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Training Goals for the Upcoming Year?
10/26/2011 7:22:45 AM
Anyone have plans on classes, or goals they want to attain.
I'm hosting a Dean Caputo AR Diagnostics class next month and looking forward to that. I've taken Sully's Armorees course and interested in the two classes will complement each other.
I also have plans to take SouthNarcs ECQC 1&2 classes in June since he's coming to MI next year. And I have Pat Rogers coming in nxt summer, too. Going to be a busy, and eductational, year!
Outside of that, I'm training to run the Tough Mudder in April, although a tendon injury is making that difficult. And I still need to test for my EMT-I license..been putting that off for months.
Admittedly, mine is a pretty aggressive schedule, but any constant forward momentum is good. FWIW, I host many of these classes, so I'm trading lanor for training. If there isnt any good training in your area, consider trying it. I'd be glad to make recommendations if anyone is interested.
I'm hosting a Dean Caputo AR Diagnostics class next month and looking forward to that. I've taken Sully's Armorees course and interested in the two classes will complement each other.
I also have plans to take SouthNarcs ECQC 1&2 classes in June since he's coming to MI next year. And I have Pat Rogers coming in nxt summer, too. Going to be a busy, and eductational, year!
Outside of that, I'm training to run the Tough Mudder in April, although a tendon injury is making that difficult. And I still need to test for my EMT-I license..been putting that off for months.
Admittedly, mine is a pretty aggressive schedule, but any constant forward momentum is good. FWIW, I host many of these classes, so I'm trading lanor for training. If there isnt any good training in your area, consider trying it. I'd be glad to make recommendations if anyone is interested.
10/26/2011 8:48:42 AM
Barbara, you are exceptional . . . and I mean that in a most positive way.
For those starting out in training beyond the basics, I highly recommend taking NRA's Personal Protection in the Home and Personal Protection Outside the Home (PPIH is a pre-req for this). Surprisingly for the NRA, both courses are excellent . . . lots of good info to think about (a legal portion that gives you pause to think thru the aftermath and what you should say vs. not say, how you can expect the police to react, civil liability, etc.) and some good tactical drills. Drawing and shooting from a purse is a real "eye-opener" (they make all PPOH instructor candidates do this so we are better equipped to teach it).
I teach PPIH (and will be teaching PPOH as soon as NRA sends me my cert) and have had 25-30% women students . . . every one of them has done excellent in the class. The only students I've had problems with (sweeping others, finger on trigger, etc.) have been a couple of men who have been shooting a very long time.
[NOTE: One of the women had only shot 3 times before the PPIH class, twice as my guest (at my gun clubs) with her Husband (LEO). She was a naturally good shot and was exceptional in PPIH. So one need not have extensive experience prior to taking the courses, just a good attitude and safety conscious.]
I have taken defensive handgun courses with Jim Crews, Randy Cain and Gabe Suarez previously. PPIH/PPOH would be a good background before tackling those heavier courses, plus the legal ramifications are not something that these excellent name instructors teach (exception is Mas Ayoob) and necessary to keep out of trouble even if you do everything right.
I suggest folks go to http://www.nrainstructors.org/searchcourse.aspx and check out where/when these courses are available in their area.
For those starting out in training beyond the basics, I highly recommend taking NRA's Personal Protection in the Home and Personal Protection Outside the Home (PPIH is a pre-req for this). Surprisingly for the NRA, both courses are excellent . . . lots of good info to think about (a legal portion that gives you pause to think thru the aftermath and what you should say vs. not say, how you can expect the police to react, civil liability, etc.) and some good tactical drills. Drawing and shooting from a purse is a real "eye-opener" (they make all PPOH instructor candidates do this so we are better equipped to teach it).
I teach PPIH (and will be teaching PPOH as soon as NRA sends me my cert) and have had 25-30% women students . . . every one of them has done excellent in the class. The only students I've had problems with (sweeping others, finger on trigger, etc.) have been a couple of men who have been shooting a very long time.
[NOTE: One of the women had only shot 3 times before the PPIH class, twice as my guest (at my gun clubs) with her Husband (LEO). She was a naturally good shot and was exceptional in PPIH. So one need not have extensive experience prior to taking the courses, just a good attitude and safety conscious.]I have taken defensive handgun courses with Jim Crews, Randy Cain and Gabe Suarez previously. PPIH/PPOH would be a good background before tackling those heavier courses, plus the legal ramifications are not something that these excellent name instructors teach (exception is Mas Ayoob) and necessary to keep out of trouble even if you do everything right.
I suggest folks go to http://www.nrainstructors.org/searchcourse.aspx and check out where/when these courses are available in their area.
