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[NorthBay Shooter]

What did you guys think about the latest Reality Check? I thought Brad did an awesome job breaking down the video. While I am not sure I agree with some of his conclusions, it shows just how much training and combat mindset matters.

[damon1272]

[beanz2]

What did you guys think about the latest Reality Check? I thought Brad did an awesome job breaking down the video. While I am not sure I agree with some of his conclusions, it shows just how much training and combat mindset matters.

Link please?

I've been booted off the Piazza e-mail Island and loving it.




Poor WRBuchanan getting savaged on the other thread ... I'm surprised people aren't attacking FS training.


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[TeamAllen]

https://www.ignatius-piazza-front-sight.com/2020/01/10/special-new-reality-check-church-shooting-video-critique-watch-learn-forward-and-grab-the-freeguncourse-im-giving-you-with-no-strings-attached/#vid

[mej16489]

Link please?

https://www.ignatius-piazza-front-sight.com/2020/01/10/special-new-reality-check-church-shooting-video-critique-watch-learn-forward-and-grab-the-freeguncourse-im-giving-you-with-no-strings-attached/#vid

[beanz2]

Thanks, guys!


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[NorthBay Shooter]

My thoughts as well. The guy should have never gotten in, but then again, its a church so all are welcome in the house of God. The two mistakes are the first guy not reacting to the initial aggression, then taking FOREVER to draw. However impressive the second guys head shot to take out the bad guy.

[hermosabeach]

WRBuchanan Is getting exactly what he wants....

In another 2-4 years he might mature and realize it’s not gear that is relevant
Training makes you a lot better but never forget the 2,000,000 gun uses each year where a homeowner does not fire a shot and has only training from a friend or family member.

Many folks can’t afford a new Glock.


Training is good - I endorse it-

I just can’t help but laugh at many of the WRBuchanan threads that get folks riled up.

[Jedi54]

Link to that thread?

[beanz2]

Link to that thread?

http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/showthread.php?t=1581842

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[hermosabeach]

https://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/showthread.php?t=1548937&highlight=Mini

[Pandanin]

Just back from 2-day defensive handgun class and the new EMS Trauma class (additional charge, not covered by any level of membership).

2-day defensive handgun is still a solid foundation for beginners as well as a prerequisite for CCW class (Tuesday morning). I went dry for most of the class because I get bored doing it by the numbers.

At the end of day 2 we went through the handgun exam without timers to give people a taste of what the test was like. Darn it, I wish it had been timed. I'd have been a DG again.

Both nights I attended the EMS Trauma class. I'm an EMT and it gives 4.5 CEs and I thought it would be an interesting class. No, not yet. Eventually I hope they get there but don't waste your time or money right now.

The first night was a lecture by a paramedic who knew his stuff. However it was a briefing on stopping the bleed. No actual hands-on; just lecture.
The 2nd night was a lecture by someone who is in EMT class. Not even passed the NREMT yet. It was supposed to be about respiration/circulation/hypothermia. I should mention at this point that the "class" was an EMT, a physician, an orthopedic surgeon and 2 laypersons.

We were presented with an OPA and NPA and told "use the NPA every time" (wrong) but not told how to use them or contraindications for either. That's just dangerous. The rest of the evening was just as bad. There was no education; just a lecture. I felt like there was no syllabus and it was a meandering walk through a textbook skipping chapter after chapter.
Fortunately the medical professionals kicked in and helped the laypeople with some actual learning so it was not a complete loss.

I love the idea of a Front Sight EMS curriculum and I hope they fix it.

[AAShooter]

Just back from 2-day defensive handgun class and the new EMS Trauma class (additional charge, not covered by any level of membership).

2-day defensive handgun is still a solid foundation for beginners as well as a prerequisite for CCW class (Tuesday morning). I went dry for most of the class because I get bored doing it by the numbers.

At the end of day 2 we went through the handgun exam without timers to give people a taste of what the test was like. Darn it, I wish it had been timed. I'd have been a DG again.

Both nights I attended the EMS Trauma class. I'm an EMT and it gives 4.5 CEs and I thought it would be an interesting class. No, not yet. Eventually I hope they get there but don't waste your time or money right now.

The first night was a lecture by a paramedic who knew his stuff. However it was a briefing on stopping the bleed. No actual hands-on; just lecture.
The 2nd night was a lecture by someone who is in EMT class. Not even passed the NREMT yet. It was supposed to be about respiration/circulation/hypothermia. I should mention at this point that the "class" was an EMT, a physician, an orthopedic surgeon and 2 laypersons.

We were presented with an OPA and NPA and told "use the NPA every time" (wrong) but not told how to use them or contraindications for either. That's just dangerous. The rest of the evening was just as bad. There was no education; just a lecture. I felt like there was no syllabus and it was a meandering walk through a textbook skipping chapter after chapter.
Fortunately the medical professionals kicked in and helped the laypeople with some actual learning so it was not a complete loss.

I love the idea of a Front Sight EMS curriculum and I hope they fix it.

Realize that it is not a Front Sight product offering but provided by a third party group. I too had hoped Front Sight would incorporate a series of such classes rather than having it provided by a third party.

[beanz2]

Both nights I attended the EMS Trauma class. I'm an EMT and it gives 4.5 CEs and I thought it would be an interesting class. No, not yet. Eventually I hope they get there but don't waste your time or money right now.

The first night was a lecture by a paramedic who knew his stuff. However it was a briefing on stopping the bleed. No actual hands-on; just lecture.
The 2nd night was a lecture by someone who is in EMT class. Not even passed the NREMT yet. It was supposed to be about respiration/circulation/hypothermia. I should mention at this point that the "class" was an EMT, a physician, an orthopedic surgeon and 2 laypersons.

Pandanin, any idea if the docs got CME credits?

Imagine getting a tax deduction for a FS trip LOL
Especially if ammo was needed for the class.


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[Pandanin]

Pandanin, any idea if the docs got CME credits?

Imagine getting a tax deduction for a FS trip LOL
Especially if ammo was needed for the class.


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Yes, we all got 4.5 hours on our certs classified as trauma training and they have a Nevada EMS agency number. I'm turning mine into NREMT and the drs were going to claim theirs. No ammo needed for class.