New forum thought

JimDiver · November 25, 2001, 02:50 PM

It seems there are a number of instructors here on the board. I think an intructor forum would be nice for those of us who pass on the love of shooting to others. Some place we can kick around instruction techniques, lesson plan ideas, announcements for classes open to the public, etc.

Thoughts? Flames? Nits?

stevetuna · November 25, 2001, 03:43 PM

For what it's worth, I'd second Jim's motion from a different viewpoint. I'm fortunate to have a brother-in-law who is well versed in shooting but it would be great to have an instructor's forum to check in with. I don't want to unlearn a lot of bad habits! I know that such a forum would not be a substitute for attending a session with a NRA - qualified instructor. It would, however, allow a place for newbie questions that might get my rookie butt lit up in other rooms! Thanks.

Fred Hansen · November 25, 2001, 04:29 PM

If the cost wouldn't be prohibitive, I would like it. I would like to see it cover N.R.A. and Hunter Ed. instructors. I do both.

**Rich Lucibella** · November 25, 2001, 09:55 PM

Cost isn't an issue. Practicality is. What defines an "Instructor"? NRA Certificate? "Accredidation" at one of a list of shooting schools?

What's the purpose of the Forum, that wouldn't be served by one of the other Forums already here? To provide a place where student and pro can come together? To provide a private place where "Instructors" can communicate.

I know I usually shoot these ideas down. Believe me, it's not because I feel we've covered all the bases....we're still learning. However, where the author stops at the "idea" stage, Staff has to move the idea thru the "operational" phase. So, operationalize the idea:
- What's the objective?
- What are the rules?
- What time and Staff resources would be required?
Rich

JimDiver · November 26, 2001, 02:27 AM

Let me kick this around with a few friends and get back to ya. I see your point the objectives and I sure don't want to make a 5th wheel.

November 25, 2001, 02:50 PM	#1
JimDiver Senior Member Join Date: February 23, 2000 Location: San Jose, PRK Posts: 545	New forum thought It seems there are a number of instructors here on the board. I think an intructor forum would be nice for those of us who pass on the love of shooting to others. Some place we can kick around instruction techniques, lesson plan ideas, announcements for classes open to the public, etc. Thoughts? Flames? Nits? __________________ NRA Instructor / GOA / NRA Patron Wherever I go, everyone is a little bit safer because I am there. Wherever I am, anyone in need has a friend. Whenever I return home, everyone is happy I am there.

November 25, 2001, 04:29 PM	#3
Fred Hansen Senior Member Join Date: May 30, 2001 Location: The middle of WWIII Posts: 3,335	If the cost wouldn't be prohibitive, I would like it. I would like to see it cover N.R.A. and Hunter Ed. instructors. I do both. __________________ "This started out as a documentary on gun violence in America, but the largest mass murder in our history was just committed -- without the use of a single gun! Not a single bullet fired! No bomb was set off, no missile was fired, no weapon (i.e., a device that was solely and specifically manufactured to kill humans) was used. A boxcutter! -- I can't stop thinking about this. A thousand gun control laws would not have prevented this massacre. What am I doing?" Michael Moore

November 25, 2001, 09:55 PM	#4
Rich Lucibella Staff Join Date: October 6, 1998 Location: South Florida Posts: 10,229	Cost isn't an issue. Practicality is. What defines an "Instructor"? NRA Certificate? "Accredidation" at one of a list of shooting schools? What's the purpose of the Forum, that wouldn't be served by one of the other Forums already here? To provide a place where student and pro can come together? To provide a private place where "Instructors" can communicate. I know I usually shoot these ideas down. Believe me, it's not because I feel we've covered all the bases....we're still learning. However, where the author stops at the "idea" stage, Staff has to move the idea thru the "operational" phase. So, operationalize the idea: - What's the objective? - What are the rules? - What time and Staff resources would be required? Rich __________________ S.W.A.T. Magazine Weapons, Training and Tactics for the Real World Join us at TFL or at AR15.com or on Facebook

November 26, 2001, 02:27 AM	#5
JimDiver Senior Member Join Date: February 23, 2000 Location: San Jose, PRK Posts: 545	Let me kick this around with a few friends and get back to ya. I see your point the objectives and I sure don't want to make a 5th wheel. __________________ NRA Instructor / GOA / NRA Patron Wherever I go, everyone is a little bit safer because I am there. Wherever I am, anyone in need has a friend. Whenever I return home, everyone is happy I am there.

November 25, 2001, 03:43 PM	#2
stevetuna Senior Member Join Date: November 13, 2001 Location: Nantucket, MA Posts: 258	For what it's worth, I'd second Jim's motion from a different viewpoint. I'm fortunate to have a brother-in-law who is well versed in shooting but it would be great to have an instructor's forum to check in with. I don't want to unlearn a lot of bad habits! I know that such a forum would not be a substitute for attending a session with a NRA - qualified instructor. It would, however, allow a place for newbie questions that might get my rookie butt lit up in other rooms! Thanks.