Quote Originally Posted by kellerqx View Post
Training I agree, but where is one to look for certified trainers? Gun shops, state run training, shooter clubs, and what kinda of certifications do you look for? Any thoughts, maybe toss out some specifics, I would love to get the family trained up.
I personally recommend Tactical Response in Camden Tennessee. I've taken fighting pistol (2x,) and fighting rifle once. Each is a two day coarse, shooting approximately 1000 rounds. James Yeager is very coarse, opinionated, and "in your face." I don't care for his language, or agree with him on every instance... BUT, I consider his teachings of pistol manipulation to be "SPOT ON!"
The classes I've attended have had women, girls as young as early teens, handicapped individuals, those who've fired a pistol only once, former & current military, old and young, and even Michigan state police officers.
I drove 5 hours each time, and would cover twice that distance after receiving that caliber of training.

This is not "this is a pistol, shoot three times in the black and receive a certificate."

These coarses prepare for real life self defense situations.... from the instant you touch your weapon, all the way through the aftermath of trial. (I personally carry 1 million self defense insurance in the event I'm forced to defend someones life with a weapon.)

If you decide to take one of his classes, be sure to look up and buy a Lula to take with you.... big burly men will BEG YOU to use it half way through the second day!

You might check out his Tube channel, but be forewarned..... the language is abrupt!

Regards,

Beavz