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DO NOT POST DIRECT DPS PHONE NUMBERS!!!

Last post by Charles L. Cotton « Mon May 16, 2016 3:42 pm
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by Charles L. Cotton » Mon May 16, 2016 3:42 pm » in Site Announcements, Questions & Suggestions

Don't even think of posting the direct line phone numbers to the DPS Director or anyone else within DPS. If the number isn't available on the DPS...

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Texas Training schools

Last post by Paladin « Wed Feb 21, 2018 3:33 pm
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by Paladin » Tue Dec 06, 2005 2:57 pm
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The more you sweat in training, the less you bleed in battle

Updated list of firearms training schools/classes that are in Texas:...

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List has been updated. Please send me a private message to let me know what I missed.
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Wed Feb 21, 2018 3:33 pm
Accuracy 1st’s Todd Hodnett Shares Long-Range Shooting Secrets

Last post by Paladin « Fri May 19, 2023 10:09 am
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by Paladin » Thu May 18, 2023 1:53 pm

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Dallas Alexander a Canadian and the current record holder the World's Farthest Sniper Kill credit's Accuracy 1st for teaching him how to hit at...

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I'd first heard of him with MAGPUL's Art of the Precision Rifle and while I had previously had Army Designated Marksman training there was a lot that...

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Fri May 19, 2023 10:09 am
Cold Bore Tactical training videos on YouTube

Last post by Mike S « Thu Apr 13, 2023 5:39 pm
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by Mike S » Sat Mar 04, 2023 9:40 am

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It's been a discovery-learning process, but I'm getting the hang of creating educational videos & posting publicly for free onto YouTube.

The...

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Newest video upload, detailing the steps I use for assisting a new shooter with selecting a handgun to fit their hand size.

Now I'm working on...

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Last post by Mike S
Thu Apr 13, 2023 5:39 pm
TAC-CON 2023

Last post by Paladin « Wed Apr 12, 2023 8:40 pm
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by Paladin » Fri Mar 24, 2023 9:01 pm

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Day 1 of TAC-CON 2023 is over. There are tons of activities of all sorts going on simultaneously, but this is what I did:

Rain slowed things down in...

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The author of this article also played the badguy in the 2023 Experiential Learning Lab:

Many of the same lessons apply.

I forget the exact...

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Last post by Paladin
Wed Apr 12, 2023 8:40 pm
John Murphy and The Skill Acquisition Paradigm

Last post by Paladin « Tue Jan 31, 2023 5:26 pm

by Paladin » Tue Jan 31, 2023 5:26 pm

Nice 1 hour video from John Murphy:

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Tue Jan 31, 2023 5:26 pm
Vist to Sig Sauer

Last post by RKirkwood « Thu Oct 06, 2022 3:38 pm

by RKirkwood » Thu Oct 06, 2022 3:38 pm

Got the opportunity to visit Sig Sauer factory and get in a couple days of training at the Sig academy. Cabela’s has Signature Events in which I was...

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Thu Oct 06, 2022 3:38 pm
Gun Owners Should Seek Training to Improve Their Firearms Skills

Last post by Paladin « Mon Sep 26, 2022 3:52 pm

by Paladin » Mon Sep 26, 2022 3:52 pm

Some great discussion on firearms training:

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Mon Sep 26, 2022 3:52 pm
Tiger Valley Precision Rifle

Last post by Paladin « Wed Sep 14, 2022 9:00 am
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by Paladin » Tue Sep 13, 2022 3:29 pm

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Anybody familiar with this class?

Curious what opinions where?

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Ruger Precision and Sig Cross are popular 6.5CM bolt action guns.

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Wed Sep 14, 2022 9:00 am
Thinking with a Gun in Your Hand: Interview with John Hearne

Last post by Paladin « Wed Aug 17, 2022 5:46 pm

by Paladin » Wed Aug 17, 2022 5:46 pm

Classic interview from John Hearne:

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Wed Aug 17, 2022 5:46 pm
Pistolseed Oct 8-9th: Gainsville

Last post by Paladin « Tue Aug 16, 2022 11:11 am

by Paladin » Tue Aug 16, 2022 11:11 am

At long last Appleseed has launched their first Pistol class in Texas:

It includes the opportunity to earn a patch. I've been preparing for the...

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Last post by Paladin
Tue Aug 16, 2022 11:11 am
Recap of Concealed Carry: Street Encounter Skills and Tactics

Last post by Paladin « Mon Aug 15, 2022 1:19 pm

by Paladin » Mon Aug 15, 2022 1:19 pm

Great recap of John Murphy's Street Encounter Skills and Tactics:

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Mon Aug 15, 2022 1:19 pm
Rener Gracie on the benefits of defensive tactics training

Last post by Paladin « Sat Aug 06, 2022 11:08 am

by Paladin » Sat Aug 06, 2022 11:08 am

This specific segment addresses law enforcement training, which is a very important subject, but for individual LTC's there are similar benefits.

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Sat Aug 06, 2022 11:08 am
Training: Your Primary Survival Tool

Last post by Paladin « Thu Jul 28, 2022 3:37 pm

by Paladin » Thu Jul 28, 2022 3:37 pm

Good primer on training:

LTC training is only a start to concealed carry training. Commit to being the 1% that goes beyond the basics

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Last post by Paladin
Thu Jul 28, 2022 3:37 pm
100% increase in enrollment of gun courses, especially beginner sessions

Last post by joe817 « Tue Jul 26, 2022 12:06 am
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by Paladin » Mon Jul 25, 2022 9:33 am

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Tue Jul 26, 2022 12:06 am
Retired Green Beret's thoughts on building and maintaining a Combat Mindset

Last post by Paladin « Fri Jul 08, 2022 8:41 am

by Paladin » Fri Jul 08, 2022 8:41 am

Classic video on proper mindset:

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Last post by Paladin
Fri Jul 08, 2022 8:41 am
Lee Weems interviews Dave Spaulding

Last post by Paladin « Tue May 03, 2022 9:03 am

by Paladin » Tue May 03, 2022 9:03 am

Lots of great practical info in this video. Elbows locked or bent? Trigger reset?

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Tue May 03, 2022 9:03 am
Lee Weems interviews Tom Givens

Last post by Paladin « Mon May 02, 2022 8:26 am

by Paladin » Mon May 02, 2022 8:26 am

Some really interesting discussion about training, Tac-Con, and more:

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Mon May 02, 2022 8:26 am
20 Professionals Give Their Top Tips For Pistol Shooting

Last post by Paladin « Thu Apr 28, 2022 8:50 pm

by Paladin » Thu Apr 28, 2022 8:50 pm

Some great advice here:

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Thu Apr 28, 2022 8:50 pm
Register NOW for Tac-Con 2023

Last post by flechero « Thu Apr 21, 2022 10:08 am
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by oljames3 » Tue Apr 12, 2022 10:39 am

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DO NOT HESITATE! Tac-Con23 registration is open now!

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they sold out in less than 4 days. I was the only one of my group that got in. So my travel and lodging expenses just tripled for next year....

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Last post by flechero
Thu Apr 21, 2022 10:08 am
Rangemaster Tac-Con 2023 Hotel Reservation is OPEN!

Last post by oljames3 « Sun Apr 17, 2022 2:53 pm
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by oljames3 » Sun Apr 17, 2022 2:10 pm

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I expect the Tac-Con block at the special price will sell out in a matter of hours. Tom Givens posted the notice in the Tac-Con 2023 Facebook Group...

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Tac-Con 2023 block of rooms at the host hotel has SOLD OUT in 38 minutes.

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Last post by oljames3
Sun Apr 17, 2022 2:53 pm
Alvin York Drill

Last post by JustSomeOldGuy « Sun Apr 17, 2022 1:29 pm
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by Paladin » Thu Apr 14, 2022 9:30 am

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The scenario Alvin York faced and his solution to it always fascinated me. His far-to-near solution is completely opposite to what is typically...

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I find it interesting as that's the same strategy pistol competitors often use (far to near) as it allows you to increase speed progressively through...

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Last post by JustSomeOldGuy
Sun Apr 17, 2022 1:29 pm
Rangemaster Tac-Con 2023 is Almost SOLD OUT!

Last post by oljames3 « Thu Apr 14, 2022 3:33 pm

by oljames3 » Thu Apr 14, 2022 3:33 pm

As of 2:20pm CST, only 15 seats left.

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Thu Apr 14, 2022 3:33 pm
Hotel for Rangemaster Tac-Con 2023

Last post by oljames3 « Thu Apr 14, 2022 3:30 pm

by oljames3 » Thu Apr 14, 2022 3:30 pm

If you are registered for Tac-Con 2023, ensure you have joined the Tac-Con 2023 Facebook Group and the Rangemaster Facebook group. This is the...

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Last post by oljames3
Thu Apr 14, 2022 3:30 pm
TARGET SHOOTING VS SELF DEFENSE TRAINING | What's the difference?

Last post by Paladin « Thu Apr 14, 2022 3:11 pm

by Paladin » Thu Apr 14, 2022 3:11 pm

Classic video for those new to self defense or those who don't understand the difference between target shooting and self-defense shooting (which is...

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Last post by Paladin
Thu Apr 14, 2022 3:11 pm
Rangemaster Tac-Con 2023 is Selling Out Quickly!

Last post by Paladin « Wed Apr 13, 2022 5:55 pm
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by oljames3 » Wed Apr 13, 2022 5:50 pm

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Tickets for the Rangemaster Tactical Conference (Tac-Con) for 2023 went on sale at 11am CS, April 12, 2022. As of 5:30pm, CST, April 13, 2022,...

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Sounds like they should start having this event more than once per year!

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Last post by Paladin
Wed Apr 13, 2022 5:55 pm
Rangemaster Tactical Conference Tac-Con 2023

Last post by Paladin « Tue Apr 12, 2022 10:20 am
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by oljames3 » Mon Apr 11, 2022 11:29 pm

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Tickets go on sale 4/12/22. DO NOT HESITATE! Tickets for Tac-Con 2022 sold out in a few days.

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The registration is hot! I'm in for 2023.

Thanks! :cheers2:

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Last post by Paladin
Tue Apr 12, 2022 10:20 am
Timed Shooting Drills Like the Gunsite Scrambler Will Make You a Better Rifleman

Last post by Paladin « Mon Apr 11, 2022 10:40 am

by Paladin » Mon Apr 11, 2022 10:40 am

I haven't been to Gunsite, but can attest that running these sorts of drills is a great experience:

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Mon Apr 11, 2022 10:40 am
LIVE! Attorney Marshall Lovrien Wins Self-Defense Trial, with Assist from Law of Self Defense 3/30/22 1PM Central

Last post by oljames3 « Wed Mar 30, 2022 9:25 am

by oljames3 » Wed Mar 30, 2022 9:25 am

From attorney Andrew Branca, the Law of Self Defense:
YouTube

Rumble

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Wed Mar 30, 2022 9:25 am
Rangemaster Tac-Con 2022, Dallas, March 25-27, 2022 is in the Books

Last post by flechero « Tue Mar 29, 2022 7:23 pm
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by oljames3 » Mon Mar 28, 2022 4:24 pm

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Another successful Tac-Con has ended. I'm back home, with no extra holes.

To see what you missed, click and read the courses and instructors for...

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I was there along with 2 buddies from my Bible study group- what a treat- all it's was ever cracked up to be and more! Instructors were incredible...

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Last post by flechero
Tue Mar 29, 2022 7:23 pm
Rangemaster Tac-Con 2022, Dallas, March 25-27, 2022

Last post by Paladin « Thu Mar 24, 2022 8:11 am
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by oljames3 » Wed Mar 23, 2022 8:45 pm

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Tac-Con 2022 sold out in April, 2021. Tickets for Tac-Con 2023 will likely go on sale in April, 2022. I will post a message here and on and , after I...

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Thanks oljames3!!

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Last post by Paladin
Thu Mar 24, 2022 8:11 am
Projekt ARES

Last post by Paladin « Tue Feb 01, 2022 8:44 am
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by Paladin » Mon Jan 31, 2022 8:46 am

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Haven't tried it yet, but Projekt ARES is a DIY laser shooting gallery. Software is free, runs on a PC hooked up to a projector and gets the shot...

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I've tried out the commercially available simulators and they are awesome. I have everything needed but a web cam, so I'll set this up if I have some...

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Last post by Paladin
Tue Feb 01, 2022 8:44 am
Pistolseed

Last post by flechero « Fri Dec 31, 2021 1:46 pm
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by Paladin » Thu Dec 30, 2021 5:09 pm

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has launched their new pistol program.

I bought targets on their website and tried them out.

There is a 13 round Pistol Redcoat target that is...

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Thanks for posting- I hadn't heard of AS doing pistol courses

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Last post by flechero
Fri Dec 31, 2021 1:46 pm
Project Appleseed Long Range Event Review

Last post by Paladin « Mon Dec 20, 2021 2:27 pm
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by Paladin » Mon Jul 30, 2018 12:12 pm

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is a known distance rifle event out to 400 yards. I'm signed up for my first event and looking forward to it.

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There are some special offers for Appleseed events going on right now. If anyone wants a half price discount to a traditional 25 yard event, PM me. I...

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Last post by Paladin
Mon Dec 20, 2021 2:27 pm
Updated LTC-16 (Dec 2021)

Last post by Beiruty « Thu Dec 16, 2021 10:13 am
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by Mike S » Wed Dec 15, 2021 10:07 pm

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DPS has the updated LTC-16 Handbook for download here:

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Thanks for the heads up

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Thu Dec 16, 2021 10:13 am
Saginaw Tx

Last post by K.Mooneyham « Tue Nov 02, 2021 1:21 am
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by gtolbert09 » Mon Nov 01, 2021 8:15 pm

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Investigators spoke with the homeowner who was awaken by the man beating on the front door of the home. The homeowner did not recognize the man, and...

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I lived just north of Saginaw some years ago, though technically within Fort Worth city limits, for about four years. Some parts were nice enough,...

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Last post by K.Mooneyham
Tue Nov 02, 2021 1:21 am
New 2019 FBI Handgun Qualification

Last post by troglodyte « Tue Oct 19, 2021 7:09 am
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by Paladin » Mon Feb 24, 2020 9:39 am
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Looks like there were some updates to the FBI Handgun Qualification in 2019:

This is the previous course of fire:

I had tried it out using...

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My take on TG's comments were that if a person had a little bit of training they could pass the FBI test. There was a little tongue-in-cheek when he...
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Tue Oct 19, 2021 7:09 am
10 Ways to Spot Great Teachers (and Avoid Crummy Ones)

Last post by Paladin « Wed Aug 25, 2021 7:52 am
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by Paladin » Tue Aug 24, 2021 8:14 am

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Classic article!

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I don't think Coyle is against inspiring lectures. He writes in detail about how crucial motivation is. Its the LONG lectures that he is against....

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Wed Aug 25, 2021 7:52 am
looking for basic or intermediate handgun classes this fall - Houston-South

Last post by allisji « Thu Aug 12, 2021 7:48 am

by allisji » Thu Aug 12, 2021 7:48 am

Does anyone know of any ranges offering in person courses this fall. My preference would be outdoors, but if the travel is too much more than an hour...

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Thu Aug 12, 2021 7:48 am
Are Airsoft [MILSIM] Events Good Training?

Last post by Grayling813 « Tue Mar 09, 2021 4:17 pm
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by Paladin » Tue Mar 09, 2021 3:02 pm

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With the ammo shortage, this topic is worth some serious thought:

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Interesting facility. My church security team does force on force training with airsoft inside our buildings.

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Tue Mar 09, 2021 4:17 pm
Happy Thanksgiving

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by labrat1001001 » Wed Nov 25, 2020 10:21 am

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Happy Thanksgiving to everyone and your families.

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Happy Thanksgiving to everyone

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Wed Nov 25, 2020 5:06 pm
Math for Marksmen: The Speed Vs. Accuracy Equation

Last post by Paladin « Tue Nov 24, 2020 1:25 pm

by Paladin » Tue Nov 24, 2020 1:25 pm

While there is certainly some bravado in this article (i.e. always hitting under 2MOA with Lake City M855. You'd need to reliably do that) , I think...

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Tue Nov 24, 2020 1:25 pm
Red Coat Rifle Target download

Last post by Paladin « Thu Nov 19, 2020 8:32 pm

by Paladin » Thu Nov 19, 2020 8:32 pm

FREE download of course of fire with targets scaled from 100 yards to 500 yards:

With the 500 yard target this is slightly more difficult than...

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Thu Nov 19, 2020 8:32 pm
Walmart selling Joe Biden coloring book

Last post by 2farnorth « Fri Aug 07, 2020 4:42 am
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by gtolbert09 » Thu Aug 06, 2020 4:43 pm

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Hot Cup of Joe : A Piping Hot Coloring Book with America's Sexiest Moderate, Joe Biden

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The most disturbing is that it shows him using our flag for a towel. I'm not allowed to use the words that are going through my mind. :banghead: .

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Fri Aug 07, 2020 4:42 am
Online LTC Class Recommendations?

Last post by RoyGBiv « Wed May 20, 2020 2:28 pm
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by RoyGBiv » Thu May 14, 2020 1:13 pm

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Long story short....
My daughter recently turned 21. She's finishing college in a state that does not offer non-resident permits, but that honors...

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Thanks for this reply and the PM's David! :thumbs2:

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Wed May 20, 2020 2:28 pm
Instructor class schedule question

Last post by Tex1961 « Tue Apr 14, 2020 9:09 am
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by Tex1961 » Tue Apr 14, 2020 7:16 am

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Does anyone know the average time from submitting new LTC Instructor documents (uploaded to RTS) to getting the email telling you what the next open...

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Yea, I called last week about submitting my LTC-90 and verifying that they were still holding instructor classes... She said that due to the...

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Tue Apr 14, 2020 9:09 am
DFW Private Security Training recommendation?

Last post by crazy2medic « Mon Apr 06, 2020 12:11 pm
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by Paladin » Sun Apr 05, 2020 7:53 pm

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Not that I'm planning on taking a class right this very moment, but was wondering if anyone had a recommendation for Training in the DFW area?...

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I got mine here also! I have my level IV

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Mon Apr 06, 2020 12:11 pm
Appleseed Handgun

Last post by Grayling813 « Wed Apr 01, 2020 9:42 am
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by Paladin » Wed Apr 01, 2020 9:21 am

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Looks like low cost handgun training will be available in Texas in the not too distant future. Appleseed recently conducted a Train the Trainer event...

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Looks like that would be a fun thing to do when normalcy returns.

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Last post by Grayling813
Wed Apr 01, 2020 9:42 am
Dot Torture Drill

Last post by JustSomeOldGuy « Mon Mar 16, 2020 3:04 pm
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by Paladin » Fri Mar 13, 2020 11:59 am

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Since several forum members have been practicing on these for years, I gave the a try:

The website had a free target download. Enjoyed it. For 50...

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Re: the video with Jerry. I don't believe he actually missed those shots. I think he threw them specifically for purposes of illustration.......

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Mon Mar 16, 2020 3:04 pm
FREE Emergency Management training

Last post by oljames3 « Mon Mar 09, 2020 3:53 pm
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by Paladin » Mon Mar 09, 2020 12:30 pm

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provide free online training on the fundamentals of emergency management.

I've found courses like Decision Making and Problem Solving, Effective...

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While I was on active duty, working in the Joint Operations Center, the Director required the officers and NCOs to take the FEMA classes. I found...

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Mon Mar 09, 2020 3:53 pm
Lessons from observing 5000 gunfights

Last post by Paladin « Wed Feb 26, 2020 8:49 am
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