting class at the discount price of $500..... http://www.suarezinternationalstore....x#.VzsTF_krKow

Chances R, Thanks for the kind words with regards to my classes. I'm glad you two were able to get to Tom's class and I'm not at all surprised that both of you passed. Having seen you both shoot (and hopefully having had a part in helping you be better shooters) I would be shocked if you didn't pass. I took Tom's instructor class back in 2006 and the Advanced instructor class when it was by invitation the first time it was offered in 2008 . That is one thing about his instructor class.... if you pass, you know you earned it because A. it isn't easy, and B. people can and do fail. I know of instructors from other schools who have shown up thinking they were awesome and ended up failing.... So congrats to you both!

About 3 weeks to go on this one!

RIGHT AT 6 WEEKS TO GO ON THIS ONE ! 

Correct that was not Michael Bresson.   The cheating thing was a different thing all together that was in USPSA and the guy's name is Paul Hendrix...here is a story about that.....http://www.gunnuts.net/2014/06/18/range-officer-cheating-scandal-in-united-states-practical-shooting-association/

Get ready for the blast wave and fallout.........

Reminder! This one is now just 4 weeks out... Sunday June 5 . We still have 6 spot available.   More than just another shooting class this is a class that teaches you how to deal with unknown people who approach you on the street, how to recognize the cues that it is about to get physical, gives you specific skills to deal with both empty hand and contact weapon attacks (empty hand vs empty hand, empty hand vs club, empty hand vs knife, empty hand vs gun) and then transition to accessing and using your own pistol (or knife?). Pretty much all the stuff that it helps to know in close quarters defense of your life...and the stuff that you wish your Handgun Carry Permit class had covered....

ONE MORE WEEK TO GO!

Just a quick reminder for those needing to get started right, or for those looking to fill in gaps in what you already know or to simply shore up skills you need some work on. This class does all those things. It lays the foundation skills you will need, gets your mindset right and teaches you what to look for to identify criminal assault about to occur and gives you physical and verbal skills to hopefully convince the potential bad guy that you are going to be more trouble than you are worth before he makes the decision to attack. Hope to see you there!

RIP.

TWO WEEKS !!!!

Muzzle direction...finger placement.....2 rules broken.....   If he had only broken 1 rule and merely pointed at himself without pulling the trigger he'd not have gotten shot.    If he had only broken 1 rule and merely pulled the trigger with the gun pointed anywhere but at himself he'd not have gotten shot.   But since he broke 2 rules and pulled the trigger with it pointed at himself.....he predictably got shot. Alarmingly simple how that happens. 

Not to be a jackass, but if we look at exactly what I said.....if you    1. Keep fingers out of trigger guard 2. Don't point it at yourself 3. Make sure clothing is not in your holster (or maybe I should have worded it differently and said clothing not impeding the gun)....   .....then it is pretty much impossible to shoot yourself. And I stand by that.   You countered with several instances where clothing DOES get in the way and where you point it at yourself...... I holster my gun every day without pointing it at myself and with fingers and clothing clear of the gun....it's not that difficult if you simply pay attention and do not practice sloppy gunhandling.    I've been carrying a gun in public concealed for over 20 years....not carrying it once or twice in a 20 year span when I go to a bad neighborhood or other such silliness that the casual gun carrier does, but probably an average of 360 days a year for 20 years in all manner of clothing, weather , environments, threat levels, etc. I've shot over 200 pistol matches and taught over 200 professional firearm classes ranging from TN Handgun carry classes to Advanced pistol classes involving weak handed only access of the pistol and weak handed only reholstering.....In that time I have seen literally THOUSANDS (not exaggerating) of reholstering reps.    And in all of that time I see the same things over and over....if your finger or clothing are not on the trigger and the gun is not pointed AT YOU when you reholster then it is all but impossible to shoot yourself and if you DO shoot your self it was in every case due to breaking a bare minimum of TWO safety rules. You have to point it at something you are not willing to destroy (your body) and you have to either touch the trigger with one (or more ) of your own digits or a foreign object. That is the ONLY way it happens. Something has to actuate the trigger while it is pointed at you....TWO safety rules broken at same time.    They don't just go off by themselves. If your holster can pull the trigger then you need to get a new holster and get rid of that one. There are plenty of good quality holsters that will not pull the trigger. Your clothing does not have a mind of its own or the ability to take willful action...it just hangs where it hangs. So you CAN outsmart your clothing and keep it from getting in the trigger guard as you reholster. You just have to take the time to look before shoving the gun in. As to catching falling loaded guns...let them fall. Modern guns are drop safe so let them fall. One of the most dangerous things you can do is to try to catch one....and I'm baffled at how someone can stick their thumb in a trigger guard while reholstering properly.... And you absolutely can (barring extreme obesity) reholster in the 5 o'clock position without pointing the muzzle at yourself.  And there are plenty of people out there who can and do reholster safely everyday without removing the holster. Agreeing with me or not does not change the facts.

How many rules is this guy breaking?????   http://www.gunnuts.net/2016/04/13/anatomy-of-an-accident/

The only way that happens is to break at least 2 safety rules at the same time....   Treat all guns as if they are loaded Don't point at something you are not willing to destroy, pay for or go to jail for. Keep finger off trigger until your gun is indexed on target Be aware of target and what is beyond.   You really have to break a MINIMUM of AT LEAST 2 rules to shoot yourself. Guns don't just "go off". They respond to a trigger press...the way they were DESIGNED TO WORK. If you keep the booger hook off the bang switch and don't point it at yourself and make sure your clothing is not down in your holster before you holster then it is pretty much close to impossible to shoot yourself. 

Pray for good weather....you'd be surprised at how effective that can be sometimes.....

Just a quick reminder...this one is coming up in just a little over a month. We still have 6 spots available. 

Just over 2 weeks to go!!  Just owning a shotgun and being able to efficiently fight with one are 2 different things. This class bridges that gap between possession and proficiency.

DATE ON THIS CLASS HAS BEEN CHANGED TO JULY 30-31

THIS CLASS DATE HAS BEEN CHANGED TO JUNE 25-26

Yes you are on the list.   Didn't realize I didn't put the location in the original post.  Location: 1818 Tarklin Valley Rd Knoxville Tn 37920

Reminder....we are about six weeks out and we only have 6 spots left available in this class.