Posted: 5/26/2006 2:31:25 PM EDT
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www.fireinstitute.org/fire_tactics_one.htm June 24 - 25, 2006 Saturday and Sunday $235.00 Where: Greater Pittsburgh Gun Club 25 minutes Southwest of Pittsburgh There is unquestionably more to defending one's self, home and family with a firearm than knowing how to shoot a gun. Defense is more than shooting; it involves factors and considerations which will either give you an advantage or place you at a disadvantage in those few moments when a confrontation is in progress. No matter what kind of a shot you are, it is your ability to solve commonly encountered problems and make decisions which will determine whether you control the situation and survive, or lose control of the situation and are seriously hurt or killed. This course is for those who have previous, formal training in marksmanship and gun handling, and are now ready to learn the skills and methods necessary to deal with tactical problems commonly encountered in and around one's home, work-place and neighborhood. This is not a course on how to shoot. We assume students in this course have been well-grounded in gun-handling and marksmanship skills. Nor is this a "personal protection" course designed to teach one how to avoid trouble. The course assumes that trouble has found you in your home, car or workplace, and you must now proceed to use your weapon to solve a life-threatening problem. This is a "nuts-and-bolts" course about problem solving and decision making. We will cover the following topics: Basic tactical principles which should guide your decision making in a dynamic shooting scenario. There will be specific exercises designed to allow students to work with each principle. Preparation of others who will likely be around. Spouse, children, siblings and coworkers can either help or make things worse. We discuss how to prepare them to at least not be in the way. Working with a partner. Operating in conjunction with a friend, acquaintance, spouse or co-worker, as opposed to acting independently of one another. This includes advance planning, communicating, moving, covering and assisting. Dealing with architectural and natural barriers and obstacles without exposing yourself to unnecessary danger (doors, windows, hallways, corners). How to recognize and effectively employ cover and concealment during an armed altercation. Discussion of weapon selection for various home, work and street environments. Shooting in proximity to other people. When shots are fired, confusion erupts. Putting the shooting principles taught in firearms courses into practice. This course involves several simulation exercises and a good deal of shooting. Dealing with the police. What they need to know, what you need to do. |