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The Gun Writer TV episode 52: Gunfighter 101 at the Bienville Plantation
On this week's episode, Mike Magowan and Deb Sullivan — instructors at Sarasota's Veritas Training Academy — talk about one of the best training classes I've ever attended, the "Gunfighter 101" course which was held last weekend at the Bienville Plantation.
The class, which is team taught along with Mike Young, has also been called: "I've got my carry permit — now what?"
Mike Young is on assignment this week covering the mini-SHOT Show in Tennessee.
Gunfighter 101 offer some realistic big-boy/big-girl tactical training, which cannot be taught on a traditional square range, so it's held at Bienville, which is quickly becoming Florida's premier firearms training center.
We've got much more coming on both the class and the awesome training center this week so, for now, enjoy the video!
Deb, Mike and Lee
Full-auto Friday: At the range with dozens of Gun Point's machine guns (Video)
Gun Point owner Felex Yukhtman provided this kick-ass video that he had made at his recent firepower weekend, which was held at the Manatee Gun and Archery Club.
Of course if features dozens of Felex's high-end machine guns, but it also showcases Emerge Social and Miami's SMACK Tactical, which is comprised of former SF, Delta and SEAL operators.
I know you'll enjoy the video!
Thanks for sharing, Felex!
The Gun Writer TV episode 33: Talking 3-Gun with Al Ales of Manatee 3 Gun club
Kudos to the hard-working members of the Manatee 3 Gun club for very successfully hosting their First Annual Manatee 3 Gun Championship!
Organizing an event of this size — it drew nationally-ranked, sponsored shooters — is not easy. And we're hearing nothing but kudos and congrats about the shoot.
Manatee 3 Gun's spokesman Al Ales joined us at The Gun Writer TV set Monday, to talk about the sport and the championship, which went off without one single DQ or a major injury.
The championship had help from the following sponsors:
Shark Coast Tactical, Liberty One Ammo, Pistol Pete, High Noon Guns, The Bullet Hole, Kel-Tec, Vortex Optics, Take Aim Gun Range and Tampa Bay Holsters.
The club has regular 3 Gun shoots on the second Saturday of every month and, if the month has five Saturdays, the shoot #5 too. Their monthly shoots are held at the Manatee Gun and Archery Club. Cost is $10 for club members and $25 for non-members.
Enjoy the video!
The Gun Writer TV episode 25: A tactical gear bonanza from USA Tactical Supplies
On this episode, John Schwemler of Sarasota's USA Tactical Supplies joined Mike Young and me, and he brought a ton of new tactical gear.
I was impressed.
John does not stock any of the cheap imported crap that's flooded the market recently, most of which isn't even suitable for Airsoft or other games.
USA Tactical Supplies stocks more than 170 name brands, and every one of them is more than mission capable. They're real-world products for operators, LEOs and armed citizens who demand the very best.
Sure, they cost more than a $50 Chinese assault vest, but as Mike points out, what's your life worth?
John is a registered and licensed government contractor, which says all you need to know about his operation.
And they're right here in Sarasota.
Enjoy the video!
Mike and Lee
It's a testament to the skill, dedication and gallantry of our nation's elite maritime commandos that so many marketers want to latch onto their hard-earned brand to hock their wares.
I doubt too many BUD/S-qualified frogmen carry cheap Chinese folding knives with "U.S. Navy SEAL" stamped on the handle into harm's way.
With all the books, DVDs and programs claiming insight into how to shoot, run, operate, drink or dance like a Navy SEAL, it can at times be difficult to sort through all the noise and find the real deal.
Make no mistake, Chris Sajnog is the real deal… SEAL.
I wrote about his new online firearms training program in a previous column, and then the retired CPO sent me a copy of his latest book: "Navy SEAL Shooting."
It's a game-changer.
Here's my review: Buy this book, now.
Sajnog drew upon his 20 year career to create his how-to shooting guide, and he certainly knows the material. The Navy chose him to write the instruction manual for the SEAL Team sniper program — the very program that trained the late Chris Kyle.
Sajnog's latest work is organized into four sections: training, mindset, marksmanship and operations. The latter is his term for weapon manipulations such as magazine changes, clearing malfunctions and yes, movement. It's not taking down doors with DEVGRU.
Like every world-class instructor, Sajnog places incredible importance on mastering the fundamentals, which has always been the key to mastering any type of shooting.
"The downfall of any training program is the trainer's lack of commitment to the fundamentals and the student's lack of insisting on their instruction," he writes.
He does not teach any "advanced" techniques, as there is no need.
"I believe that advanced shooting is only the basics done smoother and faster," he writes.
I completely agree.
This does not mean that "Navy SEAL Shooting" is merely an NRA Basic Pistol Course stretched to 386 pages — far from it. It offers more than enough high-speed tips and techniques to satisfy shooters of all skill levels. And there's also a pretty decent guide for life, which he calls "Live like a warrior."
While I'm definitely not the guy to comment on anyone's writing style, Sajnog's use of simple declarative sentences is refreshing and fun to read.
He offers enough personal anecdotes to buttress his points, without digressing into any there-I-was-knee-deep-in-grenade-pins stories.
As he says in his book, if you want that, buy a novel.
I learned a hell of a lot from the chief's book, but I've only been shooting for about 40 years, so I'm still somewhat of a novice.
— If we don't run into each other at the range, you can reach me at (941) 284-8553, by email at email@example.com or by regular mail, 1741 Main St., Sarasota, FL 34236. You also can follow me on social media at facebook.com/TheGunWriter or Twitter.com/ht_gunwriter or watch us on our newYouTube Channel.
DHS issues terror bulletin regarding "self-radicalized actor(s)"
The Department of Homeland Security issued a terror advisory bulletin Wednesday — its lowest form of warning — concerning "self-radicalized" actor(s) who could strike with little or no notice."
Alec Baldwin jokes aside, I believe these type of warnings serve as good reminders to make sure you and your family are prepared, even though Wednesday's bulletin states there is "no intelligence that is both specific and credible at this time of a plot by terrorist organizations to attack the homeland." DHS has never dropped the ball before, right?
Here's some suggestions:
Firearms: Make sure all of your defensive weapons are cleaned, lubed and zeroed. Batteries in all electronics should be fresh, and you should have plenty of spares. Most importantly, your defensive firearms should be accessible. Remember the Number-One rule for winning a gunfight — bring a gun.
Ammunition: Unlike wine, ammunition does not improve with age. If the brass isn't shiny, it's now range ammo, and it's time to buy some more. Remember, a defensive firearm requires defensive ammunition — not cheap practice rounds. Good defensive ammunition is more expensive, but how much is your life worth? I'm often asked how much ammo should be "stockpiled." In my humble opinion, ammunition is like beer. You can never have too much. It all depends on your budget. I constantly cycle through my ammo, shooting the oldest and replacing it with new.
Gear: Do you have a minimum of six loaded carbine magazines in a rig you can don instantly? Does it fit? How many pistol mags are loaded and accessible? Do your flashlights work? Given the plethora of tactical gear available today, there's something to suit everyone's needs. I prefer a chest rig for carbine mags and a separate gun belt. It's more flexible. I can don body armor under the chest rig if needed, or wear just the pistol belt. Others prefer tactical vests or plate carriers — to each his own. Good tactical gear is not cheap. Avoid the cheap imports, as they're barely suitable for Airsoft or other games. In my humble opinion, less is more when it comes to gear. Pound equal pain if you have to wear it for an extended time.
Skill-set: If Monica Lewinsky's former boyfriend was in office the last time you took a firearms class, it's time to get some fresh training. Tactics and training evolve constantly. Today's trainers can offer so much more than point-shoulder or Weaver. Nowadays, they teach gunfighting, not just marksmanship. Remember, punching holes in a paper target while standing stationary at a square range isn't training. Today, it barely constitutes practice. If your instructor can't teach you how to shoot while moving, and how to transition between carbine and handgun, find someone who can. Don't stop at just firearms training. There are other offerings, including real-world First-Aid training and Combat Lifesaver classes.
SHTF plan: A SHTF plan specifies where you will meet your loved ones, how you will get there and how you will communicate. This is something you develop with your family. If there's an attack, will you hunker-down at work or head for home. How will you get there? What routes will you take? Who will pick up the children? How will you communicate, especially if the cell towers are overwhelmed? What actions will you take if your spouse doesn't show? Do you have emergency phone numbers in your wallet or purse, or just your cell phone?
If there is an attack, even DHS admits that First Responders will likely be a bit too busy to help. "In populated places, be responsible for your personal safety," the Bulletin states.
Although DHS omitted any mention of specifics, we all know what being responsible for our personal safety entails.
Lee's note: Here's another guest column from Peter Burlingame, AKA VIGunfighter, president of the Self Defense Initiative on St. Thomas. Peter's work is highly recommended. You can access his You Tube Channel here. This is the second part of his series.
by Peter Burlingame
In my first article in this series, I stated that you need to decide NOW what your base reaction to an active attack will be. I'm not talking about the various tactical considerations, but rather the most basic decision; Escape or Fight.
It is absolutely critical that you make that decision NOW and cement it in your mind, make it firm in your heart, so that there is no hesitation. I've studied hundreds of attacks over the last two decades and there is always a couple of seconds at the very beginning of the attack that, if you are alert, AND decisive, you can take advantage of.
Don't squander those seconds dithering about your base response.
Once you know that you plan to run away, or run towards, you can use that brief, precious moment to act. Act while it will have the most impact and the best chance of success. If you are going to fight, or you are going to escape, jumping on those few immediately valuable seconds increases the chance of you succeeding immeasurably.
So. How do you decide if you should Stay or Go? There are a number of factors that go into the decision, and it is an intensely person one. Don't be swayed by what someone else has decided, do what makes the most sense for you.
I watched, just now, yet another high ranking police official call for legally armed citizens to carry their firearms as they go about their business and be ready to take action if needed. Strong stuff, that. Your local sheriff or chief of police exhorts you to be ready to swing into action. That's hard to ignore.
I'm glad to see these officials taking such a strong stand. However, their call to arms may not make sense for everyone. Let's take a look at some of the factors involved so you can make that basic decision, now.
What's your family situation? Are you married? Have children or other dependents? Are you the sole earner? How old are your children, youngsters or older teens? Are family members with you at the time of the attack?
If there are people who's lives depend on your support, then taking a chance of losing your life or becoming severely injured or crippled doesn't make much sense. If, however, your spouse has a good job and your children are older and on their way toward self sufficiency, AND are behind your decision to put your life at risk to help those around you, then you can consider the fight side of the equation.
Police, fire fighters and other First Responders' families face this every day. They, however, have a safety net, in survivor benefits and informal social networks. Having chosen to fight, it would be a good idea to make sure your affairs are in good order at all times and that your family is taken care of. That would include funeral arrangements, life insurance, and developing your own social safety net.
If you are single, the decision is simpler. Your life is your own, to do with as you see fit.
What is your level of training? Reacting to an active shooter situation is the hardest scenario you can deal with. It is a quantum step above handling a home invasion. There maybe more than one attacker, there certainly will be lots of innocent people, folks that are in a panic, running around, screaming, and acting erratically. The bad guys will be moving, the innocents will be moving, and you'll be moving. Coming up with a good shooting solution in that situation is fraught with difficulty, the result of a misstep on your part potentially being the death of one of those innocents.
Can you live with that?
It may be that one of your stray rounds killed a bystander, but your actions shut down the shooter before anyone else was hurt. Yes, you killed an innocent, but you saved dozens. Is that a balance sheet you can handle? Can you bear that cost?
Police receive training in this, the most difficult of tactical situations. They learn how best to deal with it.
What training have you had?
More and more shooting schools are adding these types of classes to their curricula. There's probably one near you. Are you willing to spend the time and money to obtain this training? And being a perishable skill, are you willing to practice on a ongoing basis to keep your skill level up to par?
The answer to that should go into your over all thinking about your decision of whether you should fight or flee.
Where do you live? The prevailing culture surrounding guns, their ownership and use varies widely across the county. Do you live in a area where "he needed killin'!" is an appropriate defense to your use of force? Or are you expected to climb out of a back window of your own home in order to avoid having to defend yourself?
This can differ not only from state to state, but from locale to locale. An action that might be seen as totally acceptable out in the hill country of Texas, could result in a grand jury indictment in a more liberal leaning city like Austin.
If you're not certain, I highly recommend buying and reading Andrew Branca's "Law of Self Defense". Well organized and very readable, it covers the use of lethal force state by state, with complete thoroughness. There are real life examples that put each point into context, making it readily understandable. A few dollars spent on this book can save you tens of thousands if you do the wrong thing.
Realize that your actions will have costs. Those may be financial, if you have to hire an attorney to defend against criminal charges. There is the possibility of being sued, if you hurt an innocent bystander. The costs might be legal, whether it be the just mentioned law suit, or being convicted of a felony. And even if everything goes well, and your quick actions stop the attack before anyone gets hurt, or you prevent the death toll from rising, there will be psychological costs. You will see things you wish you could un-see. There may be any number of psychological ramifications that will be life altering.
The bystanders in the attack don't deserve your sacrifice. These are total strangers. They will second guess and Monday morning quarter back your actions if you make even the slightest misstep. A larger error will have these same people you saved, hanging you out to dry, throwing you under the bus for any number of reasons.
Many of those people will be anti-gun and don't think you should own a gun, let alone carry it around in public. They will ascribe to you hero fantasies, calling you a cop wannabe. You want to put your life on the line for these people?
Fleeing, escaping the carnage, seems to make total sense. Other than the fact that you are leaving other people to die, when you might have been able to do something to save them. Will you second guess yourself later, when you are watching the network anchor list the names of those killed? Will you regret not doing something to keep that list shorter?
So far, we've made a pretty strong case why you should grab your family and escape the attack quickly, leaving the other folks to fend for themselves. It's hard to argue with the logic. And I for one, will not second guess your decision.
Those bystanders totally DO deserve your sacrifice. They are members of your community. Fellow human beings. If you are in a position to help them, shouldn't you? If you are armed and trained and in a position to do some good, how can you NOT take action?
Yes, some of them are anti-gun. Some of them will criticize your actions. The thing is, you aren't fighting to win their approbation, but to save a fellow human's life.
Put it in a different context. Would you help another person in different circumstances? If they were drowning, for example? "Well sure! Of course! That's different, no body is shooting at me." True, but it's still a dangerous situation that you are putting yourself into. How often does one drowning person turn into two drowning persons?
Humans are hardwired to help each other when one of us is in dire straights. That's a good thing, a wonderful and transcendent thing.
History is jam packed with stories of people putting themselves at grave risk to help a fellow human. Often we extend that to other species as well. Acts like this are what define us. They inspire us. They make us proud, collectively, to be humans.
There are no poems written about the fellow that ran away. The man who took the safe way. At least not that show him in a favorable light. All cultures celebrate the victor, the person who made a difference. I'm not saying that recognition should be a motivating factor for you to decide to fight if you find yourself in the middle of an attack, but just to illustrate that it is human nature to want to help others in danger.
Law enforcement response to active shooters has evolved over the last twenty years. Back then responding officers cordoned off the area and waited for SWAT. Colombine showed the error of that tactic as children were killed while police officers waited just outside.
The next step was training first responding officers to quickly gather into groups of four and then enter the building, hunting down the assailants, four officers being considered the minimum to provide some cover for each other.
That still meant that the first officer had to stand around and wait for three more to get to the scene.
Now, we know that the faster the response, the fewer people get hurt. So the latest tactical thinking has the first officer on the scene going in to fight the bad guys.
Is this dangerous?
You betcha.
But people are dying. It's already dangerous, for them.
Police, as an institution, have made this commitment. That might be a guide for your own actions.
But what about all the costs you listed above? Yeah, about that. If you decide to take action, to run towards the gunfire, to put your life on the scale, hoping to tip the balance in favor of the good guys, there will be a price to pay. But the most worthwhile things always have a cost. It's why we place so much value in valor.
Those costs can be mitigated though, and we will examine how in a follow up article in this series. If you do decide to fight, to run to the guns, I want you to have the best chance possible to keep the bill as low as possible.
Stay or go. Fight or Flee. It's your decision. An important, life changing one. Take some time to ponder what I've laid out here for you.
Discuss it with those who will be effected by your decision. Talk it over with those who's council you respect.
Then, make your decision. Make it now. So you are primed to take immediate action, using those precious few chaotic seconds at the beginning of the attack to the best of your ability.
Now that you've made your base decision on how you want to react if you are caught in a mass public attack, you're ready for the next article in the series which covers the tactics you can use to rapidly and safely exit the scene and escape, getting you and your family to safety. The final article will delineate those tactics you can use to fight, effectively, with the lowest cost possible.
Disciplina Renumenor Fidelis (Training rewards the faithful)
Peter Burlingame
Peter has been teaching and learning and learning and teaching how people can take responsibility for their own safety and security and to get off of government sponsored 'Security Welfare' for the past three decades. He's taught from Alaska to Florida, New York to California and many places in between in this amazing experiment we call America.
Keep up on what he's doing on www.youtube.com/vigunfighter
Lee's note: Here's a great guest column from Peter Burlingame, AKA VIGunfighter, president of the Self Defense Initiative on St. Thomas. Peter's work is highly recommended. You can access his You Tube Channel here.
by Peter Burlingame
I know you are watching and seeing the same things that I am. The staging of military aged men in Europe is reminiscent of the lead up to Tet '68, where the Viet Cong managed to infiltrate 80,000 of their fighters in cities throughout the country, all ready to strike at the same time. Weapons are pre-staged and continue to be smuggled in every day. Italian authorities captured a shipment of six hundred combat style shotguns being smuggled from Turkey, deeper into Europe.
The numbers of men being infiltrated into Europe dwarf those of the Cong. Imagine one hundred simultaneous Paris style attacks all at once. Imagine a thousand. That is certainly in the realm of possibility, given the numbers of refugees in these countries. The security forces would be overwhelmed, unable to respond on so many 'fronts'.
A couple of months ago Sheikh Mohammad Saleh, "Abu Rajab" a Gaza Imam, exhorted Palestinian youth to carry knives and stab Israelis. Which they did. But the Imam's words carried to our shores resulting in same types of attacks here at home in the U.S.
There have been a number of attacks in the U.S. already To avoid public panic, the authorities try to avoid using words like 'terrorism', using instead, 'mass shooting' or 'work place violence', to describe the attack at Ft Hood and Chattanooga. As Shakespeare noted, the name is not important, and if you are stuck in the middle of an event, it matters little whether it is being called a mass shooting or terror attack. The salient point is that they have happened before, and certainly will happen again.
And then, the latest, and most troubling, although not surprising attack in San Bernardino. Syed Rizwan Farook and his wife, Tashfeen Malik, having pledged allegiance to the Islamic State, carried out what I believe was a premature attack.
The attack itself isn't what I find 'most troubling'. The couple had been preparing for a long time and I don't believe their target was the one that they had been planning for. It feels like they went off 'half-cocked'. I think there was a bigger target, a larger event that they had been stockpiling all that equipment for.
And I don't think they are the only ones. That is what concerns me.
It is credible to think that there are other "Farook and Malik's" out there, with similar levels of preparation, just waiting. I believe the U.S. is in a better position to deal with this than Europe, but expect First Responders as well as hospitals to be overwhelmed.
The San Bernardino Police did an amazing job, responding in just over four minutes and engaging the terror couple quickly. But four minutes is a long time to wait when the bullets are flying.
I have studied how the terrorists train, plan, and operate, since the very first Al Qaeda training tapes were recovered from the camps in Afghanistan shortly after 9/11.
It was chilling to watch them training to take over large buildings, consolidate hostages, separate and move them, practice dealing with 'problems'. The training went so far as to perform murders of hostages on the roof where the MSM's cameras can capture it to best effect.
Based on everything I've studied for the past fifteen years, we need to keep a number of things in mind:
The first few seconds are critical! Decide NOW what your overall response is. Will you be running Toward the gunfire or Away from it? Either is justifiable based on your circumstances, but when the first shots ring out is no time for dithering. You must ACT!
Recognize it quickly. You have a bare handful of seconds to do Something, Anything to deal with the event that is quickly unfolding.
– Keep your training and practice up to date. Active shooter response is a particular skill set and classes are available. When was the last time you took a tactical medicine class? These skills are perishable. Commit to taking a couple of classes a year (if we have that long) and in between classes, practice what you've learned to keep your edge honed.
– Decide on a minimum load out and Always carry it. Pistol, spare mags, flashlight, knife, trauma first aid are minimum and should Always be ON you. Not in a bag, not in your vehicle. On Body. More is fine, but only if you are committed to always carrying it. Because Murphy knows, the one time you don't carry an item, that's when he's going to decide you need it.
– Watch the videos of the knife attacks in Israel. Learn what they look like, what does the precursor body language look like? A second's warning can be put to good use and make all the difference in the outcome. The attackers have no special training. They don't need any. Look at how hard it is to defend against. Will you be able to defend against an knife attack, long enough to be able to deploy your sidearm? Are you ready and able to provide self aid to patch up the wounds you might receive?
– Be alert. Obviously, to what is going on around you. Your first clue might be unusual body language of the flock of sheep surrounding you. Recognize it quickly! Use windows before you enter/exit buildings. A bunch of frozen bodies all looking in the same direction is a clue! This is where step 1, knowing what your basic response is going to be kicks in. Do you exit the building, running in the direction that they are looking, or stay inside, heading for the rear exit, to get you and your family out safely?
-Be alert. Yeah, I've already mentioned this one, but extend your awareness out as far as you can. Know what types of tactics the terrorists are using this week. What warning signs is the MSM letting slip? Examine everything with a clear eye. Don't hate and don't fear. Those are judgment clouders.
– Running around an active shooter situation with a gun in your hand is a good way to get shot by other responders. Do you have tactics that will enable to mitigate this risk? Know that it is possible that the terrorists might have obtained uniforms that will make identification tricky. A number of UPS uniforms are missing. Police and Security uniforms go missing on a regular basis.
As the Chinese curse goes; "May you live in interesting times!". We certainly do. And whether you continue to do so may be dependent on how prepared you are and quick and clever your mind is in recognizing and responding to a critical incident that may be coming soon to a neighborhood near you.
"But what can one man with a pistol do?"
He can "Remember Garland!"
In May of 2015 a man working security at an event where cartoons of the prophet Mohammed were to be displayed and the Geert Wilders, who has made an film depicting scenes of terrorism over which were quotes from the Koran, was a scheduled speaker.
At about 6:30pm a dark sedan pulled up and two men armed with rifles exited the vehicle. The security guard drew his pistol and engaged them. Despite being out numbered and out gunned, and after sustaining a wound to the leg, he managed to prevail, winning the gunfight, and shutting down the attack in fifteen seconds, before it could even begin. He took advantage of those first few seconds. If you want to win, you need to do the same. That's what one man with a pistol can do.
Disciplina Renumenor Fidelis (Training rewards the faithful)
Peter Burlingame
Peter has been teaching and learning and learning and teaching how people can take responsibility for their own safety and security and to get off of government sponsored 'Security Welfare' for the past three decades. He's taught from Alaska to Florida, New York to California and many places in between in this amazing experiment we call America.
Keep up on what he's doing on www.youtube.com/vigunfighter
Column: Systema — A real-world Russian personal-protection system
When I first heard about the Russian martial art "Systema" there were only rumors — whispers about new, secret fighting techniques being taught to the Soviet Spetsnaz commandos that were both simple and extremely lethal.
Little did I know that the roots of Systema, Russian for "The System" of course, date back to the 10th Century. While Spetsnaz commandos — including their elite Alpha Group — are devoted practitioners, Systema's principles work incredibly well for everyday folks looking for a better way to defend themselves and their families.
Alex Popeskou, founder and CEO of Berkoot International Protection Agency, has been teaching Systema at his Sarasota office and dojo since 2003. He's quick to point out it's much more than a martial art.
"Systema is a lifestyle," he says. "It's much more than punching and kicking. You become 100 percent responsible for your own safety."
Alex served as a warrant officer in a Soviet airborne special forces unit during the 1980s and 1990s. If you're familiar with Red Army operations during that time period, you know what that duty entailed.
He studied modern Systema directly from one of its two founders, and has has trained hundreds of men and women in its techniques.
To be clear, Systema is not a sport like judo or karate. Instead, Alex says, it's an "umbrella" of personal protection techniques, which are easily tailored to suit meet each student's needs.
Some Systema instructors, he explained, focus more on firearms. Alex, who has a background in executive protection/bodyguard work, focuses on teaching his students how to keep themselves safe at home, in their car and at work.
I was immediately intrigued by what the system doesn't use. There are no katas, bowing, multi-colored belts or exaggerated fighting stances. Movement is economical, fluid and based upon what works in the real world.
Once they're ready, students train with real knives — sharpened blades — in addition to machetes, hammers, chains clubs and more.
"Why train to defend yourself against a rubber knife?" Alex asked, which to me makes perfect sense.
The techniques don't depend on physical strength and they're effective — very effective. While he preaches situational awareness, deescalation and conflict avoidance, if one of his students ever has to use their Systema, the fight will end very quickly.
Alex offers group classes and private lessons. The latter he tailors for the individual student. If they carry a defensive firearm, he'll incorporate drawing from concealment and firearm retention into the lessons.
In my humble opinion, Systema can be an extremely effective new tool for anyone's self-defense tool box. I'm signing up.
Note: The Gun Writer TV episode 19, which we hope to publish later today, will feature a video interview with Alex and a look at his classes.
For more information, go to berkoot.com or facebook.com/SystemBerkootGroup
— If we don't run into each other at the range, you can reach me at (941) 284-8553, by email at email@example.com or by regular mail, 1741 Main St., Sarasota, FL 34236. You also can follow me on social media at facebook.com/TheGunWriter or Twitter.com/ht_gunwriter or watch us on our new YouTube Channel.
The Gun Writer TV episode 15: Talking training with Mike Magowan of Veritas Training Academy
"Veritas" means "truth," and if you take a class from Mike Magowan, co-founder of Veritas Training Academy, you're bound to hear a great deal of truth.
On this week's episode, Mike Young, Mike Magowan and I debunk some training myths and some lame excuses for
willingly becoming a victim not training.
You'll hear the answer to the question that's puzzled me for years: Why would someone spend $800-$2,000 for a carbine, $300-$1,200 for an optic, $100-$300 for accessories, untold amounts of hard cash on ammo and then refuse to pay $150 for a training class?
Mike's answer was priceless, and his no-BS attitude is refreshing.
The two Mikes also talked about their upcoming "Gunfighting 101" joint training op at the Bienville Plantation, which should be awesome.
As always, thanks for watching.
Mike and Lee
Column: A real-world tactical class from a world-class trainer (w/Photo Gallery)
Arden Tams served 24 years in the U.S. Army, the last 17 in Special Forces.
As a Green Beret, he attended a host of high-speed SF schools, as well as some of the country's most-prestigious private shooting academies.
Arden, who retired as a CW2, deployed overseas 10 times, including multiple tours in Afghanistan. He's trained Africans, Arabs and Afghans. I know no one with more downrange time.
When I heard that the Venice native was going to teach a tactical pistol/carbine class, of course I was interested. After all, the U.S. Army Special Forces are the best trainers on the planet.
About 20 of us met Sunday at at private shooting facility in Sarasota county. It was organized by Mike Young, owner of Young Guns and Safety and co-host of "The Gun Writer TV." Arden and Mike have been personal friends since childhood.
We started with simple drills that stressed proper stance, target acquisition and manipulation of the safeties on our weapons. I was one of only two shooters using an AK. The other was Mike Magowan, co-founder of Sarasota's Veritas Training Academy. We surprised a lot of AR/M4 shooters. Mike can really run an AK.
Pistol drills included proper drawing, reloading and re-holstering. The latter Arden correctly described as one of the most dangerous tasks of the day. I agree.
Once he was satisfied with our skill levels, we began transitioning from carbine to pistol to carbine — back and forth — shooting an ever-increasing number of rounds with each iteration.
The final drill of the day involved engaging a series of targets at varied distances — while moving — with transitions from carbine to pistol and back and forth. The shooting-while-moving drill ended with the student facing multiple targets at five yards, and a "mad-minute" blowout of their remaining ammunition.
Motivating training? You bet! Don't try this on a square range.
Everyone was safe. Everyone learned something and everyone had fun.
True to form as one of the Army's "Quiet Professionals," I never once heard Arden mention Special Forces or their distinctive headgear.
Instead, students were told "This is how I was trained to shoot, and it works well."
There were no diplomas or certificates issued after the day-long shoot.
Students got something far more valuable — a better understanding of how to use their firearms to defend themselves and their families.
Arden was a bit too humble when asked about future classes, saying he'd offer them only "if there's interest."
One-hundred percent of the shooters I spoke to Sunday expressed strong interest. We all wanted more — me most of all.
Arden agreed.
Details about his upcoming training classes will be posted on Mike Young's websites: http://www.younggunshop.com/ and https://www.facebook.com/YoungGunsandSafetyLLC/
The line to sign up begins right after me.
— If we don't run into each other at the range, you can reach me at (941) 284-8553, by email at email@example.com or by regular mail, 1741 Main St., Sarasota, FL 34236. You also can follow me on social media atfacebook.com/TheGunWriter or Twitter.com/ht_gunwriter
The Gun Writer TV episode 11: Review of the DP-12 double-barrel, 12-gauge pump shotgun
On this episode, Mike Young and I are joined by Dave Kreiseder, of Young Guns and Safety, Chris Senterfitt and Jordan Williams of Amendment II Armory and Don Webster, manager of the Sarasota Trap, Skeet and Clays Club.
We tested the new DP-12 shotgun from Standard Manufacturing, a division of the Connecticut Shotgun Manufacturing Company.
The DP-12 is the latest entry into the growing bullpup tactical shotgun market.
We worked the gun hard, with buckshot, birdshot and slugs, including 3-inch mags. Out of 100 rounds we had only two FTFs, which were caused by light primer strikes — not uncommon for a brand new shotgun that wasn't broken in yet.
Every single one of us was genuinely impressed by the weapon.
The DP-12 has a spring-loaded, recoil-absorbing butt pad that significantly reduced felt recoil, including 3-inch magnums.
The slide is smooth, similar to an 870 or 590. There's no jerkiness associated with other bullpup shotguns.
The Picatinny rails on the top and on the slide are metal, a big step up from other bullpup shotguns that use polymer rails on the slide.
It has ambidextrous controls and bottom eject, which made it perfect for our two southpaws.
The six of us could find only one drawback — the safety. After one barrel is fired, the shooter cannot engage the safety. Both barrels have to be loaded or fired before the safety will engage. While this may be a nonstarter during a tactical firearms class, which requires the safety to be engaged before the student can move to a different firing position, it shouldn't prove too problematic during a real-world encounter.
Serious DP-12 users will want to train with the weapon considerably. We found that traditional pump-action shooters, like me, tried to cycle the weapon after only firing one round. That's a habit that should be broken before the gun is carried into harms way.
We brought two other bullpups to the test. The DP-12 — far and away — proved to be the best shotgun.
A special thanks to SNN TV's Matt Boldin for his editing prowess in making this video.
We hope you enjoy it as much as we did making it.
A very special gunfighting class at a very special shooting preserve
Lee's note: Too often shooters take a concealed carry class and then stop. Real pistoleers know their training never stops — whatever their level — and they understand the difference between a certification class and real-world gunfighting training. Here's an offering from some great instructors that should not be missed:
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Column: Chief mistaken in dissuading Realtors from defending themselves
Published: Tuesday, June 23, 2015 at 10:41 a.m.
Last Modified: Tuesday, June 23, 2015 at 10:41 a.m.
St. Petersburg Police Chief Tony Holloway doesn't think women and firearms are a good mix.
Chief Holloway addressed a meeting of Realtors last week — a group very concerned by recent attacks on several of their female members.
A retired Air Force officer is accused of kidnapping a female realtor and demanding a $50,000 ransom from her husband.
Holloway told the largely female audience they shouldn't carry a firearm because, according to the Tampa Bay Times, "That person's going to take that gun away from you."
Instead, Holloway suggested the Realtors rely on pepper spray, along with a defensive plan.
To say I am disappointed in the police chief's remarks would be a massive understatement.
I honestly thought we were long past that type of sexist thinking regarding armed females, because they can be every bit as lethal as an armed man.
Case in point: Mrs. Williams stands 5 feet, 7 inches and weighs 105 pounds, but no one is ever going to take her firearm away.
If someone breaks into our home, I almost pity them.
They'll likely receive a flurry of 230-grain fight-stoppers to the upper torso, delivered in a very quick, tight group.
Ours is a simple plan, which doesn't rely on chemical sprays, whistles or frantic phone calls to 911. It relies on tactical, real-world training and a good defensive handgun, in her case an HK45.
And Mrs. Williams is certainly not alone.
Women are the fastest-growing segment of the firearms industry. They're arming themselves with defensive pistols and thorough training because they've decided to never be a victim. They're seeking out high-speed tactical trainers who incorporate defensive tactics and situational awareness into classes, along with shooting on the move, from cover and in low light.
In most tactical classes, students — male and female — are taught how to both shoot and retain their weapons, so they don't get "taken away."
In my humble opinion, the level of firearms training available to civilians far and away exceeds what's taught to new police recruits.
So if Chief Holloway has such a problem with women and firearms, perhaps he should consider disarming the female officers he has patrolling the streets of St. Petersburg.
I'm sure they wouldn't mind giving up their Glocks, that is, before someone takes them away.
— If we don't run into each other at the range, you can reach me at (941) 284-8553, by email at email@example.com or by regular mail, 1741 Main St., Sarasota, FL 34236. You also can follow me on social media at facebook.com/TheGunWriter or Twitter.com/ht_gunwriter
Column: HBC Concealment at top of holster market (w/Video)
Published: Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at 2:16 p.m.
Last Modified: Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at 2:16 p.m.
It seems that nearly every time I walk into a gun store or attend a training class I hear the same thing, shooters extolling the virtues of their holsters made here in Sarasota by HBC Concealment.
I've heard it from gun dealers, tactical trainers, gunsmiths, competition shooters, gun shop managers, range owners, frequent shooters, infrequent shooters and many more.
It seems that if you carry a firearm anywhere in Southwest Florida, odds are pretty good it's securely tucked into HBC Kydex.
On Monday afternoon, I went to see Charles Worley, the force behind HBC, to find out why I seemed to be the only shooter under the yellow sun who wasn't carrying his gear.
His shop is co-located with Fully Loaded Guns & Ammo, and our friends from Advanced Defensive Concepts — tactical trainers who, of course, all carry HBC holsters.
He offers a full line of IWB and OWB holsters, as well as several styles of magazine carriers. He's got more than 50 types of plastic "blue guns," which he uses as models, but he can create custom holsters for any type of pistol that crosses his threshold.
Watching Charles create a holster, in this case a Coyote-brown OWB
for my Springfield .45 ACP "Tactical" XD and Streamlight TLR-1, was a learning experience.
He began by covering my pistol with specially made wooden blocks and blue tape, to leave some space in the holster so as not to cause too much friction when drawing the weapon. He paid particular attention to the sight channel. It was fitted far higher than my Trijicon night sights required.
"I leave extra room in case you put suppressor sights on the pistol," he said. "They're taller."
That's the kind of creative forethought that only comes with years of experience. Charles estimates he's made more than 3,000 holsters, and it shows.
The seams of each holster — the edges where the two pieces of Kydex meet — are finished with a belt sander, then a Dremel tool, than a series of sanding blocks ending with 400 grit, and they're sealed with a hot tool, which Charles calls "electronic welding."
This produces a Kydex holster with no sharp edges, which can thwart a re-holster or cut a shooter's hand.
The end product is clearly the finest holster I've ever owned, and I've owned and carried quite a few.
In my humble opinion, HBC concealment is at the top of the Kydex holster market, and they're right here in Sarasota.
If we don't run into each other at the range, you can reach me at (941) 284-8553, by email at email@example.com or by regular mail, 1741 Main St., Sarasota, FL 34236. You also can follow me on social media at facebook.com/TheGunWriter or Twitter.com/ht_gunwriter
Published: Tuesday, May 12, 2015 at 11:51 a.m.
Last Modified: Tuesday, May 12, 2015 at 11:51 a.m.
I'm always looking for more ways to make shooting easier, safer, quieter and more fun.
Here are four new products — I have tested every one — which should be a boon to frequent shooters.
• The P3 Ultimate Target Stand from CTK Precision
I liked this product within two minutes of opening the box, because it took only two minutes to assemble the stand.
The PD Ultimate Target Stand is a stable, rigid target stand, which is designed to accommodate any size paper or cardboard target.
There's none of the wobble associated with other stands. It gets its stability from its 24-inch angled legs, which work on any type of terrain.
Because the P3 is adjustable, it can support targets as small as 5 inches, as well as standard IPSC cardboard.
It breaks down in seconds, so it's perfect for a weekend shooter. It's also cheap enough — MSRP is around $60 — so you can purchase several to create scenarios involving multiple targets.
For more information, go to ctkprecision.com.
• EZ2C Targets
EZ2C Targets were developed by shooters — a family of shooters, in
"Over the years we got bored with the same old black targets and frustrated with our inability to see where our shots were landing," the folks say on their website.
EZ2C Targets are good, old-fashioned paper targets, but they are orange where most targets use black ink.
As a result, they show up better behind a front-sight post or reticle, and it's easier to see the bullet holes. There are more than 23 different styles, from bullseyes and dart boards to tactical.
They're also cheap.
MSRP for an 11-inch-by-17-inch pad of 40 targets is around $7.50. Bigger orders receive bigger discounts.
Another reason I like them is that they're customizable. A gun shop or range can have their name and/or logo printed directly onto the targets.
That's a nice touch.
For more info go to ez2ctargets.com.
• SoundVision Eye Protection
Those of you who wear eye-pro and ear-pro for any length of time
know about the painful pinch that occurs around you temples, when the ear muffs push the eyeglass frames into your head.
It also creates a space, which allows sound to enter.
There have been several attempts fix this, including one promising design that mounts the glasses to the ear-pro with magnets. The best selling point about SoundVision Eye Protection is that you get to use your own ear protections. The kit, which has an MSRP of around $24.95, comes with several Velcro patches for you to attach to your hearing protection.
The manufacturer claims that hearing protection increases by up to seven decibels, because the gap is eliminated.
While they work great for shooters, they're perfect for anyone who wears hearing and vision protection.
For more info go to fullpro.com.
• Swab-its®
I sometimes think I've spent years of my life cleaning guns, so I'm always interested in anything that can expedite the process and remove some of the drudgery.
Enter Swab-its.
They're foam swabs of different shapes and sizes that are perfect for cleaning firearms.
The first thing you'll notice is there's no lint or residue that's left behind by traditional cotton swabs or paper products.
These things are tough, and withstand all of the harsh chemicals used in cleaning firearms.
While they cost more than cotton swabs, they're far worth the price.
For more info go to swab-its.com.
I hope these reviews have been of help.
If you encounter an interesting new product and want to let other shooters know, please don't hesitate to contact me.
If we don't run into each other at the range, you can reach me at (941) 361-4975, by email at email@example.com or by regular mail, 1741 Main St., Sarasota, FL 34236. You also can follow me on social media at www.facebook.com/TheGunWriter or www.Twitter.com/ht_gunwriter
Lee's note: Here's a the second column on how to improve your eyes from Peter Burlingame, AKA VIGunfighter, president of the Self Defense Initiative on St. Thomas. Peter's work is highly recommended.
You can access his You Tube Channel here.
See what you've been missing: Part II
by Peter Burlingame
You are blind for close to an hour a day and you are totally unaware of it. Magicians and clever ne'er-do-wells exploit it for fun and profit. (Three Card Monte, or the Pea under the shell trick is an example) Many a car accident is a result of this blindness.
Despite there being thirty different parts of the brain tasked with processing the information provided by your eyes, your brain can barely keep up. Ever watch a video online and it stops playing while the computer buffers the information until it can catch up and continue playing? Your brain has the same trouble.
And one of the times it has the most trouble is during saccades. Saccades are one of three types of eye movements. In the previous segment we talked about 'vergence' where the eyes move in and out, like when you are cross eyed. Saccades are rapid linear movements. Small ones are used in reading. Larger ones are like when you gaze around a room from one item to another. REM (Rapid Eye Movement) during dreaming are also saccades.
Want proof? Look in the mirror, look from one eye to the other and try to see your eyes moving. Yup. So why is it important, and what are these drills you are talking about, Peter?
Published: Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at 12:26 p.m.
Last Modified: Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at 12:26 p.m.
If a high-end, custom 1911 is the pinnacle of the gunmaker's art, then Brandan Bunker is one of the best artists in the country.
Owner of Bunker Arms, Brandan has been turning out some of the best 1911s ever made. They easily command $4,000 to $5,000 per pistol, and they are well worth it.
"From start to finish, the pistol is completed by only one person — me," he said.
Bunker has a unique background for a gunbuilder: an MBA, an appreciation of fine art, and superior machinist skills that he learned from his father, a gunsmith, machinist, tool-and-die maker and a semi-pro skeet shooter.
"In this business, I can put as much creativity into my product as I want, with no limitations," he said.
His end-users include collectors, competitors, ex-military operators, a few overseas contractors — but mostly they're shooters.
Bunker Arms sells very few "safe queens." These pistols are meant to be shot.
One contractor has fired more than 80,000 rounds without a single malfunction. When a new customer walks in, the first thing Bunker does is ask about their needs.
"We talk about how they're going to use the pistol. Depending on that, we'll move forward to talk about the build," he said. "The end use is the most important component."
For bullseye shooters, Bunker Arms guarantees its pistol will produce less-than-1-inch groups at 50 yards.
"If it doesn't, I will throw the barrel away," Bunker said.
While Bunker Arms specializes in 1911s, they are also a full-service gun shop, which includes gunsmithing and what Bunker calls "period restorations" — a process that involves historical research so the firearm matches its original factory specs. His period restoration of a Colt Government Model, built in 1917, would be the envy of any museum, or gun writer.
Bunker makes many of the 1911 components himself, and obtains the frames, barrels and other parts from a proprietary list of the industry's best manufacturers.
The result is a smooth-as-glass slide-to-frame fit with tolerances measured down to 1/10,000 of an inch.
His triggers are works of art. They need to be experienced rather than explained.
I dry-fired a customer's gun with a 2.5-pound trigger, which is about as light as Bunker is willing to go.
Without any discernible movement, the trigger broke cleanly with a crisp snap. Reset was too quick for me to even discern.
And did I mention the grips?
Bunker Arms obtains the most unique woods, including swirling maple and redwood burls. Bunker stabilizes the grip blanks in a vacuum, which removes air and any moisture. He then adds an acrylic, which is absorbed into the pores of the wood.
"Then we cut and polish. There's no varnish on any of my grips," he said. "They last a lifetime, like the guns."
For more information, go to bunkerarms.com.
If we don't run into each other at the range, you can reach me at (941) 361-4975, by email at email@example.com or by regular mail, 1741 Main St., Sarasota, FL 34236. You also can follow me on social media at www.facebook.com/TheGunWriter or www.Twitter.com/ht_gunwriter
Lee's note: Here's a great column from Peter Burlingame, AKA VIGunfighter, president of the Self Defense Initiative on St. Thomas. Peter's work is highly recommended.
You can access his You Tube Channel here.
See what you've been missing!
by Peter Burlingame
Our eyes are incredibly important to us, being our dominant sense. Thirty different parts of our brain are devoted to processing the information that our eyes send it. Considering how important they are, why do we know so little about them? Why don't we do anything to improve them? (other than getting corrective lenses, which may actually exacerbate the problem)
Handguns are great tools, but if I'm at home when a threat occurs, I want a more effective defensive option.
There are few fight-stoppers better than nine .32 caliber projectiles fired simultaneously — the typical load for one round of 00 buckshot.
I was recently asked about the "condition" or "mode" of my defensive shotgun.
It's kept "cruiser safe," the same readiness condition used by most police departments.
Getting your pump shotgun into "cruiser safe" mode is a four-step process:
After reading my column about the female self-defense training offered by Sarasota's Advanced Defensive Concepts, the folks in charge of my newspaper quickly invited the tactical trainers to teach a class here, for our female employees.
"We have a lot of females who deliver papers in the middle of the night. We have reporters who are sent to an array of challenging situations. Providing these skills to all female employees to use in their daily work is vital," said Danielle Brown, our HR director.
Danielle took the training too.
"I had a great time," she said.
We held the first class Thursday night in the paper's community room. It was free of charge for the employees. That's important.
The training was incredibly well received — wildly received. In fact, the women want more classes, and several expressed interest in purchasing firearms for home defense.
"It was fun and informative," one of the students wrote in an email to Danielle and me.
"They're honest, and they told it like it is," said another. "They didn't sugar-coat what can happen to you."
"My wrists are a little sore, but I loved it," several said.
"They're all such nice guys!" about half of the students told me.
ADC's owner Marc Pezzella, a retired Sheriff's Office lieutenant and SWAT team commander, and his instructors have created a great program designed specifically for women.
It's a real-world, no-frills course — "all muscle, no fat," the guys at ADC say.
"Our main goal is to keep you safe," Marc told the students. "I don't want to see any of you become a victim. If there is one thing that we can pass on to make you not become a victim, then we win."
The first half of the class, delivered via PowerPoint, teaches situational awareness and how to avoid becoming a victim.
This is key. If you can avoid a use-of-force encounter, you automatically win.
"Your true weapon is your mind," Marc said. "Your Mace, knife, ballbat, firearm — they're just tools."
His instructors, who have backgrounds in law enforcement, the military and MMA, quickly won over the group.
There were absolutely zero "There-I-was-knee-deep-in-grenade-pins" stories.
Instead, the guys offered examples of crimes and encounters that were local — they occurred in Sarasota County — which hit home hard.
The second half of the class consisted of wrist escapes, eye gouges and how to get away an from an assailant who has you pinned to the ground.
Lee's note: Here's a great column from Peter Burlingame, AKA VIGunfighter, president of the Self Defense Initiative on St. Thomas. Peter's work is highly recommended.
You can access his You Tube Channel here.
On 'Dry Gulching'
by Peter Burlingame
Is it Ever OK to Shoot Someone in the Back?
Dry Gulching. That's what it was called back in the Old West when a no good, claim jumping, sidewinder shot some poor sodbuster in the back from ambush. It's always been considered low down, dealing from the bottom of the deck, no good cheating, type of despicable behavior.
Shooting someone in the back flies in the face of 'being a good sport', it goes against our sense of fair play. But, are there times when it can be justified? Not only legally, but morally and ethically?
The short answer is yes.
When? The same as any other time you are justified to use lethal force. Let's review that. When I took Mas Ayoob's LFI I class back in '92, he taught us that "you can use lethal force if there is an immediate, otherwise unavoidable, threat of death or grave bodily injury, to the innocent. " The threat has to be happening right now, you can't get away from it, the attacker has the capability to hurt you, and you or the person you are protecting has done nothing to provoke the attack.
If those conditions are met, then you are justified, not just legally, but morally and ethically, to use lethal force. Now, let's go back to our original question, "is it ever OK to shoot someone in the back?" Can you think of situations where someone's back is towards you, yet they meet the 'immediate, unavoidable, threat of death, to the innocent criteria'?
Lee's note: Here's a great column from Peter Burlingame, AKA VIGunfighter, president of the Self Defense Initiative on St. Thomas. Peter's work is highly recommended.
You can access his You Tube Channel here.
Eight Tactics for Vehicle Self Defense
by Peter Burlingame
This is a new wrinkle on attacks that can happen in and around your vehicle. Car jackings have been around for decades as have bump and robs. More unusual is the robber impersonating a cop and pulling you over. This article highlights a south-of-the-boarder robbery tactic springing up in Chicago.
So. What can you do?
1. Drive a 'self defense' type vehicle.
2. Be as alert while driving as you are at other times. You've got all those mirrors. Use them. See as far ahead as possible, not only as far as the car in front of you. The 'self defense' car rides higher, allowing you to see over many other, lower cars. Pulling slightly left can also offer you a view past the car(s) in front of you. You are probably more on the ball than the drivers around you. Don't rely on them to provide you with a proper and timely warning that there is a problem.
Column: No frills self-defense program is specifically for women
Published: Tuesday, March 24, 2015 at 10:55 a.m.
Last Modified: Tuesday, March 24, 2015 at 10:55 a.m.
When a woman is attacked, she faces a plethora of disadvantages.
There's surprise, extreme shock and the fact that her assailant is almost always bigger, stronger and usually has the crime well planned.
A good self-defense instructor, well-steeped in situational awareness, will first teach women how to avoid an attack by not becoming a victim.
A good self-defense instructor won't waste time or create false hopes by teaching women techniques that don't work in the real world.
The training cadre at Sarasota's Advanced Defensive Concepts are great self-defense instructors, and they have created one of the best self-defense programs tailored specifically for women that I've ever seen.
I was invited to watch one of their classes last week, which was held at Sarasota's Fully Loaded Guns and Ammo, a gun shop which is partnered and co-located with ADC.
The class was led by instructors J.R. Crosby and Matt Andreadis.
Matt has a background in naval special warfare — nuff said.
J.R. has a traditional and mixed martial-arts background. He's a professional fighter with black belts in several disciplines. Together with ADC's owner Marc Pezzella, a retired Sarasota County Sheriff's lieutenant and SWAT Team commander, the guys blended some martial arts, some MMA techniques and some real-world street experience into a very effective program.
"We cut out all the fat," J.R. said. "It's no-frills, simple and very easy to use in a stressful situation, but we try to teach them how to avoid the fight in the first place."
There's no katas, pajamas or bowing to the sensei.
They don't waste time throwing punches.
"For most women, punching is a waste of time," J.R. said.
The techniques he taught were accompanied by some very real-world bits of wisdom.
"If they have picked you out, they probably think that you're weak," J.R. told the students as they were practicing to escape from a wrist grab.
"We don't fight straight-up. We look for weak points."
The curriculum is flexible, and can incorporate weapons. If the students are armed, the instructors will show them how to create space and distance from an assailant before they deploy a pistol, to lessen the chance that it can be taken away.
"Anything we're carrying is a tool, but our mind is our weapon," J.R. said.
The simple wrist escapes he and Matt taught the students, which are based on Japanese Jiu jitsu, targeted the assailant's thumb, the weakest part of their grip. It's not a strength-based technique.
"Professional fighters maximize their strengths and minimize their weaknesses," Matt said. "That's what we're trying to do with you."
Soon, all eight students were escaping from the instructors' grasp.
The students had fun.
There were near-constant jokes and a lot of smiles, even when the women learned how to properly gouge out an assailant's eyes with their thumbs.
"It should be fast and violent — like a strike — using their nose as a guide," J.R. said.
Prices for the classes vary from $60 for a one-hour private lesson, to $150 per person for four hours of training, for groups of five or more.
Check out Advanced Defensive Concepts website for more information advanceddefensiveconcepts.com/index.html.
If we don't run into each other at the range, you can reach me at (941) 361-4975, by email at email@example.com or by regular mail, 1741 Main St., Sarasota, FL 34236. You can also follow me on social media at www.facebook.com/TheGunWriter or www.Twitter.com/ht_gunwriter


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Metacrawler.com hijacker is not considered as virus. It never spread on its own capacity. It is classified as adware for having itself bundled with other software. The truth is, user have an option not to install Metacrawler.com hijacker into the computer. By running a custom install of the downloaded program, you can always exclude this browser redirect during the installation process. However, most users preferred quick install that is why Metacrawler.com hijacker is loaded into the system by default.
As mentioned, it is not a virus so you don't have to sort to antivirus program in order to remove Metacrawler.com hijacker. Follow the procedures on this post to get rid of the add-ons or extensions it has attached to your browser.
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Removal steps on this page will help you get rid of the threat effectively using tools and virus scanners. Please make sure that you will carry out the guide in exact order.
Procedure 1: Uninstall Metacrawler.com from Windows Control Panel
1. Begin the removal process by uninstalling the adware program from Windows. To do this, we need to open Control Panel. Please ensure that you are logon with the Administrative privilege to access this function.
Accessing Control Panel in Windows 8 and Windows 10
- On your keyboard, Press Windows Key + X.
- Once Quick Access Menu appears on the screen, please click on Control Panel.
- Control Panel window will open. Please proceed to the next step which is uninstalling Metacrawler.com.
How to access Control Panel in Windows XP, Windows Vista / 7
- Click on Start button that can be found on bottom left corner of the screen.
- From the list, choose Control Panel to access settings of Windows and make the needed changes.
2. To uninstall Metacrawler.com, click on Uninstall a program under Programs Section. It will open a Program and Features window where-in you can uninstall, change, or repair installed software.
3. Look for Metacrawler.com title or any suspicious name that was installed recently. To do this, you need to arrange the items chronologically. Click on Installed On to display recently installed programs.
As observed, this unwanted application is also linked to known malware. You may also look for and delete the following names that were identified with Metacrawler.com: FantastiGames and InfoSpace
4. Select Metacrawler.com or any suspicious items and then Click on Uninstall button to remove it from Windows.
5. If it prompts for confirmation, please click OK button to proceed.
Procedure 2: Scan Computer in Safe Mode Using Installed Anti-virus Program
1. When troubleshooting a PC, one common step is to boot operating system into Safe Mode with Networking. The same approach will be used in the removal of Metacrawler.com. Please execute instructions based on your Windows OS version.
Start Windows 8 / Windows 10 in Safe Mode with Networking
- Close all running programs on your computer because we will need to restart Windows on this procedure.
- Press and Hold Shift key on your keyboard while clicking on Restart.
- You will then be presented with Troubleshooting Options.
- Click on Troubleshoot icon.
- Then, Click on Advanced Options icon.
- Select Startup Settings icon and then, Click on Restart button.
- When Windows restarts, it will prompt to choose number from the list of options. Press the number on your keyboard that corresponds to Safe Mode with Networking, commonly number 5.
- Once in Safe Mode, please proceed to the next step which is running a virus scan on the computer.
Start in Safe Mode with Networking (Windows XP / Vista / 7 Instruction)
- Please restart the computer and just before Windows start, press F8 on your keyboard repeatedly. You will be presented with Advanced Options Menu.
- From the selections, choose Safe Mode with Networking. Please use keyboard's arrow up/down to navigate between selections and press Enter to proceed.
2. Once your Windows is running in Safe Mode, open your installed anti-virus programs and update it to the most recent version by automatically downloading necessary updates.
3. Thoroughly scan the computer and remove all identified threats. Do not restart or turn off the computer after the scan process. You still need to run another scan. Please follow the next procedure.
Procedure 3: Scan and remove Metacrawler.com files with MalwareBytes Anti-Malware
To remove Metacrawler.com, download Malwarebytes Anti-Malware. This tool is effective in getting rid of Trojans, viruses and malware.
1. After downloading, please install the program using the default settings.
2. At the end of the installation, please make sure that it will download necessary updates.
3. Once update has completed, MBAM will launch.
4. Select SCAN from the top menu. Then, click on Threat Scan (Recommended) section.
5. Click on Start Scan to thoroughly scan the computer. Remove all threats detected by this anti-malware program after the process.
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To make sure that no more malicious files linked to Metacrawler.com are inside the computer, we must run another effective scanner. This time, use Junkware Removal Tool. No installation is necessary with this tool.
1. Click the button above to start the download process. Save the file to your preferred location.
2. Junkware Removal Tool will close all running applications later. So, before executing the file, please Bookmark or Print this page. And then, close all programs.
3. Double-click the JRT.exe file to initiate the tool.
4. It will prompt you to "Press any key to continue."
5. Junkware Removal Tool will create a Restore Point and proceed with the scan. Please wait for the scan process to finish.
6. After scanning the computer, JRT will open a Notepad containing scan logs. It may have not find Metacrawler.com relevant entities, but it will surely delete any malicious items not found in the previous scans.
Procedure 5: Reset Affected Internet Browser
Reset browser settings of Google Chrome:
1. Open Google Chrome browser.
2. In the address bar, type this: chrome://settings/ and then, press Enter.
3. Navigate at the end of the page and click on Show advanced settings.
4. At the bottom of the page, click on Reset settings to remove all changes made by Metacrawler.com.
Reset Internet Explorer Settings:
1. Open Internet Explorer software.
2. Navigate to top menu and click Tools > Internet Options.
3. On Internet Options window, select Advanced tab.
4. In order to reverse modifications caused by Metacrawler.com, click on Reset button to bring back Internet Explorer's settings to their default condition.
Reset Firefox to its default state:
1. Open Mozilla Firefox program.
2. Navigate to top menu and Open Help Menu. Then, select on Troubleshooting Information.
3. Click on Refresh Firefox button to erase the effect of Metacrawler.com.
Procedure 6: Run Qualys Online Browser Check
Qualys Browser Check performs a security examination on your browser including installed plug-ins and add-ons. At the end of the scan, this tool will recommend on what to remove and give you steps to resolve any vulnerabilities found on the browser.
1. Open Internet browser application that is affected by Metacrawler.com.
2. Click Here to visit Qualys Browser Check web site.
3. Next, click on "Scan without installing lugin" link.
4. Click on Scan Now button to check and remove Metacrawler.com and any other malicious add-ons and extensions. You must read and accept "Service User Agreement" to continue.
5. After the scan, you will be presented with Browser Check Summary. Fix any issues and follow the recommendation on the result.
Protect your PC from Metacrawler.com or Similar Attack
Turn On Safe Browsing Features
Internet Explorer - Activate SmartScreen Filter
Internet Explorer versions 8 and 9 has this feature called SmartScreen Filter. It helps detect phishing web sites and protect you from downloading malicious files online. To turn on SmartScreen Filter, follow these steps:
1. Please open Internet Explorer.
2. On top menu, select Tools (IE 9). For IE 8, please look for Safety menu.
3. Select SmartScreen Filter from the drop-down list and click on Turn on SmartScreen Filter.
4. Please restart Internet Explorer.
Google Chrome's Protection from Dangerous Sites
With Google Chrome's Dangerous Site Protection feature, you will have lesser risks browsing the web. It will display a warning when the site you are trying to visit is suspicious. To enable protection from dangerous sites, please do these steps:
1. Open Google Chrome.
2. In the address bar, type this: chrome://settings/ and then, Press Enter.
3. Once on the settings page, click on Show advanced settings... at the bottom of the page to see the rest of the Chrome setup.
4. Locate Privacy section and mark 'Protect you and your device from dangerous sites'.
5. Please restart Google Chrome. New settings keep your browser safe while surfing the web.
Mozilla Firefox - Block Attack Sites and Web Forgeries
Phishing and Malware Protection is a built-in feature on Firefox version 3 or later. It warns you when a page you are trying to visit contains phishing content or an attack site designed to drop threats on the computer. To help you keep safe while browsing the Internet using Firefox, please follow this guide:
1. Open Mozilla Firefox browser.
2. On top menu, click on Open Menu. Then select Options from the list.
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- Warn me when sites try to install add-ons
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|Based on the play: The Pajama game / by George Abbott and Richard Bissell ; book by George Abbott and Richard Bissell from Richard Bissell's novel, 7 1/2 cents.
Originally produced as motion picture by Warner Bros. in 1957.
Special features include: deleted song, The man who invented love; theatrical trailer; cast and crew biographies; production notes on the original Broadway play.
|Director of photography, Harry Stradling ; art director, Malcolm Bert ; music, Richard Adler and Jerry Ross ; film editor, William Ziegler.
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