CO/NoCo Battle Buddies (Page 2 of 4)
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I'm in Broomfield, and I spend every weekend outdoors. Happy to get out with other folks.
I'm mainly into technical mountaineering and climbing (mainly ice and rock), but training hikes are always fun. Also down to get out and shoot stuff. Also down to teach anyone how to climb. Lots of crossover applications for tactical stuff, too. |
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In. Live in Frederick. But am old, and weak. Don't want to get made fun of by tough, young Millennials. 
ETA: Might be able to teach a class in reloading basics. Formal experience as a teacher! |
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Originally Posted By FOGeologist:
In. Live in Frederick. But am old, and weak. Don't want to get made fun of by tough, young Millennials.
ETA: Might be able to teach a class in reloading basics. Formal experience as a teacher! Come to the Med Meeting in January! I've been reloading for a while, always could learn more! |
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Originally Posted By FOGeologist:
In. Live in Frederick. But am old, and weak. Don't want to get made fun of by tough, young Millennials.
ETA: Might be able to teach a class in reloading basics. Formal experience as a teacher! Sounds like it might be pretty fun, and we can all learn something. |
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Sounds good, let's throw an update in the original post or something when we get a dates for the med class or any other events. I did "stop the bleed" with UC Health, it was a worthwhile 30" of my life.
I will start working on developing my radio course. I am in the last 30 days of a very hard semester, so not a lot I can do at this moment. I can start hammering something together around Christmas. My idea is a slide deck that will be referenced to the FCC question bank, so those who don't have a license can easily study the test for a week or two before they go take it, I really like Ham Exam for practice, it took me from Technician, to General, to Extra. Everyone who attends will get a link to the slide deck or can download it at the class onto a thumb drive. Then when you take a practice exam, if you make a mistake, you can go re-read the relevant slide(s) and not make that mistake again. My aim is to write the course so that it covers the exam material, but to "wrap the pill in a hotdog" (to use a dog metaphor) of actually useful information, not just dry technical boredom. I would prefer to teach people how to operate not just pass a test. I don't have a date in mind yet, we'd need to get a rough headcount and find a place the right size. Might be good to do it in Feb or Mar, so that when the weather improves we can actually practice using our stuff. |
| Might as well give a shout out in here to my local shop, Windsor Armory, for the classes that they offer. Ran by a former Army sniper and he offers LR, medical, and team courses among others. |
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Originally Posted By flynbenny:
Sounds good, let's throw an update in the original post or something when we get a dates for the med class or any other events. I did "stop the bleed" with UC Health, it was a worthwhile 30" of my life. I will start working on developing my radio course. I am in the last 30 days of a very hard semester, so not a lot I can do at this moment. I can start hammering something together around Christmas. My idea is a slide deck that will be referenced to the FCC question bank, so those who don't have a license can easily study the test for a week or two before they go take it, I really like Ham Exam for practice, it took me from Technician, to General, to Extra. Everyone who attends will get a link to the slide deck or can download it at the class onto a thumb drive. Then when you take a practice exam, if you make a mistake, you can go re-read the relevant slide(s) and not make that mistake again. My aim is to write the course so that it covers the exam material, but to "wrap the pill in a hotdog" (to use a dog metaphor) of actually useful information, not just dry technical boredom. I would prefer to teach people how to operate not just pass a test. I don't have a date in mind yet, we'd need to get a rough headcount and find a place the right size. Might be good to do it in Feb or Mar, so that when the weather improves we can actually practice using our stuff. |
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So, a couple of things...
1 - The NAR SIRK Gen1 or Gen2 IFAKs are available on EBAY (or elsewhere) for a reasonable price. They include a lot of items that would be needed in general, and especially in a stop the bleed scenario. you would definitly want training on these kits. Check them out. 2 - I believe I have the BAOFENG channel files for most of channels and repeaters in the CO and Moab UT areas. I'll look and see what I have available. And yes, I have a BAOFENG, the programming cable, and a HAM tech license... |
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OST from the Springs area. Finally getting my hip replaced in December and will be looking forward to outings. Med training is high on my priority list. If the date/time fits my schedule I’ll be there. I just signed up for my first USPSA shoot to train/shoot better. Anybody in the area wanting to put some shoots together, I’m in. My first organized shoot ever, a bowling pin shoot, was this week. What a great time. I picked up pins to practice or hold shoots of my own. I don’t have the property and planned on shooting at a spot I found on Pike but if you have the land and would like to host I’ll start getting the stands built some time after my surgery. ETA I have a great contact for HAM. He’s a world class coms guy, been on expeditions all over the world that would be more than happy to get us what we need. I’ve never really been interested myself but have so much at my disposal. |
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Something for us all to think about. https://www.ar15.com/forums/General/BREAKING-NY-man-in-standoff-with-Police-over-30-round-mags/5-2274120/ |
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Originally Posted By PainKillaX:
Anybody in to lockpicking? I've always wanted to try. Maybe I'll have to learn and then I'll have something to share. I've got a fairly refined class on water treatment, I haven't done it in a few years. Takes about 2 hours plus q&a and some hands on includes finding water, filtration and other forms of treatment. |
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Originally Posted By nightdh:
Something for us all to think about. https://www.ar15.com/forums/General/BREAKING-NY-man-in-standoff-with-Police-over-30-round-mags/5-2274120/ If someone really needs help here in CO, send the call and I'll do everything I can to help. |
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Originally Posted By Lothbrok:
I'm in Broomfield, and I spend every weekend outdoors. Happy to get out with other folks. I'm mainly into technical mountaineering and climbing (mainly ice and rock), but training hikes are always fun. Also down to get out and shoot stuff. Also down to teach anyone how to climb. Lots of crossover applications for tactical stuff, too. I'm too lazy to try ice climbing but both my kids are in the school climbing club - mostly do gym climbing but we've been up to North Table Top and Clear Creek Canyon to climb. I do need to get out more and get some altitude, though it's snowshoe or skins weather now in the mountains. My son usually goes with me, but he effed up his knee and can't do much for a few months. |
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Originally Posted By pestilence12:
Getting a date for the med meeting. Once that's confirmed, I'll make a separate thread for that meeting. So far I have: Sheddy Bitmap Wulf202 SecurityForcesmember Kiltakaze PainKillaX blownfour BEAST556 + 1 BootScootin dedreckon Riley1980 flynbenny TheOx05 denverdan Sixfunner45 stoner01 mjb That's a pretty good crowd! 
I have training TQ's we can play with. I'd also like to do a radio meeting. I do not have a Beofang or whatever they're called, but I'd be interested in learning. Once the weather starts to shape up (and the holidays pass) we can get some hiking/shooting going. Anyone in COS interested in doing a hike this upcoming weekend? As the holidays approach I’m sure we will all be pressed for time. |
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Originally Posted By SecurityForcesmember:
I have 3 BaoFeng UV82’s I could bring if needed. I don’t have a license, just use them to listen to NOAA during storms. Anyone in COS interested in doing a hike this upcoming weekend? As the holidays approach I’m sure we will all be pressed for time. Originally Posted By SecurityForcesmember:
Originally Posted By pestilence12:
Getting a date for the med meeting. Once that's confirmed, I'll make a separate thread for that meeting. So far I have: Sheddy Bitmap Wulf202 SecurityForcesmember Kiltakaze PainKillaX blownfour BEAST556 + 1 BootScootin dedreckon Riley1980 flynbenny TheOx05 denverdan Sixfunner45 stoner01 mjb That's a pretty good crowd!
I have training TQ's we can play with. I'd also like to do a radio meeting. I do not have a Beofang or whatever they're called, but I'd be interested in learning. Once the weather starts to shape up (and the holidays pass) we can get some hiking/shooting going. Anyone in COS interested in doing a hike this upcoming weekend? As the holidays approach I’m sure we will all be pressed for time.  I hate being stuck inside but that's where the big set of monitors is, just be another couple weeks and I'm done.
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Originally Posted By SecurityForcesmember: I have 3 BaoFeng UV82’s I could bring if needed. I don’t have a license, just use them to listen to NOAA during storms. Anyone in COS interested in doing a hike this upcoming weekend? As the holidays approach I’m sure we will all be pressed for time. |
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So we officially have a location and date for medical training.
Lincoln Park Meeting Room in Lincoln Park Library - Greeley 1/18/2020 - 11:30 AM to 4:30 PM I will @ people on the list, and if you want to join, reply "I'm in" so I can count you. Also: There is no charge. This is a free meet up. If you want to pay, I am offering to set people up with a basic trauma kit (tourniquet [real cat tourniquet, which I've used, not some silly shoestring or latex thing], Israeli bandage, e blanket, compressed gauze, and a graphite pencil) for $30. I make no money on this. It's a basic blowout kit to get you started. If you want this setup, let me know asap so I can get them ordered. This is by your word, which means if you want one, I'll order it out of my pocket and you pay for it at the meeting. Please dont ask for one if you wont have the money at the meeting. We will cover: Emergency medical basics (ABC's, scenarios) Stop the bleed fundamentals I might be able to snag a CPR dummy to play with. We'll practice tourniquet application. And any topic brought up in discussion. Im open to suggestions. Looking forward to a good group! RSVP ASAP! |
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Originally Posted By stoner01:
I'll do my best to be there. Don't have next year's on call yet but I'm down. Put me down for an IFAK. Question. Can we bring wives/ SO. Wife is interested and wants to get more involved  Awesome! Yes, anyone is invited! To be clear, it's just ingredients. You'll have to get a pouch to put them in. I'll bring a bunch of pouches as examples for ideas on a kit. Everyone has different needs, so I'll let people get their own bag to put the kit in. |
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I’m pending a shift change after the New Year so I don’t have a schedule for 2020 yet. Once I find out I’ll post if I can attend. Would you guys be interested in a CO Battle Buddies Group Chat? Our brothers in VA recently developed one. It’s a PITA to hot link from a phone but the web address I listed is what they’re up to. https://www.ar15.com/forums/Hometown/Northern-Shenandoah-Valley-battle-buddies-/24-638501/ |
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Originally Posted By SecurityForcesmember:
Seems fair enough to me. I’m unfamiliar with those you mentioned. What are they? Originally Posted By SecurityForcesmember:
Originally Posted By Lothbrok:
Group chats can get unwieldy, so we'd have to trial it and see how it worked. Other options could be a Slack or Discord channel. I’m unfamiliar with those you mentioned. What are they? |
RIP Sparky 1/15/15
"Did you not take into account I'm a noble savage? Unapologetic lifer for rock 'n roll!"
"Did you not take into account I'm a noble savage? Unapologetic lifer for rock 'n roll!"
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Originally Posted By Lothbrok:
Slack and Discord are third-party chat programs. Slack is mainly text-based (think old school IRC-like) while Discord offers voice and text chat. What they allow is a bit of decentralization - eg it's not tied to your phone number like a group chat - and an alternative flow rather than text messages. So rather than getting spammed with text notifications, you can simply explore Slack or Discord at your leisure. Here’s the CO Battle Buddies Discord link. I’m Tom (SF Member). If you guys get on, drop a text. Having not used it before I’ll be learning as I go. https://discord.gg/kgshyxQ |
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I’m in for the med class / meetup. 10 years as a combat medic, 5 years ALS ambulance experience in the metro if you want an assistant instructor for any parts of your training. I’ll dig through and see what bleeding control training supplies I still have laying around. |
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Originally Posted By Tactical_Bacon:
I’m in for the med class / meetup. 10 years as a combat medic, 5 years ALS ambulance experience in the metro if you want an assistant instructor for any parts of your training. I’ll dig through and see what bleeding control training supplies I still have laying around. You Also I just got a new job that starts on the 10th. I need to see if training for it continues to the 11th or if they break for the weekend. I'll know more today. |
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Originally Posted By pestilence12: @Tactical_Bacon You Also I just got a new job that starts on the 10th. I need to see if training for it continues to the 11th or if they break for the weekend. I'll know more today. Let me know what the new job holds and we’ll go from there. |
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Originally Posted By Tactical_Bacon: I included the word “assistant” for a reason, I’m more than happy to pitch in and help but it’s not my show. Plus, the need and demand seem to be for stop the bleed / trauma 101 type training which you seem eminently qualified to teach, I was just offering to help with hands on skills coaching, maybe talk to legal aspects if you want. Let me know what the new job holds and we’ll go from there. I just got my schedule. Class is a go, nothing happening that weekend. Absolutely man, all the help I can get, the better 
We're going to focus on the basics of life saving. Nothing more. If you have any training aids, that would help a lot. |
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