Chad H
12-28-2008, 03:19 PM
Felt this would be an appropriate place and start for this section.
This is a very good article pertaining to training written by Pat Rogers... A printable PDF is at the link below:
http://www.eagtactical.com/article_d...sp?articleID=1
Coming to Class?
What follows is based on my observations over the years, and the opinions are mine. These
opinions and guideline are, of course, related to my classes, though some may be relative to
others as well. If you are attending another’s course, contact that instructor directly for his read
on what to bring.
E.A.G. has a strict credentialing policy. Appropriate credentials include Active Duty Military ID,
Police ID, a pistol license from any state or a Certificate of Good Conduct from your local police.
DoD or non DoD other government agency identification are also accepted. Letters from your
priest, rabbi, minister, mayor, lawyer, police officer or green grocer are not acceptable. I need a
communication from an authorized agency, stating no criminal record.
This credentialing policy is necessary to ensure that we are not providing training to wackos,
criminals or those that would seek to destroy the United States. I do not apologize for any
inconvenience incurred- I have to be sure who is attending the class.
I reserve the absolute right to deny admission or remove a participant for any reason.
Administrative Issues
You need to submit a completed application, along with the required credentialing documentation
and deposit. You will receive a confirmation letter by electrons (or snail mail if requested) advising
that your seat is reserved. Under certain circumstances we will tentatively reserve space without
an application (deployed personnel, special job classification personnel etc), but you will be
required to get these items to us NLT 30 days prior to the class. We will provide range directions
and lodging information with the confirmation letter or shortly thereafter.
If you have any questions, contact us immediately at www.eagtactical.com, and we’ll do our best
to answer your questions.
Class Conduct
Training Day 1 will start promptly at 0800 -plan on getting to the range NLT 0715-0730.
Have your gear sorted out prior to the start of training. Loading your magazines the night before
will make life easier for you on the following day.
Ammunition Requirements
The ammunition requirements represent an average. What you shoot during the course will vary
according to overall competence of the class, weather, and your stamina and ability.
In order to learn, you need to have three things present.
You have to have a need for the training.
You have to believe that you can do it.
You have to have fun while learning.
2
Your need may be as diverse as that you are someone who carries a gun for a living, or you just
want to see if you measure up to a certain standard. Or, you may just want to.
Shooting is relatively simple. The skill sets necessary to become a competent shooter can be
taught to those who possess average coordination and a desire to learn in a relatively short time.
Fighting is what’s hard.
SAFETY
Safety is the priority. While carrying a firearm, you have a legal, moral and ethical responsibility to
perform safely.
The Four Safety Rules
1. All guns are always loaded.
2. Never let the muzzle cover anything that you do not wish to destroy. This includes your
own body parts.
3. Keep your finger straight and outside the triggerguard until your sights are on target with
the intention to shoot.
4. Be sure of your target. Consider the background.
Range Rules:
If you drop something on the ground, leave it. If it is a magazine (the most commonly dropped
item), leave it and access another one on your body.
You are concerned with only one task. The instructor has the overall cognizance for the entire
line. By bending over you may put yourself in a dangerous predicament. The instructor will likely
see the dropped item and give you permission to retrieve it when it is safe to do so.
Do not pick up dropped ammunition. The cost of a single round is not worth the problems that can
result from picking up a round of ammunition not chambered for your gun. Leave it for the police
call.
Safety violations will not be tolerated.
Personal Issues
Attitude:
Have a good attitude. While it is the instructor’s job to teach, it is the student’s job to learn.
Come with a clear mind. There are only so many ways to perform a certain task, but everyone will
have a different slant on what needs to be done. See what is being offered. If you like it, roll it into
your trick bag. If not, give it a fair shake while at class. Whether you use a particular Tactic,
Technique or Procedure (TTP) is up to you.
Physical Condition:
3
My courses are of medium to high energy. You need to be in reasonable physical shape to
complete the course, but you do not necessarily need to be an athlete.
If you have any physical issues and are unsure of your ability to perform, contact me directly.
With age and hard work come injuries. If you have bad knees or a bad back you may not want to
perform certain drills, such as kneeling or running. Accept the fact that you won’t be able to do
everything and do what you can. Don’t further hurt yourself while training.
Your attitude and desire to learn far outweigh most physical issues.
Equipment
Gear can be broken down into the following sub groups:
Guns/ Related Gear
Support Gear
Personal/ Snivel Gear
Guns/ Related Gear
Guns:
Not all manufacturers are alike. Certainly all are capable of turning out a quality item, just as all
are capable of turning out a piece of garbage from time to time. The key is in the consistency of
the reliability.
It would be nice if you bring a carbine that you have already put 1000 rounds downrange with, and
are using the same magazines and ammunition. Certainly that would reduce the potential for
having a non working weapons system, but it is not always possible.
You can mitigate the potential for disaster to a certain degree by purchasing quality equipment.
My Dad used to say “Buy cheap, buy twice” and he was dead nuts on about that.
Murphy lives on the range and is a constant student at class. You may have a carbine that ran like
the proverbial sewing machine yesterday, but it may not function at all today. If you can, bring a
second gun. Failing that, bring a spare bolt and bolt carrier.
Lube:
Your carbine is a machine, very much like the motor in your ride. Your engine requires lubrication
and so does your carbine. The gun will require more lube at a class where you are firing 400-600
rounds per day than if you are plinking at a range. Shooting will blow lube off the bolt and you
may have to re apply lube during the day.
As with guns, not all lubricants are equal. My preference is to stay away from the petroleum based
CLP and use instead Slip 2000 for cleaning and lubrication. The TW25B grease is the only non
viscous lube that I would recommend.
4
You need to be able to apply the lube properly. Generally, place oil on the inside of the bolt
carrier, the bolt cam pin slot, on the underside of the bolt carrier and on the bolt itself, especially
around the gas rings.
The gas rings do not need to be staggered, a myth that is now accepted as fact. A good gun will
run fine with one gas ring.
Weapon Mounted Lights
Certain classes require a weapon mounted light for the primary weapon. There are lights and
there are lights. Bring something that is robust, dependable and provides sufficient light for the
task.
Cleaning:
Starting off with a clean and properly lubricated carbine will go a long way to ensuring that you
will maximize your learning experience.
At the end of the training day wipe down your bolt/ bolt carrier and clean the chamber. Re- lube as
necessary. Obsessive/ excessive cleaning may do more harm then good.
Sights:
Iron sights are simple and rugged- as well as being difficult to use. Optical sights offer many
advantages, including the ability to increase the certainty of first round hits. As with all things, not
all optics are equal. Buy smart and save yourself a lot of grief in the long run.
If you have a battery powered optic, put fresh batteries in before the class starts, and have
another set available. Batteries are pretty reliable, but some lesser brands have been known to be
dead when shipped from the factory.
<Part 2 to follow...>
This is a very good article pertaining to training written by Pat Rogers... A printable PDF is at the link below:
http://www.eagtactical.com/article_d...sp?articleID=1
Coming to Class?
What follows is based on my observations over the years, and the opinions are mine. These
opinions and guideline are, of course, related to my classes, though some may be relative to
others as well. If you are attending another’s course, contact that instructor directly for his read
on what to bring.
E.A.G. has a strict credentialing policy. Appropriate credentials include Active Duty Military ID,
Police ID, a pistol license from any state or a Certificate of Good Conduct from your local police.
DoD or non DoD other government agency identification are also accepted. Letters from your
priest, rabbi, minister, mayor, lawyer, police officer or green grocer are not acceptable. I need a
communication from an authorized agency, stating no criminal record.
This credentialing policy is necessary to ensure that we are not providing training to wackos,
criminals or those that would seek to destroy the United States. I do not apologize for any
inconvenience incurred- I have to be sure who is attending the class.
I reserve the absolute right to deny admission or remove a participant for any reason.
Administrative Issues
You need to submit a completed application, along with the required credentialing documentation
and deposit. You will receive a confirmation letter by electrons (or snail mail if requested) advising
that your seat is reserved. Under certain circumstances we will tentatively reserve space without
an application (deployed personnel, special job classification personnel etc), but you will be
required to get these items to us NLT 30 days prior to the class. We will provide range directions
and lodging information with the confirmation letter or shortly thereafter.
If you have any questions, contact us immediately at www.eagtactical.com, and we’ll do our best
to answer your questions.
Class Conduct
Training Day 1 will start promptly at 0800 -plan on getting to the range NLT 0715-0730.
Have your gear sorted out prior to the start of training. Loading your magazines the night before
will make life easier for you on the following day.
Ammunition Requirements
The ammunition requirements represent an average. What you shoot during the course will vary
according to overall competence of the class, weather, and your stamina and ability.
In order to learn, you need to have three things present.
You have to have a need for the training.
You have to believe that you can do it.
You have to have fun while learning.
2
Your need may be as diverse as that you are someone who carries a gun for a living, or you just
want to see if you measure up to a certain standard. Or, you may just want to.
Shooting is relatively simple. The skill sets necessary to become a competent shooter can be
taught to those who possess average coordination and a desire to learn in a relatively short time.
Fighting is what’s hard.
SAFETY
Safety is the priority. While carrying a firearm, you have a legal, moral and ethical responsibility to
perform safely.
The Four Safety Rules
1. All guns are always loaded.
2. Never let the muzzle cover anything that you do not wish to destroy. This includes your
own body parts.
3. Keep your finger straight and outside the triggerguard until your sights are on target with
the intention to shoot.
4. Be sure of your target. Consider the background.
Range Rules:
If you drop something on the ground, leave it. If it is a magazine (the most commonly dropped
item), leave it and access another one on your body.
You are concerned with only one task. The instructor has the overall cognizance for the entire
line. By bending over you may put yourself in a dangerous predicament. The instructor will likely
see the dropped item and give you permission to retrieve it when it is safe to do so.
Do not pick up dropped ammunition. The cost of a single round is not worth the problems that can
result from picking up a round of ammunition not chambered for your gun. Leave it for the police
call.
Safety violations will not be tolerated.
Personal Issues
Attitude:
Have a good attitude. While it is the instructor’s job to teach, it is the student’s job to learn.
Come with a clear mind. There are only so many ways to perform a certain task, but everyone will
have a different slant on what needs to be done. See what is being offered. If you like it, roll it into
your trick bag. If not, give it a fair shake while at class. Whether you use a particular Tactic,
Technique or Procedure (TTP) is up to you.
Physical Condition:
3
My courses are of medium to high energy. You need to be in reasonable physical shape to
complete the course, but you do not necessarily need to be an athlete.
If you have any physical issues and are unsure of your ability to perform, contact me directly.
With age and hard work come injuries. If you have bad knees or a bad back you may not want to
perform certain drills, such as kneeling or running. Accept the fact that you won’t be able to do
everything and do what you can. Don’t further hurt yourself while training.
Your attitude and desire to learn far outweigh most physical issues.
Equipment
Gear can be broken down into the following sub groups:
Guns/ Related Gear
Support Gear
Personal/ Snivel Gear
Guns/ Related Gear
Guns:
Not all manufacturers are alike. Certainly all are capable of turning out a quality item, just as all
are capable of turning out a piece of garbage from time to time. The key is in the consistency of
the reliability.
It would be nice if you bring a carbine that you have already put 1000 rounds downrange with, and
are using the same magazines and ammunition. Certainly that would reduce the potential for
having a non working weapons system, but it is not always possible.
You can mitigate the potential for disaster to a certain degree by purchasing quality equipment.
My Dad used to say “Buy cheap, buy twice” and he was dead nuts on about that.
Murphy lives on the range and is a constant student at class. You may have a carbine that ran like
the proverbial sewing machine yesterday, but it may not function at all today. If you can, bring a
second gun. Failing that, bring a spare bolt and bolt carrier.
Lube:
Your carbine is a machine, very much like the motor in your ride. Your engine requires lubrication
and so does your carbine. The gun will require more lube at a class where you are firing 400-600
rounds per day than if you are plinking at a range. Shooting will blow lube off the bolt and you
may have to re apply lube during the day.
As with guns, not all lubricants are equal. My preference is to stay away from the petroleum based
CLP and use instead Slip 2000 for cleaning and lubrication. The TW25B grease is the only non
viscous lube that I would recommend.
4
You need to be able to apply the lube properly. Generally, place oil on the inside of the bolt
carrier, the bolt cam pin slot, on the underside of the bolt carrier and on the bolt itself, especially
around the gas rings.
The gas rings do not need to be staggered, a myth that is now accepted as fact. A good gun will
run fine with one gas ring.
Weapon Mounted Lights
Certain classes require a weapon mounted light for the primary weapon. There are lights and
there are lights. Bring something that is robust, dependable and provides sufficient light for the
task.
Cleaning:
Starting off with a clean and properly lubricated carbine will go a long way to ensuring that you
will maximize your learning experience.
At the end of the training day wipe down your bolt/ bolt carrier and clean the chamber. Re- lube as
necessary. Obsessive/ excessive cleaning may do more harm then good.
Sights:
Iron sights are simple and rugged- as well as being difficult to use. Optical sights offer many
advantages, including the ability to increase the certainty of first round hits. As with all things, not
all optics are equal. Buy smart and save yourself a lot of grief in the long run.
If you have a battery powered optic, put fresh batteries in before the class starts, and have
another set available. Batteries are pretty reliable, but some lesser brands have been known to be
dead when shipped from the factory.
<Part 2 to follow...>