What training do I need? - Page 2

Jeff22 · September 28, 2012, 05:10 AM

Check out Rangemaster (Tom Givins) in Memphis, or Cumberland Tactics (Randy Cain) in Goodlettsville (just north of Nashville)

dstryr · September 28, 2012, 10:24 AM

Quote from Camar: "You have to have an agressive mind set while you undergo training. You can attend upteen gun classes, but if you do not have an agressive mind set you have wasted your money and time".

Quote from sliponby: "I see nothing wrong with this statement. If I'm taking a defensive firearms training class, aren't I learning how to fight with my weapon? It's not a square dance class at the community center..."

Agree, you have to put yourself in a mindset that even in training you are truly in danger. Aggression toward the target/threat is paramount because timidity, uncertainty, or hesitation could mean your life. If your mind is in familiar territory and you are analyzing the situation accurately, then greater chance you will act appropriately.

HeadHunter · September 29, 2012, 09:26 PM

You'll probably want to approach it one step at a time and include benchmarks of your performance.

I wrote an article about it.

Building a Sequential Training System

Powderman · September 29, 2012, 10:18 PM

As for some good training--and a positive way to help--have you checked out programs for Reserve Officers in your area?

A Reserve Officer is definitely NOT a hobby cop. They undergo the same training as regular officers, are held to the same standards, and perform the same functions--at least in most Departments.

See if your local Departments, both County and City, have Reserve programs.

September 28, 2012, 05:10 AM	#26
Jeff22 Senior Member Join Date: September 15, 2004 Location: Madison, Wisconsin Posts: 715	training Check out Rangemaster (Tom Givins) in Memphis, or Cumberland Tactics (Randy Cain) in Goodlettsville (just north of Nashville) __________________ You can only learn from experience if you pay attention!

September 28, 2012, 10:24 AM	#27
dstryr Senior Member Join Date: April 14, 2012 Location: IA Posts: 132	Quote from Camar: "You have to have an agressive mind set while you undergo training. You can attend upteen gun classes, but if you do not have an agressive mind set you have wasted your money and time". Quote from sliponby: "I see nothing wrong with this statement. If I'm taking a defensive firearms training class, aren't I learning how to fight with my weapon? It's not a square dance class at the community center..." Agree, you have to put yourself in a mindset that even in training you are truly in danger. Aggression toward the target/threat is paramount because timidity, uncertainty, or hesitation could mean your life. If your mind is in familiar territory and you are analyzing the situation accurately, then greater chance you will act appropriately. __________________ dstryr, since 1986. http://www.dstryr.com/

September 29, 2012, 09:26 PM	#28
HeadHunter Senior Member Join Date: May 21, 1999 Location: Atlanta Posts: 162	You'll probably want to approach it one step at a time and include benchmarks of your performance. I wrote an article about it. Building a Sequential Training System __________________ "Risk comes from not knowing what you're doing." — Warren Buffett "You can't go as deep [in] training as in a race or a fight. If you don't compete it's easy to convince yourself you're going hard. You're not." — Mark Twight

September 29, 2012, 10:18 PM	#29
Powderman Senior Member Join Date: September 7, 2001 Location: Washington State Posts: 2,166	As for some good training--and a positive way to help--have you checked out programs for Reserve Officers in your area? A Reserve Officer is definitely NOT a hobby cop. They undergo the same training as regular officers, are held to the same standards, and perform the same functions--at least in most Departments. See if your local Departments, both County and City, have Reserve programs. __________________ Hiding in plain sight...