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This is to inform you that I will at the range this Thursday 4/9/24 doing LEASO/RPO Qualifications from about 12 noon.  if anyone is interested and needs to qualify please let me know. 

Range info; USANA MTC                                                                                                                             224 Sandbridge Rd.                                                                                                                   Elmer, NJ                                           

 Hi everyone, this is to inform you that ROTAC TRAINING will once again be doing training classes and qualifications for a wide variety of applications.  

Right now, the NJ CCW Class is the one that is in demand.  We offer two different classes for that. You will need to take one of these blocks of instruction in order to get approval of CCW (Carry Permit) issued by the State of New Jersey.  

The one class is our BASIC SAFETY & SKILLS CLASS.  This class is for the beginner (someone with no or very little experience with firearms).  This class will provide you with the Basics of shooting and Safety information, Familiarization with your particular handgun, loading and unloading of your firearm, Fundamentals of shooting, both the safe presentation and the re-holstering of the firearm.  It will prepare you for shooting the qualification course and for further training that you will need in order to become a responsible, confident gun carrying citizen.

The other class is designed to enhance the skills of a person that already has some knowledge and experience with shooting and the deployment of a handgun.  This block of instruction is designed to make you more knowledgeable and efficient in the operation and skills. It will build your confidence and will prepare you in the event that you have to deploy your gun.  Topics that will be covered in this class are: the draw, getting your weapon out of the holster and on your target as smooth and efficient as possible; the different cover modes in the event the weapon is drawn; the three types of topping off your weapon that you may need to perform in the event that you are in a gun fight; the three different types of malfunction clearing drills that you will need to be proficient and confident in performing. 

With either of these classes, you will need to shoot and qualify under the NJ Mandated course of fire if you intend to apply for your NJ CCW Permit.  This is a 50 round course of fire and you need to pass with an 80% hit ratio on an FBI Q Target.  That means 40 out of 50 have to be within the border lines of the target.  Distance ranging from 3 yards to 15 yards no time limits.  You must shoot the qualification course DRAWING  FROM THE HOLSTER AND RECOVERING TO THE HOLSTER!  You will shoot from five different shooting distances, 10 rounds at each distance.  

Both of these classes are full of information that is GOOD to know and information that you NEED to know.   One third of the class will be devoted to covering New Jersey Use of Force for Civilians.

In both classes the student will be provided with information handouts, certificate of completion, the instructor sign-off sheet, and copy of my certifications (that you will need to attach to your application, and targets).

Anyone attending either of these two classes will be responsible to bring their NJ Firearms ID Card and a picture ID, ie, NJDL, a firearm that they intend to qualify with (no 22 LR), 200 rounds of ammo, strong side holster, (no appendix or shoulder rigs), a magazine pouch, at least 2 magazines, eye and ear protection, and a baseball style cap.  You also need to bring your copy of the NJ Use of Force for Civilians, and you will need to have viewed the NJSP Safety & Awareness power point presentation prior to taking this training. 

If you are interested in participating in a class, please text me at 215-416-0750, or e-mail me rotac2@gmail.com and I will provide you with additional information.

*** Just one point we will not tolerate any SAFETY violations!!!

 

WHY I WILL VOTE FOR TRUMP AGAIN!

HOW I FEEL ABOUT TRUMP: 
You've been on vacation for two weeks, you come home, and your basement is infested with raccoons.. Hundreds of rabid, messy, mean raccoons have overtaken your basement.. You want them gone immediately!.. You call the city and 4 different exterminators, but nobody can handle the job.. But there is this one guy, and he guarantees to get rid of them, so you hire him.. You don't care if the guy swears, you don't care how many times he's been married, you don't care if he has a plumber's crack, you simply want those raccoons gone!.. You want your problem fixed!.. He's the guy.. He's the best!
Here's why we want Trump: Yes, he's a bit of a jerk; Yes, he's an egomaniac; but we don't care!.. The country is a mess because politicians suck, the Republicans and Democrats can be two-faced and gutless, and illegals are everywhere.. We want it all fixed!.. We don't care that Trump is crude, we don't care that he insults people, we don't care that he's been married 3 times, we don't care that he fights with Megyn Kelly and Rosie O'Donnell, we don't care that he doesn't know the name of some Muslim terrorist.. This country became weak and bankrupt, our enemies were making fun of us, we are being invaded by illegals, we are becoming a nation of victims where every Tom, Ricardo, and Hasid is a special group with special rights to a point where we don't even recognize the country we were born and raised in; "AND WE JUST WANT IT FIXED”.. And Trump is the only guy who seems to understand what the people want..
We're sick of politicians, sick of the Democratic Party, sick of the Republican Party, and sick of illegals!.. We just want this thing fixed.. Trump may not be a Saint, but we didn’t vote for a Pope.. We voted for a man who doesn't have lobbyist money holding him back, a man who doesn't have political correctness restraining him.. We all know that he has been very successful, he’s a good negotiator, he has built a lot of things, and he's also NOT a politician, NOT a cowardly politician.!.. And he says he'll fix it.. And we believe him because he is too much of an egotist to be proven wrong, or looked at and called a liar.. Also, we don't care if the guy has bad hair.. We just want those raccoons gone, out of our house, NOW!!!
You are welcome to copy/paste/share this.. Thousands of people who haven't voted in 25 years seem to be getting involved.. And the more people get this message, the more that will understand why Trump was elected..The raccoons have got to go!!!

Summary for the last post

Well sorry to say, but I didn't get a very good response to the last post.  So here goes what I believe to be a good answer.  If you picked any of the following three in any order than you are running on a full tank.  Grip, Sight Alignment/Sight Picture, and Trigger Control should have been picked in an order of importance.  You see they all work together and assist each other at enabling you to be consistent with good accuracy.  Remember, I am talking about combat accuracy.  Each should be mastered separately so that when they are all combined they equal a perfect skill.  Till next time, See Ya!

Your Opinion

To all you folks that shoot on a pretty regular basis, I have a question to ask you.  Which of the following fundamentals would you say is the most important when it pertains to hitting the target accurately.

STANCE
GRIP 
SIGHT ALIGNMENT/SIGHT PICTURE
TRIGGER CONTROL
FOLLOW THRU

You can leave your answer in the comment section.  In a week or so I will total up your replies and post the results.  Then I will offer my opinion and articulate why I feel the way I do.

This should be interesting.

Some good information to pay attention to!

The armed response to an attack is about applying the fundamentals: Move, Communicate, Use Cover, Shooting (if necessary), and Thinking. If you’re unarmed – remember “unarmed” is a state of mind; there are always weapons at hand – the response is pretty much the same, except instead of shooting it may be necessary to use improvised weapons. These same fundamentals apply to an “Active Killer” situation. It’s important you understand these principles, and equally critical you teach them to family and friends.

Your first response to danger should be moving. You don’t need to know the exact nature or details of the danger. Something unexpected happens – you see sudden, unnatural movement in the crowd, or hear gunshots, which won’t sound like they do on the range. Move!

Moving makes you a difficult target. Dropping to the ground and curling into a ball is not the solution. You move to escape, or get to cover and the protection it provides. It may be necessary to get to your family or friends, meeting at a pre-established rally point.

Moving in a frantic crowd is difficult. You don’t want to get trampled. Fighting against the flow to go in a different direction may require moving next to the wall where traffic is lighter. Maintaining contact family members is a problem in frantic crowds. Learn the techniques, and practice them.

Communication with your family and friends is critical in order to co-ordinate your response. It’s a good idea to have code words or phrases – something that would never come up in general conversation – used to get your partners’ attentions. “When one of us says ______ that means pay attention. This is important.” Communication with law enforcement should be established as soon as possible. Understanding the commands officers issue when they arrive on scene, and what they expect you to do is crucial; you do not want them mistaking you or a family member for a threat.

Learn how to use cover. You don’t want to be close and tight, where instinct tells you it’s safe. Creating distance from cover opens up your field of view, normally gives you more room to maneuver and greatly reduces the chances of eating debris and fragmentation created when bullets ricochet off a hard surface.

Be careful about actually engaging the threat, unless it’s your job. Conditions will be less than perfect; it’s not going to be like a nice day on the range. You don’t want to complicate matters for the professionals who will be arriving to deal with the danger. And if you get injured, who is going to take care of the rest of your family?

It’s also important to understand basic trauma medicine. The ability to apply a tourniquet – to yourself or another - is a proven lifesaver. That’s assuming you have one with you. Just because you’ve been injured doesn’t mean you’re going to die. Research how much blood one can lose before passing out, then have your family watch while you pour that much fluid on the ground so they understand that injured and bleeding doesn’t mean death.

To apply these principles and skills you have to pay attention. You’re looking for questionable behavior, keep track of where the closest cover or exits are. You have to be able to make decisions, rapidly and under stress. These are all learned skills.

It’s also your responsibility to pass this knowledge on to others. Your “team,” which is likely family and friends, must have a plan. Then you’ve got to practice it, no matter how much they complain. You wouldn’t let them drive without car insurance; don’t neglect to teach them life insurance skills.

Until our existing laws are enforced there are going to be bad people doing horrible things with firearms. Accepting that violent events occur anywhere, anytime is the first step to solving the problem. You create a plan, and practice in advance. This is the key to survival. Or not – it’s up to you. Just remember that personal protection – surviving violence – is an individual responsibility.

Tiger McKee is director of Shootrite Firearms Academy,