Handgun Fundamentals and CHP / Gunfighter I - June 15-16 (Robert, LA)

Advantage Group · May 28, 2013

Hey guys we've got another great weekend of training coming up. We've been having too much fun with advanced classes lately so we decided to turn it down a notch and do some more intro level classes. If you're a novice shooter ready to take your defensive shooting more seriously, or just need to get the fundamentals down so you can proceed to our advanced classes on your path to full-blown Combative Awesomeness™...this weekend is for you.

If you've shot Gunfighter I before and need a refresher, chances are you'll still learn something new as the curriculum continues to evolve and be fine tuned. Besides, we all know you haven't been practicing what you learned like you were supposed to, have you? :squint:

June 15
Handgun Fundamentals and CHP
This class serves as an introduction to owning and carrying a handgun, for new shooters and those seeking a concealed carry permit. The curriculum meets and exceeds the education requirements for the Louisiana Concealed Weapons Permit, with further emphasis on the shooting portion. A certificate will be provided upon completion.

No prior shooting experience required.

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June 16
Gunfighter I
Gunfighter I is our intro level defensive pistol class focusing primarily on handgun fundamentals and manipulations, the survival mindset, and basic gun fight tactics. Whether you are a new gun owner, concealed permit holder, casual shooter, or even a well-tuned enthusiast, you are guaranteed to walk away with new skills and significantly improved ability to defend yourself.

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*NOTE: I lied, we didn't actually trademark the phrase "Combative Awesomeness". But dammit we should.

Vanilla Gorilla · May 28, 2013

These classes are eligible for a Fathers Day discount. Sign up and bring a son, daughter, spouse, friend, or whomever for half price.

SpeedRacer · May 28, 2013

Vanilla Gorilla said:
These classes are eligible for a Fathers Day discount. Sign up and bring a son, daughter, spouse, friend, or whomever for half price.

What a big softy.

flamatrix99 · May 28, 2013

Damn I was thinking of going to another one of these classes but the EAPS match is on June 16th.

Vanilla Gorilla · May 28, 2013

Well pass the word on. It's gonna be a good weekend for both experienced and inexperienced shooters.

CY09 · May 28, 2013

What about me. I'm not a Dad. Can I bring someone for half price?
Nancy

Vanilla Gorilla · May 28, 2013

of course.

jmeng · May 29, 2013

Vanilla Gorilla said:
These classes are eligible for a Fathers Day discount. Sign up and bring a son, daughter, spouse, friend, or whomever for half price.

Awesome deal. Started cussing when I saw the facebook post. It's like I have a talent for planning trips on the same day AG is doing GF 1. Heading to Dallas that weekend for a wedding. This marks about the 5th straight time I've had a conflict that I couldn't get out of.

CY09 · May 30, 2013

What is the minimum age for a participant? I have a 15 year old godson I would like to bring.

cajun_64 · May 30, 2013

Did I miss it? pricing?

cajun_64 · May 30, 2013

cajun_64 said:
Did I miss it? pricing?

Found it. NM

does the Handgun Fundamentals and CHP certificate qualify for the CHP application?

Vanilla Gorilla · May 30, 2013

Roddy yes it meets the requirements for the State of La. And yes 15 is old enough. We don't have a hard and fast age limit we count on you assessing the maturity of the kid your bringing. We have had girls as young as 12.

Vanilla Gorilla · May 30, 2013

Yes Nancy your Godson is welcome.

UnseenUSPCompact · May 31, 2013

I was interested in taking the Gunfighter I course. I was reading through the details and noticed the NO Serpa holsters. The only non-concealed holster I have for my gun is a serpa. Is there a reason for not allowing Serpa and are there any exceptions? (I will buy a new holster if need be, just didnt know the reasoning behind the rule. Excuse my ignorance if it is a common issue or rule accross the board.) Thanks guys.

returningliberty · May 31, 2013

UnseenUSPCompact said:
I was interested in taking the Gunfighter I course. I was reading through the details and noticed the NO Serpa holsters. The only non-concealed holster I have for my gun is a serpa. Is there a reason for not allowing Serpa and are there any exceptions? (I will buy a new holster if need be, just didnt know the reasoning behind the rule. Excuse my ignorance if it is a common issue or rule accross the board.) Thanks guys.

If you disable the retention button it can slide (last course I attended with AG there was a guy that did this). I'll let Nate explain why they're a bad design, but I don't allow them either after hearing Nate's explanation and then seeing the results for myself.

UnseenUSPCompact · May 31, 2013

Along with the explanation could you please suggest an alternative holster for the class? Thanks for the info.

tikanni · May 31, 2013

UnseenUSPCompact said:
Along with the explanation could you please suggest an alternative holster for the class? Thanks for the info.

Contact Chris @ Sport Optics. They carry BladeTech holsters at there store. If you want a custom kydex holster, J-dog(username) on here does custom kydex holsters.

bsoileau24 · May 31, 2013

UnseenUSPCompact said:
Along with the explanation could you please suggest an alternative holster for the class? Thanks for the info.

Because of accidental discharge when unholstering the weapon . It can be easy for finger to go inside of the trigger guard because of the position of the release. You can google serpa holster being dangerous and there are many articles hope this helps

SpeedRacer · May 31, 2013

bsoileau24 said:
Because of accidental discharge when unholstering the weapon . It can be easy for finger to go inside of the trigger guard because of the position of the release. You can google serpa holster being dangerous and there are many articles hope this helps

Pretty much this. There are multiple reasons the design of the Serpa sucks, but the one that concerns trainers is the retention mechanism. It places your trigger finger in line with the trigger, making a pressing motion. Bad juju. While it may seem like non-issue playing with it around the house and what not, we all tend to do weird things when performing under stress/pressure such as that introduced during a class. There have been several injuries due to the Serpa holster, enough that many PDs and most respectable training companies have banned them from use.

Don't get me wrong, a lot of dudes with a lot of Serpas have taken classes without shooting themselves. It's not that everyone with a Serpa will have an accident, just that most accidents happen with a Serpa. Safety is number one priority and it's just not worth the risk to allow a holster we don't think people should use anyway. We realize this can be an inconvenience so we keep several loaner holsters on hand (for Glocks anyway) and have Interstate Guns and J-Dog on tap to help get people squared away.

UnseenUSPCompact · May 31, 2013

I figured it had something to do with the placement of the finger. I have used mine for years with zero issues but I def aggree that people do weird things under pressure and dont dismiss the concerns. I will look into a backup holster for the class (ill most prob be using my uspc so a loner is prob remote) Thanks for the input gents.

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