MERRY CHRISTMAS!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

TRAINING

I found a few minutes to reflect on the the last two months. I think that I am a lucky guy, to have a wife that knows that after HER my PASSION in life is shooting and training. She never stands in my way when it comes to those two things. In fact she encourages me to find the time to do them. I was able to attend both the IALEFI Regional Training Conference held on October 26th & 27th. It was hosted by my former agency, New Jersey Division Fish & Wildlife, and held at our Training Facility in Jackson NJ. This was a two day workshop completely dedicated to Close-Quarter Combatives, both Firearms & Combat Folder Knife Techniques. Two weeks after that I was on my way to Ocean City, Md. to attend the IALEFI Master Instructor Training Conference hosted by the Ocean City, Md Police Dept. Both of these training events were outstanding and the classes were presented by some of the Highest Quality Law Enforcement Instructor's in the country. My hat goes off to Retired Captain Mike Boyle, (N.J.D.F.&W.) who was the lead instructor for both of these conferences.

Now, as this year quickly comes to an end it is time to start planning for next years Training.

Remember! That if involved in a critical life threatening encounter, "YOU WILL NOT RISE TO THE OCCASION, BUT REVERT BACK TO YOUR TRAINING"

"TRAIN HARD! FIGHT EASY!"

IALEFI M.I.C. CLASS PIC

IALEFI M.I.C. PICS 3

TEST FIRING THE GLOCK 17 & 22 4TH GEN. PISTOLS

IALEFI M.I.C. PIC'S 2

RIFLE COURSE





















MARSHALL SCHMITT( INSTRUCTOR)

GROUP PIC

IALEFI M.I.C. PICS

RANGE

BOTTOM PIC

FROM LEFT TO RIGHT,RET'D CAP'T, MIKE BOYLE(LEAD INSTRUCTOR), CPL MARK WOLINSKY, (HOST OCPD), P.O. OCPD, & RET'D INVEST. ROCCO MAZZA (INSTRUCTOR)

IALEFI MASTER INSTRUCTOR COURSE PICS

HEY, FINALLY FOUND THE TIME TO POST SOME OF THE PICS FROM THE IALEFI (MASTER INSTRUCTOR TRAINING COURSE) THAT I ATTENDED THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 6,2011. THE HOST AGENCY WAS THE OCEAN CITY, MD. POLICE DEPT. THEIR RANGE FACILITY IS OUTSTANDING AND YOU COULD NOT HAVE ORDERED BETTER WEATHER! THIS WAS A THREE DAY TRAINING EVENT. EACH DAY WAS RESERVED FOR ONE OF THE FOLLOWING; PISTOL, SHOTGUN, & RIFLE TRAINING. WE DID A LOT OF SHOOTING AND LEARNED A LOT OF TECHNIQUES, BUT THE MAIN OBJECTIVE OF THE COURSE WAS MAKING AN ALREADY CERTIFIED L.E. INSTRUCTOR A BETTER INSTRUCTOR! IALEFI'S OBJECTIVE & MISSION IS TO CONTINUALLY INCREASE THE SKILLS OF THE INSTRUCTOR SO THAT HE/SHE CAN PASS THIS KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS ONTO THE OFFICERS THAT THEY ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR TRAINING, SO THAT THEY WILL PREVAIL IF THEY ARE INVOLVED IN A LIFE THREATENING CRITICAL ENCOUNTER.

BECAUSE OF THE PROBLEM OF POSTING PICS ON THIS BLOG I WILL POST THEM RANDOMLY IN A FEW DIFFERENT POSTS.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

I WANT TO WISH ALL OF MY FAMILY AND FRIENDS A HAPPY AND BLESSED THANKSGIVING DAY!

HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY, USMC

HAPPY BIRTHDAY USMC!

Veteran's Day

To all that have served, THANK YOU! And, to those that are presently serving, you are in our prayers MAY GOD KEEP YOU SAFE!

NEVER FORGET! / NEVER FORGIVE!

IN MEMORY & HONOR OF ALL THOSE INDIVIDUALS WHO LOST THEIR LIVES ON THAT UNBELIEVABLE DAY, 9/11/2001. PLEASE REMEMBER THEM IN YOUR PRAYERS!

SEPTEMBER 11, 2001

NEVER FORGET!
NEVER FORGIVE!

Mike Seeklander's Class 7-28-11 thru 7-30-11

Well, the class finally took place and believe me, it was well worth the wait. This two and a halve day class was not only fun, but filled with an exceptional amount of information. Mike is not only an exceptional Trainer/Shooter, but a really good guy that is sincerely interested in his student's. It was extremely hot on the range, but the knowledge that was picked up was worth dealing with Mother Nature. If you are a serious competitive shooter that really wants to improve on your performance than this is the class that I would recommend. Go to Mike's web sight for more information; www.shooting performance.com

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

PAIN SHARED=PAIN DIVIDED/JOY SHARED=JOY MULTIPLIED

Lt. Col. Dave Grossman, From his book; ON COMBAT

I hope everyone enjoyed and had a safe and healthy 4th of July Holiday! May GOD BLESS our BRAVE WARRIOR'S that are serving all over the world so that we can continue to enjoy THE FREEDOMS we have in OUR GREAT COUNTRY.

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

"The one that anticipates the action wins! The one that does not loses."

Jeff Copper

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

"The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires."

William Arthur Ward

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

"TEAM WORK DIVIDES THE TASK AND MULTIPLIES THE SUCCESS."

Author Unknown

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

"In a gunfight, you will not rise to the occasion; you will descend to the level of your training."

__Hersal Davis

Retired U.S. NAVY SEAL master chief

Happy Memorial Day!

As we celebrate this Holiday let us not forget the sacrifices that have been made by millions of men & women, some who have given it all, in order to keep our nation SAFE & FREE! They are the true SHEEPDOGS that watch over the flock and keep the wolves of the world away from our door step. May GOD BLESS THEM AND KEEP THEM SAFE!

"Si Vis Pacum,Para Bellum. If you Seek Peace Prepare For War."

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

"Ameteurs Train until they get it right: Professionals Train until they cannot get it wrong"

__Unknown

FOOD FOR THOUGHT!

"Speed is fine, but accuracy is final. You must learn to be slow in a hurry."

-----Wyatt Earp

UNBELIEVABLE!

I bet you never imagined that you could not only be attacked but killed and eaten by a monster fish ,( A KILLER WHALE) in just a couple of inches of water. This attack was so fast and deliberate that there is nothing in the world that could have prevented it. This poor guy was just in the wrong spot at the wrong time, MAY HE RIP!

A point to be made here is that there are PREDATORS out there humans and animals alike that will take advantage of the slightest weakness they can find in their victims and use that weakness to their advantage. In this case it was nothing more than an animal taking opportunity of an easy meal for herself and her calf. If you look carefully you can see that there was a smaller whale involved. Probably nothing more than mom teaching her offspring how to hunt. It just goes to show that "BAD THINGS" can happen anytime and any place!

ALWAYS COVER YOUR 6 & STAY SAFE!

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

"IF YOU KNOW HOW TO SHOOT, AND ARE QUITE READY TO SHOOT,THE CHANCES ARE THAT YOU WON'T HAVE TO SHOOT."

GENERAL JOHN "BLACK JACK" PERSHING

Little Plinking Fun!

Second Article Published

A LITTLE PLINKING FUN!

Hey folks, back again. Hope you enjoyed last month’s article. I know a few of you probably disagreed with me, but that’s OK. You can always e-mail me, at rotac2@gmail.com and let me know what you think. Hopefully, I can learn something from what knowledge you may have.

This month, let’s talk about a really inexpensive way to have a lot of fun with either a handgun or a carbine/rifle. There are an unlimited number of models and styles to choose from. From price points that are very reasonable to the more expensive exotic models. Now, what do you think I am talking about? You guessed right, the 22 caliber handguns and rifles that are perfectly legal to own in our wonderful state of New Jersey. There are some restrictions, however, the number one being the magazine capacity which if you didn’t know would be any magazine capable of holding more that 15 rounds is not legal and can get you jammed up. Another would be any semi auto carbine/rifle that would have a flash suppressor, bayonet lug, & a collapsible stock. Pistol grip and detachable magazine are ok providing it doesn’t have any of the other four items. There are some really nice semi auto available, just be careful if you are entertaining the idea of purchasing one. Make sure that it is Jersey legal. Most manufacturers are very familiar with the restrictions New Jersey puts on some of the models they make and they do make the same models that replicate the original but are modified so that New Jersey residents can own them. If you legally purchase any firearm in New Jersey, you should not have any issues as to whether it is Jersey legal. However, if you purchase any firearm outside of New Jersey, say at a gun show, make sure you know what you are purchasing.

The 22 caliber firearm is a really fun and inexpensive way to keep up on your shooting skills. They are easy and fun to shoot, and even though the price of a brick of 22’s (500 rounds) has gone up, they still are a lot easier on your wallet than say 500 rounds of 9mm or 5.56 ammo. They are exceptionally accurate and they don’t fatigue you after a prolonged shooting session. I always recommend the 22 caliber when starting someone off that has never fired a firearm. Because of the fact that there is little to no recoil and the report of sound when you break a shot is not intimidating, it makes it a lot easier for a new shooter to concentrate on the most important elements in shooting accurately, sight alignment/sight picture, and proper trigger control.
If you are now thinking about going out and purchasing a 22 caliber handgun, there are a lot of models to choose from both in revolvers and semi autos. Don’t forget if you are new to the shooting sports; remember what I suggested in last month’s article regarding the ease of operation that comes with a revolver. If you already own a semi auto firearm, the great news is that there is a good number of outstanding 22 caliber conversions kit available for most of the popular semi auto’s out there; the better news is that you do not have to obtain a pistol purchase permit to buy one.

Folks, if you haven’t noticed I haven’t endorsed any one manufacturer or model and that’s because I have my own opinion of which ones I think are the best and the best value for your buck. All I can honestly say is that you should do your homework and get a few helpful suggestions from a good reputable gun dealer.

ALWAYS COVER YOUR 6 & STAY SAFE!

“Cogito, ergo armatum sum: I think, therefore I am armed”

Luckiest Guy In The World!

God, must have a purpose for keeping this guy alive.

Happy Easter

Wishing everyone a SAFE & HAPPY EASTER!



STAY SAFE, & ALWAYS COVER YOUR SIX!

Food For Thought

"Si Vis Pacum, Para Bellum, If you seek Peace, Prepar for War"

My first Published Article

Been meaning to post this for awhile. It is an article that I had written for a magazine not to long ago.

I WILL BE PUBLISHING MONTHLY ARTICLES IN THIS MAGAZINE. SOME OF THE VIEW POINTS ARE MINE, BUT A LOT OF THE TRAINING ISSUES AND SUGGESTIONS ARE A WEALTH OF INFORMATION GATHERED OVER THE YEARS FROM SOME OF THE TOP LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINERS IN THE WORLD. I HAVE BEEN BLESSED TO HAVE BEEN TRAINED AND TO HAVE TRAINED WITH THESE EXCEPTIONALLY TALENTED INDIVIDUALS. I HAVE BEEN ASKED BY THE PUBISHER OF JERSEY SPORTING LIFE MAGAZINE TO WRITE AN ARTICLE ON WHAT I FEEL IS THE BEST HANDGUN FOR HOME DEFENSE. SO, LET’S GET STARTED BY FIRST SAYING THAT IF YOU ASK TEN DIFFERENT PEOPLE, YOU WILL GET TEN DIFFERENT ANSWERS. SINCE THIS IS MY ARTICLE, YOU ARE GOING TO GET MY OPINION. YOU MAY DISAGREE AND YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO. BUT, MAKE SURE YOU CAN BACK UP YOUR OPINION WITH FACTS. I HAVE HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO TRAIN A LOT OF PEOPLE FROM THE NOVICE TO VERY EXPERIENCED AND HAVE LEARNED A LOT FROM ALL OF THEM. UNLESS YOU ARE A VERY EXPERIENCED OPERATOR OR GUN HANDLER, MY EXPERIENCE IN TRAINING INDIVIDUALS WOULD LEAD ME TO SUGGEST THE 3” OR 4” BARREL, SIX SHOT REVOLVER. NOW, I KNOW SOME OF YOU ARE GOING BALLISTIC. REVOLVER!, THAT’S AN OUTDATED PIECE OF EQUIPMENT. REALLY! LET ME EXPLAIN WHERE I AM COMING FROM. THOSE OF YOU WHO KNOW ME KNOW THAT I AM NOT A GADGET GUY AND I FAVOR SIMPLE FUNCTIONAL SOLUTIONS IN SOLVING PROBLEMS THAT WORK QUICKLY AND EFFECTIVELY. WHEN DEALING WITH FIREARMS, THERE IS NOTHING SIMPLER THAN A WHEELGUN. IT IS EASY TO LOAD AS WELL AS UNLOAD. IT HAS A BUILT-IN SAFETY, WHICH IS THAT LONG HEAVY TRIGGER PULL, YOU REALLY NEED TO PRESS THROUGH IT TO MAKE THE GUN GO BANG. IF YOU PRESS THE TRIGGER AND YOU GET A CLICK, ALL YOU NEED TO DO IS PRESS IT AGAIN AND THAT SHOULD RESOLVE THE PROBLEM OF THE GUN NOT FIRING. THEY ARE AVAILABLE IN MOST OF THE MORE FORMIDABLE HANDGUN CALIBERS. THAT ALL SEEMS TO FIT INTO MY WORLD WHERE THE NUMBER 1 RULE IS THE KISS RULE (KEEP IT SIMPLE STUPID). THE SMALLER FIVE SHOT 2” BARREL REVOLVERS ARE NICE, ESPECIALLY FOR CONCEALED CARRY, BUT THEY ARE NOT AS EASY TO SHOOT AS THE LARGER 3’ OR 4” COMBAT REVOLVERS ESPECIALLY WITH THE HEAVIER 38 SPECIAL LOADS OR MORE POTENT 357 MAG. LOADS. FOR PRACTICE PURPOSES, IT’S A LITTLE DIFFICULT TO PRACTICE WITH YOUR GUN WHEN YOUR HAND IS FEELING AS IF SOMEOME SMACKED IT WITH A HAMMER AFTER YOU HAVE ONLY JUST FIRED A FEW ROUNDS. THE 5 SHOT 2” REVOLVERS ARE FOR EXPERIENCED GUN HANDLERSESPECIALLY THE AIRLITE’S. IF YOU ARE GOING TO OWN A HANDGUN FOR HOME DEFENSE, YOU BETTER PLAN ON PRACTICING A LOT SO THAT YOU BECOME PROFICIENT WITH IT. PURCHASING AND OWNING ANY TYPE OF FIREARM FOR SELF-DEFENSE IS A REALLY LARGE RESPONSIBILTY TO TAKE ON. WE WILL TALK ABOUT THAT IN FUTURE ARTICLES. WELL, THAT’S MY OPINION AND I GAVE YOU SOME FACTS TO BACK IT UP. THE CHOICE IS YOURS, BUT REMEMBER WHATEVER YOU CHOOSE, MAKE SURE YOU GET SOME GOOD TRAINING FROM AN EXPERIENCED CERTIFIED FIREARMS INSTRUCTOR.

ALWAYS COVER YOUR 6 & STAY SAFE!

“Cogito, ergo armatum sum: I think, therefore I am armed”

Food for thought!

"Cogito, ergo armatum sum: I think, therefore I am armed"

NEW TRAINING GUN!

RED SIRT PISTOL

CLEAR COAT SIRT PISTOL

If you are a serious shooter, you know for a fact how important dry fire practice is. TRIGGER CONTROL is one of the two most important factors of effectively and accurately placing your shots on target. Dry fire practice enables you to focus your complete attention on smoothly pressing the trigger to the rear without letting your FRONT SIGHT,(the second of the two factors), move off

of the center mass of whatever your intended target/threat is. Proper trigger manipulation is nothing more than: 1.Taking the slack out of the trigger, right up to the point where the trigger if pressed, any further back will break the shot; 2.Continue to press the trigger straight back,smoothly, until the shot breaks; 3. Resetting the trigger,by not taking your finger off the trigger, and moving it forward to that same point to where your trigger was when you initially took up the slack, and then pressing again to break the next shot if needed. I always tell my students that the trigger finger has to operate independent of all other aspects of firing the gun.

The drill should go like this; Slack, Press, Reset, Press, Reset, Press, and continue until you have fired the desired amount of rounds. This should be done at a pace that is ROBOTICLY SLOW! and increased gradually until you are doing this without having to think about it. Once you have reached this point to where you are systematically resetting the trigger, then the drill should be stepped up to where you are telling yourself; FRONT SIGHT, PRESS each time you SMOOTHLY PRESS the trigger to the rear.

Now in the past unless you had a pistol that fires in the double action mode, for instance, a Sig P229 you would have had to rack the slide in order for you to be able to do this drill, like with any of the Glock pistols.

Now, thanks to a company named; NextLevel Training, you can purchase an exceptional training tool. The SIRT (SHOT INDICATING RESETTING TRIGGER) pistol. This tool will allow you to practice SAFELY anywhere at any time and give you the advantage of being able to completely focus on those two most important shooting fundamentals, FRONT SIGHT PLACEMENT AND TRIGGER CONTROL!

With the cost of ammo today it can become very expensive to get in enough practice to keep your skill level up. As with most sports, you have to practice and practice if you want to stay at the top of your game. Again, now you have a tool available that once purchased will give you hours and hours of valuable training time. Based on the cost of 50 rounds of 9mm, @ approx. $10.00 -$12.00, the SIRT PISTOL WILL HAVE PAID FOR ITSELF ON THAT 1,500 TRIGGER PRESS especially, when you figure in the cost of going to and from the range, gasoline, targets, and range fees.

Proper trigger manipulation, or any other skill for that matter, can only be perfected by continuous repetitions of doing it the correct way. This is known as conditioning in the training world. It's not so much muscle memory, but a marriage between the physiological and neurological systems. It takes approximately 3,000 repetitions just to learn a skill, and about 10,000 repetitions to burn it into your subconscious (YOUR MID BRAIN) so that your performing it without even thinking about it. This is where the saying "DON'T JUST TRAIN UNTIL YOU GET IT RIGHT! TRAIN SO THAT YOU CAN'T GET IT WRONG" comes from.

Well, now you are probably a little interested as to where you can go to get more information and just how much it will cost to purchase a SIRT PISTOL. That's the easy part. THE ROTAC TRAINING GROUP has just become an authorized Rep/Distributor for NextLevel Training products. You can contact me either by phone (215)416-0750 or e-mail; rotac2@gmail.com. THESE PISTOLS, AS WELL AS ANY OTHER PRODUCTS, CAN ONLY BE ORDERED THRU AN AUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTOR WHO HAS TO SUPPLY YOU WITH AN AUTHORIZATION NUMBER.

You can go to; http://www.nextleveltraining.com/ for information and training video's.