dalmer Posted December 20, 2016 Report Share Posted December 20, 2016 Hello there, If you are interested in attending a handgun safety class, please continue reading. Date: Saturday, January 21st. Starts promptly at noon and goes to about 1400 (2pm) hours Location: Bellingham Police Department training room - park on C Street just south of Girard Street; the training room is on the east side of the street near a blue fence. I'll have signage and a propped gate Cost: Free to all Restrictions: no firearms of any kind are allowed; I will supply all the equipment and instructional materials. Just bring a good attitude, a willingness to learn and leave the ego at home Safety factors: please note that I will be using Simunition firearms; that is, no actual "live" firearms will be used. The Simunition firearms can discharge projectiles but I will be controlling those so there is super minimal chance of any negligent discharges Who can attend: I've had kids as young as 7 years old attend and do fine. Men and women of all ages... this is a BASIC introductory class to handling handguns (specifically Glock handguns). I will also talk about some basic shooting principles but I cannot stress that this is a BASIC introductory class to handling handguns. Don't expect range time, don't expect live fire and don't expect high-speed tactical stuff. If the group progresses and wants to do that stuff later, I have no problems with it. I'm a safety guy and I'm a big fan of getting folks comfortable with concepts and equipment before they go out and prove how bad@$$ they are So I have an idea of how much equipment I need to set aside, please reply on this forum if you (and others) plan on attending. In no way, shape or form is this class being sponsored or condoned by the Bellingham Police Department... I'm doing this for a community education / safety presentation and just want to help folks be more educated on the topic. Should you have questions, comments or concerns let me know. The other post has some prior attendees' comments and the class has always been well-received, so a fun time will be had! And a safe time! Stay safe, don 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuskSeer Posted December 21, 2016 Report Share Posted December 21, 2016 I would love to attend! I'll mark the day on the calendar and ensure that I have the day off. Thanks for the opportunity man. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMGraham Posted December 27, 2016 Report Share Posted December 27, 2016 I'm pretty sure my wife and eldest daughter (who will be a 2x attendee) will be attending. Thanks, as always, for doing this! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ser Warwick Posted December 28, 2016 Report Share Posted December 28, 2016 Marked down on my calendar. Looking forward to it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romans832 Posted December 29, 2016 Report Share Posted December 29, 2016 I'll ask Wife 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalmer Posted December 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2016 Awesome, glad to see folks are interested and will be attending! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PumpkinHead Posted December 29, 2016 Report Share Posted December 29, 2016 I am trying to find a kid sitter so the wife and I can make it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMGraham Posted December 30, 2016 Report Share Posted December 30, 2016 Damnit! Paige (my 13 y.o.) has Explorer's Club during that day/time. Erin, however, does not. My wife will be there - it's on the calendar. We got to shoot a few different pistols over the break, and have become somewhat enamoured of the Springfield XD3(?) 9mm. I thought I'd be unhappy with my pinky hanging off on it's own, but I didn't notice it in the least. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalmer Posted December 30, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2016 Pumpkinhead, dunno how old the lil' one is but the training room has had MANY a police kid in it, if that helps. Carpeted floor and a cozy corner or two where they can play with stuff. (But again, dunno how old) JMGraham... does the Explorer's Club want to learn about handgun safety? :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMGraham Posted December 30, 2016 Report Share Posted December 30, 2016 Hah! They're headed out to the Deming Eagle Preserve, so unless you'd like to combine handguns with eagle-watching ... actually, that may work. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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PumpkinHead Posted December 30, 2016 Report Share Posted December 30, 2016 I have a 2 and 5 year old, as well as an 8 week old. They will be far less disruptive if they weren't there. Plus driving 2 hours each way makes for some very over active kids. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalmer Posted January 7, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2017 Hello there, Just a friendly reminder about the class on the 21st. No pressure, just looking for attendance confirmations or "plans to attend." So far three folks are going according to the posts above, with some hopefuls. If you're interested please post so I know how much gear to bring. Thanks and stay safe, don 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romans832 Posted January 7, 2017 Report Share Posted January 7, 2017 Becky doesn't look interested, sorry :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalmer Posted January 8, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2017 (for my records for gear) TEMS - 3 TEMS wives/kids - 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PumpkinHead Posted January 10, 2017 Report Share Posted January 10, 2017 Our baby sitter is a no go. So unless we can find someone else, the wife and I can't make it. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalmer Posted January 11, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 Sorry to hear that PumpkinHead... hopefully you can find someone! Or we can do another class that you both can make! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMGraham Posted January 19, 2017 Report Share Posted January 19, 2017 Hey Don, Paige's Explorer's Club outing was rescheduled, so she's back in, if that's OK. Currently Erin (my wife) and Paige (my 13 y.o.) are planning on coming. Theyre looking forward to it! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalmer Posted January 19, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2017 *** UPDATE *** The Bellingham Police Department's address is 505 Grand Avenue, Bellingham WA 98225 Please drive to the back side (west side) - which is C Street. Ample parking there and you'll see a little man gate near a blue fence. That gate will be open and have a "Police Training" sandwich board by it, and probably I will be standing near it. The gate will close at noon so I can start the class on time... so if you arrive late then text or call me at 360-927-3206 and I'll come out. You need to bring nothing but positive attitudes... I got all the gear squared away and we'll have a great time! Stay safe, don 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMGraham Posted January 21, 2017 Report Share Posted January 21, 2017 Don, I'm so sorry! Paige and Erin left on time to be there 15 minutes early. With the march snarling traffic, they ended up getting there 15 minutes late and couldn't find anyone to gain access. I totally dropped the ball with not giving them your number, figuring they'd be there in plenty of time. They're super disappointed. Mea culpa, mea maxima culpa! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalmer Posted January 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2017 ... another class we shall schedule then! One 'hamster made it, and I totally forgot about the march (which seems weird, I know) so part of that's on me, too. More than happy to have another class. However I can help! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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