tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6703230155161715199.comments2023-03-24T17:40:09.010-06:00The Utah Polite SocietyDan Hoodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02197879050814269064noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6703230155161715199.post-68345955115769352532010-08-27T15:11:32.963-06:002010-08-27T15:11:32.963-06:00I am sooo looking forward to the Defensive Knife c...I am sooo looking forward to the Defensive Knife classes in November. That is not a skill you can learn from just anybody.Mountainland Applied Techhttp://www.mlatc.edunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6703230155161715199.post-49472824342857975142010-01-20T23:11:38.686-07:002010-01-20T23:11:38.686-07:00Thanks for all your hard work.Thanks for all your hard work.Dan Hoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02197879050814269064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6703230155161715199.post-39203444681555168462009-05-29T03:57:59.768-06:002009-05-29T03:57:59.768-06:00Sounds as if you all had a great learning experien...Sounds as if you all had a great learning experience. As one of John's oldest students, and one of his instructors, I can only wish I was there with you all, and not here in Afghanistan, where I am serving. But I put to work, every blessed thing that both John and Vicki teach, every single day. Everything that John teaches, and I mean EVERYTHING, will make you victorious, not only in the unplanned events in your life, But his princiles will keep you from getting killed in an encounter. All my best, SSG Rick A. Pere, Airborne/Infantry, FOB COmmander and Mayor, APURickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05354219191419507234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6703230155161715199.post-35032616088947283912009-04-01T09:14:00.000-06:002009-04-01T09:14:00.000-06:00This sounds like a great event. Sorry I missed it...This sounds like a great event. Sorry I missed it. I'd like to start coming to these -- I especially enjoy outdoor events when it warms up!Andrewhttp://www.youcancarry.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6703230155161715199.post-37280346784141662622009-02-27T13:28:00.000-07:002009-02-27T13:28:00.000-07:00I have taken 3 pistol classes with John Farnam (Ba...I have taken 3 pistol classes with John Farnam (Basic/Intermediate Pistol, Advanced Pistol and Low Light/Night Shooting) and all have delivered beyond my expectations.<BR/><BR/>I plan on attending his rifle course this year, so thanks for the review!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6703230155161715199.post-6126963903753418832009-02-22T22:42:00.000-07:002009-02-22T22:42:00.000-07:00Cool Black Eagle. Miss shooting with you but glad ...Cool Black Eagle. Miss shooting with you but glad to see you are keeping things moving on the other side of the world.Dan Hoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02197879050814269064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6703230155161715199.post-13787846925415621352009-02-20T18:50:00.000-07:002009-02-20T18:50:00.000-07:00Sir for the first time on your blog I am blown awa...Sir for the first time on your blog I am blown away. That was a marvelous review of the Farnam class...I am putting you into my Google Reader ! Thanks again for a great read :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6703230155161715199.post-66761191605921256962009-02-20T06:58:00.000-07:002009-02-20T06:58:00.000-07:00Chris,Thanks for the report! It was our pleasure h...Chris,<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the report! It was our pleasure having you, and everyone else there, as students. It was a great group and a wonderful time seemed to be had by all!<BR/><BR/>-FrankAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6703230155161715199.post-43903022854230216992008-07-10T14:08:00.000-06:002008-07-10T14:08:00.000-06:00Naw, You looked HOT! :)Naw, You looked HOT! :)Dan Hoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02197879050814269064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6703230155161715199.post-15749313247954737012008-06-01T16:54:00.000-06:002008-06-01T16:54:00.000-06:00Cool,I think Blackeagle has build a barricade like...Cool,<BR/><BR/>I think Blackeagle has build a barricade like this. It would be good to exercise carbine stuff as well.<BR/><BR/>RHDan Hoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02197879050814269064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6703230155161715199.post-3912282566288146652008-05-28T23:28:00.000-06:002008-05-28T23:28:00.000-06:00I’ve been thinking that a good drill/scenario woul...I’ve been thinking that a good drill/scenario would be one where you had too shoot from cover. Not just any cover, but a cover that would include an assortment of challenging positions. This would be a wall or walls (cardboard or plywood) that has different sizes and shapes of ports to shoot through. Circles, squares, rectangles (horizontal and angled), and maybe even an odd-shaped port. <BR/> In addition to the different sizes, shapes, and angles it would include different heights. From ground level to 4 or 5 foot heights and anywhere in between. Like laying on your side to crouching to standing. This would also challenge the shooter because the ports may not accommodate the shooter’s weapon; requiring them to cant the weapon to align the sights with the target. <BR/><BR/> A drill might run something like this:<BR/>1. Shooters shoot from different ports, including shapes, sizes, angles and heights from ground level. <BR/>2. Up to five targets are set out 5-15 yards. <BR/>3. Each target is shot from a different port. (Maybe 2-3 rounds each.)<BR/>4. Each target could have a number or color corresponding to a port that has the same number or color next to it. It would probably be better if the port designators could be switched to mix it up for different shooters. <BR/> T1 might correspond to a small triangular port (labeled 1) 3 feet from ground level (2-3 shots). <BR/> T2 might be a rectangular port(labeled 2) at ground level (2-3 shots).<BR/> T3, etc, etc. Until all targets have been engaged. <BR/>5. Before the next shooter starts, the labels could be switched. <BR/>6. There could be more ports than targets. Let’s say there are ten ports. Of course only five will be used for five targets. The other ports would be picked at random by the RO and or peanut gallery for the next shooter. This would work well for a scenario. Not only does the shooter not have control over how many targets or their placement, but no control over what port(s) are chosen. Of course getting off the X would be the best way to start and getting to cover.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6703230155161715199.post-63846147816783569472008-04-24T21:12:00.000-06:002008-04-24T21:12:00.000-06:00Looking forward to and planning for the Carbine Se...Looking forward to and planning for the Carbine Series. If any pre-registration is necessary, please post the info. Thanks for offering this valuable service! TonyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6703230155161715199.post-68028319266881592822008-02-13T23:04:00.000-07:002008-02-13T23:04:00.000-07:00I certainly hope it thaws out up at Hendrickson by...I certainly hope it thaws out up at Hendrickson by April, I'm really looking forward to doing some carbine stuff.<BR/><BR/>As far as defensive situations, I'm probably most interested in learning to use my rifle in the home defense role: at close ranges and in close quarters without a lot of maneuvering room. However, I'm also interested in using it as a trunk gun and as a SHTF rifle, so I'd like to see some medium and long ranged stuff, shooting from behind cover, etc. Does that pretty much cover the gamut of possible situations? <BR/><BR/>I'm also interested in the idea of doing some penetration testing. Part of the reason I'd like to learn how to use my rifle for home defense is in hopes of reducing the danger of overpenetration. The .223 with frangible ammo seemed like the best choice for an apartment dweller like myself. I'd be willing to donate some of my Hornady TAP to see how it does. While you mentioned this in a rifle context, it might be useful to shoot some pistol rounds and buckshot for comparison.Blackeaglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06532856674434108861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6703230155161715199.post-5834698922356948232008-02-10T20:12:00.000-07:002008-02-10T20:12:00.000-07:00Nice pictures! I still can't believe quite how mu...Nice pictures! I still can't believe quite how much snow there was up there this month. <BR/><BR/>We really need to take more photos at future events.Blackeaglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06532856674434108861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6703230155161715199.post-49310285070680625422007-10-04T20:34:00.000-06:002007-10-04T20:34:00.000-06:00This is, without question, the most educational an...This is, without question, the most educational and helpful post I have ever read about handguns. I have been researching hand guns through a combination of internet research, gun shows, and shooting borrowed pistols for close to three years now. I have yet to purchase a handgun of my own because, despite learning quite a bit along the way, I just haven't felt well enough informed to make an intelligent purchase for myself. This article explains and reinforces everything I have already learned on my own and has given me a wealth of new information to move forward with. I will now feel much more confident as I continue my research and feel I will be much more likely to end up with the right firearm for me. Thank you for taking the time to put this post together!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6703230155161715199.post-69129189876555608702007-08-16T10:52:00.000-06:002007-08-16T10:52:00.000-06:00Drinks,Snacks,Sunscreen.Sunny outlook on life!Drinks,<BR/>Snacks,<BR/>Sunscreen.<BR/>Sunny outlook on life!Dan Hoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02197879050814269064noreply@blogger.com