I previously took a FoF class with Gabe and Randy in March and was so impressed that I signed up for this 2 day FoF class as well. I also wanted to continue learning and applying the skills from the March class.
I call this class FoF +P+ J
It was a small class and if you’re in the southeast and didn’t attend, then you missed out. Because it was a small class, we got tons of repetitions on all the FoF drills and scenarios.
We started working FoF drills and understanding the overarching concepts applicable to dynamic close-range gunfighting. The early drills demonstrated why the Modern Technique’s “stand and fight” or “step off line and then stand and fight” concepts are a recipe for getting cut and/or shot.
We also worked drills to understand and apply take offs, angles, dynamic movement, some limited combatives and dealing with multiple bad guys. We also worked some low-light FoF drills and scenarios, disarms and disarm counters.
I’m sure I’ve left out many aspects of this class, but here’s my main point: if you’re squared away on a square range, then you NEED to take some FoF classes with SI. The materials, concepts and instruction are top rate and take you to the next level.
IMO, thinking you can fight with a pistol at realistic ranges simply because you’re squared away on a square range is a fallacy. This class is about fighting and increasing your chances of surviving a violent encounter that involves weapons.
One special note – this class was small enough that Randy and SI could have justifiably cancelled and rescheduled. Instead, Randy held the class and got friends to come in and frequently play the part of the “bad guy”. While not a great financial event for SI because of the small class size, this was boon for the students. We got tons of reps, work and extra instruction. I want to personally thank Randy, SI and the guest “bad guys” for that consideration.
A second special note on Randy - Randy is, IMO, one of the foremost FoF and practical shooting instructors in the southeast. If you’re in the SE, you need to look at the upcoming class schedule and train with him.
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