Free training Course for Texas M4C members

[Iraq Ninja]

I will be instructing a half day seminar this Sunday, November 22nd on skill sets related to fighting in and around vehicles and how to defend against vehicular threats. While the training will be more gears towards police, military, or security personnel, much of the material will be of interest to anyone concerned with personal security.

The training is free and will be conducted in conjunction with MAST Solutions in Houston. Basically, it is my Christmas gift to the MAST students, and the Texas members of M4carbine.net. Sorry for the short notice, but this course was originally set up for MAST alumni only, until I decided to open it up for our forum members. I know that many of you have vacation plans, but my leave schedule only allowed this event to be taught on this weekend.

There will be no live firing, and no live weapons will be allowed. Airsoft weapons will be on hand for demonstrations. This seminar will be part lecture, and part practical exercises held outdoors.

Anyone requiring my background and experience can PM me for the details. While some of this material may sound familiar, the majority of it is based on my real world experience, mistakes, and good luck while working overseas in Iraq for the past five years.

Subject matter will be broken down into two categories.

VEHICLE VS MAN
How to set your vehicle up as a "war wagon".
Carbine selection and setup for vehicular use.
How to become the "gray" car.
Multiple vehicles working as a team.
Embuss and debuss drills, both individual and team, in high threat situations and while under fire.
Dead Driver Drills- controlling the vehicle as a passenger.
Proactive vs reactive driving.
Threat mitigation through awareness and planning.
The reality of shooting from vehicles at static and moving threats.
Vehicle vs vehicle combat scenarios.
Medical considerations and casualty removal.
Armored vehicles and the proper use of gun ports.

MAN VS CAR
Stopping vehicular threats while dismounted, armed and unarmed.
Removal of occupants by force.

COURSE DETAILS
Sponsored by MAST Solutions in Houston, TX.
November 22nd, 1300-1700.
Training facility is in NW Houston, near 290 and Jones Road. PM me for more details.

A few pics from my personal collection

[Irish]

Awesome offer, wish I was in Texas! The close up window picture is really cool looking

[SeriousStudent]

Thank you for making this availible to the forum members. I wish I could take Monday off - I'd drive down to Houston for the training in a heartbeat.

Stay safe, here and abroad.

[thopkins22]

Will be there. Looking forward to learning as much as possible. Thanks again for opening this up to forum members.

ETA: Just seeing your leg hurts mine. The man working on it seems calm and professional though.

[Iraq Ninja]

LOL, there is a funny story connected to that photo. It went something like this...

bang bang ping
"Bro, I think I am hit"
bang bang bang
"What you mean your hit?"
bang bang bang boom
"I am bleeding out of both legs"
bang boom bang bang
"WHAT, AH, YOU ARE HIT!"
ping bang bang
"yup, messed up my favorite pants, hey let me get a quick photo"


Lesson learned was that I was a bit too calm. Not because I am a super ninja, just because I didn't know better. This was my first ambush and my OODA loop was a bit confused...

[SeriousStudent]

A long time ago, a fellow squad leader complimented on my even tone of voice.

My response was "Never confuse nerves of steel with slow reaction time."

Have a great time tomorrow.

[Iraq Ninja]

I had the wrong date listed. It is Sunday the 22nd, not the 21st.

[thopkins22]

"yup, messed up my favorite pants, hey let me get a quick photo"

That's borderline legendary. If I'm ever unlucky enough to get shot in the leg, I hope to hell that I A)get a chance to shoot the SOB that did it, and B)make it a photo op.

[CaptainDooley]

I would be there if I didn't have to work tomorrow morning. I'm sure it will be awesome.

[Iraq Ninja]

Well, if anyone else wants to stop by, here is the location:

Cypress Creek Fire Station #24
12070 Perry Rd

It will be going on from 1 till 5, so feel free to stop by anytime.