Vickers Tactical

Pistol Basic

&

Carbine Basic

Pueblo West, Colorado September 15 - 17 2007


2 day pistol 1 day carbine Sept 15-17:

Price:

*2 day pistol (Sept 15 - 16)
$375 PWSA member
$425 non member

*1 day carbine (Sept 17)
$175 PWSA member
$200 non member  

*3 days combined
$550 PWSA member
$625 non member
Pistol Basic

This class is an entry level course for handgun shooters and is designed specifically for those who have not had any formal instruction. Topics covered include the following: safety, stance, grip, sight alignment and trigger control. Familiarization with their service pistol includes field stripping and maintenance. In addition to this, other topics that are covered include reloads, draw, and introduction to different skill drills including dry fire and bullseye shooting.

Class requirements:

• Eye and Ear Protection (electronic hearing protection is preferred)
• Serviceable handgun of at least 9mm Para caliber
• Serviceable holster
• Minimum 1 double magazine pouch
• Minimum of 3 serviceable magazines (5 is better)
• 800 rounds of ammo – factory service type (no reloads)
• Suitable range wear depending on the season
• Good attitude



Carbine Basic

An entry level course for carbine shooters. This class is geared for those who have not had any formal instruction. Topics covered include safety, stance, zeroing for iron sights and optics, sight alignment and trigger control. Familiarization with their carbine includes field stripping and maintenance. Other subject matter that is covered includes reloads, presentation, shooting positions, and introduction to different skill drills including dry fire and bullseye shooting.

Class requirements:

• Eye and ear protection (electronic hearing protection is preferred)
• Serviceable carbine - typical calibers include 9mm, 45 ACP, 30 cal, 5.56 mm, 7.62 x 39mm
• Serviceable sling- suitable for a variety of shooting positions - tactical type preferred
• Minimum 1 magazine pouch - or method to carry spare magazine(s)
• Minimum of 3 serviceable magazines (5 is better)
• 400 rounds of ammo - service type
• Suitable range wear depending on the season
• Good attitude


To register contact Larry Vickers at [email protected]


Larry's Bio can be seen here: www.vickerstactical.com/about.htm


For local support feel free to contact me at [email protected]





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Gents,


          These are 3 different classes.  Pistol in April, Carbine in May, and Pistol and Carbine in Sept (with the Sept class you can take just the pistol, just the carbine, or both classes).

          Questions have come up in the past about my involvement with the trainers / training companies that I host.  I am NOT affiliated with any of these groups and don't make any money off the classes.  I just get a free slot in the class for all the trouble I go through in hosting the class.

          My main motivation for hosting the classes is so we can train at a reduced cost, but having the classes here in colorado it cuts down on the cost of travel, time off work, lodging, time away from home, food costs, transporting ammo, etc.  I first started hosting classes locally in 2001 after I figured out that a 3 day trip to Gunsite was going to cost me over $3,000 (by the time I factored in travel, lodging, time off work, shipping ammo, food, tuition, etc.)

          If you have any questions on any of the training feel free to contact me directly at [email protected]

IMPORTANT INFO, EVERYONE PLEASE READ!!!!!!

-Range Fee's (non-members) / Membership Cards (PWSA members)


MEMBERS of the Pueblo West Sportsman Association:  

Please bring your PWSA MEMBERSHIP CARD with you to class. I will have a class roster that everyone will have to sign in on. Due to prior problems I am required to see your NEW / CURRENT PWSA membership card or collect a $25 per day of training range fee from you. If you don't have your PWSA membership card on the first day of class you will be requred to pay the range fee. NO EXCEPTIONS

NON-MEMBERS of the PWSA:  

If you are not a member of the Pueblo West Sportsman Association range, I have to collect a $25 PER DAY OF TRAINING (2 days = $50, 3 days = $75, etc) RANGE FEE from you on the first day of class. If you have paid for the class vai credit card, the range fee was not charged to your card.  

I have the responsibility of collecting the $25 per *day of training* range fee that I have to give directly to the President and Board of Members of the Pueblo West Sportsman Association.

The range fee will be collected (in full) at the beginning of class during student sign in. I will only be accepting PERSONAL CHECKS and MONEY ORDERS made out to the Pueblo West Sportsman Association for the range fee. (CASH AND CREDIT CARDS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AS PAYMENT FOR THE RANGE FEE)


-ACCESS TO THE RANGE

Non-Members of the PWSA please gather at the front gate (in a group) and wait for a PWSA member that is attending the class to let you into the range. DO NOT TRY TO FOLLOW OTHER PWSA MEMBERS THAT ARE NOT PART OF THE CLASS INTO THE RANGE!!! Once inside the gate take the road to the right and go directly to Range #2 (second range from the right). Please do not go to the other ranges un-escorted, PWSA has a strict policy that all non-members must be escorted by a member at all times.

Remember this is a private range that is kind enough to let us use their facilities for this class. Please respect other members of the range, remember we are guests of the PWSA (if there is a problem please let me know so I can get the problem resolved). The only way I can keep hosting courses at the PWSA is if we have a good working relationship with the membership / board of the range.

PWSA MEMBERS: Please let students in the front gate and direct them to range #2. If someone would please man the front gate until all our students are in (as we have done it in the past) it would be greatly appriciated.



-LUNCH / START TIME

Please bring your lunch both days, we will break for lunch, but there will not be enough time to leave the range to go an get lunch at a fast food resturant.

We will start class at 8am on all days of training unless otherwise noted, please be on time.

We will have to pick up all trash and brass at the end of each day of shooting.

Full auto firining is *not* permitted at the range

Tracers and armor piercing ammo is *not* permitted at the range



Thanks for your help,
Jeff




Directions to the range and motel info listed below:  


-Motels in Pueblo West (10 minute driving time to the range)

-Best Western Inn Pueblo West (719) 547-2111
-Comfort Inn of Pueblo West (719) 547-9400  (I recommend the Comfort Inn, it is only a couple years old and very nice, there is a very LARGE Super Wal Mart across the stree from it, plenty of gas stations / convience stores / fast food / resturaunts / close to grocery stores and drug stores).

If you stay at one of these motels see special directions (read short cut) to the range below


-Motels in the city of Pueblo (30 to 40 minutes driving time to the range)

-Comfort Inn (719) 542-6868
-Super 8 Motel (719) 545-4104
-Days Inn (719) 543-8031
-Econo Lodge (719) 542-9933
-Hampton Inn (719) 544-4700
-Holiday Inn (719) 543-8050
-La Quinta Inn (719) 542-3500


Directions:

-From the city of Pueblo

-Exit I-25 at the Highway 50 West exit (also know as US 50) and head WEST bound (toward Pueblo West)

-Hwy 50 West to Purcell (first traffic light in Pueblo West)

-Turn Right (North) onto Purcell and travel 2.6 miles to Platteville Rd.

-Turn Left (West) onto Platteville Blvd and travel 1.5 miles to Gantts Fort

-Turn Right (North) onto Gantts Fort and tavel 2.4 miles to Platteville Rd. (Platteville Rd makes a large loop through Pueblo West)

-Turn Left (West) onto Platteville Rd and travel .3 (3/10) mile to Cashmere Ave

-Turn Right on Cashmere ave and take the second road left to the range. There are green / white signs once your reach Cashmere ave directing you to the range


-Coming from Colorado Springs

-South bound on I-25 to Exit #108

-Exit on #108, at the end of the off ramp take a right onto Purcell

-Travel 4.2 miles on Purcell to Platteville Rd (dirt road) and turn right onto Platteville Rd.

-Travel 2.4 miles on Platteville Rd to Cashmire Ave (when Platteville road turns from a dirt road to an asphault road, you have less than a half mile until you are at Cashmire Ave)

-Turn Right on Cashmere ave and take the second road left to the range. There are green / white signs once your reach Cashmere ave directing you to the range


-Coming from the Best Western or Comfort Inn in Pueblo West

-Take McCulloch north of Highway 50 west and follow it until it dead ends into Platteville Rd.

-Turn Left (West) onto Platteville Blvd and travel to Gantts Fort

-Turn Right (North) onto Gantts Fort and tavel 2.4 miles to Platteville Rd. (Platteville Rd makes a large loop through Pueblo West)

-Turn Left (West) onto Platteville Rd and travel .3 (3/10) mile to Cashmere Ave

-Turn Right on Cashmere ave and take the second road left to the range. There are green / white signs once your reach Cashmere ave directing you to the range


*The Colorado Springs Airport is only 45 minutes away from the PWSA Range*


If anyone has any questions on directions or lodging feel free to contact me directly at [email protected]


Semper Fi
Jeff

On 10-8 website they list the class as being the intermediate operators course, course description here is for the basic operators course.

Which class will be offered ?

Basic Pistol Operator's course, but it is my understanding from TimL that we will progress into / cover some of the intermediate material after everyone is up to speed.

I have gotten a few emails about the 10-8 Consulting class.  10-8 is a fairly new company with instructors who have been in the training game for a while (Tim Lau, Pat Rogers, Daryl Boyle, Ben Lenett, Rob Haught, to name a few)



Some of Tim Lau's articles and Instructor Creds:


-Combat Tactics Summer 2006
Hear No Evil
by Tim Lau:  www.10-8consulting.com/article_page.php?articleID=2

-Combat Tactics Summer 2005
The Laser Debate
by Tim Lau:  www.10-8consulting.com/article_page.php?articleID=3

-Combat Tactics Winter 2005
The Short Dot Combat Optic
by Tim Lau:  www.10-8consulting.com/article_page.php?articleID=4

Tim Lau on the front cover of Dec 2004 S.W.A.T. Magazine:




Instructor Creds:

-FBI Certified Firearms Instructor
-CA POST Certified Firearms Instructor
-SureFire Certified Low Light Instructor
-EAG Weapons & Tactics Instructor
-Former Gunsite Rangemaster (Pistol/Carbine)
-NRA Certified Instructor Pistol/Rifle/Shotgun/Personal Protection
-Simunitions Certified Training Supervisor


10-8 Consulting bio's can be seen here:  www.10-8consulting.com/instructorbiographypage.php

Nighthawk Custom page which has a little bit of information on the 10-8 Consulting Crew, along with the pistol 10-8 Consulting commissioned Nighthawk Custom to build for those who go in harm's way: www.nighthawkcustom.com/detail.aspx?ID=12

Just some food for thought....If you are considering taking a training class in 2007, you may want to start getting ammo NOW!!!

Many ammo manufacturers are back logged 6+ months on ammo shipments.

10-8 Consulting Pistol Operators Course (April 2007) Instructors:



Instructors:

Tim Lau:

Tim Lau is a full time law enforcement officer with a municipal department in Los Angeles County, CA, serving as a night shift Patrolman, Field Training Officer, department Rangemaster and Armorer. A former instructor at the Gunsite Academy, he is currently an instructor for EAG General Enterprises, Inc. (Pat Rogers Company) and Force Options Institute, with instructor certifications from: FBI, NRA, SureFire, Simunitions, CA POST, and teaches Edged Weapons Defense, Pistol, Carbine, Shotgun and Submachine Gun. In addition, Tim has over a decade of martial arts experience to include, Aikido, Kali/Escrima/Arnis, Jun Fan/Jeet Kune Do, Muay Thai Kickboxing, Indonesian Silat, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.  Tim Lau has also written several articles in SWAT Magazine and Surefire's Combat Tactics semi-annual magazine.

Combat Tactics Summer 2006
Hear No Evil
by Tim Lau: http://www.10-8consulting.com/articl...hp?articleID=2

-Combat Tactics Summer 2005
The Laser Debate
by Tim Lau: http://www.10-8consulting.com/articl...hp?articleID=3

-Combat Tactics Winter 2005
The Short Dot Combat Optic
by Tim Lau: http://www.10-8consulting.com/articl...hp?articleID=4




Ben Lenett:

Ben Lenett currently serves as the Director of Law Enforcement Programs at Eagle Industries, an industry leader in the area of tactical nylon products. Ben is a retired law enforcement officer from a Northern Arizona agency, formerly assigned as a Patrol Deputy. He is an AZ POST certified instructor, involved in both Firearms and Less-Lethal Instruction. In addition to his departmental duties as an agency armorer, Ben was involved with the testing and procurement of both ballistic protection and load bearing equipment for multiple area SWAT units. Ben is also a Staff Instructor at the Gunsite Academy, teaching Pistol, Carbine, and Shotgun. Additionally, Ben has a significant experience in several different styles of martial arts and unarmed combatives.





**With this class certificate you will be able to get your CCW in the state of Colorado. The lead instructor is a certified NRA pistol instructor. But you will learn to fight and defend yourself in this class, a subject that is often over looked in many CCW classes.






Semper Fi
Jeff

Semper Fi,
Jeff

Pics from some previous 10-8 Consulting Pistol Operator classes:

As an additional treat, Col. Robert K. Brown, owner and publisher of Soldier of Fortune Magazine, will be attending the 10-8 Consulting Pistol Operators Course.
Semper Fi,
Jeff

Semper Fi,
Jeff

I've been informed the 3-Day Carbine Operators Course May 19-21 is FULL.  

Email came out this morning, the 10-8 pistol class is canceled, lack of interest.

It appears there are 5 of us signed up... How many needed to hold the class, 10 ? 12 ?

anyone on the fence ? if so, sign up, lets see if we can get class re-instated.

This was my one training opportunity for 2007. Really hate to miss it.

Gents,



Thanks for the support. I've been hosting classes since 2000 and this is the first time we have ever had to cancel a class for any reason.

Unfortunatley I had to notify the range that the 10-8 Consulting Pistol Operators class was canceled so they could make that range avalible to other members.

Thus we no longer have a range even if we got enough people to sign up at this late date.

I first announced this class back in Aug of 2006. There was plenty of time for students to sign up. Unfortuniately we didn't get enough students to make this class happen. Hopefully next year.



There is still room in Larry Vicker's September class and Pat Rogers (May) class is full but they have started a stand by list for Pat's class.


Semper Fi
Jeff

Quoted: Vickers Tactical Pistol Basic & Carbine Basic Pueblo West, Colorado September 15 - 17 2007 2 day pistol 1 day carbine Sept 15-17: Price: *2 day pistol (Sept 15 - 16) $375 PWSA member $425 non member *1 day carbine (Sept 17) $175 PWSA member $200 non member   *3 days combined $550 PWSA member $625 non member Pistol Basic This class is an entry level course for handgun shooters and is designed specifically for those who have not had any formal instruction. Topics covered include the following: safety, stance, grip, sight alignment and trigger control. Familiarization with their service pistol includes field stripping and maintenance. In addition to this, other topics that are covered include reloads, draw, and introduction to different skill drills including dry fire and bullseye shooting. Class requirements: • Eye and Ear Protection (electronic hearing protection is preferred) • Serviceable handgun of at least 9mm Para caliber • Serviceable holster • Minimum 1 double magazine pouch • Minimum of 3 serviceable magazines (5 is better) • 800 rounds of ammo – factory service type (no reloads) • Suitable range wear depending on the season • Good attitude Carbine Basic An entry level course for carbine shooters. This class is geared for those who have not had any formal instruction. Topics covered include safety, stance, zeroing for iron sights and optics, sight alignment and trigger control. Familiarization with their carbine includes field stripping and maintenance. Other subject matter that is covered includes reloads, presentation, shooting positions, and introduction to different skill drills including dry fire and bullseye shooting. Class requirements: • Eye and ear protection (electronic hearing protection is preferred) • Serviceable carbine - typical calibers include 9mm, 45 ACP, 30 cal, 5.56 mm, 7.62 x 39mm • Serviceable sling- suitable for a variety of shooting positions - tactical type preferred • Minimum 1 magazine pouch - or method to carry spare magazine(s) • Minimum of 3 serviceable magazines (5 is better) • 400 rounds of ammo - service type • Suitable range wear depending on the season • Good attitude To register contact Larry Vickers at [email protected] Larry's Bio can be seen here: www.vickerstactical.com/about.htm For local support feel free to contact me at [email protected]

Only a couple slots avalible





Semper Fi
Jeff

Quoted: Vickers Tactical Pistol Basic & Carbine Basic Pueblo West, Colorado September 15 - 17 2007 2 day pistol 1 day carbine Sept 15-17: Price: *2 day pistol (Sept 15 - 16) $375 PWSA member $425 non member *1 day carbine (Sept 17) $175 PWSA member $200 non member   *3 days combined $550 PWSA member $625 non member Pistol Basic This class is an entry level course for handgun shooters and is designed specifically for those who have not had any formal instruction. Topics covered include the following: safety, stance, grip, sight alignment and trigger control. Familiarization with their service pistol includes field stripping and maintenance. In addition to this, other topics that are covered include reloads, draw, and introduction to different skill drills including dry fire and bullseye shooting. Class requirements: • Eye and Ear Protection (electronic hearing protection is preferred) • Serviceable handgun of at least 9mm Para caliber • Serviceable holster • Minimum 1 double magazine pouch • Minimum of 3 serviceable magazines (5 is better) • 800 rounds of ammo – factory service type (no reloads) • Suitable range wear depending on the season • Good attitude Carbine Basic An entry level course for carbine shooters. This class is geared for those who have not had any formal instruction. Topics covered include safety, stance, zeroing for iron sights and optics, sight alignment and trigger control. Familiarization with their carbine includes field stripping and maintenance. Other subject matter that is covered includes reloads, presentation, shooting positions, and introduction to different skill drills including dry fire and bullseye shooting. Class requirements: • Eye and ear protection (electronic hearing protection is preferred) • Serviceable carbine - typical calibers include 9mm, 45 ACP, 30 cal, 5.56 mm, 7.62 x 39mm • Serviceable sling- suitable for a variety of shooting positions - tactical type preferred • Minimum 1 magazine pouch - or method to carry spare magazine(s) • Minimum of 3 serviceable magazines (5 is better) • 400 rounds of ammo - service type • Suitable range wear depending on the season • Good attitude To register contact Larry Vickers at [email protected] Larry's Bio can be seen here: www.vickerstactical.com/about.htm For local support feel free to contact me at [email protected] __________________________________________________________________________________ Gents,           These are 3 different classes.  Pistol in April, Carbine in May, and Pistol and Carbine in Sept (with the Sept class you can take just the pistol, just the carbine, or both classes).           Questions have come up in the past about my involvement with the trainers / training companies that I host.  I am NOT affiliated with any of these groups and don't make any money off the classes.  I just get a free slot in the class for all the trouble I go through in hosting the class.           My main motivation for hosting the classes is so we can train at a reduced cost, but having the classes here in colorado it cuts down on the cost of travel, time off work, lodging, time away from home, food costs, transporting ammo, etc.  I first started hosting classes locally in 2001 after I figured out that a 3 day trip to Gunsite was going to cost me over $3,000 (by the time I factored in travel, lodging, time off work, shipping ammo, food, tuition, etc.)           If you have any questions on any of the training feel free to contact me directly at [email protected]

Only a couple months left.  A few slots are still avalible.



Semper Fi,
Jeff

Larry Vicker's class is a month away.  Still have a few slots avalible.  Hope to see some of you there!!!



Semper Fi,
Jeff

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Quoted: Larry Vicker's class is a month away.  Still have a few slots avalible.  Hope to see some of you there!!! Semper Fi, Jeff

Jeff, (or anyone else?)

Any idea where is the closest hotel?  I'm signed up for the Sept class, but I'm still trying to decide which hotel room to book.  Best options now appear to be the Super 8 off Hwy 50 W or La Quinta off N Elizabeth St?  Thanks in advance

La Quinta is nicer and just as close to the interstate as the Super 8.

There are 2 motels (nice) just off exit 102 (Eagleridge).  One is a Ramada / Hampton Inn (in the process of a name change from one to the other, but I can't remember which is the old name and which is the new).  And I can't remember the other motel.  I'll get the names and post them tomarrow.



-Jeff

LAST CALL


A couple slots still avalible.

Class starts Saturday.  

You can attend either course or both courses (pistol / rifle)

Hope to see some of you there





-Jeff