How many of you have taken professional training?

[Tosser 61]

So who has taken professional training? Do you normally go alone? Bring family/friends with you?

[Krdshrk 3,877]

MDTS Combatative Carbine 1&2

GAPP NRA 1st Steps AR

[matt6669 71]

I've taken one class so far with the GFH Crew and it was definitely worth it. Planning on taking FOF Step 2 in the extremely near future. Stay tuned for my write up on Step 1 tonight.

[Old School 611]

Does combat kamite count? I didn't see it listed.

[Wastegate 9]

MDTS classes. I've taken all three weapon platform(carbine, pistol, shotgun) classes at least once, if not more.

Old Combat Pistol/Action Pistol Club with Art @ SJSC

 

Signed up for some new stuff this year already with different instructors.

[cold shot 1]

ShootNJ - NRA Pistol,Rifle Shotgun, AR, PPIH, Instructor Training

MDTS Pistol1-4

MDTS Carbine1-4

MDTS Shotgun 1-2

Southnarc FOF (Virginia)

NE Shooters Summit 2011 (Pelham,NH)

NE Shooters Summit 2012 (this April)

More MDTS this year

Maybe Rob Pincus this year ???

[Tosser 61]

Tactical Response:

Fighting Pistol

Advanced Fighting Pistol

Fighting Rifle

Advanced Fighting Rifle

Full Auto AK Operator

HRCC: Shooting Package

 

MDTS:

Carbine 1-4

Pistol 1-4

 

(Some of the above have been taking multiple times)

 

Excluding .mil and medical classes

 

 

This Year:

NE Shooter Summit 2012

Kyle Lamb VTAC 1.5

Armed Dynamics LLC Revolver/BUG

MDTS Pistol 1+2 repeat.

 

 

Working an angle to get Southnarc AMIS or ECQC here for 2013.

[Rifleman1 32]

I need to take more training to become proficient.

[BlueLineFish 615]

I don't get nearly as much training as I want at work. I really need to take more. What would be geared towards LE

[Tosser 61]

I don't get nearly as much training as I want at work. I really need to take more. What would be geared towards LE

 

Having gone to the range with some municipal LEOs I can say its disappointing the level an average "street" cop is trained to.

 

Its a matter of personal preference and price you're willing to pay. These class's listed aren't directly targeted to LEO.

 

$185 for an MDTS pistol class and do it in your duty gear would be my suggestion for NJ local.

[notmetoo 41]

On my resolution list for this year

[Ray Ray 3,566]

I was born with all the training I'll ever need.

[Tosser 61]

I was born with all the training I'll ever need.

 

That's rather narrow-minded of you Ray. I wish you luck in the zombie apocalypse.

[vladtepes 1,060]

Having gone to the range with some municipal LEOs I can say its disappointing the level an average "street" cop is trained to.

 

having done the same I could not agree with that statement more..

[BlueLineFish 615]

I am not looking for stuff all Leo inclusive. I will look into that. You are correct about the training level. Budgets don't allow for the required training but the bare requirements. Others just don't care.

[GAPP 11]

MDTS (Pistol, Carbine, Shotgun)

Southnarc (AMIS)

Tactical Response (Fighting Pistol and Rifle)

Mid-atlantic self defense summit (Pincus, Fry, Gomez, etc)

Sig Arms (low light)

Defiance Fight Gear (Force on force)

Too many NRA classes taken (and waaaaay too many taught) to list

And Im sure Im missing some... I should really write these things down.

 

This year:

NE Shooters Summit (April)

Tactical Response Alumni Weekend and Force on Force (July)

1 defensive pistol class and/or carbine class (tbd)

1 long range rifle class (tbd)

[Maksim 1,504]

MDTS Carbine 1 & 2.

 

I am extremely excited to take the pistol courses and to see the relationship between shooting sports and how it relates to defensive training.

 

End of the day, at least right now, I am all about the gun sports. I know my weakneses, and best case scenario, I hope for a zombie apocolapse... because if that happens, at least I can use my USPSA Rig, race belt, race holster gun platform. Will find some big mags and go defend the free world with 9mm major ammo.

[Jon 264]

None. Would like to take some type of pistol combat class.

[Ray Ray 3,566]

That's rather narrow-minded of you Ray. I wish you luck in the zombie apocalypse.

 

It was a joke Nicky.

I'd like to learn basic first aid, especially since the sport we are in it would be nice to know what to do If (God forbid) someone gets shot or cut.

[bulpup 98]

low light handgun

[Joelk 61]

I typed up a long reply, but it got lost when I hit submit, so let me try this again:

 

I have taken a LOT of training classes with around 12 different instructors (not counting NRA classes), so as you can tell I am a bit of a training junky.

 

What interests me the most in this thread is how many of us train with friends. When I first started training, quite a few years ago, I went by myself, and must admit that I was a little apprehensive and intimidated. Fortunately I had a great instructor, and a great group of guys to train with, many of whom I am friends with today.

 

Now when I go to training classes I generally go with some friends (and I voted that way in the poll), but even if I don't go with friends I know some of them will be there in the class, as the majority of the friends I have on this forum I have met at training classes. I have also met a few from competition, and through Paul/PK90 . I have trained with the most of the posters in this thread, have been at most of the classes listed, and look forward to a bunch of great classes in the next few months.

 

I'd like to learn basic first aid, especially since the sport we are in it would be nice to know what to do If (God forbid) someone gets shot or cut.

 

Good post Ray, as first aid may one of the most important skills. Several trainers that I have trained with did segments on in extremis medical care during lunch, and those may have been the most useful portions of the class. Consequently I carry a blow out kit in may range bag, in my car, and in my backpack when I hike.

 

Unfortunately, when they offer the same stuff as a standalone class no one seems to sign up. Maybe we can get Tosser, with his background, to arrange some good first aid/in extremis medical classes?

 

Does combat kamite count? I didn't see it listed.

 

I Googled combat kamite, and I am still not sure what you are talking about?

[Ray Ray 3,566]

Unfortunately, when they offer the same stuff as a standalone class no one seems to sign up. Maybe we can get Tosser, with his background, to arrange some good first aid/in extremis medical classes?

 

I'd be interested in something like that, I didn't know Nick was a first aid guy. Oh wait, he's a paramedic. Oops

[Tosser 61]

I'd be interested in something like that, I didn't know Nick was a first aid guy. Oh wait, he's a paramedic. Oops

 

 

Sure. I can do anything from informal oh **** stuff to an ITLS class. Let me know.

 

 

 

FOR FREE!

[Maksim 1,504]

Nick, but your military and emt training is crap, all you are is a "highly decorated military commandos (just not from this dimension) "

[Krdshrk 3,877]

Nick, but your military and emt training is crap, all you are is a "highly decorated military commandos (just not from this dimension) "

 

Lulz.... I love the reference.

[Ray Ray 3,566]

Sure. I can do anything from informal oh **** stuff to an ITLS class. Let me know.

 

 

 

FOR FREE!

 

I'm in, text me if you want to me to set this up.

[GAPP 11]

Sure. I can do anything from informal oh **** stuff to an ITLS class. Let me know.

 

 

 

FOR FREE!

I would be interested in that Nick... let me know when youre going to put something together.

[Krdshrk 3,877]

Same here - I have basic first aid training but it would be nice to brush up on some stuff.

[hd2000fxdl 422]

Yup, have been to GFH, 1st class facility, would recommend the place to anyone..

[RecessedFilter 222]

Done a few classes so far. I've been putting some money aside for a 2 or 3 day class with Vickers or Pincus. I also want to take another class with MDTS, probably a defensive pistol 1 & 2.