CANCELLED DUE TO SCHEDULE CONFLICTS

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Concealed and Off-Duty Pistol
CANCELLED DUE TO SCHEDULE CONFLICTS
South Hill, Virginia

I’ll be teaching a 2 day Concealed and Off-Duty Pistol Class in South Hill, Virginia on CANCELLED DUE TO SCHEDULE CONFLICTS
. Cost for 2 days and a night fire is $300 per student. Class size is absolutely limited to 12 students. No exceptions. You must shoot from concealment; no tactical or range rigs are allowed.

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There are no training prerequisites but you should be a safe and reasonably proficient shooter. If you can not place 10 rounds of aimed, slow fire onto a 3x5" index card at 7 yards (stolen from Todd G…Thanks), you probably should not sign up for this class. While we will be doing a marksmanship and gun handling review, you must have a basic understanding of safe and accurate pistol handling before you arrive to benefit from this class. This is neither a marksmanship nor a speed shooting class—it is a class to teach you how to use your daily carry pistol in an efficient manner and under a variety of circumstances.

If interested, please contact me at: dmpennington1821@hotmail.com A 50% deposit is required for registration and full payment must be received 15 days before the first day of class. If you want to attend ths class, sign up soon—the first class filled up in less than 2 days.

This class will focus on strengthening your fundamental shooting and gun handling skills specifically from concealed carry positions. It will also deal with some of the unique challenges inherent to carrying and using a concealed handgun. The class will present:

-an abbreviated marksmanship and basic gun handling review
-a discussion and demonstration of various methods of concealed carry
-a discussion of dressing for successful concealed carry
-a discussion and demonstration of “having a gun” vs. “being armed”; concealed vs. covert carry
-various draws from concealment

  • reloads from concealment
    -the differences between concealed and non-concealed practice sessions
    -low light shooting from concealment
    -duty/carry ammo muzzle flash comparisons

This class will also cover and provide extensive practice on:

-strong hand only shooting
-weak hand only shooting
-malfunction clearance, strong and weak hand only
-shooting from disadvantaged positions
-basic shooting from cover
-use of flashlights/night sights/visible lasers

The class requires:

-a serviceable pistol or revolver with a minimum caliber of .380 or .38 Special
-a concealment holster and a reasonable way to carry spare ammunition
-an open front and closed front concealment garment
-ear and eye protection
-a way to take notes
-1000-1200 rounds of factory ammunition
-50 rounds of duty/carry ammunition
-20 rounds of ST Action dummy ammunition
-a flashlight appropriate for concealed carry

Class schedule:

Saturday— 0900-1200 Range
1200-1300 Lunch
1300-1800 Range
1800-2000 Dinner
2000-2200 Night fire

Sunday— 0900-1200 Range
1200-1300 Lunch
1300-1600 Range

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I’m going to give Dave an unasked for endorsement.

I’ve taken two of his previous concealed carry classes, and they were some of the best, most practical classes that you can take for real life civilian or LE concealed carry application.

What works, what doesn’t, and why.

Here are some AAR’s of two previous classes Dave held.

http://m4carbine.net/showthread.php?t=20563&highlight=pennington

http://m4carbine.net/showthread.php?t=22495&highlight=pennington

I can’t recommend Dave’s class enough. Definitely take it if possible.

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This class is a must for those who carry concealed regularly.

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This was an excellent class. I plan on re-taking it sometime. Hopefully, Dave will have a fall class (one that does not fall around the first week in October, hopefully).

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I’ll also throw my endorsement in here.

In almost 400 hours of formal training that I’ve racked up over the last couple of years, this two day class with Dave was one of the most relevant to me as Joe Six-Pack.

Highest recommendation.

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Plus One on Dave! I would highly recommend this class to anyone who is serious about carrying concealed. Dave is an excellent instructor and long time friend.

Rob

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Ah damnit, I’m already scheduled to take another class that weekend. Dave please let me know if you run another class because I would love to attend.

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Dave is an outstanding instructor, and the material covered in this class should be considered mandatory for anyone who aspires to a higher level of proficiency with their daily carry gear. An excellent class.

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Wow guys, thanks. I really appreciate the kind words.

Also, I didn’t realize that the original dates conflicted with one of Ken’s classes in NC. I’d go to Ken’s class before mine too…

The new class dates are 15 & 16 May 2010. I don’t believe this conflicts with any other scheduled classes.

Everyone who signed up for the original dates will receive an e-mail with the new dates.

Thanks again.

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One of the finest training classes available, hands down - no question about it. I thoroughly enjoyed the one I attended and highly suggest anybody who can make it signs up.

I hope to attend this one as well.

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Dave, please run this class later in the summer/fall. Purdy please. :smiley:

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+1 !!!

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Also, please run it in the DFW area. I would kill for a class like this. Well, not literally…

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Not that any further endorsement is needed after that chorus of worthy praise, but I have taken this class as well and it is probably the most practical and useful class I have taken as a regular Earth person. Carbine classes and running around in plate carriers are fun, but on a daily basis most of us are carrying a handgun, usually concealed.

I’d be all over this one again but I have another multi-day class just a couple weeks later.

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This sucks. I emailed David last year about taking this course and he didn’t have anymore on the schedule. He gets one on the books and I’m in Austin teaching that weekend.

One of these days, the stars will align. This looks to be an outstanding course covering topics that way to many simply give lip service to.

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If Dave does another one later in the year I may very well go again.

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Thanks for the kind words but, unfortunately, I have to cancel the class due to a last minute work trip and some logistical issues with the range. This one, apparently, was not meant to be held in May.

I will rescedule for the fall and send E-mail notices to the folks already registered.

Thanks.

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On one hand I’m sorry to hear that you had to cancel this one. :frowning:

On the other hand I’m glad to hear that you’re going to reschedule it for the fall in hopes that I’ll be able to make it! :smiley:

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same here, I hope to make the fall class.

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I’m interested in the Fall class as well…