Vickers Tactical AK Operators Class - May 1-2, 2010 - Fuquay-Varina, NC‎

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Vickers Tactical AK Operators Class - May 1-2, 2010 - Fuquay-Varina, NC‎

www.vickerstactical.com

[b]Larry Vickers is a retired career special operations soldier with 20-plus years of service to our country. A longtime 1st SFOD- Delta operational member, he was a key player in the small arms marksmanship expertise and weapons selection of that Unit. He brings a very unique set of skills to the market, and has a wide and varied background in the firearms industry.

Select Special Operations , Military, and Law Enforcement Units seek him out on a regular basis for expert combat marksmanship training. Considered one of the best combat marksmanship instructors in the U.S, he has become one of the most sought after instructors in the Worldwide Special Operations community.[/b]

Grey Group Training:
www.greygrouptraining.com

2008 Vickers Tactical AK Operators Class - May 1-2, 2010 - Fuquay-Varina, NC‎

Topics covered include safety, stance, zeroing for iron sights and optics, sight alignment and trigger control. Familiarization with their carbine includes field stripping and maintenance. Other subject matter that is covered includes reloads, presentation, shooting positions, and introduction to different skill drills including dry fire and bullseye shooting. Malfunction drills and shooting on the move as well as transitions. Timed fire drills and evaluations based on class skill level. Instruction on the development of the AK and variations, as well as suggested modifications.

Must shoot an AK or AK variant (AK-47, AKM-47, AK-74, Galil, Valmet, VZ 58 style rifles, etc.)

  • Instructor: Larry Vickers

  • Class dates: May 1-2, 2010

  • Cost: $450

  • Location: Fuquay-Varina, NC‎ (Roughly an hour North of Fayetteville, NC)

  • Range facilities:

www.drakelanding.net/pistolpit.html

  • Class size: Maximum sixteen students

    Gear requirements:

  • Eye protection

  • Electronic hearing protection

  • Serviceable handgun (For transition training) of at least 9mm

  • Ammunition required: 800 rifle, 150 pistol

  • Minimum four (4) high capacity AK mags

  • Minimum two (2) handgun mags

  • Chest pouch to hold 3-4 AK mags would be “Nice” – LAV quote

  • Handgun mag pouch - Ability to carry a spare pistol mag on body.

  • Serviceable AK sling- suitable for a variety of shooting positions - tactical type preferred

  • Suitable handgun holster

  • Suitable range wear depending on the season

  • Rifles zeroed at 100 meters.

  • Good attitude.

There are no pre-requisites for this course. It can be your very first class. As a matter of fact if you are familiar with AK’s at all, you will probably be ahead of the curve. That being said this is not a beginner class either, in Larry’s words “This class will knock their socks off”

If you are interested in attending this class please use this link to the Grey Group Training sign-up page:
http://stores.greygrouptraining.com/-strse-3305/LAV-Tactical-AK-1-dsh-2/Detail.bok

If you have any additional questions please feel free to contact me;
training@greygrouptraining.com

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I’m IN!

This is an awesome class and I missed it this past May so I’m in for this one.

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Sounds good, this is always a great class.

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Great class guys, don’t miss out. You have a chance to learn the platform from the best!

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I love this class and look forward to it every year. :smiley: I can see myself shooting my Arsenal SA-M7 Classic, Romanian MD-65 AKM, and hopefully an Arsenal SLR-107FR during the class.

What AK’s are you guys planning on shooting?

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Count me in.

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Probably my SLR-107CR and my Classic. Or maybe my SLR-105. Or my Romy if my Dad ever gives it back to me. :frowning:

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:smiley:

I forgot about that sweet ass 107CR of yours.

I still need to buy a “Modern” AK. Hopefully I will be able to find a standard SLR-107FR by then.

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Outstanding class.

Whether you are going to be deployed OCONUS and want to understand the weapon of our enemies or you’re an enthusiast who wants to get the most out of the AK that you’ve had in the back of your safe, this is the class to take.

Vickers isn’t just an instructor who knows how to run an AK, he’s an enthusiast of the Kalashnikov system and knows it’s strengths and it’s quirks.

If you’ve never taken a formal carbine class, don’t let that intimidate you. Everyone can take something away from this class, whether you’re a civillian “average joe”, or an experienced veteran.

I’m going to do my best to be able to make this class.

Some pictures from some of the previous AK Operators Class over the years…

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Ahhhhhhhh…after seeing the pictures from some of the previous classes I pulled the 107CR out of the safe and fondled her for a little while. We talked and decided that she would indeed be attending this class and we also agreed to make a date real soon and hit the local range to check for zero and just to spend a little time together.

xoxoxoxo

:smiley:

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Having been to a couple of these, I think my favorite part of these classes is that LAV is completely open and honest about the AK; both what it’s good at and what it sucks at.

It would be easy, I think, to have a class full of avowed AK nuts (who else would come to an AK only class?) in front of you and tell them what they want to hear. AKs rock, they don’t do anything poorly, etc. He doesn’t do that, though he’s clearly a fan of the design.

For anyone who hasn’t taken this class and you’re looking for a change of pace from your standard class full of ARs, this is a good one. Instead of being the odd man out with an AK at a class full of ARs, you get dedicated time for the AK from a guy who knows a ton about it.

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FYI: This class has been moved to Fuquay-Varina, NC‎ as will all further “Fayetteville, NC” Vickers Tactical/Grey Group Training classes. The Drake Landing range is nicer, run by some awesome guys, and a lot less hassle than some of the other options in the area. All “Moyock, NC” classes are still being held at the U.S. Training Center (Blackwater U.S.A.) as before.

  • Location: Fuquay-Varina, NC‎ (Roughly an hour North of Fayetteville, NC)

  • Range facilities:

www.drakelanding.net/pistolpit.html

I have edited the entire class thread to reflect these changes.

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I’m in.

Actually, the new facility is 30mins closer to where I’m staying. Awesome!

Now to decide between the SAR-3 and the milled x39 Arsenal… :smiley:

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Bring both. :cool:

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I’d like to stick with one caliber for the primary and the backup. But if I bought four :slight_smile: haha

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I got my SLR-107CR sighted in (verified zero) in prep for this class. I realize I’m a little early but I’m excited!

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Cool :cool:

My Arsenal SA-M7 is ready to go as well.

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I’ll be running a Lancaster AKM 47RM Poly Rifle…modest, but it’s still an AK. So stoked to go!

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Anyone else gonna be running a VZ 58 or will I be the only guy? :cool: