dalmer Posted June 15, 2014 Report Share Posted June 15, 2014 Hello there, Basic handgun course. Familiarization with the weapon system, making it safe, loading/unloading, and basic shooting concepts/principles. ** If you went through it, more training never hurts ** Basic rifle course. Same as above, but with AR-15 weapon systems. If you have a different weapon system, you can bring it but no guarantees that I can work it like an AR. (One trick pony claims will be happily accepted... but I'm really, really, really good at that one trick) I'm thinking of the following dates: FRIDAY, JULY 25th - evening SATURDAY, JULY 26th - noonish ** Please do me a favor and reply on these boards as to interest levels and to what date so I can secure a training location and equipment ** Stay safe, don 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayne_Cobbb Posted June 15, 2014 Report Share Posted June 15, 2014 Would love to do both, but will be gone that weekend, again -) (Cyclops) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiccus Posted June 15, 2014 Report Share Posted June 15, 2014 I can probably make it to this one. I think both dates work unless of course Sounder is moving into his new place that weekend in which case me helping him move would take priority. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raak Posted June 15, 2014 Report Share Posted June 15, 2014 Both dates would work for us and we're extremely excited about the opportunity. Thanks for volunteering for your community once again. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalmer Posted June 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2014 Hello there, And as always, dates are somewhat flexible... if the majority of folks can make it on other days, lemme know and I can check the schedule. Raak gets top billing though as he is the requestor, so he gets the honor of making sure the scheduled dates work for him and his +1. I have differing days off so can do these courses on non-weekend dates if need be. Just toss out dates and I'll reply. Would rather be able to teach to a larger group so we can progress to level 2 and such. Stay safe, don 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrotherSir Posted June 18, 2014 Report Share Posted June 18, 2014 I, and likely a +1, would be interested. Either date works fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munkie Posted June 18, 2014 Report Share Posted June 18, 2014 I would be interested in this as well. Mostly the rifle one, but I'll talk to my girlfriend and see if she's interested too. July is fairly open for me, so I can probably go to either one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalmer Posted June 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2014 Hello there, Bumping this up in the forums to confirm interest. Looking at FRIDAY, JULY 25th in the evening for the handgun course and SATURDAY, JULY 26th in the daytime for the rifle course; that way it's useable chunks o' information and no one gets swamped. I hope that more folks are interested but will run with what we have. I can supply the equipment for the handgun class no problem. For the rifle class I can supply the equipment as well unless folks wanna bring their own long guns for familiarity. Questions, comments and concerns are appreciated and welcomed... I wanna do this for the community so hopefully we can get some @$$es in the seats! Stay safe, don 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raak Posted June 21, 2014 Report Share Posted June 21, 2014 Consider us in - both my wife and myself! Anyone else? Intrizic? Fix? JMGraham? Android? Hobitron, anyone in? This is a great opportunity. Just FYI a 2 day course like this run by private contractors usually starts at $450 and goes up from there. Not blowing smoke up anyone's a$$ nor trying to convince anyone to do something they don't want/need to do but I wanted to make clear what a great opportunity this is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nathonicus Posted June 21, 2014 Report Share Posted June 21, 2014 Hi Dalmer, I may be able to attend both, and would like to. I am tentatively available both those dates, but things may change as we get closer. Thank you again for sharing your knowledge with the community. N Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nathonicus Posted June 21, 2014 Report Share Posted June 21, 2014 Consider us in - both my wife and myself! Anyone else? Intrizic? Fix? JMGraham? Android? Hobitron, anyone in? This is a great opportunity. Just FYI a 2 day course like this run by private contractors usually starts at $450 and goes up from there. Not blowing smoke up anyone's a$$ nor trying to convince anyone to do something they don't want/need to do but I wanted to make clear what a great opportunity this is. Also, please let us know if there is anything we can do to chip in to defray the cost of putting on such a course. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrotherSir Posted June 23, 2014 Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 I can confirm 2 for handguns on the 25th of July. We can't make both dates, unfortunately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMGraham Posted June 23, 2014 Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 In the airport on my way back from the beach right now. Gotta check the dates, but if it works, count me and my (10 year-old) daughter in for the pistol course, and me in for the rifle course. You're great for doing this, Don! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMGraham Posted June 23, 2014 Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 Consider us in - both my wife and myself! Anyone else? Intrizic? Fix? JMGraham? Android? Hobitron, anyone in? This is a great opportunity. Just FYI a 2 day course like this run by private contractors usually starts at $450 and goes up from there. Not blowing smoke up anyone's a$$ nor trying to convince anyone to do something they don't want/need to do but I wanted to make clear what a great opportunity this is. Last round was fantastic. Fantastic enough that I'd do it again! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intrizic Posted June 23, 2014 Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 I'd do it again, let me confirm with the boss. Plus, it would be nice to get me hands on a rifle again. Fully admitting failure on this next point: I would REALLY like to follow this class up with a trip to the range, like really really really. I think getting rounds down range is a crucial next step. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalmer Posted June 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 Hello there, FRIDAY, JULY 25th - BASIC HANDGUN OPERATOR COURSE Course will start at 6pm, giving folks time to get there after work and also giving some time afterwards for folks to do something. Will be a TWO to THREE HOUR course, depending upon number of participants and such. Kids are welcome, +1s are welcome so no worries. You need to bring nothing but a positive attitude, I'll supply the gear. No need to bring your own handgun. SATURDAY, JULY 26th - BASIC AR OPERATOR COURSE Course will start at noon, giving folks time to wake up and also giving some time afterwards for folks to do something. Will be a TWO to THREE HOUR course, depending upon number of participants and such. Kids are welcome, +1s are welcome so no worries. You need to bring nothing but a positive attitude, I'll supply the gear. But if you have your own AR-style weapon system, feel free to bring it but KEEP IT IN SOME KIND OF CASE AS I DO NOT WANT YOU SHOWING UP TO A POLICE DEPARTMENT WITH AN EXPOSED WEAPON SYSTEM (open carry view or not, deal with it) More information to post, wanted to get the dates confirmed. Stay safe, don 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nathonicus Posted June 23, 2014 Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 Hi Dalmer, What is the location? Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalmer Posted June 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2014 Hello there, The location will be the Bellingham Police Department, 505 Grand Avenue, Bellingham, WA 98225 We will use the TRAINING ROOM which is located on the C Street side of the complex. Basically, park your vehicle or show up on foot/bicycle/sled dog/dragon on C Street. The man gate will be open and a sign reading "Police Training" will be nearby. Go through this man gate, take a hard right and the training room's double glass doors are in front of you. For logistical purposes, please do me a favor and COMMENT BELOW IF YOU ARE COMMITTING TO GO AND TO WHICH DATE (OR BOTH). Even if you've already committed above, please do so again after this post so I can get gear squared away. Thanks and stay safe, don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMGraham Posted June 24, 2014 Report Share Posted June 24, 2014 I'm in on 7/25 for the handgun class (with a +1 in the form of my 10 year-old daughter - she's thrilled that she can make this one!). I'm in on 7/25 for the rifle class on my own (and will not be bringing my own AR system - I'll need to borrow one). Thanks again for doing this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nathonicus Posted June 24, 2014 Report Share Posted June 24, 2014 Should be there for both. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalmer Posted June 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2014 /bump for confirmation of attendees Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raak Posted June 27, 2014 Report Share Posted June 27, 2014 Myself and my wife for both Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munkie Posted June 27, 2014 Report Share Posted June 27, 2014 I can confirm yes for the rifle course for both myself and Staz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raak Posted June 27, 2014 Report Share Posted June 27, 2014 I would REALLY like to follow this class up with a trip to the range, like really really really. I think getting rounds down range is a crucial next step. I'll go to the range with you any time man. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrotherSir Posted June 28, 2014 Report Share Posted June 28, 2014 I, along with my wife as a +1, will be attending Friday, the 25th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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