May 26th Vanilla Gorilla's Introduction to Basic Gunshot Trauma Treatment and Pistol

[Vanilla Gorilla]

What did we do that scared her off?

 

[J-Dog]

Time and open spots are running out, don’t miss a great opportunity

 

[Captain_Morgan]

This sounds like a great class. I can't make this one, but I'll try to make the next, even if it's just medical.

 

[Vanilla Gorilla]

Looks like this class had a couple last minute cancellations. There are 4 open spots. This is the last time we will be running a Mash-Up course like this. Get in while you still can.

 

[mnaylo3]

In before you close registration!

PM inbound

 

[cheese]

Hey, when are directions to the range being sent out?

 

[J-Dog]

I will send the directions via PM tomorrow or wed

 

[J-Dog]

Here is the list of BS members that are signed up and paid in full for the May 26th class if you have not received a PM from me with directions to the range please PM me so I can make sure you know where to go.

LNSvince x2 spots
cheese
kz45
aard3
mpl006
manylo3

 

[cheese]

Getting excited for the class! I cleaned my pistol this evening.

 

[J-Dog]

1st I have no idea why may avitar changed from the marine EGA to cheese

2nd to my knowledge there is no refrigerator or microwave at the range so plan on a cold lunch or leave it in the sun and it will warm up by noon.

 

[SpeedRacer]

1st I have no idea why may avitar changed from the marine EGA to cheese

2nd to my knowledge there is no refrigerator or microwave at the range so plan on a cold lunch or leave it in the sun and it will warm up by noon.

If you're on your iPhone it does weird **** swapping images around sometimes. Clearing your Safari cookie and cache will fix it, for a while.

There is no microwave, but there is a Subway about 3 minutes from the range. It will definitely be hot enough to warm up a nice solar powered sandwich too. And on that note, bring plenty of water!

 

[J-Dog]

There area few picnic tables with a long bench, I would be sure to bring a folding camp type chair

 

[J-Dog]

Great class today thanks VG and all those that came out.

 

[JR1572]

I'm sure y'all had fun. I showed up to pick something up and people started clapping...

JR1572

 

[Vanilla Gorilla]

Great bunch of shooters today I really enjoyed spending the day with yall.

 

[aard3]

Great bunch of shooters today I really enjoyed spending the day with yall.

I'd like to second that. The class today was great, I especially enjoyed the medical portion. Big thanks to the instructors and GoldenDragon for making it happen for us.

 

[cheese]

****Caveat! I'm not an operator, I'm not a police officer, nor do I have any prior military training. I'm just a private citizen who works at a engineering firm and likes to shoot. This is my recollections and observations from the class today.****

My first impression was of the range, and man, that place is nice. Golden Dragon has sunk lots of work and cash into making a first rate range. Hat's off to him, and thanks for hosting the class. My second impression was of the main instructor, Vanilla Gorilla. He taught the class in a very informal manner, sitting down on a shooting bench and talking about his experiences. There was no bombast or bragging, just "this is my experience and I'm presenting it for you to learn from it." I found his manner very approachable and he had a well thought out response to every question.

The first aid portion was almost too short - one of the dangers of splitting a class and covering two topics - however, I left the class knowing that I wouldn't be completely useless in a situation (god forbid that I should have to render aid to my family). We got to play with the items in his trauma kit, which helped me. The last first aid class I had was in JRTOC back in Leesville High School, almost 25 years ago (am I that old? ****.) I did unlearn some things I had been taught over the years, which is always a good thing.

Let me give my background with shooting - I've no formal training, just what I've picked up from more experienced friends and so on. And, boy, do I have a lot to unlearn. I preformed reasonably well at the couple of Amite IDPA matches I've been able to attend (for an untrained shooter). But Nate's first shooting drill showed that I have a metric **** ton of work to do to be a passable shooter. Lemme reiterate - I *thought* I was a good shooter. I rapidly realized that I was not and started to try to reteach myself.

Nate was very patient with me, as well as his assistant instructor. I got some point of aim issues dealt with, and my grip needs to be readjusted (I'm pulling shots to the left). We did a drill, trying to hit a 2" circle with four shots at about 5 yards. That drill highlighted my glaring deficiencies. The class ended with a drill where we had to engage a target from sitting, sprint 20 yards and back, sit back down, move to a barrel and engage two more targets. It was a good exercise in breathing management and stress management.