howie Posted April 7, 2014 at 12:05 AM Posted April 7, 2014 at 12:05 AM 1. Have you been asked a question you couldn't find the answer to?2. What's the most unexpected thing you've had happen in class?
BIGDEESUL Posted April 7, 2014 at 12:27 AM Posted April 7, 2014 at 12:27 AM Kind of, and the most unexpected thing happen was a 64 year old woman damn near rapid fire through the qualification and do better than pretty everybody else in class. Magi globos ingentes
anonymous too Posted April 7, 2014 at 12:35 AM Posted April 7, 2014 at 12:35 AM Some questions were inappropriate for the class being taught, but we tried to answer them all if we weren't running late on time to get into the range. Had several long retired LEO's in many classes and they were the worst at NOT keeping their finger off the trigger. The worst one NG'd straight up into the ceiling baffle with my other instructor. I knew something had happened, but he didn't tell me until the class was over. I would have told the guy to pack his stuff up and leave. No refund and no certificate to get your FL permit. Actually the most unexpected was a guy's ringtone on his phone he forgot to shut off. I wasn't teaching that section and was in the back of the room and almost crying laughing it was so funny. The guy apologized for his phone being on, but I told him hearing that ring tone was worth it. Everyone was laughing after I said that.
Pusher Posted April 7, 2014 at 01:42 AM Posted April 7, 2014 at 01:42 AM Some questions were inappropriate for the class being taught, but we tried to answer them all if we weren't running late on time to get into the range. Had several long retired LEO's in many classes and they were the worst at NOT keeping their finger off the trigger. The worst one NG'd straight up into the ceiling baffle with my other instructor. I knew something had happened, but he didn't tell me until the class was over. I would have told the guy to pack his stuff up and leave. No refund and no certificate to get your FL permit. Actually the most unexpected was a guy's ringtone on his phone he forgot to shut off. I wasn't teaching that section and was in the back of the room and almost crying laughing it was so funny. The guy apologized for his phone being on, but I told him hearing that ring tone was worth it. Everyone was laughing after I said that. Ok now you have my curiosity peaked. What was the ring tone? Inquiring minds at work now. Sorry TyGuy sorry that I left you out.
Frank Posted April 7, 2014 at 03:00 AM Posted April 7, 2014 at 03:00 AM Some questions were inappropriate for the class being taught, but we tried to answer them all if we weren't running late on time to get into the range. Had several long retired LEO's in many classes and they were the worst at NOT keeping their finger off the trigger. The worst one NG'd straight up into the ceiling baffle with my other instructor. I knew something had happened, but he didn't tell me until the class was over. I would have told the guy to pack his stuff up and leave. No refund and no certificate to get your FL permit. Actually the most unexpected was a guy's ringtone on his phone he forgot to shut off. I wasn't teaching that section and was in the back of the room and almost crying laughing it was so funny. The guy apologized for his phone being on, but I told him hearing that ring tone was worth it. Everyone was laughing after I said that. I had a moment like that in my last class, except it was ME that forgot to put the phone on vibrate/silent. Like many people do, I have different ringtones for different people. In the middle of class one of my shooting buddies calls me. My ringtone for him is a SmashMouth song titled "Sorry About Your P****," referring to a certain part of the male anatomy. Needless to say, I was a bit embarrassed, but the all male class got a big laugh out of it! -- Frank
revolverboy Posted April 7, 2014 at 10:45 AM Posted April 7, 2014 at 10:45 AM I was teaching a ladies only course. I just finished showing them how to load/unload a revolver. A woman asks "Does your rod get hot after its done shooting?". We all had a laugh and I knew what she was asking, but I asked her jokingly if she could rephrase the question. She was wondering if the ejector got warm while shooting. I also was showing a couple how to use what I call the Spiderman Technique of unloading a revolver. Putting your middle & ring finger in the cylinder window to open & control the cylinder. She didn't understand what I mean. So her hubby says "its kinda like 'the shocker' move, honey". That was pretty funny & on the edge of embarrassing.
AlphaKoncepts aka CGS Posted April 7, 2014 at 01:57 PM Posted April 7, 2014 at 01:57 PM I have never NOT had an answer to a question, because if I do not know the answer is: "I'll google it on break and let you know." I had a walk-in once. He came to my Sunday class. On Saturday I was there and another company was there too (2 meeting rooms). However this gentleman got his dates mixed up and walked into my Sunday class. Good for me
Drylok Posted April 7, 2014 at 04:33 PM Posted April 7, 2014 at 04:33 PM Questions i dont know the answer to? Of course, who hasnt with this screwed up law and isp rules?Unexpected thing would probably be 3 students in one class all with single action revolvers and owb leather holsters
TimGiblin Posted April 7, 2014 at 04:50 PM Posted April 7, 2014 at 04:50 PM Had several long retired LEO's in many classes and they were the worst at NOT keeping their finger off the trigger. I don't understand why this was surprising? All the Chicago instructors said thats not true (probably cause they are LEOs) Always been that way. Cops are a average pull from the population, so they are the primary group full of non shooters that have guns. In all other vocations the non shooters generally don't carry or view themselves as experts. Often the best and the worst shooters in my class are LEOs, they very rarely are "average"
Illinoiscc Posted April 7, 2014 at 05:03 PM Posted April 7, 2014 at 05:03 PM 1. A million "what if scenario" off-topic questions; pretty much disruptive. it's not that they can't be answered given an infinite amount of time, but it's that they are inappropriately disruptive. Such students have to be corralled back to the topics.2. A medical emergency situation. We had an incident in the classroom that required a call to 911 and immediate medical attention till paramedics arrived and transported the individual to get appropriate care at a hospital. glad training kicked in.
Drylok Posted April 7, 2014 at 05:07 PM Posted April 7, 2014 at 05:07 PM Oh I know another unexpected, it was the twister on the ground 3 mi north of us, so we finished class in the basement of a church. Mary Shepard would have been proud
anonymous too Posted April 7, 2014 at 05:11 PM Posted April 7, 2014 at 05:11 PM I can't remember the ringtone. Some obnoxious song from the 80's I hadn't heard in years.
wtr100 Posted April 7, 2014 at 06:20 PM Posted April 7, 2014 at 06:20 PM Had a female student ask what I thought of the 'Flash Bang' holster ... During the 30 round qual had a student shoot and hit the first 21 rounds in a row and ask if they could stop …
revolverboy Posted April 7, 2014 at 08:36 PM Posted April 7, 2014 at 08:36 PM Had a female student ask what I thought of the 'Flash Bang' holster ... I got a FlashBang for my J frame. I've had women wear it during class just to see how it feels. They use a blue gun instead of a real one.
III Posted April 7, 2014 at 09:02 PM Posted April 7, 2014 at 09:02 PM Had a female student ask what I thought of the 'Flash Bang' holster ... I got a FlashBang for my J frame. I've had women wear it during class just to see how it feels. They use a blue gun instead of a real one. I assume that is why you have a smile on your face in your profile pic....
revolverboy Posted April 8, 2014 at 12:25 AM Posted April 8, 2014 at 12:25 AM I assume that is why you have a smile on your face in your profile pic.... OH MY!!!!!
Yvolf Posted April 8, 2014 at 04:14 AM Posted April 8, 2014 at 04:14 AM The one I can remember that students asked: "What one needs to do if he gets suddenly intoxicated" the key word SUDDENLY
pdpsc Posted April 8, 2014 at 04:47 AM Posted April 8, 2014 at 04:47 AM The one I can remember that students asked: "What one needs to do if he gets suddenly intoxicated" the key word SUDDENLY Apparently you've never gone "drinking" with TyGuy... http://www.cnn.com/2012/09/26/health/alcohol-enemas/
TyGuy Posted April 8, 2014 at 04:50 AM Posted April 8, 2014 at 04:50 AM http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/08/ajyvera7.jpg Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD
speedbump Posted April 8, 2014 at 08:47 AM Posted April 8, 2014 at 08:47 AM 1. Like the others, had to look a few up on breaks and get back with them. 2. Had a funnel cloud go right over the range just after we finished a qual last Fall. All the leaves swirled suddenly and went up....then the targets got blown around in different directions. It dropped down in the next county and turned deadly. Weird stuff in L.E. classes? I could go on for days....
semper1911 Posted April 8, 2014 at 11:23 AM Posted April 8, 2014 at 11:23 AM I have not had a question asked that I could not answer and/or get the answer back to them. Even when one person asked during a break about carrying at a special camp for people dressed "naturally", this one was funniest. Situation, was doing the qualification in high wind, was on the last 5 rounds of fire, when a wind ripped a target off one of the students cardboard and blew it behind the berm. Took about an hour to find it.
BIGDEESUL Posted April 8, 2014 at 12:19 PM Posted April 8, 2014 at 12:19 PM I have not had a question asked that I could not answer and/or get the answer back to them. Even when one person asked during a break about carrying at a special camp for people dressed "naturally", this one was funniest. Situation, was doing the qualification in high wind, was on the last 5 rounds of fire, when a wind ripped a target off one of the students cardboard and blew it behind the berm. Took about an hour to find it. Wouldn't it have been easier to just shoot at a fresh target?
RacerDave6 Posted April 8, 2014 at 02:22 PM Posted April 8, 2014 at 02:22 PM I have not had a question asked that I could not answer and/or get the answer back to them. Even when one person asked during a break about carrying at a special camp for people dressed "naturally", this one was funniest. Situation, was doing the qualification in high wind, was on the last 5 rounds of fire, when a wind ripped a target off one of the students cardboard and blew it behind the berm. Took about an hour to find it. Wouldn't it have been easier to just shoot at a fresh target? That would cost an extra $0.35 Sent from my LG-P769 using Tapatalk
BigJim Posted April 8, 2014 at 04:36 PM Posted April 8, 2014 at 04:36 PM I have not had a question asked that I could not answer and/or get the answer back to them. Even when one person asked during a break about carrying at a special camp for people dressed "naturally", this one was funniest. How does one carry concealed at a nudist camp?
pdpsc Posted April 8, 2014 at 04:40 PM Posted April 8, 2014 at 04:40 PM I have not had a question asked that I could not answer and/or get the answer back to them. Even when one person asked during a break about carrying at a special camp for people dressed "naturally", this one was funniest. How does one carry concealed at a nudist camp? And that's why it's important to use a good quality lube.
TyGuy Posted April 8, 2014 at 04:52 PM Posted April 8, 2014 at 04:52 PM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QfA5lfKzWlA
revolverboy Posted April 8, 2014 at 09:10 PM Posted April 8, 2014 at 09:10 PM I have not had a question asked that I could not answer and/or get the answer back to them. Even when one person asked during a break about carrying at a special camp for people dressed "naturally", this one was funniest. How does one carry concealed at a nudist camp? Very carefully!
Frank Posted April 9, 2014 at 12:56 PM Posted April 9, 2014 at 12:56 PM Coming back from the range session a few months ago, all the students were waiting for me in the classroom. I had just missed the all the excitement when a car ran a red light, hit another car in the intersection and came to a stop on the sidewalk two feet from out front windows. I was very grateful the car stopped where it did and none of my students were injured! -- Frank
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