Joe Talmadge
Flashlight Enthusiast
Hello folks, I posted this on tacticalforums, but would definitely like the opinions of the good folks here. The tie-in is that I'm most interested in home defense, and I'm convinced that means low-light. That's the reason I bought an M2, M4, and Tigerlight in the first place! Any thoughts on pros and cons of various "tactical" lights gratefully appreciated. In addition ...
I am looking for a recommendation for a school that teaches realistic, low-light home defense firearms tactics and skills. I am reasonably well-grounded in fundamental handgun skills, having taken several defensive handgun classes from reputable instructors, and having shot competitively (PPC and Tyro). Some recent events have convinced me I haven't done due-diligence on developing home defense tactics and skills, particularly in low-light. I'm hoping to get recommendations for a good school that teaches this course.
Requirement:
- Defensive firarms class that teaches tactics (not just shooting skills), including home defense and low-light scenarios.
Preferences: (these are preferences only, meant to help me decide if two schools seem evenly matched. Please do not hesitate to recommend a school that doesn't meet the following)
- West coast location
- Instructor with real-world experience. I notice many instructors have taken a lot of great courses, but haven't actually used them in their profession (as a member of a tactical entry team, or whatever). While I realize that such an instructor may still have a lot to offer, I'd prefer an instructor with real-life experience in low-light searching, etc.
- Force-on-force training: I've found that for myself, I learn martial skills best when force-on-force is an important part of the class. I'd like a class that has this as part of the curriculum. I realize that for many schools, this may be part of an "advanced" class, and I'll have to take a prerequisite first.
Thank you very much for any recommendations.
Again, any feedback, recommendations, or warnings gratefully appreciated.
I am looking for a recommendation for a school that teaches realistic, low-light home defense firearms tactics and skills. I am reasonably well-grounded in fundamental handgun skills, having taken several defensive handgun classes from reputable instructors, and having shot competitively (PPC and Tyro). Some recent events have convinced me I haven't done due-diligence on developing home defense tactics and skills, particularly in low-light. I'm hoping to get recommendations for a good school that teaches this course.
Requirement:
- Defensive firarms class that teaches tactics (not just shooting skills), including home defense and low-light scenarios.
Preferences: (these are preferences only, meant to help me decide if two schools seem evenly matched. Please do not hesitate to recommend a school that doesn't meet the following)
- West coast location
- Instructor with real-world experience. I notice many instructors have taken a lot of great courses, but haven't actually used them in their profession (as a member of a tactical entry team, or whatever). While I realize that such an instructor may still have a lot to offer, I'd prefer an instructor with real-life experience in low-light searching, etc.
- Force-on-force training: I've found that for myself, I learn martial skills best when force-on-force is an important part of the class. I'd like a class that has this as part of the curriculum. I realize that for many schools, this may be part of an "advanced" class, and I'll have to take a prerequisite first.
Thank you very much for any recommendations.
Again, any feedback, recommendations, or warnings gratefully appreciated.
