Gunfighter I : December 7th, 2013
Had an awesome time today. Weather was freezing and the wind didn't help, but at least we managed to stay dry.
I have previously taken Carbine I and Gunfighter II with Advantage Group. This entry level course really helped fill in some gaps in my fundamentals of handgun manipulation and implementation. Topics covered were proper Draw, Grip, Reload, Malfunction Recovery, Accuracy, Shooting around barricades, Multiple target engagement and more that I'm probably not remembering right now. The private range in Robert is an excellent facility. We shot cardboard silhouettes, steel silhouettes and steel plates. In this course, we concentrated on developing accuracy, rather than speed. The pace picks up a bit in GFII.
Nate is a great instructor with real world experience in effective combat shooting. Emphasis is placed on the combat mindset, as well as the technical skills required to survive a situation-gone-south.
I brought a buddy with me, who has been shooting his whole life, and the class was a real eye opener for him, illuminating the enormous difference between static range shooting and aggressive training. In his own words, "I could go to the range by myself 20 times and not learn a fraction of what I learned today." Not only do you receive top notch instruction from Nate (which you are in no way "required" to accept), but students are encouraged to watch and constructively critique each other.
This entry level class is recommended for novice and experienced shooters. You will learn something new, as I have in each class that I've taken with Advantage Group. Atmosphere is laid-back, but there is also strong emphasis on safety and making sure that everyone understands not just the "how" but also the "why." Not to mention, the price can't be beat. Estimated round count was 450 to 500, but I somehow managed to burn through nearly 600.
Special thanks to Chris from www.SportOptics.com and Interstate Guns (www.interstateguns.com), as well as Tommy for letting us use his kick-ass range. Carbine I is tomorrow and as exhausted as I am after today, I'm still jealous of the guys going out there tomorrow. Y'all have fun and be safe!
HERE'S A HAPPY GUN!
Had an awesome time today. Weather was freezing and the wind didn't help, but at least we managed to stay dry.
I have previously taken Carbine I and Gunfighter II with Advantage Group. This entry level course really helped fill in some gaps in my fundamentals of handgun manipulation and implementation. Topics covered were proper Draw, Grip, Reload, Malfunction Recovery, Accuracy, Shooting around barricades, Multiple target engagement and more that I'm probably not remembering right now. The private range in Robert is an excellent facility. We shot cardboard silhouettes, steel silhouettes and steel plates. In this course, we concentrated on developing accuracy, rather than speed. The pace picks up a bit in GFII.
Nate is a great instructor with real world experience in effective combat shooting. Emphasis is placed on the combat mindset, as well as the technical skills required to survive a situation-gone-south.
I brought a buddy with me, who has been shooting his whole life, and the class was a real eye opener for him, illuminating the enormous difference between static range shooting and aggressive training. In his own words, "I could go to the range by myself 20 times and not learn a fraction of what I learned today." Not only do you receive top notch instruction from Nate (which you are in no way "required" to accept), but students are encouraged to watch and constructively critique each other.
This entry level class is recommended for novice and experienced shooters. You will learn something new, as I have in each class that I've taken with Advantage Group. Atmosphere is laid-back, but there is also strong emphasis on safety and making sure that everyone understands not just the "how" but also the "why." Not to mention, the price can't be beat. Estimated round count was 450 to 500, but I somehow managed to burn through nearly 600.
Special thanks to Chris from www.SportOptics.com and Interstate Guns (www.interstateguns.com), as well as Tommy for letting us use his kick-ass range. Carbine I is tomorrow and as exhausted as I am after today, I'm still jealous of the guys going out there tomorrow. Y'all have fun and be safe!
HERE'S A HAPPY GUN!
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