Post by jgbryant on Jan 30, 2017 21:03:19 GMT -10
All
It is time to take a look at the definition of firearms training and how we define what "trained" means. There are a lot of folks that believe training is completing a course. Unfortunately with firearms it is just not that simple. Completing a course simple means that you have completed the course. It is completely agnostic from being "trained." (Once upon a time, we used a practical shooting test to rate students. If you feel you are up to it you should give it a try to see where you stand). KGC Members if you disagree with our assessments of your skills we have shooting tests which will identify areas you excel and areas needing improvement.
Each skill we teach and drill we use are the practice moves to gain proficiency in that respective firearms handling technique. Below I will breakdown the different skill level buckets we put the shooters in.
Beginner - Learning the skill for the first time and can execute the drill correctly 50% with no duress and no time requirement.
Practiced - Execute drills accurately 95% of the time with no duress and no time requirement.
Advanced - Execute drills accurately 75% of the time with low duress and meeting PAR times 50% of the time.
Trained - Execute drills accurately 75% of the time with low duress, complete surprise, and meeting PAR times 75% of the time.
Master - Execute drills accurately 80% of the time with medium to high duress and meeting PAR times 80% of the time.
Elite - Execute drills accurately 95% of the time with high duress, complete surprise and meet PAR times 95% of the time.
*note* PAR times are based on the average time a our fastest shooters in the Region execute the drills plus 10-15% for equipment variance. 1.4 seconds from drill start to accurate shot fired.
What does this all mean?
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Taking a course does not mean you are trained. Learning to execute fundamental skills as quickly and accurately as your body will allow in a consistent fashion (90% or better when repeating) means you are trained.
Learning new skills when you haven't "Mastered" the ones you already know is not going to help you win a gunfight. Practice and train until you have mastered the skills in your current coursework before moving on.
To be completely honest, our instructor group only has 1-2 folks in the "Elite" bucket on just a couple platforms. Most of our instructors are somewhere between "Trained" and "Master." We work on our skills all the time.
Just as we have humbled ourselves to seek mastery we ask you all to do the same. We at KGC are committed to train with you until you are comfortable with moving forward. Jumping into a program which is to advanced for you could put yourself and others at risk. Please work with our instructor team to find the right fit for you. We are ver accommodating and want the best for each student. We are fully aware of the fact that you may be using the skills we teach to fight for your life or save a loved one. We humbly ask you to take your training as serious as we do. One day you might need to use it and we want you to win.
It is time to take a look at the definition of firearms training and how we define what "trained" means. There are a lot of folks that believe training is completing a course. Unfortunately with firearms it is just not that simple. Completing a course simple means that you have completed the course. It is completely agnostic from being "trained." (Once upon a time, we used a practical shooting test to rate students. If you feel you are up to it you should give it a try to see where you stand). KGC Members if you disagree with our assessments of your skills we have shooting tests which will identify areas you excel and areas needing improvement.
Each skill we teach and drill we use are the practice moves to gain proficiency in that respective firearms handling technique. Below I will breakdown the different skill level buckets we put the shooters in.
Beginner - Learning the skill for the first time and can execute the drill correctly 50% with no duress and no time requirement.
Practiced - Execute drills accurately 95% of the time with no duress and no time requirement.
Advanced - Execute drills accurately 75% of the time with low duress and meeting PAR times 50% of the time.
Trained - Execute drills accurately 75% of the time with low duress, complete surprise, and meeting PAR times 75% of the time.
Master - Execute drills accurately 80% of the time with medium to high duress and meeting PAR times 80% of the time.
Elite - Execute drills accurately 95% of the time with high duress, complete surprise and meet PAR times 95% of the time.
*note* PAR times are based on the average time a our fastest shooters in the Region execute the drills plus 10-15% for equipment variance. 1.4 seconds from drill start to accurate shot fired.
What does this all mean?
??Taking a course does not mean you are trained. Learning to execute fundamental skills as quickly and accurately as your body will allow in a consistent fashion (90% or better when repeating) means you are trained.
Learning new skills when you haven't "Mastered" the ones you already know is not going to help you win a gunfight. Practice and train until you have mastered the skills in your current coursework before moving on.
To be completely honest, our instructor group only has 1-2 folks in the "Elite" bucket on just a couple platforms. Most of our instructors are somewhere between "Trained" and "Master." We work on our skills all the time.
Just as we have humbled ourselves to seek mastery we ask you all to do the same. We at KGC are committed to train with you until you are comfortable with moving forward. Jumping into a program which is to advanced for you could put yourself and others at risk. Please work with our instructor team to find the right fit for you. We are ver accommodating and want the best for each student. We are fully aware of the fact that you may be using the skills we teach to fight for your life or save a loved one. We humbly ask you to take your training as serious as we do. One day you might need to use it and we want you to win.
