Cruel Hand Luke

Class went just as I expected it would...A "no BS", straight forward presentation on civilian pistol skills at the likely engagement distances for armed citizens.  The drills were relevant and required not only quick hits on target but something that some folks tend to forget about ...quick ACCURATE hits. Fast misses rarely have any effect and fast peripheral hits rarely have the fast fight stopping effect you need when a guy is 3 steps from you trying to kill you...... This class was an excellent tune up for for both the newer shooter and the more experienced .  

This one is getting closer!    Think about how much time we all spend in our vehicles everyday. And now think about how little we actually train to deploy our weapons from inside our vehicles. Most ranges would not even allow this  , but in this class we will actually shoot from our vehicles at different orientations to the target ( Target outside driver's side door, target outside passenger side door, target to front, target to rear , etc....)    So come on out and get the kind of real world practical training that you can't get just anywhere!

I think Tom sends that when you sign up.....the range is somewhat "remote" and the class will caravan to the range from a meeting place.......   The range is on private property and somewhat remote. To simplify matters, we will all meet at one location and convoy to the range together. We will meet at 8:15 AM  at the church located at   3279 Southall Rd, Franklin, TN, 37064   We will not be leaving the range for lunch. Please be sure to bring a cooler with drinks, snacks and lunch. Bring plenty to drink, to avoid dehydration.

Just a few days to go! 

Just under a month to go on this one....................................

ONE WEEK TO GO !!!!!!!!!!!!   THERE IS STILL TIME TO GET SIGNED UP FOR TOM'S CLASS !  

Prag, actually your G19 would be the ideal CCP gun. Might as well shoot the biggest gun that is legal in the division.    When the IDPA" powers that be" decided to add CCP their logic was the same thing I have said repeatedly.....the G19 is probably the most carried Glock yet you almost NEVER see one being used at a big match. At the IDPA Nationals the G19 was the #1 carry gun that people filled out on the "what do you really carry " survey....yet there was only ONE competitor actually shooting a G19. WHY? Because if you can shoot a G34 in SSP why would you shoot a G19? And if you can shoot a G34 (or a full size 9mm 1911) in ESP why would you shoot a G19?    So when they wrote the CCP "specs" they pretty much measured a G19 and said THAT is the max size for this division. And limiting it to 8 rounds makes it single stack friendly. That is why some people are referring to it as the G19 division. And since ESP mods are legal for CCP then your stippled grip is legal for CCP. If I were you I'd shoot CCP with your G19. 

Reminder, this one is coming up at the end of May !   It is a 1 day class which means minimum time and ammo investment but I pack this full of info and reps of the drills for maximum payoff for that minimum investment so get signed up and come on out! 

Reminder about this one coming up in June!!!

Tom will be offering a 1 day class in Franklin TN coming up next month.........       Intensive Pistol Skills One Day Training Primary Instructor – Tom Givens   Place:           Nashville/Franklin,TN,  area Time:            9am – 6pm Date:            May 9, 2015                      Saturday Rounds:        400-500 Price:             $225.00  Intensive Pistol Skills is an extensive work-out of the essential skills involved in self-defense with a handgun. Topics covered include presentation from the concealed carry holster; accurate shooting at high speed; fast, reliable reloading techniques; one handed shooting; malfunction remedies; and much more. Students will fire approximately 400-500 rounds. Directions to the range, detailed equipment list and other info will be sent to registered students prior to class date. To register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/intensive-pistol-skills-franklin-tn-tickets-15014727454        

Thanks Chitchater, I hope to see you in this class in July. 

CRG-1: PISTOL GUNFIGHTING July 18-19, 2015 Price: $350 Dayton, Tennessee 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 the more advanced courses such as Advanced Reactive Gunfighting. 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.     DURATION: 2 days   TIME: 8:30AM to 4:30PM (Eastern Time)   AMMUNITION: Approximately 350 rounds (Minimum)   YOU NEED TO BRING: Spare clothing appropriate to the weather. Lunch, snacks and water (minimum of 1 gallon per person) for the entire day. Baseball or other style hat, sun screen, bug repellent, allergy medication (if needed), chair (if you have a problem with sitting on the ground, note taking paper/pen/pencil and a boo boo kit (band aids, gauze pads, antiseptic wipes, antibiotic ointment and tape).   REQUIREMENTS: Modern defensive pistol with a holster specifically made for that pistol and designed to be worn on the belt at the "strong side". Three (3) magazines and one magazine pouch. A belt of the same width as the belt loops for the holster and magazine pouches, range safety gear (eye protection and ear protection).   For more info and to register..................http://www.suarezinternationalstore.com/150718-pistol-gunfighting-dayton-tn.aspx#.VTlRTyFViko

Amen. 

STILL TIME TO SIGN UP FOR THIS ONE !!!

I guess I'm used to people carrying loaded guns around me so that doesn't upset me.....   The bigger issue I have with it is when they load all the shooters at the same time and then do a walk through on BOTH stages simultaneously in the same bay and then start randomly calling people to shoot on one stage or the other.....that DOES NOT save any time and just screws with the shooters. 

A little directed dry work and you will make the times AND the scores in very short order.    And if you are interested in hosting something let me know.....

Reminder that this is coming up in just a few weeks!

Can we get a head count on who all is planning to be there so I'm sure I have enough "Q" targets for the Air Marshal Qualification?    So far it is looking like    Prag Got The goods roar-k  Jreedesq Timcar86 sleeperagent13 +1   and who else?

Awesome. That will make life easier. 

Make sure you keep at least 3 rifle mags empty.....we will start with a little dry work on manipulations to warm up.....if you show up with ALL your mags loaded you'll have to unload some.......

If anyone has an extra "easy up" canopy they don't mind bringing that would be great. They help keep both the sun and rain off of us. Most people can handle training in the rain....they don't much like sitting and eating lunch in the rain though.... :shrug:

This one is coming up in just a couple of weeks!  

Yes, we still have openings.

Reminds me of the classic story of the truck driver going into NY City to deliver who sees a woman running across the street screaming "Rape!" being chased by a scruffy looking dude. The driver grabs his pistol he kept in his glovebox for protection ( which was illegal in NYC) and jumps out to go save the day... turns out the woman is a hooker being chased by an undercover vice cop....when the truck driver drew down on the cop he gets arrested and ends up in prison......so be VERY careful about interjecting yourself into a situation you don't have all the information on......

Bump back up since this is just under a month away now.......