My mini honeymoon

[Ianski]

Hey guys,
going to hopefully draw on some of the knowledge here! My wife and i had a honeymoon trip planned for this spring, but due to some time constraints with her work it looks like it may not be possible. So... being the woman i love she came up with another option. She suggested we spend some of our honeymoon money to do some carbine and pistol training. We both are familiar with the basics and i am a certified NRA instructor for pistol and rifle. That being said, the training i have is not what we are looking for. I have been doing some reading about some of the bigger schools (Frontsight & Gunsite) but, since i am a member of this forum, i know there is a lot of knowledge and experience here that i would be a fool to not ask for some advice. So what we are looking for is a 3-5 day class in combative Carbine and/or pistol.

Anyone have any suggestions of schools, or training programs?

Does/don'ts etc.

thanks for your time and advice in advance!

[Great-Kazoo]

Kelly TTE
https://www.ar-15.co/threads/154084-SSV-Group-LLC-Spring-Training-Schedule

Or RW
http://www.rwfirearmstraining.com/

Both in state so you don't have more $$ spent on lodging , etc.


DO'S / DON'T

DON'T undersell yourself. Guarantee there will be better and worse shooters, experienced, novice in the class. Don't be late.

DO have your rifles sighted in.
Mags loaded before hand, sunblock, water, extra eyes & ears. Hat, long sleeves, COMFORTABLE shoes and clothing.
RAIN / Foul Weather GEAR.

Extra mags, spare hand & long guns (sighted in) batteries for optics (as needed) Mag holder, good belt, and holster.

I like having tools on hand to fix a loose sight, adjusting tools (for those who didn't sight gun beforehand ) Cleaning kit and cleaning rod, just in case there's a squib round.

Sometimes that item you have might be the one no one else has, and needs. Long cleaning rod comes to mind along with brass or nylon hammer.

FIRST AID KIT. anything from some band aids and tape, to IFAK. Having krazy glue or liquid bandage never hurts. And more then likely be put to use. Slide across thumb, blister from racking slide etc. Tools & First Aid are usually on hand with the instructor.

My list is probably overdoing it. Comes from forgetting the simple stuff and others having what i forgot, on hand.

Attend with a positive attitude. A good instructor works with everyone.

[dan512]

As far as traveling for training it's tough to to beat Frank Proctor or there is always Paul Howe. You could always travel to attend classes like southnarc. For in state I am a big fan of Ronin Tactics.

[Ianski]

Frank Proctor and Lowlight from snipershide aren't the same person are they? because we don't get along well.

[Calculated]

Lowlight is Frank Galli, a pretty easy to get along with fella.

ETA: Your wife got any sisters? Or perhaps teach a class on proper etiquette for wives?

[Ianski]

Calculated, you are great. I will tell my wife a compliment has been given! Unfortunately she is a single child, I will recommend however she teaches classes ;) the reason frank from SH and I don't get along is because I worked for Val with IOR optics and they have had beef for a long time over some bullshit. Your guys advice is awesome, and I appreciate it immensely! We aren't afraid to spend a little bit to go out of state, I just want to make sure we are getting training from someone worth listening to. There are a boatload of weekend warriors that got their education from modern warfare 3 and I don't want to spend our money on that. This doesn't mean I think I'm a BA, just means that I believe that there are people who have earned the right to teach and I'd really like to give those guys some money to teach my wife and I. I will look into the program's you guys recommended.

[Calculated]

Calculated, you are great.

Finally, the recognition I deserve! Please do give her the compliment, thats pretty awesome.

I'll be looking forward to your review of whichever class you decide on taking.

[Mick-Boy]

A little late to the party but if you and your wife aren't averse to traveling, I'd recommend Bill Rogers' school (http://www.rogersshootingschool.com/) in GA. It's all reactive steel and a ton of fun. I went to the intermediate/advanced pistol/rifle in 2008 or so. It is (or was) all center fire. The beginner course is (was) rimfire in the mornings followed by center fire in the afternoons.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVsdFZJzQrU

[King]

I had a great experience with Ronin tactics. Went to Tu's cqb/ shoot house class last summer. Humble guy and so much knowledge.

[O2HeN2]

You might want to take a look at Ron Avery's "Maximum Handgun (http://www.practicalshootingacademy.com/courses/handgun/2-day-practical-handgun-200/)" and "Maximum carbine (http://www.practicalshootingacademy.com/courses/long-gun/maximum-carbine-with-keith-garcia-3-days/)" over in Montrose.

Quality training (haven't take this particular course yet, but have taken another with him a number of years ago), far enough away to be touch exotic but still close.

O2