junglebob Posted January 31, 2012 at 01:07 AM Posted January 31, 2012 at 01:07 AM I can across something I hadn't seen before. The www.handgunlaw.us website has a link to handgun drills. I've been to their website a lot of times to get info on carry in other states but hadn't seen that before. They've got a pdf with a lot of different drills. I noticed one recommendation that made sense, a lot of things in the drills make sense, but the recommendation of practicing shooting from cover. Since you should seek cover when in a self defense shooting situtation it makes sense to train that way so you'll do it instintively. I guess once lead comes your way from the bad guy you'll instinctively seek cover but that might be too late.
Bud Posted January 31, 2012 at 02:34 AM Posted January 31, 2012 at 02:34 AM I can across something I hadn't seen before. The www.handgunlaw.us website has a link to handgun drills. I've been to their website a lot of times to get info on carry in other states but hadn't seen that before. They've got a pdf with a lot of different drills. I noticed one recommendation that made sense, a lot of things in the drills make sense, but the recommendation of practicing shooting from cover. Since you should seek cover when in a self defense shooting situtation it makes sense to train that way so you'll do it instintively. I guess once lead comes your way from the bad guy you'll instinctively seek cover but that might be too late. I urge everyone to take a defensive pistol course from a reputable trainer. Glock21 (Fortress Defense) here on this forum is an excellent example. Fortress Defense If that is too much money then consider the DVD, "Art of the Dynamic Pistol" from Magpul or any of Clint Smith's DVDs from Gunsite. There are no current LEO or military training courses equal to what is available in the private market. I am both a graduate of the long course at the Small Arms instructor Training School at Fort Benning Georgia and a graduate of the IL PTI's Law Enforcemernt Firearms Instructor Course. I am 64 years old, I have been shot and have shot and I still make it to at least one school every year because I am still learning and there is always something new to learn. That goes for the rifle (Carbine) and shotgun also.
Bimmer Posted January 31, 2012 at 03:06 AM Posted January 31, 2012 at 03:06 AM I second Fortress Defense, awesome class. looking forward to warmer weather to take the 2 day hand gun course.
Jeff Johnson Posted February 2, 2012 at 04:42 PM Posted February 2, 2012 at 04:42 PM There are some really good videos out there but nothing takes the place of live coaching/training with good people.
Drylok Posted February 2, 2012 at 05:29 PM Posted February 2, 2012 at 05:29 PM These courses really do make you step back and reconsider things you thought you were doing right before and consider things you hadn't thought of at all. One that really stood out to me was observing after you stop the threat. I can imagine how easy it is to get tunnel vision when under the stress of a dynamic critical incident but if you train frequently they say your training will kick in when you come under stress.
Glock21 Posted February 2, 2012 at 10:02 PM Posted February 2, 2012 at 10:02 PM Wow! Thanks, guys! Looks like we have 2 Level I Handgun Courses scheduled for Indiana this year, as well as a Level I at the Aurora Sportsman's Club. Hope to see you both at one of them!
Ehjay Posted February 2, 2012 at 11:17 PM Posted February 2, 2012 at 11:17 PM Somewhat of a dumb question, but for people who have to drive 2-3 hours to attend a training course (such as Fortress' Level 1 pistol in Waterman, IL), is it more common to stay in a hotel for the night, or make the drive to/from both days? I am interested in attending the May course and am curious what others have done in the past Thanks!AJ
Glock21 Posted February 3, 2012 at 12:25 AM Posted February 3, 2012 at 12:25 AM Somewhat of a dumb question, but for people who have to drive 2-3 hours to attend a training course (such as Fortress' Level 1 pistol in Waterman, IL), is it more common to stay in a hotel for the night, or make the drive to/from both days? I am interested in attending the May course and am curious what others have done in the past Thanks!AJ Not a dumb question at all! You're actually thinking ahead! My advice is to at least stay in a hotel for Saturday night. We do a low light/night shoot and we usually don't leave the range till an hour+ after dark. Saturday is a really LONG day, and you will be exhausted. You need a full nights sleep to get the most out of the course.
Ehjay Posted February 3, 2012 at 12:30 AM Posted February 3, 2012 at 12:30 AM Yeah, I saw on the calendar that saturday was a 12 hour day (9a-9p) so I figured that a hotel would be the best bet. Thank your the reponse! AJ
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