Nice AAR, Roger. You have a knack for picking up the details...I sort of live for the moment and don't remember those things.
It was a great course. Several times throughout the three days, I noticed that my internal lightbulb flickered on, albeit feebly, like a firefly in the fog. One thing that really clicked for me was finally figuring out how to shoot, move quickly, and make solid hits on my target at the same time. As much as I train, that's something I've always struggled with, but Kyle and Dan homed in on what I was doing wrong, and rode me like a stolen bicycle until I got it right.
The VTAC instructors are undeniably talented and skillful dudes, with a wealth of firsthand experience to back it up, but what's more important is that they can articulate the lessons in a manner that everyone can understand and put into practice.
I also really enjoy training at Southern Exposure. Irv and Watfa run a tight ship, and there are no unpleasant surprises for the instructors or students. Really, all a student has to do is show up ready to train, because all the other logistic details and course organization are nailed down. That range is a gem for those of us in FL, but the fact many students travel considerable distances to get there is testament to how well the range is run, and the quality of the instructors that Irv brings in.
I like the fact that Irv vets not only the instructors, but also the students, so that I don't have to worry about the safety standards (or lack thereof) of the guys to the right and left of me, or that I'm wasting my $$ on an instructor of dubious credentials / skills. And getting to know so many of the students, and seeing them over and over in various courses, makes for some good times off-range at the local watering holes.
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Originally Posted by Gentle Ben
Nice AAR, Roger. You have a knack for picking up the details...I sort of live for the moment and don't remember those things.
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