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2008 Vickers Tactical Level 1 Carbine, Subgun, and Pistol Caliber Carbine Class – Aug 2-3, 2008
Vickers Tactical website: www.Vickerstactical.com
Larry Vickers is a retired career special operations soldier with 20-plus years of service to our country. A longtime 1st SFOD- Delta operational member, he was a key player in the small arms marksmanship expertise and weapons selection of that Unit. He brings a very unique set of skills to the market, and has a wide and varied background in the firearms industry.
Select Special Operations , Military, and Law Enforcement Units seek him out on a regular basis for expert combat marksmanship training. Considered one of the best combat marksmanship instructors in the U.S, he has become one of the most sought after instructors in the Worldwide Special Operations community.
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2008 Vickers Tactical Level 1 Carbine, Subgun, and Pistol Caliber Carbine Class – Aug 2-3, 2008:
Topics covered include safety, stance, zeroing for iron sights and optics, sight alignment and trigger control. Familiarization with their carbine includes field stripping and maintenance. Other subject matter that is covered includes reloads, presentation, shooting positions, and introduction to different skill drills including dry fire and bullseye shooting. Malfunction drills and shooting on the move as well as transitions. Timed fire drills and evaluations based on class skill level.
This class is now open to all;
- Standard 5.56mm, 5.45x39mm, and 7.62x39mm rifles & carbines. This includes AKS-74U Krinkov's and super-short AR's.
- Pistol caliber carbines, UZI carbines, HK 94, USC, clones thereof, Beretta Storms, Kel-Tec, M1 Carbines.
- Legally registered subguns, such as UZI, Sterling Mk 4, S&W M76, HK MP-5, MP40, PPSh-41 & 43, M-3, Thompson, etc. Bringing a PPSH-41 will get you extra bonus points.
Primary Instructor: Larry Vickers
- Location: South Hill, Virginia
- Class dates: Aug 2-3, 2008
- Cost: $400
- Location: Private range in South Hill, Virginia (Directions will be provided during class sign-up).
- Class size: Maximum sixteen students
- Serviceable handgun (For transition training) of at least 9mm
- Ammo: 800 carbine/subgun/pistol caliber carbine, 150 pistol
Gear requirements:
(1.) Eye & Ear protection (electronic hearing protection is preferred)
(2.) Minimum four (4) high capacity subgun/carbine magazines
(3.) Minimum two (2) handgun mags
(4.) Chest pouch to hold 3-4 subgun/carbine magazines would be “Nice” – LAV quote
(5.) Handgun mag pouch - Ability to carry a spare pistol mag on body.
(6.) Serviceable sling- suitable for a variety of shooting positions - tactical type preferred
(7.) Suitable handgun holster
(8.) Suitable range wear depending on the season
(9.) Subguns/Pistol Caliber Carbines Rifles zeroed at 50 yards
(10.) Good attitude.
There are no pre-requisites for this course.
FN USA representatives will also be on hand with both the FN SCAR-L & SCAR-H weapons. Everybody will get the chance to handle them, ask questions, and test fire them.
Please contact me at photaling10@verizon.net or M4carbine.net PM if you would like to attend.
NCPatrolAR
03-19-08, 12:46
PM sent :D
PM sent :D
Welcome aboard.
Sign-up & deposit/payment forms have been sent.
I'm in. You don't see subgun/pistol classes run by top-tier trainers like Larry come along every day - wouldn't miss it.
Sign-up form & deposit are in the mail to Paul and Larry. . .
Due to the high number of requests for another carbine I this class is going to be opened up for standard 5.56mm, 5.45x39mm , and 7.62x39mm carbines, SBR's (Krinks, Super-short AR's, etc), pistol caliber carbines, as well as the original subguns. Now you can swap back & forth between them during the class. If you missed out on the January Level I carbine class this is your chance.
It will be the same material as a Level I carbine, but the personal instruction will be tailored to each persons weapon.
IMO: This will be the funniest class of the year.
I will be editing the 1st post in the thread to reflect these changes in the morning.
I would like to welcome M4C member koolaid into the class. He is the 1st guy to take advantage of Vickers Tactical opening this class up to standard carbines and/or rifles.
While this class may be open to many different types of weapons each student is going to receive specific individual instruction on the weapon they have chosen to shoot.
Think of it as a Level I class were you can bring any carbine, rifle, pistol caliber carbine, or subgun. Personally I think this class is going to be a blast with everyone having the opportunity to bring and shoot many different weapons. Most classes are very weapon specific but this class is going to be different.
It is also the last Vickers Tactical Level 1 class in South, Hill for 2008 (non-pistol)
riverguide
04-06-08, 18:21
Im in. IM Sent.:D
Im in. IM Sent.:D
Welcome aboard.
I just emailed you the sign-up info.
This class looks like a good time for sure!
C4
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Gonna bring the Sterling Mk. 4 and probably a couple other toys. :cool:
As the price of 5.56mm keeps going up and up, this is a great opportunity to be able to train with much less expensive 9mm ammo.
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How about bonus points for a mini-UZI?
Dinger - you got me signed ip here right?
OK, I just got back into town last night. Everybody who has contacted should have been sent the registration forms this morning.
Please let me know if you contacted me but did not receive them.
Thank you.
Larry Vickers
04-30-08, 10:02
Gents
I plan on bringing an MP5 for the class and anyone who has not shot one can try mine - the most famous weapon that HK has ever made it was and still is the world standard in 9mm SMG's
looking forward to it - I may bring some other toys also
cheers
LAV
30 cal slut
05-05-08, 06:34
must...resist...willpower...fading...
FYI: This class is now 3/4 full.
Please email me if you would like to attend.
FYI: This class is going to have FN representatives participating and they will be bringing both the SCAR-L & SCAR-H. Everybody will get the chance to check them out first hand.
I can't wait for this class. Thanks for getting me in Dinger.
Dinger, email inbound on this class. Thanks
Dinger, email inbound on this class. Thanks
Got it, and reply sent.
Welcome aboard.
I think getting the chance to check out & shoot the FN SCAR-L & SCAR-H might just be the equipment side high-light of this class. Although LAV and several students will be bringing some cool NFA weapons also.
While learning is the 1st priority it's always nice to have some cool stuff around. :)
FYI:
Just two open seats are available for this class.
Please contact me if you would like to attend.
Paul@Vickerstactical.com
As long as my knee holds up I have got a 10.5 LWRC and a Colt 6933 that are going to make the trip. Sounds like a lot of fun.
FYI: I have just one seat in this class still available.
Contact me if you would like to sign-up.
Just a little over 2 weeks to go. Has anybody gotten any info yet as far as start times or directions to the range? Riverguides and myself are driving down Sat. morning, so we'll see everybody there.
The range directions, class start time, and other last minute info will be emailed to everyone tonight.
My In laws will stay with my wife that weekend so I am still IN!! Can't wait & sorry for the delay.
FYI:
The class email has been sent. If you signed up for this class or contacted me and did not receive it, please email or PM me.
For anyone attending the class.....my friend Sam will be bringing more than a few toys to play with, so if you want to bring some extra ammo, he's very open to letting people run them and just get some trigger time on them.
Quick list:
Soviet PPSh-41 in 7.62x25mm
Czech vz-26 in 7.62x25mm
Thompson M1928A1 in .45 ACP
German MP-40 in 9mm Para
HK MP5 in 9mm Para
UZI in 9mm Para
Sterling L2A3 in 9mm Para
If you want to get some trigger time on one, or even run one in the class (besides the MP5), just bring the ammo, and try to get non corrosive for the 7.62x25mm.
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Soviet PPSh-41 in 7.62x25mm
Czech vz-26 in 7.62x25mm
Thompson M1928A1 in .45 ACP
German MP-40 in 9mm Para
HK MP5 in 9mm Para
UZI in 9mm Para
Sterling L2A3 in 9mm Para
Damn - - nice collection!! Very generous of him....
FYI: The class start time Saturday morning has been pushed back to 10 A.M. due to travel issues. We will just run an hour longer in the afternoon to make-up for it.
I will also be sending out an email to everybody tonight.
Nothing like Templar's, but I will be bringing my FS Uzi and a Mini Uzi - both in 9mm. Dont have enough .45 on hand to handle the FS Uzi .45 conversion, but that too does rock.
PPSh-41.......
Beautiful little subgun. With the 71 rd. drum in it, you can easily imagine house to house in Stalingrad or Berlin.....
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Hey Tim, some nice looking subs! Hey guys I will be draggin down my piston uppers if anyone didnt get a chance to shoot them last time, I am very close to getting everything I need to put them into production!
This looks like it will be a fun class.......Thanks..................Arnold
SinnFéinM1911
07-31-08, 10:03
Ill have a couple toys too! :D
Panzerschreck
07-31-08, 16:21
Looking forward to this.
I'd apprciate if anyone with access to an HK sight tool (overengineered screwdriver) could bring it to class.
Thanks.
Looking forward to this.
I'd apprciate if anyone with access to an HK sight tool (overengineered screwdriver) could bring it to class.
Thanks.
I have one, and if I can find it I will bring it......................Arnold
Ill have a couple toys too! :D
And that's a good thing! :D
Panzerschreck and I will be coming down Friday evening. We tried to use my HK sight adjustment tool, but mine's Greek, and aparently a real German MP5 doesn't want to associate with the Greeks......:eek:
John_Wayne777
08-01-08, 15:26
I wish I could be there with you guys on this one. I imagine it'll be a fun class.
Make sure to take lots of pics of the neat toys!
It seems the class went very well. Lots of good training and cool weapons to try out.
I suspect we will be seeing an AAR and photos shortly.
Larry Vickers
08-04-08, 09:14
A very special class by anyones standards - courstesy of Sam ( Templars buddy) and Brett at FNH we had the following for shoot, show and tell;
PPSH 41
MP 40
CZ 26
M1928 Thompson
Sterling SMG (class favorite)
UZI
Mini UZI
MP5
FN P90
FN SCAR Light
FN SCAR Heavy
FN EGLM grenade launcher
FN Mk 48 7.62mm belt fed
FN 45 pistol
Need I say that a good time was had by all ?
LAV
Great fun was had by all at this class. Some short bussing and window licking by a few of us 1st timers, but overall a very informative class. Also a very big thank you to Sam for bringing and letting us shoot his nice collection of toys, also a big thank you to FN for bringing the SCAR-L and SCAR-H and letting us try those out as well (reminder to self, must have SCAR-L). A big thank you also goes out to LAV for teaching this class, I think he had as much fun as the rest of us.
Now on another note, did anybody get home and find an extra camera and video recorder mixed in with there gear? Riverguides,(Jim S), can't find his and was wondering if somebody had picked them up by accident. If you find them, please give him a call at 804-921-9697(cell phone).
Again a big thank you to everbody that put this together and I hope to be able to take some other classes with you in the future.
Great time indeed!
Thanks again Brett and Sam - awesome. As Larry said, I am now a true American having fired a Thompson.
Larry - thanks for letting "rock and roll" on the moving drills. Full Auto is completely fun with subguns, but definately not the same or precise as well placed carbine shots.
Looks forward to seeing you guys again!
Brian
SinnFéinM1911
08-04-08, 10:43
SMACKEM' RUGA
riverguide
08-04-08, 11:11
B]Both have been Found!
Thanks to all![/B]
Great fun was had by all at this class. Some short bussing and window licking by a few of us 1st timers, but overall a very informative class. Also a very big thank you to Sam for bringing and letting us shoot his nice collection of toys, also a big thank you to FN for bringing the SCAR-L and SCAR-H and letting us try those out as well (reminder to self, must have SCAR-L). A big thank you also goes out to LAV for teaching this class, I think he had as much fun as the rest of us.
Now on another note, did anybody get home and find an extra camera and video recorder mixed in with there gear? Riverguides,(Jim S), can't find his and was wondering if somebody had picked them up by accident. If you find them, please give him a call at 804-921-9697(cell phone).
Again a big thank you to everbody that put this together and I hope to be able to take some other classes with you in the future.
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