Guns, Bows, Shooting Sports, and Hunting New AR's...what about training?

[The patriot]

There's a lot of talk about people buying a new rifle in the present political climate.

Has anyone here ever attended training outside of NRA competition and/or military?

I was going to sign up for a class:

Tactical Response

September 26-27, 2009 - High Risk Operator - Team Tactics - Winchester, VA - 091026

Anyone here ever attend something like this?

 

[duckcarvr]

check with the local police dept. to see what they think of it or to recommend something else. police ranges usually have classes.

 

[kenny61]

The Marines taught me everything I need to know:-laf

 

[The patriot]

check with the local police dept. to see what they think of it or to recommend something else. police ranges usually have classes.

My state is not very gun friendly. I somehow feel they wouldn't want me to be able to fend for myself. Or at least possess the knowledge to do so. The price tag is a little much IMO, but what is ones family worth?

I believe I have the basics down packed, but I'd just like to go to the range and have someone give me pointers & such. I was "invited" to go to the sandbox as a PMC, so I suppose I'm on someones radar????

I'm not going tinfoil hat here, I just own a rifle and want to be certain I know how to use it to it's full effectiveness should the need arise.

Just because you hunt dont mean you are proficient at these skills.

 

[crobertson1]

I would love to attend a tactical course here!!!



Thunder Ranch® Oregon Director

 

[The patriot]

I would love to attend a tactical course here!!!



Thunder Ranch® Oregon Director

Yea, I havent worked in 4+ years. That's a little too pricey for me.

 

[Bob4x4]

The Marines taught me everything I need to know:-laf

Me too



Bob

 

[kenny61]

Semper Fi!

 

[cksh8me]

Patriot where do you live? I might be able to help you find a class.

 

[The patriot]

Central jersey.

 

[crobertson1]

Here's another one:



Preparing YOU for tomorrow's threats

 

[The patriot]

I've heard good things about T1G. Pricey though..... :{

I'm a little concerned that I may go the bux for one of these classes, and not keep up with the program.

Not because of my inability to shoot/learn what theyre teaching, but because of my bad back.

Many of these type places have you pack for 3 days & carry it with you everywhere.

A while back I was looking into this and there was a class named "old & slow and bad eyes" or something like that. My eyes are still 20/10 to 20/5, but I am getting a little slow.

 

[crobertson1]

Yeah, it would sure stink to make all the arrangements and pay the money, and have problems during the course. My concern would be that my junky Bushmaster would break! I'm sure they have thought of all these concerns and have backup plans/firearms available. I'd bet you would do fine. Let's do it! (I wish).

 

[SBeretz]

Thunder Ranch / Gunsite have excellent civilian classes to teach marksmanship, speed and tactical reloads, and basic home defense tactics and tactical light use. I know the courses are a little expensive, but in this arena, you really get what you pay for. There are some others, but they are more intended for contractor PSD types. Scotty

 

[cksh8me]

I will say that TR and GS are two of the top tier schools you do pay for your training.



There are alot of people that would benefit from some structured trainging and practice.



If you live near Las Vegas you might try Front Sight. You can search the internet for cheap certificates and get a 4 day class for around a hundred bucks.



I would rather take a class from TR or GS but look at the money you're saving. You could take the class, pay for your ammo, travel and lodging for about the price of the class at either of the other two locations.

 

[The patriot]

Im in NJ. Luckily not far from Pennsyltuckie. :-laf

Most places dont want to bother with classes in NJ, in fact there seems to be a lack of training classes taking place in the northeast.

crobertson1 most places have rental guns. They seem to be about $15 a day. Obviously you would be better off training with what you'll be using, but it's better than no training at all.