DCJS Instructor
11-22-09, 20:40
Tom Perroni's thoughts on how to get the most out of Tactical Carbine Training.
My thoughts on how to get the most out of Tactical Carbine Training.
Tactical Carbine training is on the rise and there are a plethora of Instructors teaching on the subject and they all have different prerequisites for their courses. As an Instructor who has been training for several years, I have compiled a list of things that may help!
1. If you are attending a TACTICAL course make sure you have a good understanding of how your carbine works before you come to class.
2. Don’t make modifications to the gun the day before the course. This is a recipe for trouble.
3. If you are able, make sure your gun has a good BZO before the class. This process speeds up training time.
4. If you are going to wear “KIT” to the class i.e.: plates, soft armorer, chest rig, thigh rig, test it before class. Can I reach my mags to reload properly, is my med kit “BLOW-OUT KIT” in the way of my pistol, or in such a position that I can’t function. Fix this before class, put it on do some transition drills, do some mag changes, make sure you can bend over, if I have to bend at the waist to get my handgun out of my drop leg holster it is to low on my leg.
5. Most courses have MODERATE physical activity if you can’t do 20 jumping jacks and 10 push ups and sprint 25 yards should you take a tactical course?
6. MOST Carbine courses do some type of transition drills from carbine to pistol. If you have 0 handgun training don’t go to a TACTICAL Carbine course, without first taking a basic pistol course that will teach you to safely draw and shoot your handgun.
7. Which ever sling YOU choose make sure you know how to use it. Do some transition drills before class. Can you safely transition from carbine to pistol without getting caught up in your sling?
8. Electronic ear pro is a must so that you can shoot, move and Communicate effectively.
9. Load your mags before class, so that we don’t waste time gearing up. Please, Please, Please, top off your 30 round mags with only 28 rounds.
10. Make sure you have spare lube, spare parts or a spare gun, to keep your weapon system up and running, as well as spare gear ie, extra batteries for EO-TECH and flash light, spare mags, extra eyes and ears, snacks, water and anything else you may need. 2 is 1 and 1 is none.
11. Bring a cleaning kit and a rigid rod to clear your bore of obstructions or stuck casings.
12. Keep your carbine well lubed in class it can be dirty as hell but will still run if it is wet. I use Militec but I understand that Vagisil works well……….
13. Make sure you have good quality magazines. We use MAGPUL, if you want to use a USGI mag, make sure it has a non tilt follower.
Please feel free to add to this! I post this not to criticize but to help students get the most from their training.
Tom
www.ccjatrainig.com
My thoughts on how to get the most out of Tactical Carbine Training.
Tactical Carbine training is on the rise and there are a plethora of Instructors teaching on the subject and they all have different prerequisites for their courses. As an Instructor who has been training for several years, I have compiled a list of things that may help!
1. If you are attending a TACTICAL course make sure you have a good understanding of how your carbine works before you come to class.
2. Don’t make modifications to the gun the day before the course. This is a recipe for trouble.
3. If you are able, make sure your gun has a good BZO before the class. This process speeds up training time.
4. If you are going to wear “KIT” to the class i.e.: plates, soft armorer, chest rig, thigh rig, test it before class. Can I reach my mags to reload properly, is my med kit “BLOW-OUT KIT” in the way of my pistol, or in such a position that I can’t function. Fix this before class, put it on do some transition drills, do some mag changes, make sure you can bend over, if I have to bend at the waist to get my handgun out of my drop leg holster it is to low on my leg.
5. Most courses have MODERATE physical activity if you can’t do 20 jumping jacks and 10 push ups and sprint 25 yards should you take a tactical course?
6. MOST Carbine courses do some type of transition drills from carbine to pistol. If you have 0 handgun training don’t go to a TACTICAL Carbine course, without first taking a basic pistol course that will teach you to safely draw and shoot your handgun.
7. Which ever sling YOU choose make sure you know how to use it. Do some transition drills before class. Can you safely transition from carbine to pistol without getting caught up in your sling?
8. Electronic ear pro is a must so that you can shoot, move and Communicate effectively.
9. Load your mags before class, so that we don’t waste time gearing up. Please, Please, Please, top off your 30 round mags with only 28 rounds.
10. Make sure you have spare lube, spare parts or a spare gun, to keep your weapon system up and running, as well as spare gear ie, extra batteries for EO-TECH and flash light, spare mags, extra eyes and ears, snacks, water and anything else you may need. 2 is 1 and 1 is none.
11. Bring a cleaning kit and a rigid rod to clear your bore of obstructions or stuck casings.
12. Keep your carbine well lubed in class it can be dirty as hell but will still run if it is wet. I use Militec but I understand that Vagisil works well……….
13. Make sure you have good quality magazines. We use MAGPUL, if you want to use a USGI mag, make sure it has a non tilt follower.
Please feel free to add to this! I post this not to criticize but to help students get the most from their training.
Tom
www.ccjatrainig.com