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[Jacob Lee]

Hello all,

Following are descriptions for the upcoming Advanced Firearms Courses at Dragonfire Defense through the Fall.
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The 2012 schedule for upcoming Firearms Classes through the Fall is as follows:


July 29^th - Level III Advanced Handgun Course - 2 openings left!!
Date TBA - Defensive shotgun course

A deposit is required to hold your space in a class.


1. Defensive Shotgun Course - CLOSED - next date TBA

This course is intended for those who wish to learn how to use and deploy a shotgun for home and personal defense.


Some of the skills to be addressed include:

• Zeroing the shotgun
  
• Patterning for defensive use
  
• Deploying and safe storage for defensive use
  
• Stance, grip and proper body mechanics
  
• Effective Ranges and target considerations
  
• Reloading and ammo management including combat and speed reloading
  
• Equipment and accessories to address problem areas
  
• Failure drills including how to properly bring the weapon back into service after malfunctions.
  
• Use of Cover and/or Concealment

Location: City shooting range


Time: Date TBA

Cost: $125.00* - This includes Tax and Range fees!
*a discount of $25.00 applies for those registering before April 1^st

Equipment: Pump or Semi-auto shotgun

• Remington, Mossberg, Winchester, Benelli etc.
  
• The shotgun should have an extended tube to hold 4 - 6 shells and some method of holding additional shells such as a side shell, shell caddy. etc.
  
• 200 shells of new ammunition (at least 50 rounds of buck shot, the rest may be bird loads if you wish)
  
• At least 25 slugs for changeovers and ammo management
  
• Eye and ear protection
  
• Your Normal Carry handgun
  
• 50 rounds of handgun ammunition
  
• A good holster that covers the trigger guard
  
• 3-6 Magazines
  
• Lunch, snacks + H20

(If you have dummy rounds or snap caps in your caliber, bring them as well, otherwise I can provide most calibers)






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2. Force on Force Gun Fighting Class

The Force on Force class is a dynamic interactive gun fighting class utilizing air soft simulation training drills, and will be done with air soft (6mm plastic BB's) gas powered simulated firearms. (most of the equipment needed you most likely already own!!!)
Range time on paper targets is Okay, but It’s STATIC and PREDICTABLE training, Take yourself out of your comfort zone and apply those skills in Dynamic, stressful situations and answer the questions you have about what if??..

***You do not have to be 21 to take this class. If you are under 18, you simply need a parents signature to take the course. (If you are under 15 and wish to take it, talk with me at the school or call and I will make exceptions after talking with your parent)***

This class will simulate actual situations civilians may need to respond to, such as dealing with an attacker with a knife charging you, or how to deal with multiple armed opponents. It will bridge the gap between punching holes in paper and having to deal with actual DYNAMIC attack situations, and allow you to experience first hand what it takes to win the fight. You will experience a range of scenarios up to and including multiple attackers drawing guns and firing at you!

Reality Based Training under stressful conditions will allow you to apply your Range Training in unpredictable situations and answer the questions you will have as a CCW permit holder, or handgun owner.
Many students have taken the course more than once (DISCOUNTS APPLY EACH TIME) to continually improve their reaction times and technique!!

Cost: $100 including tax (those taking the course again are
discounted each time you take the class!!!!)

Location: City Shooting Range - West Side

Time: Next Date TBA

Min Equip: Air soft / Paintball mask covering the eyes and face and

• Hooded long sleeve shirt or sweatshirt
  
• Gloves
  
• Holster similar to or identical to your CCW holster you use
  
• Air soft Gun, either C02 or Green Gas (propane) powered
  
• Bring a lunch and or snacks.

We have loaner pistols and masks, but you may want to provide your own for convenience. Some links for air soft providers will be provided below, or contact us with questions, It's easier than you think!
http://www.combatsportsupply.com Talk to "Justin" and mention me!!
Call for advice and questions re: the pistols

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3. Level II Advanced Concealed Handgun Class


This course is intended for those who already have a concealed carry license or equivalent level of training

The purpose of this course is to give the participant a further understanding of skills necessary for the use of a concealed carry weapon.

Some of the skills to be addressed include:

• Drawing and holstering from concealed positions.
  
• Shooting from Atypical positions and different ranges
  
• Shooting while moving and addressing moving targets.
  
• We will address failure drills including how to properly bring the weapon back into service after malfunctions.
  
• Retention / Contact shooting will also be addressed,
  
• Use of Cover and/or Concealment

Location: City shooting range


Time: May 27^th, 2012 - 9:00 am - 3:00 pm or so

Cost: $125.00* - This includes Tax and Range fees!
a discount of $25.00 applies for those registering before May 1^st

Equipment: Semi auto handgun and

• at least 3 magazines (4 or more would be better)
  
• 200 -250 rounds of new ammunition
  
• eye and ear protection
  
• a good holster that COVERS the trigger and trigger guard.
  
• Small hand held flashlight
  
• Lunch + snacks + H20

(If you have dummy rounds or snap caps in your caliber, bring them as well, otherwise I can provide most calibers)





Bring an old t-shirt you won't mind ventilating with a few holes as well!

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4. Level III Advanced Concealed Handgun Class

Prerequisite: This course is intended for those who have already taken a concealed handgun course and the level II or equivalent training
The course continues and expands on the concepts learned In the CCW and Level II classes. We will address use of the handgun with respect to vehicle defense and cover as well as home defense scenarios. In addition, we will focus on drills with partners and team style tactics in both home and vehicle environments. Some of the skills to be addressed will include:

• Drawing and holstering from seated and atypical positions
  
• Use of the handgun in and around your vehicle, both from a driver and passenger position
  
• Cover and movement around the vehicle
  
• Failure drills including how to properly bring the weapon back into service after malfunctions.
  
• Clearing and maneuvering around and through your home
  
• Use of flashlights and various methods of deployment
  
• Maneuvering and reloading drills with a partner

Location: City shooting range

Time: July 29^th, 2012 - 9:00 am - 3:00 pm or so

Cost: $125.00* - This includes Tax and Range fees!
discount of $25.00 applies for those registering before July 1^st

Equipment: Semi auto handgun and

• At least 3 magazines (4 or more would be better)
  
• 200 -250 rounds of new ammunition
  
• Eye and ear protection
  
• A good holster that COVERS the trigger and trigger guard and can be accessed from a seated position. Preferable not a range holster, but your ACTUAL Carry Rig (no SOB or Ankle rigs)
  
• Small hand held flashlight, preferably with a momentary switch
  
• Lunch + snacks + H20

(If you have dummy rounds or snap caps in your caliber, bring them as well)




SPACE IN ALL CLASSES LIMITED TO THE FIRST 12 PEOPLE!! CALL ASAP

Jacob Stuyvesant
Dragonfire Defensive Concepts
275-8300

Edited by Jacob Lee, 08 June 2012 - 01:22 PM.

[Jacob Lee]

Bump with updated openings

[Jacob Lee]

Bump with updated Force on Force and advanced classes

[Jacob Lee]

Bump with updated Lvel II and III advanced handgun classes

Jacob

[T-5 Killer]

WOW what a great series of classes!

[MediumD]

Yeah. So, Jacob, do you know anybody who starts CCW classes after noon? That is the one reason I haven't bothered with the permit, I'm not exactly a morning person.

[Jacob Lee]

Yeah. So, Jacob, do you know anybody who starts CCW classes after noon? That is the one reason I haven't bothered with the permit, I'm not exactly a morning person.

No, and the most common reason is the state requires 15 hours of training, so for a typical 2 day class you would be in class till 7 or 8 at night. The city shooting range cease fire is at 4 - 4:30 so you would end up not having time to do the qualification shoot before a range closes. Most instructors are not likely to want to start a class that late. Even Calibers with their indoor range is not goin to start a class that late and have to run until closing. One option would be to take a private course and break it up into 3 or more shorter days, but expect to pay more for private instruction. (Keep in mind you only have to do the 2 day course one time for the 4 year permit, and then it is a 4 hour renewal course after each 4 year expiration.) I hope this helps.

Jacob

Edited by Jacob Lee, 23 May 2012 - 01:00 PM.

[Jacob Lee]

Bump with updated openings

[Erik]

are you planning on offering the concealed carry new license class anytime in the evenings (after 6) or on sundays?

[Jacob Lee]

are you planning on offering the concealed carry new license class anytime in the evenings (after 6) or on sundays?

I already hold the second day of the course on Sunday. As I mentioned earlier to MediumD, the state requires 15 hours of training, which I and most instructors break up into two consecutive 8 hour days. In order to hold a class in the evenings (after 6 pm) I would have to break the class into 4 or 5 days or more (3 or 4 hr sessions). Furthermore, there are no staffed ranges that are open that late in the evening. If you really want to take the class and can only do lessons after 6 pm I would inquire about possibly having a private course tailored to your schedule (you may be very hard pressed to find someone who will teach it in this manner). Yes I have done private lessons and can do this, but as I also mentioned earlier, expect to pay significantly more. My rates for the standard class format are listed in the other post, (typically a discount rate of $150 for members here) I would expect to pay a premium for each day added to a 2 day class for a private 1 on 1 format.

Hope this helps

Edited by Jacob Lee, 31 May 2012 - 08:17 PM.

[MediumD]

No, and the most common reason is the state requires 15 hours of training, so for a typical 2 day class you would be in class till 7 or 8 at night. The city shooting range cease fire is at 4 - 4:30 so you would end up not having time to do the qualification shoot before a range closes. Most instructors are not likely to want to start a class that late. Even Calibers with their indoor range is not goin to start a class that late and have to run until closing. One option would be to take a private course and break it up into 3 or more shorter days, but expect to pay more for private instruction. (Keep in mind you only have to do the 2 day course one time for the 4 year permit, and then it is a 4 hour renewal course after each 4 year expiration.) I hope this helps.

Jacob

Yep, I understand the hours requirement, and yes, your reply did help. I expected a 'no, noob' response, where I'd just have to suck it up and go against my nature to attend an early course. But the private course idea was something I hadn't previously considered, so thank you for bringing that option to my attention. Recent developments have put this on a far back burner for a couple months, but again I do thank you for your input.

[Jacob Lee]

Bump for the level III class for all of you who have taken my CHL and level II class