Proposed Carbine Training - in August
- Thread starter greentips
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I am interested in this. What kind of prerequisites would one need to attend?
I have an AR, LAR mags, and a good bit of practice bench rested with it at 100 meters. Does one need more then that, or am I good to put my name in and learn somthing?
I have an AR, LAR mags, and a good bit of practice bench rested with it at 100 meters. Does one need more then that, or am I good to put my name in and learn somthing?
Greentips... Quick question.... Have you looked into Canadian instructors for your upcoming Carbine Course? I'm aware of several who carry instructor certification from training centers such as Blackwater / Sig-Arms / NRA-LE / Mid South etc. Just a thought, as it may help streamline any border issues.
Cheers,
M
Cheers,
M
Apparently a LE agency is potentially competing the booking with me for this training company. So I will let the big guys take care of this.
On the other hand, I got many demands for beginner's level course - so if someone wants to step up the plate please feel free.
On the other hand, I got many demands for beginner's level course - so if someone wants to step up the plate please feel free.
Hello?
I can run anything from beginner level to advanced courses in pistol, carbine, subgun, shotgun, etc.
The main problem that I have run into (and Greentips was there) is that sometimes we have people show up for the trining day with very different skills levels. some have rairely shot an AR or pistol, others are very skilled. It can be difficult to ramp things up when someone is still struggling.
I will be running basic, intermediate and advanced courses this summer and I will travel to your location if you wish.
I am planning on a competition pistol course in Eastern Ontario in late spring then I'll go anywhere you want.
I can run anything from beginner level to advanced courses in pistol, carbine, subgun, shotgun, etc.
The main problem that I have run into (and Greentips was there) is that sometimes we have people show up for the trining day with very different skills levels. some have rairely shot an AR or pistol, others are very skilled. It can be difficult to ramp things up when someone is still struggling.
I will be running basic, intermediate and advanced courses this summer and I will travel to your location if you wish.
I am planning on a competition pistol course in Eastern Ontario in late spring then I'll go anywhere you want.
I run basic and advanced pistol courses as well and the one thing I'll add here is; be honest about your abilities when you select and sign up for a course. I have advertised basic courses in the past and no one signed up for it because they wanted the "advanced" stuff, when I advertised the Advanced course it filled in a matter of hours but some of the students needed to be taught the basics, and in the end it turns into a basic course. Learn the foundations you will need to be able to effectively employ the advanced stuff when you are ready for it.
PH is bang on!
Any good course will start with some basic skills but, as PH says, you have to be honest with your abilities first.
I've been on advanced SWAT and shooting courses where supposedly high-speed operators were... ummm well.... not so skilled!
You can only run as fast as your slowest memeber!
Any good course will start with some basic skills but, as PH says, you have to be honest with your abilities first.
I've been on advanced SWAT and shooting courses where supposedly high-speed operators were... ummm well.... not so skilled!
You can only run as fast as your slowest memeber!
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I got lots of inquires and tried to figure out the level of course I need to spec-out. It varies over a wide specturm. The trainer needs to define what it means by "basic" and "advanced".
For example, in a basic course, one will probably act like a recruit who does not know the basic IA. Beyond the basic course, the participant will be expected to IA and take care of their tools.
The trainer or the organizer needs to do some assessment and honestly tell the students where they should be going.
For example, in a basic course, one will probably act like a recruit who does not know the basic IA. Beyond the basic course, the participant will be expected to IA and take care of their tools.
The trainer or the organizer needs to do some assessment and honestly tell the students where they should be going.
Hey GT,
I think that the instructor should give a course overview prior to the course and give some advance notice of the curriculum so the consumer knows what they are getting.
I have a group on-line right now who is telling me what they want and I develop it around their needs.
I also have a group that I recurrently work with that wants a progressive pistol/rifle course that builds on skills from month to month but then they send new guys on the course that haven't had the benefit of the prior sessions. We've been doing ok but it isn't optimal. It makes the beginning of the day a bit slower but even guys who have been there since the first session have told me that the reivew for the new guys has been beneficial.
I think that the instructor should give a course overview prior to the course and give some advance notice of the curriculum so the consumer knows what they are getting.
I have a group on-line right now who is telling me what they want and I develop it around their needs.
I also have a group that I recurrently work with that wants a progressive pistol/rifle course that builds on skills from month to month but then they send new guys on the course that haven't had the benefit of the prior sessions. We've been doing ok but it isn't optimal. It makes the beginning of the day a bit slower but even guys who have been there since the first session have told me that the reivew for the new guys has been beneficial.
FBI firearms instructor's course does that on morning one. You don't make it you go home that afternoon.
That's fine for Gov't or LEO, but a little harsh if you are dealing with civilians. No one is going to be happy to book the time off, travel arrangements if needed, cost of ammo etc and get turned away in the first hour. A detailed form/info sheet with shooting history would be easier to work with and give the potential student some idea of what is expected of him/her for the course selected
I find this all very interesting! Can't wait to see the curriculum on the different courses! That FBI course sounds like a blast! 
I would practice my a$$ off as I would not want to be sent home! What would I tell my kids! LOL
I would practice my a$$ off as I would not want to be sent home! What would I tell my kids! LOLI agree with some vetting as far as skill goes. It is very frustrating to be attempting a 'slow run' with course candidates when they can barely crawl.
The only problem with PH's idea of a form for shooting history and skill is that people tend to let ego and arrogance get in the way of self-analysis, and somehow think they're better than they really are.
And even if you give a list of drills and maximum required times, unless there is an impartial observer, results can be adjusted before submitting the forms.
The only problem with PH's idea of a form for shooting history and skill is that people tend to let ego and arrogance get in the way of self-analysis, and somehow think they're better than they really are.
And even if you give a list of drills and maximum required times, unless there is an impartial observer, results can be adjusted before submitting the forms.
