FULL - Ken Hackathorn 2-Day Advanced Handgun - April 24-25, 2010 - Fuquay-Varina, NC.

**VA_Dinger** · #1 03-05-10, 12:21

This class is now full.

Ken Hackathorn 2-Day Advanced Handgun - April 24-25, 2010 - Fuquay-Varina, NC.

Ken Hackathorn has served as a US Army Special Forces Small Arms Instructor, Gunsite Instructor, and NRA Police Firearms Instructor. He is currently an FBI Certified Firearms Instructor, Certified Deputy Sheriff with Washington County SO, Ohio, and a SRT member and Special Response Team trainer. Ken has trained US Military Special Operations forces, Marine FAST and SOTG units and is a contract small arms trainer to FBI SWAT and HRT.

Ken has provided training to Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies and been active in small arms training for the past 25 years. He has written firearms related material for Guns & Ammo, Combat Handguns, Soldier Of Fortune, and currently American Handgunner and contributed to at least six other gun/shooting journals. Ken was also a founding member of IPSC and IDPA.

Grey Group Training:
www.greygrouptraining.com

Ken Hackathorn 2-Day Advanced Handgun - April 24-25, 2010 - Fuquay-Varina, NC.

**Only for Students who have attended previous defensive pistol training programs. Note: this is not a new or beginners’ level training program. Students should already have an acceptable level of gun handling and marksmanship skills.**

Day One:
- Introduction, followed by a lecture on tactical mental applications, legal aspects, and equipment selection.
- Late morning range drills and review of the ‘key’ advanced shooting principles.
- Lunch for 45 minutes
- Return to range for advanced approach to pistol presentation, follow through, and scanning. Turns, pivots, emergency reloads, and multiple targets. Intro to shooting on the move, and related skill drills.
- Break for Dinner until dusk, then low- light firing techniques, with flashlight and without.

Day Two:
- Resume training with continued range sessions to include review, strong and weak hand drills, point shooting, distance/long range, corner drill, skill drills, and evaluation skill drills.
- Final class review, with key points based upon the students ability to function reflexively.

Instructor: Ken Hackathorn

Class dates: April 24-25, 2010

Cost: $450

Location: Fuquay-Varina, NC

- Range facilities:

www.drakelanding.net/pistolpit.html

Class size: Maximum sixteen students

Weapon & Gear Class Requirements:

- Seasonal weather gear.
- Functional clothing & footgear.
- Knee and Elbow pads.
- Hand held flashlight(s) w/extra batteries.
- Ballistic Eye protection
- Ear protection.
- A functional handgun of reputable manufacture.
- Know your weapon's zero. Expect to work as close as 3 yards and as far as 100 yards.
- Have the necessary cleaning tools and maintenance equipment/replacement parts for your weapon(s).
- Quality holster and magazine pouches. A minimum of 4 ea. 15 rd Magazines.
- Minimum of 800 rounds of ammunition
- Be prepared to take notes
- Good attitude

If you are interested in attending this class please use this link to the Grey Group Training sign-up page:
http://stores.greygrouptraining.com/...dv./Detail.bok

If you have any additional questions please feel free to contact me;
training@greygrouptraining.com

C45P312 · #2 03-05-10, 13:06

In for this one. Pay day needs to come quicker.

flyfishr · #3 03-05-10, 18:22

Thanks for letting me switch. April dates work out much better with schedule. Looking forward to this one!

And a short drive from home!

**M4arc** · #4 03-09-10, 22:40

I'm going to try and reschedule some work stuff so that I can attend this class. I'll let you know ASAP.

**M4arc** · #5 03-14-10, 11:37

Va_Dinger, I got the green light from Big Boss so I'm IN! What do need as far as paperwork from you?

**VA_Dinger** · #6 03-14-10, 11:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by M4arc

Va_Dinger, I got the green light from Big Boss so I'm IN! What do need as far as paperwork from you?

No paperwork is needed, just sign-up using the Grey group Training website;

http://stores.greygrouptraining.com/...dv./Detail.bok

Easy as pie.

**M4arc** · #7 03-14-10, 11:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by VA_Dinger

No paperwork is needed, just sign-up using the Grey group Training website;

http://stores.greygrouptraining.com/...dv./Detail.bok

Easy as pie.

Thanks!

**VA_Dinger** · #8 04-04-10, 00:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by flyfishr

Thanks for letting me switch. April dates work out much better with schedule. Looking forward to this one!

And a short drive from home!

No problem Buzz, glad to be of service.

I look forward to training with you again in this class.

m4fun · #9 04-04-10, 00:16

I took the reschedule option - looking forward to this!

**VA_Dinger** · #10 04-06-10, 11:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by m4fun

I took the reschedule option - looking forward to this!

I think a bunch of us are looking forward to this one.

FYI to everyone; I've still got a few seats available. If your interested in signing up but have a question, please feel free to ask. I am always glad to help.

Thanks,

Paul

C45P312 · #11 04-06-10, 15:30

Just sent an email to them to see if I could pay something other than with credit card

**VA_Dinger** · #12 04-07-10, 09:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by C45P312

Just sent an email to them to see if I could pay something other than with credit card

Hello Carlos, I got it and sent a reply. I am sure we can work something out. Just call the store to sign-up when you get a chance. Since you have contacted me we will hold a seat for you.

No problem.

Thanks,

Paul

C45P312 · #13 04-07-10, 16:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by VA_Dinger

Hello Carlos, I got it and sent a reply. I am sure we can work something out. Just call the store to sign-up when you get a chance. Since you have contacted me we will hold a seat for you.

No problem.

Thanks,

Paul

Payment went out today.

Thanks!

Anyone else from Hampton Roads going?

-Carlo

**VA_Dinger** · #14 04-07-10, 19:18

Carlo, I am glad to see it worked out.

Welcome aboard.

I know M4arc, subzero, chris914, and myself are attending at the very least.

I think we are down to the last few open seats available for this class.

coble0369 · #15 04-08-10, 17:43

I'm attending as well.... I coming from Chesapeake, VA.

C45P312 · #16 04-08-10, 20:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by VA_Dinger

I know M4arc, subzero, chris914, and myself are attending at the very least.

Quote:

Originally Posted by coble0369

I'm attending as well.... I coming from Chesapeake, VA.

Geez, half the class is going to be from Tidewater lol.

Anyone trying to carpool? We can take my 4runner. Where's everyone staying at? Need to book the room now that I have my money inbound for the class.

**VA_Dinger** · #17 04-18-10, 20:50

FYI: This class starts at 08:30 Saturday morning. I will be sending out the class start time, directions to range, etc email tomorrow night to everyone on the roster.

I know a bunch of us are seriously looking forward to this class.

**VA_Dinger** · #18 04-20-10, 19:21

OK, this class is now full.

The class email just went out a few minutes ago, except for one student who's sign-up email bounced back to me. I will have to track him down by cell phone tomorrow.

The start time is 08:30 at the range. If you signed up and did not receive the email please let me know ASAP.

See you guys Saturday morning.

Thanks,

Paul

C45P312 · #19 04-20-10, 19:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by VA_Dinger

OK, this class is now full.

The class email just went out a few minutes ago, except for one student who's sign-up email bounced back to me. I will have to track him down by cell phone tomorrow.

The start time is 08:30 at the range. If you signed up and did not receive the email please let me know ASAP.

See you guys Saturday morning.

Thanks,

Paul

Got it!

Thanks again

Business_Casual · #20 04-20-10, 22:49

Hey, you guys all installed your Helsinki Smash rods for the class, right?

B_C