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Hi JK friends -
John asked me to post some information regarding the training I have been taking over the past year.
I have been taking pistol training through both the NRA and the Defensive Tactics Excellence League (D.T.E.L).
DTEL does law enforcement tactical training and certifications for Illinois law enforcement agencies.
My background is that of an avid range urchin, but I have had no tactical training until the past year.
I began taking the NRA courses as part of my plan of becoming a Certified NRA Pistol Instructor.
I had taken a Basic Gun Safety course locally, and I was not happy with the way the class was presented. I decided I wanted to become a trainer so that I could train my friends and family in the safe use and handling of firearms, specifically pistols.
The NRA Basic course is the course that a person who has never handled a firearm can take to get some confidence and experience, as well as some ingrained good safety habits. The emphasis is on safety, and also covers gun selection, proper gun storage and maintenance, proper shooting form and techniques. The class requires demonstration of safe gun handling at the range, and proper form for shooting at distances of 10-15-and 20 feet. The shooting is designed to quickly get a new shooter "on the paper" and enjoying the experience, decreasing anxiety and lack of confidence.
From there, you can take Basic Defense in the Home, Advanced Defense in the Home, and both Basic and Advanced Defense Outside the home.
These classes are more involved in when to use your gun, dealing with an intruder or potential attacker, and then dealing with the police. The courses build on the strong gun safety habits learned in the basic courses. You will also learn to draw from a holster, holster selection and topics associated with defensive use of a gun.
The DTEL courses take you a step further, with extensive range training (hours and hours at the firing line) learning to clear stovepipe malfunctions, double feed malfunctions, and proper engagement of a threat in body armor etc. Things to "Keep you in the fight!" The instructor has 30 years of law enforcement experience and tactical training experience. In this course, they do not worry about hurting your feelings, you are there to get drilled and get better. If you muzzle sweep the other shooters or exhibit any unsafe practices, you will be asked to leave immediately. These are not your mothers training courses.
I highly recommend taking the NRA classes, and for any shooter I do recommend the Basic course at a minimum; everyone can learn something.
For the beginners, it is good as it shows you ways to put your new skills to use (Marksmanship badges and rockers, and competitive shooting etc).
If any of you have any questions, I would be happy to assist or point you in the right direction.
best
mqqn
John asked me to post some information regarding the training I have been taking over the past year.
I have been taking pistol training through both the NRA and the Defensive Tactics Excellence League (D.T.E.L).
DTEL does law enforcement tactical training and certifications for Illinois law enforcement agencies.
My background is that of an avid range urchin, but I have had no tactical training until the past year.
I began taking the NRA courses as part of my plan of becoming a Certified NRA Pistol Instructor.
I had taken a Basic Gun Safety course locally, and I was not happy with the way the class was presented. I decided I wanted to become a trainer so that I could train my friends and family in the safe use and handling of firearms, specifically pistols.
The NRA Basic course is the course that a person who has never handled a firearm can take to get some confidence and experience, as well as some ingrained good safety habits. The emphasis is on safety, and also covers gun selection, proper gun storage and maintenance, proper shooting form and techniques. The class requires demonstration of safe gun handling at the range, and proper form for shooting at distances of 10-15-and 20 feet. The shooting is designed to quickly get a new shooter "on the paper" and enjoying the experience, decreasing anxiety and lack of confidence.
From there, you can take Basic Defense in the Home, Advanced Defense in the Home, and both Basic and Advanced Defense Outside the home.
These classes are more involved in when to use your gun, dealing with an intruder or potential attacker, and then dealing with the police. The courses build on the strong gun safety habits learned in the basic courses. You will also learn to draw from a holster, holster selection and topics associated with defensive use of a gun.
The DTEL courses take you a step further, with extensive range training (hours and hours at the firing line) learning to clear stovepipe malfunctions, double feed malfunctions, and proper engagement of a threat in body armor etc. Things to "Keep you in the fight!" The instructor has 30 years of law enforcement experience and tactical training experience. In this course, they do not worry about hurting your feelings, you are there to get drilled and get better. If you muzzle sweep the other shooters or exhibit any unsafe practices, you will be asked to leave immediately. These are not your mothers training courses.
I highly recommend taking the NRA classes, and for any shooter I do recommend the Basic course at a minimum; everyone can learn something.
For the beginners, it is good as it shows you ways to put your new skills to use (Marksmanship badges and rockers, and competitive shooting etc).
If any of you have any questions, I would be happy to assist or point you in the right direction.
best
mqqn
and was able to get a couple bricks of .22. 