Independence Day – So many think of July 4 as the holiday as opposed to it being Independence Day. But, history is no longer taught as many of us learned it, on our stone tablets, after we rode our dinosaurs to and from school, uphill, both ways. Independence Day is recognized as the day the Colonies declared their independence from the British Monarchy, risking all. Richard Henry Lee of Virginia presented a resolution with the famous words: "Resolved: That these United Colonies are, and of right ought to be, free and independent States, that they are absolved from all allegiance to … [Read more...]
Not an Assault Weapon
Written by Gunsite instructor Lew Gosnell Eight men and women, aged from late twenties, to early seventies, follow the Gunsite command to "Make ready!" The weapon in their hands, some variant of theubiquitous semi-automatic AR-15, mostly a carbine length version, bearing a modernelectronic red dot sight, or variable power scope. Taught from the first moment in the classroom that the training will be about fighting with a firearm; weaponry manipulation, accuracy and tactics are stressed. Often erroneously called an "Assault Weapon", the classic civilian version of the military M-16, … [Read more...]
The AR-15: Americans’ Best Defense Against Terror and Crime
Published on Jun 15, 2016 After the attack at Pulse night club in Orlando, Hillary Clinton looked past the obvious enemy – radical Islamic terror – and instead said "weapons of war have no place on our streets" and that we need to ban AR-15s immediately. AR-15s are fine for Hillary and her family. They've been protected by armed guards who use them for three decades. But average Americans who watch the news and feel genuine fear for their safety, and their families’ safety—Hillary wants to deny them the level of protection she insists upon herself. Watch this video here. … [Read more...]
June Newsletter
We are near half through 2016 and there is so much happening in the Gunsite world it is challenging to know where to begin. As we continue to prepare for the 40th Anniversary celebration, Panteao Productions was here for seven (7) days filming a special DVD. They interviewed “seasoned staff members” Ed Stock and Jerry McCown and others. We also spent the afternoon at the Sconce with Mrs. Cooper. Her interview was the highlight of the filming day. The DVD should be available in September. Another pleasure has been the watching of hours and hours of old VHS recordings of various … [Read more...]
CIVILIAN COUNTER-TERROR/RESPONSE TO ACTIVE SHOOTER
During the week of May 16 through 20, we presented the second evolution of the Gunsite CIVILIAN COUNTER-TERROR/RESPONSE TO ACTIVE SHOOTER class. Eight students, all with previous Gunsite experience, attended the event. This evolution included a number of refinements decided on during the March CCTRAS class. The class is intended to provide students with the information and skills necessary to manage a critical incident related to an active killer/mass attack event. In addition, the class provides information on international and domestic terror groups. The information regarding terror … [Read more...]
