kyle bce
05-29-2007, 06:29 PM
Great defensive handgun class!
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Integrated Threat Focused Training- I have read reviews about this course before attending, but none of those quite did the experience justice. Likewise if you’re lucky enough to train with Brownie- you will feel the same about mine.
I have a martial arts background and spent years on empty hand, stick and knife training. All of my “martial arts friends” believe martial arts training to be the answer to every self defense situation.
I was already very experienced in Filipino martial arts before getting my carry permit. When I started shooting at the range- I made several friends who are experienced and trained shooters- some are IPSC competition guys. They saw the world through tinted range goggles and tended to ignore the possibility of needing other fighting skills. I longed for some quality (think Delta Force) gun training that would work on the street. After three years – I met Rob Brown on this forum.
Brownie has a unique and natural way of bridging the gap between empty hand and defensive handgun concepts. At the beginning of the course- he explained the first core skill, demonstrated it. Walked us through the motion, and in three minutes had us shooting 4-5 rounds center-mass on the target in the time it would take a person to draw and aim!
I think the course could be called “Jedi Handgun Training.” After several drills, Brownie smiled and said, “Now you’re going to shoot an attacker behind your back.” I thought- “Bull Crap. There’s no way you can effectively do that! I don’t have an Annie Oakley mirror, and it doesn’t sound safe.” Followed by: “Geeze this is crazy.” I stepped up to the line, He carefully walked me through it, taking care not to “laser” myself, him or anybody else. When I was in position he said, “shoot.” So I squeezed the trigger in this wild stance- and produced a hole in the target dead center at chest height. Wow! No matter how many times I did it or what speed the results were the same- accurate centermass shots.
That’s how the whole day went- show the skill, do the skill slow, repeat it faster 5-8 magazines, move on. The incredible thing about the training is you OWN the technique, no need to think about it- it’s natural and instinctive. At lunch and the end of the day he shared the history of the drills and gave some sage insight on how and when to use each.
After the day of training I had gone through over 1200 rounds and had a serious case of “Glock Finger” where the trigger guard had worn the skin off the side of my middle finger knuckle. I gained so much confidence in my ability to handle a gun it was incredible.
Everyone – regardless of experience and background would benefit from attending the course. I forever have a different view of point shooting, and these skills blend seamlessly with my existing abilities.
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Integrated Threat Focused Training- I have read reviews about this course before attending, but none of those quite did the experience justice. Likewise if you’re lucky enough to train with Brownie- you will feel the same about mine.
I have a martial arts background and spent years on empty hand, stick and knife training. All of my “martial arts friends” believe martial arts training to be the answer to every self defense situation.
I was already very experienced in Filipino martial arts before getting my carry permit. When I started shooting at the range- I made several friends who are experienced and trained shooters- some are IPSC competition guys. They saw the world through tinted range goggles and tended to ignore the possibility of needing other fighting skills. I longed for some quality (think Delta Force) gun training that would work on the street. After three years – I met Rob Brown on this forum.
Brownie has a unique and natural way of bridging the gap between empty hand and defensive handgun concepts. At the beginning of the course- he explained the first core skill, demonstrated it. Walked us through the motion, and in three minutes had us shooting 4-5 rounds center-mass on the target in the time it would take a person to draw and aim!
I think the course could be called “Jedi Handgun Training.” After several drills, Brownie smiled and said, “Now you’re going to shoot an attacker behind your back.” I thought- “Bull Crap. There’s no way you can effectively do that! I don’t have an Annie Oakley mirror, and it doesn’t sound safe.” Followed by: “Geeze this is crazy.” I stepped up to the line, He carefully walked me through it, taking care not to “laser” myself, him or anybody else. When I was in position he said, “shoot.” So I squeezed the trigger in this wild stance- and produced a hole in the target dead center at chest height. Wow! No matter how many times I did it or what speed the results were the same- accurate centermass shots.
That’s how the whole day went- show the skill, do the skill slow, repeat it faster 5-8 magazines, move on. The incredible thing about the training is you OWN the technique, no need to think about it- it’s natural and instinctive. At lunch and the end of the day he shared the history of the drills and gave some sage insight on how and when to use each.
After the day of training I had gone through over 1200 rounds and had a serious case of “Glock Finger” where the trigger guard had worn the skin off the side of my middle finger knuckle. I gained so much confidence in my ability to handle a gun it was incredible.
Everyone – regardless of experience and background would benefit from attending the course. I forever have a different view of point shooting, and these skills blend seamlessly with my existing abilities.