As an instructor of civilians, I've found there is a viable niche to help women shooters, especially novice shooters. There's a common image that all shooters are men --- you know the stereotype, a bunch of macho, hardcore, tactical types sitting around talking about and shooting guns. That image is borne out of how kids grow up, with girls playing with dolls and boys playing with toy guns, and that image is maintained through the years as kids grow into adults.
However, we here all know the benefits of firearms training, and all that applies to women, as well. It's surprising to some that there is a sizable interest among women. Hey, women need to defend themselves, too, and they can do the competitions, and they can be recreationally involved with guns, also. In my business, I've found such an interest and have a good number of female students.
In that vein, I've created the following blog for women.
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Sunday, March 4, 2007
Tuesday, February 27, 2007
Safety on the Firing Line for Instructors
Live firearms training
The usual procedures for live firearms training involve one or several range officers who issue commands on a firing line. If the ratio of range officers (or instructors) to shooters is appropriate and firearm safety rules are stressed, the risk for accidental gunshot wounds should be low. One instructor for up to five shooters is an optimal ratio for static shooting. For dynamic exercises, such as shooting on the move, the ratio should be one instructor for one shooter. A more common problem is backsplash, when metallic debris from the bullet or from a metallic target hits a shooter. Injuries caused by backsplash range from minor skin abrasions to serious lacerations requiring surgical repair. Respecting minimal distances from the target, using training frangible ammunition, and using protective equipment minimize the risk for backsplash injury. Frangible ammunition disintegrates into a fine powder when hitting a hard surface. It allows officers to train with live firearms in close-quarters combat in realistic settings, where the shooting distance is across a room.
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The usual procedures for live firearms training involve one or several range officers who issue commands on a firing line. If the ratio of range officers (or instructors) to shooters is appropriate and firearm safety rules are stressed, the risk for accidental gunshot wounds should be low. One instructor for up to five shooters is an optimal ratio for static shooting. For dynamic exercises, such as shooting on the move, the ratio should be one instructor for one shooter. A more common problem is backsplash, when metallic debris from the bullet or from a metallic target hits a shooter. Injuries caused by backsplash range from minor skin abrasions to serious lacerations requiring surgical repair. Respecting minimal distances from the target, using training frangible ammunition, and using protective equipment minimize the risk for backsplash injury. Frangible ammunition disintegrates into a fine powder when hitting a hard surface. It allows officers to train with live firearms in close-quarters combat in realistic settings, where the shooting distance is across a room.
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Monday, February 26, 2007
Approved Utah Firearms Instructors
Since my website, www.AmericanCCW.com, has a pretty big presence in the search engines, I get a lot of calls from prospective students from out-of-state (California) wanting to find a Utah certified instructor in their area. I found myself going through the official list a lot and sometimes just emailing folks who want the information. It's no big deal for me to email it out but after awhile it gets old. The list is public information and available in the Utah Department of Public Police site (Bureau of Criminal Identification).
Here's the link with the current list of instructors around the country. Click here.
Here's the link with the current list of instructors around the country. Click here.
Becoming a NRA Refuse To Be A Victim Instructor
Men and women interested in becoming Refuse To Be A Victim® certified instructors must first complete an application which will be evaluated by Refuse To Be A Victim® staff and/or a regional counselor. Those who meet instructor criteria will be invited to participate in an instructor development workshop (IDW). IDW's concentrate on technical aspects of the program, instructor expectations, certification guidelines, developing speaking techniques and presentation skills, marketing seminars, etc.
Regional Counselors set IDW tuition; public law enforcement officers (meeting specific guidelines) receive a 50% discount on IDW tuition. Upon successful completion of an IDW, regional counselors guide instructor candidates through initial seminars, answer questions and provide support. This approach is designed to support new instructors and ensure that the program's high standards are maintained.
After instructor candidates present their initial seminars, Refuse To Be A Victim® staff complete evaluations to determine if the candidates qualify for the status of certified instructor. Once certified, instructors are encouraged to schedule seminars in their communities for organizations, community groups and companies both pro-actively and in response to direct requests.
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Regional Counselors set IDW tuition; public law enforcement officers (meeting specific guidelines) receive a 50% discount on IDW tuition. Upon successful completion of an IDW, regional counselors guide instructor candidates through initial seminars, answer questions and provide support. This approach is designed to support new instructors and ensure that the program's high standards are maintained.
After instructor candidates present their initial seminars, Refuse To Be A Victim® staff complete evaluations to determine if the candidates qualify for the status of certified instructor. Once certified, instructors are encouraged to schedule seminars in their communities for organizations, community groups and companies both pro-actively and in response to direct requests.
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Executive Protection/Bodyguard Training by JA Lasorsa
JA Lasorsa is a renowned trainer and former US Secret Service agent. He regularly conducts these 2 and 3 day courses throughout the year. I've personally taken the course he conducted in association with a California-based firearms training company, Top Gun, and I highly recommend him and his course.
Executive Protection / Bodyguard Training Seminar School (2) Day Presented by a Former Agent of the U.S. Secret Service, Presidential Protection Division, the White House. Whether your group consists of private individuals or a group of security company or department employees, this seminar will provide the group with basic knowledge of the "Art of Executive Protection" ala the style of the"U.S. Secret Service".
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Executive Protection / Bodyguard Training Seminar School (2) Day Presented by a Former Agent of the U.S. Secret Service, Presidential Protection Division, the White House. Whether your group consists of private individuals or a group of security company or department employees, this seminar will provide the group with basic knowledge of the "Art of Executive Protection" ala the style of the"U.S. Secret Service".
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Beverly Hills is Hiring a Civilian Rangemaster
The position is actually a "firearms instructor plus" position.
The Civilian Rangemaster manages the firing range facilities; conducts training in the safe and accurate handling of firearms and other law enforcement equipment; makes minor repairs to firearms and equipment; may conduct physical training; and performs various administrative, clerical and maintenance duties.
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The Civilian Rangemaster manages the firing range facilities; conducts training in the safe and accurate handling of firearms and other law enforcement equipment; makes minor repairs to firearms and equipment; may conduct physical training; and performs various administrative, clerical and maintenance duties.
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California State Parks Firearms Instructor Training
This is a post about special training open to certain state jobs: State park rangers and lifeguards.
Firearms InstructorThis is a comprehensive training program emphasizing the responsibilities and attitudes of a firearms instructor. Instruction includes: weapons familiarization; weapon and range safety; nomenclature and instructional terminology; weapons inspection and maintenance; liability and judicious use of deadly force; basics and fundamentals of handgun marksmanship and combat shooting techniques with both handgun and shotgun; identification and correction of shooter problems in all phases of combat shooting practice; and principles of instruction and training techniques.This is a POST-certified course, which may be used to meet continuing professional training requirements.
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Firearms InstructorThis is a comprehensive training program emphasizing the responsibilities and attitudes of a firearms instructor. Instruction includes: weapons familiarization; weapon and range safety; nomenclature and instructional terminology; weapons inspection and maintenance; liability and judicious use of deadly force; basics and fundamentals of handgun marksmanship and combat shooting techniques with both handgun and shotgun; identification and correction of shooter problems in all phases of combat shooting practice; and principles of instruction and training techniques.This is a POST-certified course, which may be used to meet continuing professional training requirements.
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