High Exposure

What’s wrong with you? Show me on then doll where the bad man hurt you. Not a single person in this thread said they thought it was correct to require mandatory training and qualifications prior to being awarded a CCW permit. However, this is where we are and this is the process we have in place. ”My brother in law is a cripple in a wheelchair” “What do all you macho guys say about that?” You sound like a jerk. Completely unnecessary and useless comment that will not win you friends or influence people. One of the most competent shooters I know is a paraplegic confined to a wheelchair after being shot in Fallujah. He trains constantly and has developed workarounds for all of his TTPs that you and I take for granted. I was in a CQB course with him in Ohio. He was an absolute stud and was always an asset.

Did you show him NJ State Sanctioned 5 shot revolver HQC from the NJ DCJ Firearms Instructor Handbook? That’s what I run my guys that shoot JFrame through during quals.

I assure you all, there is no hidden agenda on my end. I am not qualifying/certifying anyone for CCW and I’m not associated with any school, range, or training company. I don’t want anyone’s money or business. That being said, as part of my job I have been teaching folks that carry guns for a living for 20 years. From absolute newbs to proficient gunfighters it has been part of my job to qualify them and train them to win a gunfight and protect others. I have also been taught by some of the absolute best in the world in a variety of topics relating to firearms and teaching adults new things. When I recognize nonsense, I will tell you all that’s what it is. Take it or leave it - I have no skin in the game. I absolutely hate when bad TTPs or info gets passed off as “valid”. So, whether it’s relying on a trench knife in one hand with a 1911 in the other for home defense, the idea that using a WML is useless, or stuffing mags on the clock as a valid stress training technique - when I hear bullshit, I’m going to throw a flag. Be Good Stay Safe Get Training We all need to be assets not liabilities. Vet your instructors and vet those that post on the internet. Be confident in your abilities and act accordingly.

There is a 5 Shot Revolver Qualification. HQC 1 (5 shot) https://www.state.nj.us/lps/dcj/pdfs/dcj-firearms.pdf They may not let you shoot that course, but it may give you an idea how to setup your reloads.

Nothing. It’s nonsense. They have to do something so you feel your money was well spent. There is zero real world application to making you stuff mags on the clock. It’s theater.

Nylon: Ares Gear Aegis belt Leather: Mean Gene Leather Aegis belt There are no belts better for the daily carrying of a pistol. /thread

The part of your post that I quoted: ”If the cost of that approach meant that I increase my own risk in order to decrease the risk to innocent bystanders from my shots, I have no problem doing that.” That is earning your shot. That is the correct mindset when carrying a gun in public, whether professionally or for personal protection. The only obligation “Earning your shot” puts you under is to make sure your shot won’t hurt an innocent and it won’t diminish your capability to prevail. If it will do either of those things, don’t take it. The “Nike Defense” - ie: running away, is absolutely valid under many circumstances and is often the right choice. You don’t just get to shoot because a bad guy is shooting. Bad guys shoot indiscriminately. You are a good guy. You have to make sure to stay within your skill/ability envelop, make a positive target ID, and make sure that you have a clean backstop that is clear of innocents. “Earning your shot” is the portion of a gunfight that most people never think about because you can’t experience or train for it by standing still in port shooting at paper.

You have to earn your shot. You have to earn it ahead of time by training - so you have the ability. And you have to earn it in the moment of crisis by thinking - so you create opportunity. Sometimes, earning it requires you to take risks or put yourself in greater danger - but that’s part of the responsibility of carrying in defense of self and others. If you can’t do that, either because the tactical situation makes it impossible, or you have different responsibilities (family member in danger), or you don’t have the ability to successfully make that particular shot - don’t shoot. Don’t force it. Improve your position if you can by solving any of the problems preventing you from being successful, and work it. Sometimes, things just don’t line up and that’s ok. But, don’t take the shot you can’t make just because you were there. Shooting at or hitting an innocent bystander accidentally/negligently is unacceptable.

They make good stuff. Before JM Custom Kydex and Tenicor (the two best IWB/AIWB holster makers out there for now, IMO) he was my go to guy for a lot of IWB/AIWB. I ended up offloading them to a buddy.

Nargles. 3rd time this month. The Ministry is sending a specialist….

The Chief’s statement was the bad guy was “Neutralized” in 15 seconds. To me that means he has “changed shape” and stopped being a threat. Based on photos of the bad guy on the ground and the position of his feet, it looks like he took a CNS hit that shut the lights off.

This is total nonsense. 1) Police have to qualify with every gun they plan on carrying - both on and off duty. There is a “Significantly Similar” clause in the AG Directive, but a full-size pistol compared to a sub-compact one aren’t significantly similar. Maybe a G17 size to a G19 size would qualify, but not a G26. 2) A shorter barrel doesn’t make it harder to qualify or put you at any disadvantage. That’s all in your head and is completely a software issue and not a hardware one. The G26 is the most mechanically accurate pistol in the Glock 9mm lineup. I have shot a qual course with a Ruger Gen1 LCP .380 and scored 100%, repeatedly. The fundamentals are the fundamentals. 3) Also, there is no rule that says you can’t CCW a G17 if that’s your choice based on what you shoot the best. “Listen to your friend @Mr.Stu. He’s a cool dude.” /Zoolander

That’s nice! Can I have it?

“Gimme your money and we’ll sign your form”

This is some of the worst advice I have ever seen on this forum. Money and time spent on a high stakes life saving defensive skill with abilities that degrade quickly without regular sustainment training is never, ever a waste. It’s not enough to just meet the minimum. We should always strive to improve. Always be a student. Be good Stay safe Get training Be an asset, not a liability.

I got this Bianchi 57 from Amazon. Was $45. It says it will arrive on Wednesday if you order it today. It’s a nice holster, well made and comfortable to wear. No retention though.

There’s one in Airport Plaza on 36 in Hazlet. I think there’s one in Keansburg/Union Beach as well, on the Northbound (Westbound) side of 36, just past Laurel Ave.

I like the dot as low as possible in the slide with the lowest irons possible. If you’re buying a complete milled slide I think Gray Ghost Precision is having a pretty good sale on their slides right now as well. JW makes nice slides, but their prices are generally an little higher. I’m still a big Brownell’s fan. Can’t beat it for the money. If you already have the slide and are sending it to be milled, I recommend: DP Customs: https://www.dpcustomworksllc.com and Maple Leaf Firearms: https://www.mapleleaffirearms.com I have Glock 19s done by both of them and the work is outstanding, priced well, and quick turnaround with good comms.

My first RDS gun is milled with rear iron in front of the optic. That was from 2012 - I chose it because I thought it may protect the optic from brass. Ultimately, it was unnecessary. Once I start shooting, I don’t really notice it one way or another. I’d say, irons in back is pretty much the standard, but I have heard some pretty good shooters say it gives a better view of the glass and let’s you grab the dot faster.

You’d be shocked what people miss at 7 yards. Especially when you add a little stress - like a timer, people watching, or being graded. I’ve seen people miss at 1 yard. More than once.

There is nothing realistic about shooting on any range, let alone shooting a qual course. It is not supposed to be realistic. It is a test. Take the word realistic out of your vocabulary when talking about qualifications. The purpose of the qual is merely to satisfactorily demonstrate you know which end of the gun to point at a target, you have rudimentary marksmanship abilities, and you understand the most basic manual of arms for the platform you are using (loading, unloading, reloading, safety/de-cock, malfunction reduction, etc…) That is it. Passing an HQC doesn’t make you Wyatt Earp any more than buying a guitar makes you Jimmi Hendrix. If you want to use a gun to protect yourself, or do do well in competition, you need to train accordingly.

That was Joe’s minimum last time I spoke to him about a private class. I am the same way. I took my Brothers in law to Joe’s basic carbine and basic pistol classes. I gave them all the equipment and ammo and attended the class for moral support.

Reach out to Joe and S&T. If you can get 8 shooters together, he may be open to do a class. As @Mr.Stu alluded - instruction, to be valuable to all, needs to cater to the lowest level of ability, so depending on their mindset, your C class shooter may be bored. I was at Joes Level 1 Carbine class a few weeks ago. I try to take his level 1 class every year as the basics, executed faster and more accurately that your opponent are where the day is won, either in a competition or a gunfight. Their is no such thing as advanced gunfighting. I find an annual refresher of the basics under the watchful eye of a qualified and competent instructor, which Joe most definitely is, keeps me sharp. I learn something new about my abilities every year I attend.

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