Greetings Sheepdogs,
***** Mindset *****
Self-defense is not about fighting.
Self-defense is incapacitating the enemy,
immediately, not fighting with him. So,
if the instructor is teaching you
techniques that do not immediately stop
the enemy, he is doing you a grave
disservice. (Yes, I attended a very
disappointing self-defense class
recently.)
The enemy's death is incidental
to your purpose. So, don't even
consider his death. It really doesn't
matter. You should only be concerned
with the survival of the good guys.
But, Staff, if I kill him, I might
get court martialed.
Only living Marines are awarded
court martials. And only scum bag
Generals allow the court martial in
the first place.
***** Training *****
Two Day Defensive Handgun Training for Women Only
http://www.elkmountainhotel.com/documents/DefensiveHandGunTraining.pdf
The price per woman is $1100.
Dry Weapons Training
http://chrissajnog.com/new-rules-of-marksmanship-series-rule-5-dry-weapons-training-video/
This video is much deeper than
it may appear on first viewing.
Answers to questions
http://chrissajnog.com/answers-to-subscribers-top-new-rules-shooting-questions/
The Importance of Target Identification
https://tacticalprofessor.wordpress.com/2015/06/15/the-importance-of-target-identification/
Excerpt: "Since most reading now is done on
the Internet, you have to assume everything
you read is wrong because most of it IS wrong."
Common sense
https://tacticalprofessor.wordpress.com/2015/06/16/common-sense/
Excerpt: "Ninety-nine percent of what most
people know about firearms usage they learned
from TV and the movies. In those media, there
is never any ambiguity about the
'shoot / no-shoot' decision."
Shotgun Tips from John Motil
http://www.activeresponsetraining.net/shotgun-tips-from-john-motil
Fighting Shotgun! The Three Keys To Success!
http://blog.shooting-performance.com/fighting-shotgun-the-three-keys-to-success/
The tests with 7-1/2 and 8 shot may surprise you.
***** Pedagogy *****
***** Education *****
John Farnam Interview Part 1, 2, and 3
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mz9Mewc1TBw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fea3E3YwEj8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ENKZ5NvRi8
John Farnam, pearls of wisdom
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7VRyeiXqcY
Words of Wisdom by Greg Ellifritz
http://www.activeresponsetraining.net/words-of-wisdom
***** Tactics *****
Front Sight Reality Check #8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=276&v=qpt0oItICRs
All kinds of good lessons in this video.
***** Instructors *****
I heard that a former student of mine had a
negligent discharge that caused serious injury
to himself. So, I called him to ask him about it.
He said that he was using a Blackhawk Serpa holster
and that he had continued to press with his trigger
finger after releasing the pistol from the holster.
His trigger finger pressed the trigger as the pistol
came out of the holster and he fired a round into
his leg.
Why was he using that holster? We had
discussed the basic design flaw of that holster.
I had disseminated the letter from the U.S. Interior
Department prohibiting the use of that holster.
In my emailing to my students, I had cited
John Farnam's posting at
http://defense-training.com/dti/pdf/Safety-Issue-Prohibiting-Use-of-Blackhawk-SERPA-Holsters.pdf
He told me that he just didn't believe me.
I was just an instructor, not famous, no reputation.
I taught classes in borrowed facilities, not a big
established gun school. No professional web site.
Most significantly, I did not charge a lot of money.
So, he just didn't take me seriously. (The NRA
Instructor Staff at NRA Headquarters is always
telling us instructors to maintain a professional
appearance.) Besides, the U.S. Army uses them,
the local SWAT unit uses them, and there are
advertisements for them all over the magazines
and internet. So, they must be good.
Instructors,
Training is for the self-select few
who know they need it and are willing to
put forth the effort to achieve the goal
of competence (perhaps even proficiency).
Just as it is important to reach out to
those who cannot afford the big gun schools,
it is equally important to avoid those
who would waste your time. You, instructors,
are an invaluable resource. Don't waste
your time on the intentionally incompetent.
John Farnam
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1V5Yb8Qr9TE
Excerpt: "My instructions are intentionally vague."
***** Gear *****
***** News *****
***** Promotions *****
***** Opinions *****
***** Politics *****
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is releasing
"the worst of the worst" violent sex offenders into
our society.
https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2015/06/13/ice-freed-sex-offenders-often-without-notifying-states/v14qAOXKUOqAtaFeKGeGWI/story.html
This is why you must carry.
***** Miscellany *****
Now this is cool.
https://www.facebook.com/TopShotChris/videos/829889337129451/?pnref=story
Older postings may be found at
http://DefensivePistolcraft.com/
Lesson plans may be found at
https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/474513
or send me an email to request the latest
version.
Cheers,
Jon
Jonathan Low
Jon_Low@yahoo.com
Friday, June 19, 2015
Thursday, June 11, 2015
CWP, 13 June 2015 A.D.
Greetings Sheepdogs,
***** Mindset *****
For those who were asking why
I address you as "sheepdogs",
Dick Riggar sends us this link.
http://www.policeone.com/police-heroes/articles/1709289-Book-Excerpt-On-Sheep-Wolves-and-Sheepdogs/
An excerpt from "On Combat"
by Lt. Col. Dave Grossman, U.S. Army (Ret.)
[The term sheepdog is also explained
in the recent movie "American Sniper".]
"Why Obama’s advice to police to
'abandon warrior mindset' won’t work"
http://www.policeone.com/1033-program/articles/8554059-Why-Obama-s-advice-to-police-to-abandon-warrior-mindset-won-t-work/
Combat Mind Set
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-lkr8JizAo
***** Training *****
NRA Refuse To Be A Victim® crime prevention seminar
The Psychology of the Criminal Mind
Home & Phone Security
Automobile & Travel Security
Personal & Technological Security
Self Defense Devices and Training Options
And more.
Date: June 28, 2015
Venue: Strategic Edge Gun Range,
2613 Hwy 270, Chapel Hill, TN 37034
Cost: $25.00 per student (all course material included)
Time: 1:00pm-5:00pm
Please call Jon Leverette at 615-406-4906
or email jleverette@strategicegde.us
for reservations.
"Skill Set: Confidence"
http://www.thetacticalwire.com/features/229800
Beretta 92FS/M9 Safety Deactivation: An Easier Way
http://modernserviceweapons.com/?p=15317&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=beretta-92fsm9-safety-deactivation-an-easier-way
Two for Flinching: How to Stop Anticipating When You Shoot
http://www.itstactical.com/warcom/firearms/two-for-flinching-how-to-stop-anticipating-when-you-shoot/
NRA Defensive Pistol course. See attachment.
***** Pedagogy *****
***** Education *****
"Into the Fray" (Concealed Carry magazine)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6y6q-eOja8&list=PL8BXy_a3iBjhK_mh-EmciEZUIprBtfF1j
A series of helpful videos.
Cool web site for firearms manuals.
http://nicolausassociates.com/index.htm
How a firearm works - Animation (1911 semi-auto handgun)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJMXXuGhINE
Technically correct, except for his statement about
equal force. Momentum is conserved, force is not.
The forward and backward forces are not equal.
Guns & Ammo
http://bcove.me/wllszmyv
Slow motion video at 00:38 to 00:49 / 02:43
clearly demonstrating why we use the Weaver grip
instead of the isosceles grip. You just can't
pull with the support side hand when your support
side arm is locked out straight. And you have to
pull with the support side hand to mitigate muzzle
flip. The muzzle flips because the force vector
is above the wrist joints. So, there is a torque
about the wrist joints. Reducing muzzle flip
allows you to get subsequent shots on target faster.
***** Tactics *****
"Reload an AK with One Hand"
http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2015/06/03/reload-an-ak-with-one-hand/
You have to download and play the file.
FBI training video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ERs7VyRMETg
The demonstration of ricochet is invaluable.
This makes me think I should teach classes
with only one student.
This video shows how drastically techniques
have changed over the years.
***** Gear *****
"Hardware Issues and Concealed Carry – Part 1"
http://www.gundigest.com/concealed-carry-news/hardware-issues-concealed-carry-part-1
Excerpt:
"... the City of San Francisco, California,
at this writing has an ordnance which bans
hollow point bullets, and a State of New Jersey
law prohibits the handful of concealed carry
permit holders there from carrying hollow points ..."
"Hardware Issues and Concealed Carry – Part 2"
http://www.gundigest.com/concealed-carry-news/hardware-issues-concealed-carry-part-2
What a great high resolution picture of a
hollow point bullet after expansion.
***** Good Guys Win *****
"3 Alleged Armed Robbers Pick Wrong Victim:
1 Dead, 1 Critical, 1 Wounded"
http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2015/05/31/3-alleged-armed-robbers-pick-wrong-victim-1-dead-1-critical-1-wounded/
"VIDEO: Armed Citizen Intervenes,
Stops Mass Shooting in Georgia Liquor Store"
http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2015/06/01/video-armed-citizen-intervenes-stops-mass-shooting-in-georgia-liquor-store/
Primary source:
http://www.rockdalecitizen.com/news/2015/jun/01/customer-who-returned-fire-at-rockdale-county/
***** News *****
"The Second Scoop with Chris Cheng"
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpUZVsJWs9lLX_0v_rcAJearVnACsHmk5
A weekly broadcast on YouTube.com.
Texas Outlaws Signs that Prohibit
the Carrying of Concealed Guns
http://defendandcarry.com/texas-no-gun-signs/
Judge Denies Stay,
DC ‘Forced’ to Issue Concealed Permits Now
http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2015/05/28/judge-denies-stay-dc-forcedto-issue-concealed-permits-now/
"Vince Vaughn Is As Pro Gun As It Gets"
http://www.grandviewoutdoors.com/articles/5932-vince-vaughn-is-as-pro-gun-as-it-gets#sthash.Muu55BqB.dpbs
***** Opinion *****
"Guns are Dangerous! Imagine that!"
Posted by John S. Farnam on 28 May 2015
http://defense-training.com/dti/guns-are-dangerous-imagine-that/
Why I Choose To Carry A Full Size 1911
http://blog.springfield-armory.com/why-i-choose-to-carry-a-full-size-1911
***** Promotions *****
Pilla sports glasses
http://www.shop.sportopticsoutlet.com/
Self-defense insurance
http://www.secondcalldefense.org/plans-and-pricing
***** Politics *****
Stop Obama's Planned Gag Order on Firearm-Related Speech
https://www.nraila.org/articles/20150605/stop-obamas-planned-gag-order-on-firearm-related-speech
Use the web site,
https://www.nraila.org/take-action/write-your-lawmakers/
to contact your elected representatives.
Related newspaper article,
http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/nra-gun-blogs-videos-web-forums-threatened-by-new-obama-regulation/article/2565762
More evidence that gun control laws
are not about guns or violence.
"Rahm Emanuel: Epic Failure Of Chicago Gun
Control Proves More Gun Control Needed"
http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2015/05/26/rahm-emanuel-epic-failure-of-chicago-gun-control-proves-more-gun-control-needed/
This is why you should always carry.
"3,700 illegal immigrant ‘Threat Level 1’
criminals released into U.S. by DHS"
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/jun/3/3700-illegal-immigrant-threat-level-1-criminals-re/
Propaganda is all about perverting language,
changing the definition of words.
"Mets Pitcher Says He Was Duped
Into Wearing Gun Control Shirt"
http://www.breitbart.com/sports/2015/06/04/mets-pitcher-says-he-was-duped-into-wearing-gun-control-shirt/
***** Recalls *****
***** Instructors *****
The 2nd Amendment enforces the God given right to
keep and bear arms, and by extension the right to
receive training in the use of those arms. Criminal
gangs recognize their incompetence with firearms and
are actively seeking training. Please be judicious
in who you accept as students.
http://www.breitbart.com/big-hollywood/2015/05/31/rapper-who-mocked-rival-gang-for-not-knowing-how-to-shoot-guns-shot-dead/
Instructors who train the enemy have a
devastating affect on morale.
http://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2015/05/29/u-s-trained-commander-of-tajik-police-defects-to-isis/
***** Miscellany *****
Past emails are at
http://DefensivePistolcraft.com/
Lesson plans are at
https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/474513
or send me an email to get the latest version.
Cheers,
Jon
Jonathan Low
Jon_Low@yahoo.com
Greetings Sheepdogs,
***** Mindset *****
For those who were asking why
I address you as "sheepdogs",
Dick Riggar sends us this link.
http://www.policeone.com/police-heroes/articles/1709289-Book-Excerpt-On-Sheep-Wolves-and-Sheepdogs/
An excerpt from "On Combat"
by Lt. Col. Dave Grossman, U.S. Army (Ret.)
[The term sheepdog is also explained
in the recent movie "American Sniper".]
"Why Obama’s advice to police to
'abandon warrior mindset' won’t work"
http://www.policeone.com/1033-program/articles/8554059-Why-Obama-s-advice-to-police-to-abandon-warrior-mindset-won-t-work/
Combat Mind Set
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-lkr8JizAo
***** Training *****
NRA Refuse To Be A Victim® crime prevention seminar
The Psychology of the Criminal Mind
Home & Phone Security
Automobile & Travel Security
Personal & Technological Security
Self Defense Devices and Training Options
And more.
Date: June 28, 2015
Venue: Strategic Edge Gun Range,
2613 Hwy 270, Chapel Hill, TN 37034
Cost: $25.00 per student (all course material included)
Time: 1:00pm-5:00pm
Please call Jon Leverette at 615-406-4906
or email jleverette@strategicegde.us
for reservations.
"Skill Set: Confidence"
http://www.thetacticalwire.com/features/229800
Beretta 92FS/M9 Safety Deactivation: An Easier Way
http://modernserviceweapons.com/?p=15317&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=beretta-92fsm9-safety-deactivation-an-easier-way
Two for Flinching: How to Stop Anticipating When You Shoot
http://www.itstactical.com/warcom/firearms/two-for-flinching-how-to-stop-anticipating-when-you-shoot/
NRA Defensive Pistol course. See attachment.
***** Pedagogy *****
***** Education *****
"Into the Fray" (Concealed Carry magazine)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6y6q-eOja8&list=PL8BXy_a3iBjhK_mh-EmciEZUIprBtfF1j
A series of helpful videos.
Cool web site for firearms manuals.
http://nicolausassociates.com/index.htm
How a firearm works - Animation (1911 semi-auto handgun)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJMXXuGhINE
Technically correct, except for his statement about
equal force. Momentum is conserved, force is not.
The forward and backward forces are not equal.
Guns & Ammo
http://bcove.me/wllszmyv
Slow motion video at 00:38 to 00:49 / 02:43
clearly demonstrating why we use the Weaver grip
instead of the isosceles grip. You just can't
pull with the support side hand when your support
side arm is locked out straight. And you have to
pull with the support side hand to mitigate muzzle
flip. The muzzle flips because the force vector
is above the wrist joints. So, there is a torque
about the wrist joints. Reducing muzzle flip
allows you to get subsequent shots on target faster.
***** Tactics *****
"Reload an AK with One Hand"
http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2015/06/03/reload-an-ak-with-one-hand/
You have to download and play the file.
FBI training video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ERs7VyRMETg
The demonstration of ricochet is invaluable.
This makes me think I should teach classes
with only one student.
This video shows how drastically techniques
have changed over the years.
***** Gear *****
"Hardware Issues and Concealed Carry – Part 1"
http://www.gundigest.com/concealed-carry-news/hardware-issues-concealed-carry-part-1
Excerpt:
"... the City of San Francisco, California,
at this writing has an ordnance which bans
hollow point bullets, and a State of New Jersey
law prohibits the handful of concealed carry
permit holders there from carrying hollow points ..."
"Hardware Issues and Concealed Carry – Part 2"
http://www.gundigest.com/concealed-carry-news/hardware-issues-concealed-carry-part-2
What a great high resolution picture of a
hollow point bullet after expansion.
***** Good Guys Win *****
"3 Alleged Armed Robbers Pick Wrong Victim:
1 Dead, 1 Critical, 1 Wounded"
http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2015/05/31/3-alleged-armed-robbers-pick-wrong-victim-1-dead-1-critical-1-wounded/
"VIDEO: Armed Citizen Intervenes,
Stops Mass Shooting in Georgia Liquor Store"
http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2015/06/01/video-armed-citizen-intervenes-stops-mass-shooting-in-georgia-liquor-store/
Primary source:
http://www.rockdalecitizen.com/news/2015/jun/01/customer-who-returned-fire-at-rockdale-county/
***** News *****
"The Second Scoop with Chris Cheng"
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpUZVsJWs9lLX_0v_rcAJearVnACsHmk5
A weekly broadcast on YouTube.com.
Texas Outlaws Signs that Prohibit
the Carrying of Concealed Guns
http://defendandcarry.com/texas-no-gun-signs/
Judge Denies Stay,
DC ‘Forced’ to Issue Concealed Permits Now
http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2015/05/28/judge-denies-stay-dc-forcedto-issue-concealed-permits-now/
"Vince Vaughn Is As Pro Gun As It Gets"
http://www.grandviewoutdoors.com/articles/5932-vince-vaughn-is-as-pro-gun-as-it-gets#sthash.Muu55BqB.dpbs
***** Opinion *****
"Guns are Dangerous! Imagine that!"
Posted by John S. Farnam on 28 May 2015
http://defense-training.com/dti/guns-are-dangerous-imagine-that/
Why I Choose To Carry A Full Size 1911
http://blog.springfield-armory.com/why-i-choose-to-carry-a-full-size-1911
***** Promotions *****
Pilla sports glasses
http://www.shop.sportopticsoutlet.com/
Self-defense insurance
http://www.secondcalldefense.org/plans-and-pricing
***** Politics *****
Stop Obama's Planned Gag Order on Firearm-Related Speech
https://www.nraila.org/articles/20150605/stop-obamas-planned-gag-order-on-firearm-related-speech
Use the web site,
https://www.nraila.org/take-action/write-your-lawmakers/
to contact your elected representatives.
Related newspaper article,
http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/nra-gun-blogs-videos-web-forums-threatened-by-new-obama-regulation/article/2565762
More evidence that gun control laws
are not about guns or violence.
"Rahm Emanuel: Epic Failure Of Chicago Gun
Control Proves More Gun Control Needed"
http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2015/05/26/rahm-emanuel-epic-failure-of-chicago-gun-control-proves-more-gun-control-needed/
This is why you should always carry.
"3,700 illegal immigrant ‘Threat Level 1’
criminals released into U.S. by DHS"
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/jun/3/3700-illegal-immigrant-threat-level-1-criminals-re/
Propaganda is all about perverting language,
changing the definition of words.
"Mets Pitcher Says He Was Duped
Into Wearing Gun Control Shirt"
http://www.breitbart.com/sports/2015/06/04/mets-pitcher-says-he-was-duped-into-wearing-gun-control-shirt/
***** Recalls *****
***** Instructors *****
The 2nd Amendment enforces the God given right to
keep and bear arms, and by extension the right to
receive training in the use of those arms. Criminal
gangs recognize their incompetence with firearms and
are actively seeking training. Please be judicious
in who you accept as students.
http://www.breitbart.com/big-hollywood/2015/05/31/rapper-who-mocked-rival-gang-for-not-knowing-how-to-shoot-guns-shot-dead/
Instructors who train the enemy have a
devastating affect on morale.
http://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2015/05/29/u-s-trained-commander-of-tajik-police-defects-to-isis/
***** Miscellany *****
Past emails are at
http://DefensivePistolcraft.com/
Lesson plans are at
https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/474513
or send me an email to get the latest version.
Cheers,
Jon
Jonathan Low
Jon_Low@yahoo.com
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