Defense Awareness & Shooting Classes
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Defense Awareness & Shooting Classes
Although I am a very physically active and alert 68-years-young retiree, I am a Newbie to handguns and CHL. All of my CHL paperwork went to Austin on December 15. I did get shooting instruction from a Professional Instructor and practiced daily for a month before I took my CHL class.
I have had two serious encounters with BGs in the last three months and have decided not to be a victim in the future. I am now looking for a good Defensive Awareness Class and a good Defensive Shooting Class in Central Texas (Fort Worth, Dallas, Waco, Austin regions). Any recommendations?
Thanks for your help!
I have had two serious encounters with BGs in the last three months and have decided not to be a victim in the future. I am now looking for a good Defensive Awareness Class and a good Defensive Shooting Class in Central Texas (Fort Worth, Dallas, Waco, Austin regions). Any recommendations?
Thanks for your help!
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Re: Defense Awareness & Shooting Classes
I don't know his current schedule but I think very highly of Hany Mahmoud @ North Texas Tactical. In the Austin area I like Karl Rehn @ KR Training.
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I think forum member A-R is an Austin-area CHL instructor, not sure if he does other self-defense courses. There is another forum member in the Dallas area who I think does this type of training, but the screen name escapes me; I'm someone else will remember.
Glad to hear you're taking precautions to protect yourself.
Glad to hear you're taking precautions to protect yourself.
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Re: Defense Awareness & Shooting Classes
Good for you!! I am a similar biotype.DLBConductor wrote:Although I am a very physically active and alert 68-years-young retiree, I am a Newbie to handguns and CHL. All of my CHL paperwork went to Austin on December 15. I did get shooting instruction from a Professional Instructor and practiced daily for a month before I took my CHL class.
I have had two serious encounters with BGs in the last three months and have decided not to be a victim in the future. I am now looking for a good Defensive Awareness Class and a good Defensive Shooting Class in Central Texas (Fort Worth, Dallas, Waco, Austin regions). Any recommendations?
Thanks for your help!

even though sometimes I wonder why

I am looking for a good instructor in the San Antonio area. If anyone knows of one let me know please.
Chuck

Born in Brooklyn, NY joined AF in '65 as a 2nd Lt. Went through Naval EOD School in 67. Spent
the next 8 years in and around South East Asia. I was stationed in Texas in '84. Retired from the AF in '85.
Remained in Texas, raised my 2 kids and here I stayed. I hope it Rains!!
the next 8 years in and around South East Asia. I was stationed in Texas in '84. Retired from the AF in '85.
Remained in Texas, raised my 2 kids and here I stayed. I hope it Rains!!
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Go to the Warriortalk.com forums and look for JR Urbina (San Antonio), Jon Payne (DFW area I think), and John Chambers (has held courses at the range near Liberty Hill, west of Austin).
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Will do thanks!!
Chuck
Chuck
Born in Brooklyn, NY joined AF in '65 as a 2nd Lt. Went through Naval EOD School in 67. Spent
the next 8 years in and around South East Asia. I was stationed in Texas in '84. Retired from the AF in '85.
Remained in Texas, raised my 2 kids and here I stayed. I hope it Rains!!
the next 8 years in and around South East Asia. I was stationed in Texas in '84. Retired from the AF in '85.
Remained in Texas, raised my 2 kids and here I stayed. I hope it Rains!!
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Thanks for all the recommendations, greatly appreciated!
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I can't think of anybody better than KR Training in Austin. http://www.krtraining.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Lone Star Handgun in Schertz offers several advanced training classes.
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Just a few miles from me. After the holidays I may look them up.smtimelevi wrote:Lone Star Handgun in Schertz offers several advanced training classes.
Chuck
Born in Brooklyn, NY joined AF in '65 as a 2nd Lt. Went through Naval EOD School in 67. Spent
the next 8 years in and around South East Asia. I was stationed in Texas in '84. Retired from the AF in '85.
Remained in Texas, raised my 2 kids and here I stayed. I hope it Rains!!
the next 8 years in and around South East Asia. I was stationed in Texas in '84. Retired from the AF in '85.
Remained in Texas, raised my 2 kids and here I stayed. I hope it Rains!!
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http://www.krtraining.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; - I agree - lots of geezers in class at times. Like me in my 60's. They offer a great set of classes from beginning to advanced. Very practical - no warrior, posturing bull.
Also, great guest instructors on special topics.
Also, great guest instructors on special topics.
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Another vote for Karl @ KR Training.
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Again, Thanks for all the good suggestions! Now all I have to do is to make sure my 68 year old body can survive the defensive training.


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