“When the flag flies” (As Col. Cooper would say), will you be ready?  The old photo of a young SWAT Captain, after the successful capture of a murderer, is a grand example.  A young woman was brutally beaten and left in a pond to drown.  A day or so later, a tip was received as to where the miscreant was located.  There was not time to get the “special teams” gathered.  Rather, it was grab who you had and rely on your training and experience.  We did not need to develop a plan, but modify a plan based upon those experiences and training.  As a result, this murderer was captured with no injury … [Read more...]

Another Double 250 Pistol Class is underway this week at Gunsite. I tell the students, “I can’t sit in my office and listen to gunfire on the ranges without coming to visit.”  And what a pleasure it is to have so many good people, recognizing their unalienable right to defend themselves and their loved ones, and seeking great training.  Seeing the smiles on their faces, watching their improvement from day-to-day, helps us remember the grand work Gunsite has been doing the last forty one (41) years. If you have been considering taking a Gunsite class (or returning for a refresher or new … [Read more...]