AMOK! in Columbia, SC
I’m really, really excited to announce that Tom Sotis is scheduled to come to Columbia on July 23-24 to teach the AMOK system! I’ve been looking around for good knife training for a while now, and Tom is one of the best.
Just look at that schedule: Amsterdam, Australia, Sweden, Colombia, Norway, Thailand, and Columbia, SC!!!???!!!! One of these is not like the others.
Many people who carry firearms for self-defense don’t understand the reality of a knife attack. A gun does not necessarily put you in a superior position. Chris Upchurch recently wrote about this on Warriortalk News in an article titled Don’t Bring a Gun to a Knife Fight.
Tom will be teaching two of his seminars: In-Fight Accessing and Knife vs. Knife. In-Fight Accessing is all about defending yourself against the initial knife attack and creating the time and distance to go for your weapon, whether it is a knife or a gun. All the material in this class is applicable, no matter which sort of weapon you’re carrying. The Knife vs. Knife seminar will make you understand the reality of a knife attack, which is critical to effectively defending against one.
Whether you’re concerned about facing a knife attack, or about only having a knife to defend yourself in certain situations, you can’t go wrong with this training for only $199!
Here’s the catch: In order for this seminar to happen, we need people to sign up, soon. Not enough paying students soon enough = no Tom in Columbia, SC. He’ll just go somewhere else instead where people do appreciate his skills.
So do what I’ve just done, and click on the Buy Now button to the right of the Columbia, SC course here. Then tell your friends to sign up, too.
Why Carry? VII
From The Item:
A 25-year-old woman told deputies three men forced their way into her Starview Court home in Dalzell late Saturday night and robbed her at gunpoint.
April CWP Course Scheduled
The next South Carolina CWP Course by Training for Life will take place on Saturday, April 16 starting at 8:30. The range time for this course has been scheduled for Sunday, April 17 at 3 pm.
Shotgun Gunfighting Course Scheduled
By popular demand: Suarez International Shotgun Gunfighting course in Columbia, SC (March 26-27, $400)
The shotgun is the best CQB weapon in existence today. This dynamic course presents a reality based, aggressive, close quarters combative method of deploying the shotgun. Most shotgun schools spend a great deal of time discussing modifications and additions to the shotgun, or try to turn this CQB weapon into some sort of a rifle.
Such is happily NOT the case in SHOTGUN GUNFIGHTING! In this class you will learn what the shotgun is really for, and perhaps as important, learn the weapon’s limitations. After a brief overview of the fundamentals and a skill check, we progress quickly to advanced reality-based drills. This is the Shotgun version of Close Range Gunfighting. All of its done on the move! Whether you are a private citizen, a police officer, or a soldier – if you rely on a shotgun for self-protection, this course is essential.
Sign up here.
Ignorance of the law is no excuse
Let’s see what we can learn from this story and this story.
Let’s see… for starters…
- Know which states honor your permit and which states do not BEFORE you cross state lines
- Know the law in every state you plan to carry. More specifically: Don’t bring normal capacity magazines and normal self defense ammo into NJ even if you are allowed to carry there.
- Realize that law enforcement officers may not know or understand the law either
- Minimize contact with law enforcement officers where the officer sees you as a suspect. You never know where it might lead.
- Stay away from gas stations at night
- Don’t drive on a suspended license
- Don’t go to NJ
What do you think?
Advanced CWP Course Scheduled
January 30: Advanced CWP Course, 10 am – 4 pm at MCRC.
Concealed Carry Holsters & Outfits for Women
Good video here.
Things Not to Say to a Reporter
From The Item:
“I got it renewed. It’s up to date,” he said. “I ain’t want to shoot anyone ….,” as they’re running away, he said. “But if he do it again, I’m gonna shoot him in the crack of his a–. Right in the crack. They’ll have to lock me up.”
Engaging your brain before opening your mouth is a good idea. Engaging your brain before opening your mouth in the presence of reporters is mandatory. If you don’t, people reading your words will feel like this, and hope your decision making skills will improve before you get yourself into any serious trouble.
In case you are interested, there is a whole discussion on shooting BGs in the back here.
Read the rest of this article on Warrior Talk News.
Happy New Year!
Some food for thought for your new year’s resolutions…
February 5: Suarez International Intro to Defensive Pistol Course in Columbia, SC ($100)
February 12-13: Suarez International Fighting Rifle Skills course in Columbia, SC ($350)
February 26: Suarez International Introduction to Point Shooting course in Columbia, SC($100)
March 5-6: Suarez International Defensive Pistol Skills course in Columbia, SC ($350)
March 26-27: Suarez International Shotgun Gunfighting course in Columbia, SC ($400)
Suarez International courses are some of the best reality-based, fight-focused self-defense training money can buy. New classes are added almost every month. Click here to see the complete schedule for SI courses in South Carolina.
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