1 Both paths have something to recommend them, and both have some pitfalls or shortcomings to watch out for. The two traditional routes to becoming a defensive firearms instructor for regular people are: Certification, and Apprenticeship. I chose the second route—or rather, it chose me. When ...
though, Michigan citizens are required to take an eight-hour gun safety course taught by a certified concealed pistol license instructor, and then apply for the concealed pistol license through the county clerk's office. CPL instructors are trained through nationally and state-...
(POST) commission to meet professional training and safety standards. Recruits attend the academy for 12 to 24 weeks before going out into the field. Recruits will usually draw a salary during this period. Academy courses may cover topics such as criminal law, community policing, firearms ...
Should you be at ground zero at the next event, may you end things before they become the next headline. Blending in is an integral part of this preparation. Salvatore Salvatore is a firearms instructor, competitive shooter, and life-long practitioner of the concealed carry lifestyle. He ...
However, we must emphasize that firearms shouldn't be put away or reholstered if you still face an active threat. While it certainly is important to mitigate the risk of being shot at by police; it is a moot point if you lose the fight with your attacker so only put the firearm a...
Before I look at some of the different styles of concealed carry backpack, I want to cover the criteria that I feel a backpack should meet to pass my tests. Firearms Access – The backpack design must allow quick and easy access to your concealed carry weapon (CCW). The style of the ...
Certified Pistol Instructor, NRA Range Safety Officer, and FL Concealed Carry License Instructor. His doctorate is in business and education and he has served as director of legal affairs for an organization and taught university business law. He is a graduate of two law enforcement academies for...
Note that only you can determine what works best for you. If you know your way is what makes you more accurate and a better shooter overall, practice hard and don’t let any instructor or any friend of yours try and tell you to do it one way. ...
In addition, most firearms have a manufacturer’s warranty. (Be sure to ask about that when purchasing.) If something goes wrong with your gun, it can be fixed or replaced usually at the manufacturer’s expense. But with a used gun, the warranty may be expired. Or the previous owner ma...
Joe team's special drill instructor, which is notable because all G.I. Joes are certified drill instructors. Slaughter being the one to train the other Joes speaks to his mindset and skills as an operative. He is relentless in his training, and could make for a wildly entertaining addition...