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Thursday, August 21, 2014

WARNING SHOTS! William Blake

This was posted by Dave Spaulding.  Written by John Farnam. They are two of the most EXPERIENCED & KNOWLEDGEABLE TRAINERS in the world.    

 Handgun Combatives

Interesting observation from my good buddy John Farnam...
Warning" Shot(s)!
"No one remembers who came in second."
Walter Hagen
On 19 Mar 1988 in West Belfast, Northern Ireland, two young British Army
corporals inadvertently drove in the vicinity of the elaborate funeral
procession for Kevin Bradey, considered a hero by the IRA.
The two corporals were in civilian clothing, and their car was unmarked.
Both were armed with ageing Browning Hi-Power Pistols with standard,
hardball ammunition. Pistols were issued for "personal protection," because of
the dangerous nature of Northern Ireland at the time, but neither soldier
(nor anyone else in the British Army) had ever received any species of
competent training in their serious use. Of course, neither pistol was carried
with a round chambered.
The UK, then and now, has no gun-culture, so no one there knows anything
about carrying and using guns for serious purposes!
The two junior NCOs, realizing their mistake, tried to get turned-around,
but they never made it!
An angry crowd quickly surrounded their now-stationary vehicle. Both
soldiers were dragged out of their car, beaten half to death, and then shot
multiple times through the back of the neck by IRA operatives, who, by the way,
do know something about carrying serious pistols and do carry them in the
correct state of readiness!
During the incident, one of the corporals managed to get a round chambered,
and fired a single shot, not at his attackers, but in the air, as a "
warning," just as he had been foolishly instructed. Both NCOs had been sternly
warned by their cynical superiors that if they ever used their pistols for
any purpose other than starting horse races, they would be drummed out of
the Corps!
As a result, neither made any effective use of weapons they had readily at
hand, pistols, nor the car itself.
In Parliament two days later, Northern Ireland's Secretary of State
publically condemned the killings, and added this gem:
"... although they both had loaded personal-protection pistols, they showed
incredible restraint in using them only to fire a warning shot in the air.
"
Yes, so much "restraint" that they allowed themselves to be murdered while
scarcely even inconveniencing their murderers. So, now we lavishly praise
people for these demonstrably incompetent, inadequate, and ineffective
responses to criminal violence. No wonder Western Civilization is crumbling.
We're congratulating people for being losers!
The problem is, of course, the British Government's hysterical hatred of
self-defense and its paranoid fear of guns. This irrational fearfulness
makes itself felt, even the Army!
The two murdered corporals were not MI5, nor SAS. They were just two junior
NCOs who drove by the wrong place at the wrong time.
When exposed to violent, criminal attack, the only "warning shot" that
should be fired by any one of us should go straight through the ventricles of
our attacker's black heart, as a subtle indicator that more are about to
follow in rapid sequence until he/they find something else to do!
"Warning shots" are a sign of lack of commitment to one's personal
survival. They will invariably be interpreted as such!
"You never know how much is enough unless you know how much is more than
enough."
William Blake

Friday, August 15, 2014

More on Skills Set....Things to think about!

Skill Set: Do You ... ?
Having a gun isn't enough to keep you safe. You have to have the skill set, presence of mind, practice and the other aspects of emergency preparation in place as well.
Do you know, understand and apply the Four Basic Safety Rules all the time?

Do you know the laws for where you are concerning carrying firearms and the use of lethal force?

Do you practice at least twice a week? (Dry practice counts.)

Do you practice drawing, moving, communicating, and using cover?

Do you have a basic response to a potential threat already in your mind and ready to implement?

Do you shoot at least once a month, and if so do you shoot while moving?

Do you know what to do afterwards, if it is necessary to use your weapon?

Do you have a lawyer ready, willing, and capable of representing you if you have to use your weapon?

Do you have a plan in case of an attack when you're not carrying a firearm?

Do you have the equipment close by and the basic skills necessary to deal with some type of major trauma, wound or injury?

Do you have a flashlight on you right now?

Do you know where the fire extinguisher is, and how to operate it?

Do your family members know what to do in case of an emergency?

Do you - where it is legal - have a firearm on you or within arms reach?

Do you know how to keep someone from taking your weapon away, disarming you?

Do you know if you are ready or not?

Personal protection is an individual responsibility. If you answered "no," to any of the questions above, or "maybe" - there's nothing worse than not knowing for sure - then you are not ready to take care of yourself and family. And, these are the easy questions.

Truly being responsible, prepared to deal with emergencies, is about answering questions, not how many training courses you've attended or the quantity of firearms you own. Your job is to anticipate all the questions and figure out their answers in advance, prior to the time lives depend on what you know and can do. And, if you're responsible for other people, like your family, then shame on you for not being ready. It's one thing if you're not prepared to take care of yourself. It's unforgivable to not be ready and able to take care of those who depend on you.

Being responsible means being ready for trouble all times, not just when you think it might happen. If you knew when it was going to happen you'd be somewhere safe, or fully prepared, which means there wouldn't be any danger. Trouble comes at unexpected times and in all forms, both man-made and natural. Understand and acknowledge this: You have to be ready all the time. That should change your priorities and how you live. It's a sad fact, but most people can operate the remote for their home entertainment system better than they can their pistol.

Answering "no" to any of the questions above means you don't get it, yet. So you reset your mind and make the necessary sacrifices and changes, or quit kidding yourself and invest in a rabbit's foot or other good luck charm.

Tiger McKee is director of Shootrite Firearms Academy, located in northern Alabama. He is the author of "The Book of Two Guns," 

Sunday, August 10, 2014

Saturday, August 9, 2014

FYI


What do you carry and in what caliber?  When ever I talk to students in my classes the question always comes up as to what I prefer to carry and in what caliber.  My answer is always the same, A Glock 19 Pistol, with 16 rds. of 9mm+p, 124 gr. ammo  There are times when you may find me carrying another Glock in one of the other major calibers but most of the time a Glock 9mm is in my holster. 

The reason I brought up the above information is because I came across an article that was posted by Dave Spaulding, regarding what the lead Law Enforcement Agency in the country is considering for their agents.  I have attached it for your information.



Subject: FBI Dropping .40 S&W and going back to 9mm
The Bureau are looking for a compact, a full size and a training/simulation semi-automatic pistol chambered in 9mm Luger/Parabellum. A full solicitation noticed is expected to during Q1 2015.
The notice (SYNOPSIS-OSCU-DSU1501) is below …
This is a PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE of a proposed requirement for various commercial “OFF THE SHELF” semi-automatic pistols chambered to fire a 9mm Luger cartridge as defined by SAAMI. This notice is issued solely for informational and planning purposes only.
The following types of pistols, chambered to fire a 9mm Luger cartridge, may be requested for testing and evaluation purposes under a future solicitation:
Class One Pistol: barrel length between 3.75″ and 4.25″; with a minimum magazine capacity of 13 rounds.
Class Two Pistol: barrel length between 4.5″ and 5.5″; with a minimum magazine capacity of 15 rounds.
Class One Training Pistol (Red Handle): deactivated with full articulation, red receiver and slide, night sights.
Class One “Man Marking” (a.k.a., “Simunitions”) pistol: blue slide or slide with blue inserts.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation anticipates the release of a solicitation during FY2015/Q1; distributed solely through the General Services Administration (GSA) Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) Website (http://www.fedbizopps.gov/). This notice does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) and should not be construed to as a commitment of any kind by the Government to issue a formal solicitation or ultimately award a contract. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Any costs incurred by interested parties will NOT be reimbursed. It is the responsibility of any interested party to monitor this site for additional information pertaining to this notice.”
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Friday, August 8, 2014

GREAT TRAINING DRILL...Greg Ellifritz

Written by Greg Ellifritz

A series of drills we use at the Tactical Defense Institute with beginning-level students is what we call “Dot Drills.”

As instructors, we also use Dot Drills to warm up and to keep our own skills sharp. A smooth presentation along with excellent sight alignment and trigger presses are necessary to successfully complete the drill.

Start with a target that has six numbered circles (“dots”) measuring between three and four inches across. Several commercial target manufacturers call this target “The DEA Dot” target. If you don’t have a commercially made dot target, turn a paper silhouette over and use a marker to trace the bottom of a water bottle, small coffee can, or similar object. You’ll want six circles arranged into three rows of two.


DEA Dot Target
Dot #1
Shoot a series of single shots from the ready position of your choice (compressed chest ready or low ready). Try to put all your rounds in the circle with a time frame of less than two seconds for each shot. Focus on a good trigger press and train excellent follow through by re-establishing your sight picture after each shot.

Dot #2
Shoot a series of two shot strings (less than three seconds each) from the ready position.

Dot #3
Shoot a series of two shot strings, drawing from the holster for each pair. Par times on this one vary according to your holster type, but try to do it in less than four seconds.

Dot #4
Shoot a series of three shot strings from the ready position. Do this as quickly as you can, keeping all the rounds within the circle. This is a good drill to evaluate your grip. Many people can maintain a good grip for one or two shots; but if the grip isn’t correct, most people won’t be able to fire three consecutive shots without the pistol moving in the hand.

Dots #5 & #6
Multiple targets. Fire one shot at each of the two targets from the ready position in less than three seconds for the pair. Use the transition time as you are moving between the targets to prep your trigger for the next shot.

At TDI, we start beginning shooters on this drill at a distance of about ten feet. More advanced shooters can do it faster or increase their distance from the target.

For a full practice session, I recommend shooting about 30 rounds on each stage. If that will take too long, or you are short on ammunition, fire one magazine or cylinder full at each dot.

Author demonstrating the teaching points of some Dot Drills to a West Point Cadet at TDI