by dansangel on Fri Jan 03, 2003 1:13 am
My husband and I took this course in November. It has been a tremendously worthwhile experience. I highly recommend that all civilians (non-police-trained) with a CCW take this course. In fact a friend of ours, after hearing our enthusiasm, plans on taking the course the next time it is offered.
The instructor's (David) demeanor throughout the class was serious and focused leaving no one to guess how important this instruction is. After believing I was "a pretty good shot" with a 9mm in a controlled environment (indoor firing range) I quickly learned that instincts must prevail, along with skills, under duress. The only way to hone those instincts is to practice, practice, practice draw, reload and mindset techniques when faced with a hostile situation. The practical knowledge is given - it is up to the participant to make that knowledge work alongside skills, through practice.
Knowing when it is permissable to use deadly force is <i><b>invaluable</b></i>. Having a former State Trooper (Stuart) who is currently a practicing attorney convey this information has so much impact. The classroom instruction provides both guidelines for mental attitude as well as instruction as to what the law allows.
The course and all of the instructors (David and his assistants) rate a "10." [8D]
"After a shooting spree, they always want to take the guns away from the people who didn't do it." ~~ William Burroughs, 1992