Responsible. Safe. Effective.
Why Firearms Training?
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Responsible firearms ownership is much more than just stepping through qualifying to purchase and acquisition.
There are many different types of firearms. Their use can span the gamut from simple plinking (fun shooting at nontraditional targets) to self-defense.
There is so much more to responsible firearm ownership than picking a caliber of projectile and firearm, loading it, pointing it downrange and squeezing the trigger. Many long-time firearms owners have made errors that could have been costly. On extremely rare occasion when injury or death occurs it could have easily been avoided by setting up and using some simple plans. It's actually quite straight forward.
​​Safe utilization of a firearm is essential. A firearm is a tool and as such must be owned and operated with respect unique to its purpose including situational awareness and training as well as safe storage. Its most dangerous aspect rises from improper fit, operation, lapse in attention when utilized and/or stored. The most significant issue of improper or nonexistent training and use can cause great bodily injury to ourselves and others as with any tool, including a firearm.
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Effective use of a firearm is found in managing all the details for consistent delivery of bullet to target under pressure or not. Humanly speaking, there are many factors that affect the point of final aim. While proper sight alignment and sight picture are critical, so are the movements that can potentially cause misalignment as the trigger is being pressed. Then the firearm recoils due to the energy and inertia introduced into the firearm. While there are basics to manage these, each individual has a complex mix of physiology and cognitive abilities that should be addressed for effective use of various firearms in a variety of situations. This is why there is a need to train and shoot with an instructor.
Responsible. Safe.
Effective.
The increase in crime continues to rise. Living in fear is not a healthy way of living day to day. There are inexpensive tools and awareness which can significantly reduce our chances of becoming victims of crime. Instruction is as simple as attending a four hour class to increase awareness and education which does not require a firearm. It is a great place to start.
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Did you know that most victims of criminal attack could probably have been avoided by using awareness and practical planning?
Indeed, even without a firearm, there are many practical steps anyone can take to make us less of a target for criminals.
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Everyone needs the practical awareness and training that rises from the NRA course, "Refuse to be a Victim", from teens to elderly.
How do you know if firearms ownership is right for you?
There are many benefits from owning and training to utilize a firearm. The sport of shooting teaches attentiveness and care.
Shooting is both a skill and an art.
Shooting requires a solid connection between body and mind with focused discipline. There are some definite mechanics, but our bodies will determine the nuances required to perform well. And then when you add into the mix a challenge, we learn how we think under pressure and how pressure affects us. We then learn how to discipline our minds under pressure.
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And shooting is fun!
If you are about to join, or already have joined the millions of firearms owners, who have recently purchased, or would like to develop your skills, I hope you will consider training with someone.
Did you know that carrying concealed is now attainable for any citizen in good legal standing? Do you have what it takes for this steep responsibility?
I have encouraged and trained many from novice to highly skilled, towering to tiny. It is not about size and strength. It is about learning the disciplines of shooting well.
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For the experienced, how often do you practice annually? Do you know how to develop your skills, not simply accuracy but defensive, situational pistol skills? What are they? Do you also carry a nonlethal tool? What happens if you are forced to defend yourself with a firearm?
I have personally learned there is a lot to process and do when given this immense responsibility. Make sure you know and have the ability needed should you find yourself in a defensive situation, with or without a firearm. Awareness and training is essential and must be worked on regularly. It could save your life and/or the lives of your loved ones or innocent lives.
About
As a Journeyman Finish Carpenter, retired school science teacher and now pastor and firearms instructor, Bob has been blessed with many skills and knowledge that provide him unique qualifications in the firearms community.
Being an NRA certified instructor, and member, while training with others in the firearms community, he has the tools.
Having taught middle school science instructing with hands on, minds on methods and enjoying it for nearly two decades, he is practical and has the patience.
As he worked with individuals and small groups asking for guidance with safety and use of firearms, they encouraged him forward to find a means to teach to a wider audience which may include you.
