2011 QS Training Schedule - new dates, pics, and video!

[Erik_Pakieser]

It's going to be an exciting summer...here is our current schedule:

May 21 - Handgun I COMPLETED

June 25 - Handgun II/Shotgun
Ahlman’s Gun Shop, Morristown 0900-1730
Advanced Handgun Operator
- Handgun I review
- Multiple Target Scenarios
- Shooting one-handed
- Shooting, reloading, and clearing stoppages while wounded
- Use of cover
- Transition to backup guns/other weapons
Basic Shotgun Operator
- Shotgun design and ballistics
- Shotgun marksmanship
- Ammunition and equipment selection
- Loading, reloading, and carrying the shotgun
- Shotgun/pistol transitions

August 6 - Defensive Rifle
Ahlman’s Gun Shop, Morristown 0900-1700
Carbine Operator
- Carbine features and design
- Carbine marksmanship
- Ammo and equipment selection
- Loading, reloading, clearing stoppages, and employing the carbine
- Carbine/pistol transitions

August 20 - Basic Handgun
Ahlman's Gun Shop, Morrsitown 0900-1700
- Handgun Fundamentals
- Grip and Stance
- Trigger Control
- Admin and Tactical Reloading
- Draw & Presentation from the holster
- Clearing stoppages
- Engaging single and multiple targets
- Post-Shooting Procedures

Sept. 10 - Handgun 3
Ahlman’s Gun Shop, Morristown 0900-1700
Advanced Handgun Operator

Oct. 8 - "Point Blank" Gunfighting & Advanced Scenarios
Ahlman’s Gun Shop, Morristown 0900-1700
Contact shooting and live-fire scenarios

Class fee for all classes is $75 for each course. Pre-payment is required.

Rental guns are available for all courses.

Please give contact me if you have any questions.

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[RobD]

No Airsoft SWAT training?

[Erik_Pakieser]

No Airsoft SWAT training?

That's usually set up by the sponsoring law enforcement agency. Through the Metro SWAT School, I've done it for MPD, SPPD, US Marshalls and others, but nothing planned this year.

If you are interested in some force-on-force training, I have a program ready to go, just let me know and I can schedule something.

[Paul]

No Airsoft SWAT training?

That's usually set up by the sponsoring law enforcement agency. Through the Metro SWAT School, I've done it for MPD, SPPD, US Marshalls and others, but nothing planned this year.

If you are interested in some force-on-force training, I have a program ready to go, just let me know and I can schedule something.

What about the equipment? Obviously in a traditional firearms class the student provides their own firearm. I do not have an air soft gun, and don't know anything about them.

Do you have them available for student use for a small group/agency, or would we have to look into purchasing some. Any input on types/models? Can you use standard holsters?

I'm just trying to get a feel for how realistic it is. Thanks.

[macphisto]

I'm just trying to get a feel for how realistic it is. Thanks.

Bring an extra pair of underwear. Thank me later.

[Erik_Pakieser]

I have all the equipment neccessary to outfit a class of up to 10 for Force-on-Force. Here is a typical syllabus:

Welcome & Intro
Safety Breifing
Conflict Avoidance and De-Escalation Techniques
Pre-Attack Indicators
Reacting to Attacks
- Postioning
- Draw and Challenge
- Post-Shooting Procedures
Scenarios

The guns are all replicas of the real thing. Same size, same controls, etc. I use mainly Glocks, but I also have some Sigs, Beretta, and M1911s. They are gas-powered and fire the standard Airsoft 6mm plastic BB. When the gun is fired, the slide recoils just like the real thing. Everything is sized the same as the real thing, so you can use the same holsters and magazine pouches you do in real life.

All participants wear face protection, goggles, and gloves. A long-sleeve sweatshirt is recommended, as shots can break unprotected skin at close range. For some close range/contact drills, we use "dry" guns (no BBs) or Blue Guns for added safety.

Students begin by practicing defensive movements, such as parrying, sidestepping, and otherwise avoiding an attack, combined with the draw and presentation of the pistol. As we progress, students engage "bad guy" roleplayers armed with training weapons. We finish with scenarios for each student, including conflict avoidance, verbal challenge, engaging the bad guys, and post-shooting procedures.

I have a local dealer I work with, he's an ex Honolulu cop and speaks fluent Chinese (useful for working with overseas retailers). If you want to buy anything send me a PM and I'll put you in touch with him.

[Erik_Pakieser]

March 26 class has one spot left.

Added another Handgun 1 class on August 20.

Going the be a great summer! If it ever gets here.

[Erik_Pakieser]

Had a great class today. Excellent weather for late March, Mid-30s and sunny with most of the snow melted (on the range, anyway).

Overall, a great day at the range! Looking forward to more of the same this summer.

[Erik_Pakieser]

7/10 slots taken for the April 16 class, with one sold pending funds.

If you are interested, please let me know. Looking forward to a great class!

[Erik_Pakieser]

Yesterday's class was great! Thanks to everyone who showed up and dealt with the snow, and later mud - as well as the cold.

The weather was a challenge, but good training for Minnesota (and those of you who drove in from North & South Dakota).

Pics and video should up up by the end of next week.

[Erik_Pakieser]

Pictures, as promised.


Line Coach Josh Ray talks a student through the admin loading procedure.


Students practice drawing their gun during dryfire practice.


Students start each drill in the "interview stance".


Students practice the draw sequence.


Point of aim is the body midline, working from bottom to top.


Line Coach Gabe Stitzel demonstrates the press-check.


Line Coaches Sam Stanfield and Mark Burge assist students with the press check.


More press check practice.


Students engage targets.


Students continue to engage targets and reload as necessary. Some of the students, who have finished the drill, wait for the next command in the Ready position.


More shooting.

[Erik_Pakieser]

Video up on the QSI Facebook Page.