Michigan Regional Rifle Training Group

**Michael Swisher** · 02-10-2012, 02:42 PM

Originally Posted by jdhaines

Mike, (swisher or irish)

Is this the new format for the training groups? I try to remember to check into the Indiana group page once every month or so but it's been dead since our last meet-up. Are the new "training groups" just going to be like cheap mini-classes? Will there be both styles happening concurrently? I've got the t-shirt that says I'm one of the cool kids.

EDIT: Just found the stickies and a couple other threads. So there really isn't two styles it seems. An SI instructor needs to be around (which happened the first time). I didn't realize only SI alums could attend. Making more sense now. The first meeting was sort of a meet, greet, and shoot where this one will be a little more productive. I've got it on my calendar. I'll let you guys know if something comes up.

Josh, it sounds like you have it figured out. What we did in Indiana last time was before we made the official training groups, it was just a bunch of WT's getting together for some light training and fellowship. This is an actual session. Call it guided practice. When at the range with Lisa last weekend, I worked out a mini cirriculum that should be a learning experience, as well as a lot of fun.

**jdhaines** · 02-10-2012, 05:28 PM

Sounds good, thanks Mike. I'm currently down to 2 mags of AK ammo. I just finished my AR and got the things I need to reload for it. I'm sorting out a few loads now. Hopefully by then I'll have it zeroed and a load worked out. Best case I'll have some AK ammo as well and I can bring them both. Will I have to wear a dunce cap if I only have an AR for the meet-up? I'd hate to have everyone point laugh and stare.

You know how IrishMike can get...

**Dogface** · 02-10-2012, 05:45 PM

I wish this wasn't so far away. I'll have to check into ferry prices and see if I can justify that, since a seven hour drive is a bit much for a one day course.

**buckcz** · 02-11-2012, 04:55 PM

Mike

I'll be there. Thanks for keeping the training coming to Michigan!

**irishmike** · 02-12-2012, 05:04 AM

Originally Posted by jdhaines

Sounds good, thanks Mike. I'm currently down to 2 mags of AK ammo. I just finished my AR and got the things I need to reload for it. I'm sorting out a few loads now. Hopefully by then I'll have it zeroed and a load worked out. Best case I'll have some AK ammo as well and I can bring them both. Will I have to wear a dunce cap if I only have an AR for the meet-up? I'd hate to have everyone point laugh and stare.

You know how IrishMike can get...

I totally reserve the right to point and laugh at you and you're AR. I'd have to be crazy to laugh too hard though, I remember you swinging the BIG kettle bell in your demo! I'm pretty stoked about they're being a mini-curriculum, I was worried this would be more bull session, with less emphasis on training like our last meetup (which was fun and has its place too). Thanks Swisher for organizing it. Should we bring FOF gear if we have it or should we just have an FOF only day instead sometime soon?

**Michael Swisher** · 02-12-2012, 05:32 AM

Originally Posted by irishmike

I totally reserve the right to point and laugh at you and you're AR. I'd have to be crazy to laugh too hard though, I remember you swinging the BIG kettle bell in your demo! I'm pretty stoked about they're being a mini-curriculum, I was worried this would be more bull session, with less emphasis on training like our last meetup (which was fun and has its place too). Thanks Swisher for organizing it. Should we bring FOF gear if we have it or should we just have an FOF only day instead sometime soon?

We can BS at lunch, but the training time will be serious. SI is serious about bringing life saving warrior training to its students and this will follow along those lines. Sorry, no FOF this time.

**Michael Swisher** · 02-12-2012, 05:33 AM

Originally Posted by buckcz

Mike

I'll be there. Thanks for keeping the training coming to Michigan!

Great, got you down. Looking forward to seeing you again. Maybe some AK pushups this time.

**Michael Swisher** · 02-12-2012, 05:35 AM

Originally Posted by jdhaines

Sounds good, thanks Mike. I'm currently down to 2 mags of AK ammo. I just finished my AR and got the things I need to reload for it. I'm sorting out a few loads now. Hopefully by then I'll have it zeroed and a load worked out. Best case I'll have some AK ammo as well and I can bring them both. Will I have to wear a dunce cap if I only have an AR for the meet-up? I'd hate to have everyone point laugh and stare.

You know how IrishMike can get...

Bring whichever, or both. I will probably bring both myself. Glad that you are planning on having it zeroed. We will do a quick confirmation of zero, but then it will be on to the work/fun.