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Discover the critical safety tips and best practices for using blank-firing revolvers in Reality Based Training (RBT) scenarios. https://lnkd.in/eF5g-w6u

Ready to take control of your safety and gain confidence? Join Jeanine Reny—Certified USCCA Concealed Carry and AR Instructor, Certified NRA Basic Pistol Instructor, and Women’s Self-Defense Instructor—for her upcoming self-defense and firearms training courses! Whether you're new or experienced, Jeanine’s classes offer invaluable skills in a supportive environment. 3 Reasons to Train with Jeanine: Real-World Skills: Jeanine’s classes are all about practical, hands-on training. Learn techniques that work in real-life situations, whether it’s self-defense or safe firearm handling. Empowering Environment: Jeanine is dedicated to creating a positive and inclusive learning space, especially for women. Gain confidence and the skills to protect yourself and your loved ones. Expert Guidance: With years of expertise, Jeanine delivers high-quality instruction that’s approachable and easy to understand, making sure you leave feeling prepared and empowered. 👉 Don’t miss out—sign up today! DM us or visit our front desk to secure your spot in Jeanine’s next class. Let’s take that step towards confidence, safety, and empowerment together! #SelfDefense #ConcealedCarry #WomenEmpoweringWomen #SignUpNow

I'm2A online educational Firearms Training Course(s) commercial and ZRANGE invite for live fire training. The "I'm2A" is a series of courses we are doing, covering various "Firearm" related subjects. Because these aren't of the "YouTube" quality it takes time not only to make them, but edit as well, if they were "cell phone" quality me would be done already. But then again, who wants that? For those wondering why we are doing these online courses? Well, first and foremost to promote are own company here in Las Vegas, Nevada. For those who have a Firearm but little training. Those who aren't close to us, to educate you on your own Firearm. Nothing is more dangerous than putting a deadly weapon in the hands of someone with little to no training, nothing good can come of that! Before we started creating our courses and offering them online, you would have to join a Firearm organization as a member, then pay for the course(s) you wanted. With ZRANGE, there is NEVER going to be a membership for these courses. You are the one who controls what course you want to take and do it in your own home. We hope you enjoy our commercial it will provide you of a preview on not only who we are, but how our courses look!

At Blanks Tactical Solutions, we believe that responsible firearm ownership begins with a solid foundation of knowledge and training. Whether you’re a seasoned enthusiast or new to the world of firearms, understanding safety protocols is crucial. Here are a few key safety tips to keep in mind: -Always Treat Every Firearm as if it’s Loaded: Assume every gun is loaded until you verify otherwise. This mindset helps prevent accidents. -Know Your Target and What's Beyond It: Be aware of your surroundings and what lies beyond your target to ensure safe shooting. -Keep Your Finger Off the Trigger: Only place your finger on the trigger when you are ready to shoot. This simple action can save lives. -Store Firearms Safely: Use gun safes, locks, and storage solutions to keep firearms out of reach of unauthorized users, especially children. -Educate Yourself: Continuous learning is vital. Consider enrolling in a training course to enhance your skills and understanding of firearm safety.

THE MOST COMMON PATROL RIFLE® MALFUNCTIONS ARE USER INDUCED & HAPPEN FROM THE CAR CARRY CONDITION This is more common for LEO’s than any mechanical malfunction that ever happens in training or on the street with modern-day patrol rifles. I know this likely goes against everything you’ve been taught about the most common patrol rifle malfunctions that can occur. How can I say this so definitively? Because I’ve watched it happen repeatedly in training and on the street for 30+ years. At the National Patrol Rifle Championships (NPRC) and the various Patrol Rifle and LPVO schools that we instruct, we repeatedly advise the competitors and students that the two most common patrol rifle malfunctions are: ·        Forgetting to charge a round while under stress ·        Short stroking the charging handle while under stress For the last year we have asked competitors at the NPRC and the students at our schools to watch for this and they are shocked at how often they witness others do it. The shocking part is that the student or competitor knows that they must properly charge the patrol rifle while deploying from a car carry condition as part of a course of fire. Yet, the user induced malfunctions still happen pretty frequently simply because a little stress was added, which is nothing compared to the stress these officers face on the streets. If you have doubts about this claim, that’s good because you should check this out for yourselves. Do it by taking a decent sized sampling (officers) and have them run some drills where the rifle is set up in the car carry condition (rifle on safe, bolt closed on cold chamber with a loaded magazine inserted). Don’t tell them what you’re checking for. Then run several stress related drills using time, scoring and physical exertion. Watch closely and you will see instances of these user induced malfunctions occur more than you will see a mechanically induced malfunction. Then ask yourself the question, why do we spend more time training for mechanical malfunctions (phase one or phase two) than the user induced malfunctions that that we now know happen far more frequently? I wrote the attached article (link below) about considering a new carry method right after the 2023 NPRC for your consideration. Respectfully, Ofc. Jeff Felts (ret.) Center Mass, Inc. www.centermassinc.com https://lnkd.in/gHRszdfi

🚨 Firearm Training: It’s Time to Go Beyond the Basics 🚨 In the world of responsible gun ownership, technical skills like marksmanship and weapon handling often take center stage. But what about the skills that prevent confrontations from escalating in the first place? 🔑 De-escalation and Situational Awareness 🔑 These are the unsung heroes of self-defense, empowering gun owners to recognize threats early, avoid danger, and resolve conflicts peacefully. Here’s why they’re vital: ✅ Avoid confrontation whenever possible ✅ Stay legally and ethically sound ✅ Promote safety and trust in your community We can elevate the future of firearm training by integrating scenario-based learning, behavioral science, and real-world applications of these critical skills. It’s not just about being prepared to act—it’s about knowing when not to. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gUADkrFq 💡 Let’s start the conversation: How can we make de-escalation and situational awareness a core part of every gun owner’s training? #DeEscalation #SituationalAwareness #CastleGuard

THE MOST COMMON PATROL RIFLE® MALFUNCTIONS ARE USER INDUCED & HAPPEN FROM THE CAR CARRY CONDITION This is more common for LEO’s than any mechanical malfunction that ever happens in training or on the street with modern-day patrol rifles. I know this likely goes against everything you’ve been taught about the most common patrol rifle malfunctions that can occur. How can I say this so definitively? Because I’ve watched it happen repeatedly in training and on the street for 30+ years. At the National Patrol Rifle Championships (NPRC) and the various Patrol Rifle and LPVO schools that we instruct, we repeatedly advise the competitors and students that the two most common patrol rifle malfunctions are: ·        Forgetting to charge a round while under stress ·        Short stroking the charging handle while under stress For the last year we have asked competitors at the NPRC and the students at our schools to watch for this and they are shocked at how often they witness others do it. The shocking part is that the student or competitor knows that they must properly charge the patrol rifle while deploying from a car carry condition as part of a course of fire. Yet, the user induced malfunctions still happen pretty frequently simply because a little stress was added, which is nothing compared to the stress these officers face on the streets.      If you have doubts about this claim, that’s good because you should check this out for yourselves. Do it by taking a decent sized sampling (officers) and have them run some drills where the rifle is set up in the car carry condition (rifle on safe, bolt closed on cold chamber with a loaded magazine inserted). Don’t tell them what you’re checking for. Then run several stress related drills using time, scoring and physical exertion. Watch closely and you will see instances of these user induced malfunctions occur more than you will see a mechanically induced malfunction. Then ask yourself the question, why do we spend more time training for mechanical malfunctions (phase one or phase two) than the user induced malfunctions that we now know happen far more frequently?       I wrote the attached article (link below) about considering a new carry method right after the 2023 NPRC for your consideration. Respectfully, Ofc. Jeff Felts (ret.) Center Mass, Inc.  www.centermassinc.com https://lnkd.in/gHRszdfi

Why is the "I'm 2A" educational course so important if you own a "Firearm"? I live in Las Vegas, NV a city built on odds were more often than not the house wins, that's how they built all of these huge Hotel/Casinos by knowing the odds. Just like any gambling you need to know what to do and when to do it when you own a Firearm. This is your life, your families life, your property could the stakes be any higher? So here on the real figures, so you can determine your own odds: Number of people in the United States of America roughly some 331 million. Number of households or someone in the house owning a "Firearm" is 52%. Number of States that are Constitutional Carry States, meaning no training to own a "Firearm" required is now 28. South Carolina recently became a Constitutional Carry State. Average response time for Police to a 911 call is between 8 to 20 minutes. That is a person(s) showing up to protect you and yes they have "Firearms". Average cost to defend yourself after a self-defense incident. While factors vary from case to case it will cost you between $ 5,000.00 to $100,000.00 to defend your actions in a court of law. Our first course of the I'm 2A educational program "Safety" is currently on our web site, we are creating a total of 10 which we are doing covering Firearm related training. Their is no "membership" required, once all of the courses are online you will be able to select whatever course you are interested in. I created our courses for the most novice person in mind someone who have never shot, or those who perhaps haven't shot a Firearm in a long time. If you are a Navy Seal obviously you don't need this training. The "I'm 2A" educational courses were to increase our own business in live fire training and we offer a 20% discount to those who take these courses and opt to live fire train. But if you live in a State other than Nevada we encourage you to take professional training with a Certified Firearms Instructor with either the USCCA or NRA in your area. With these educational training courses, when you take those live fire classes you will be better prepared and have knowledge that you didn't have before. The introductory cost is $19.99 from a dual Certified Firearms Instructor 1 of 125,000 in the United States with 50 years of Firearms training and 30 years of Firearm carry experience. That is less than a fast food lunch! The "I'm2A" are not YouTube quality videos, each is being produced by Ervinas Media here in Las Vegas, Nevada. #zrange www.zrange.com

Attended an excellent course yesterday taught by the phenomenal instructors from the Sig Sauer Academy in NH. I went from never having used a firearm in conjunction with a ballistic shield, to feeling very capable of doing so if I was ever in a position where I needed to. I am by no means an expert whatsoever, but I feel very capable after taking this class. The course covered the following: -Basic one handed shooting techniques and tips including thumb placement and different weapon orientations -Simple techniques to transfer a service pistol from one hand to another while maintaining cover with a shield -One handed pistol reloads with both hands while maintaining cover with the shield -Static, forward, and rearward live fire one handed shooting while using a shield -Hands on live fire shooting with different types of shields and how different grip and orientation techniques can be used based on the shield type and size of the user -Kneeling live fire shooting techniques -Demonstration/discussion on how to rescue a down officer utilizing a shield/shields for cover, ranging from one officer rescue to an entire team -Deliberate door/threshold clearing with a shield (dry) I think the skills this course taught me can keep cops alive. I highly recommend this course to any and all LEO’s who have access to ballistic shields or want to bring them to their agency in the future. The course was absolutely well worth the money and the 6 hours of total driving to and from the course. To quote an instructor, “Shields are a tool not a tactic.” Used correctly, they can help keep officers and the innocent alive. #lawenforcement #leo #training #sigsaueracademy #police