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Congratulations to 9 New Combat Focus Shooting Instructors!

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 20:09:58 EST

Last week, I ran the first Four Day version of the Combat Focus Shooting Instructor Development Course. The CFSID course has been available to those interested in teaching the program since 2005, but it has almost always been a 3 day program. Occasionally, experienced instructors who had trained with us extensively went through a 2 [...]

Firearms Forum Radio & PA Law Enforcement Expo!

Sat, 28 Mar 2009 22:15:35 EST

Sunday, March 29th, I’ll be a guest on Buckeye Firearm’s Firearms Forum Radio Show. I’ll be speaking with Jim Irvine about a variety of topics, including The Best Defense and Combat Focus Shooting. We’ll also be discussing some upcoming courses in Ohio, from where the show originates. In April, there will be CFS courses at [...]

Combat Focus Shooting on Shooting Gallery!

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 01:14:41 EST

Just a quick note to remind everyone that the finale “best of” episode of The Best Defense certainly isn’t the only reason to tune into Outdoor Channel on Wednesday night this week…. but it’s a pretty good one! In addition to some of the best of the first season, additional new tips will be shared [...]

The Best Defense, Season 1!

Tue, 17 Mar 2009 21:18:00 EST

As the first season of The Best Defense comes to an end, I wanted to remind all of our viewers to use the Forum at DRTVÂ to post their comments and ask any follow up questions that might have come to you while watching the episodes. This week’s episode is the last original content production, with [...]

Accepting the Realities of Context...

Sun, 08 Mar 2009 08:28:00 EST

I’ve been busy over in Europe working with a variety of different students for the last week…. and I’ve been constantly reminded of the importance of accepting the realities of context. “Where there is a will, there is a way” is a common cliche….. while that may or may not be true under various circumstances, I [...]

More Instructor Development!

Sat, 14 Feb 2009 22:22:00 EST

Â We certified more new CFSÂ Instructors this week in Southern California. 2 out of 5 students were certified and we had 2 already certified instructors attending for a refresher… as well as Cliff Byerly and Omari Broussard, the hosts (Viking Combatives). It was again a great class. Â This CFSID Course was especially unique because of the format [...]

Instructor Development Training

Sat, 07 Feb 2009 10:23:11 EST

I’m in the middle of a great 2 week stretch of Combat Focus Shooting Instructor Development Training. The past three days were spent at Memorial Shooting Center, I.C.E.’s Regional Representative for Texas. Memorial was completely rebuilt last year, with improvements to the range, retail store and the addition of a scenario training area. Because of [...]

1st Annual NE Shooter's Training Conference

Tue, 03 Feb 2009 23:50:00 EST

I don’t get to train every weekend. In fact, I don’t even get to be on the student side of the classroom for most of a weekend more than once or twice aÂ year anymore. So, when Jim Conway and Mike Nastek asked me if I would participate in a conference that they were thinking [...]

SHOT Show Day 1 at the S.W.A.T. Magazine Booth

Fri, 16 Jan 2009 01:00:00 EST

Another year goes by and another SHOT Show comes. As usual, I’m camping out at the S.W.A.T. Magazine booth. S.W.A.T. Magazine added me to their masthead in 2001 and I’ve been writing for them ever since… sometimes two articles a year, sometimes eighteen, but I always try to contribute. S.W.A.T. is a pretty no-nonsense publication [...]

Some time with Magpul Industries... and getting ready for SHOT!

Fri, 09 Jan 2009 11:15:00 EST

As part of a new project, I spent all day Wednesday working with Chris Costa and Travis Haley. Travis is the CEO of Â Magpul Industries and Chris Costa the Director of Training for Magpul Dynamics, the corporations training division. Â Chris and Travis are part of the new generation of trainers who emphasize Reality and Understanding in [...]

A Suggested Resolution.

Thu, 01 Jan 2009 10:17:00 EST

Several months ago, I wrote this article for the Breach, Bang, Clear guys as a guest blogger….. I’m reprinting it here as a reminder to myself and suggestion to everyone else as to the way we should approach training (and just about anything else). Critical Thinking and Objectivity are vital to successfully moving forward and [...]

Looking back and Ahead: 2009 Upcoming Events

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 07:32:16 EST

Today is the day that marks the end of a HUGE year for me and I.C.E. Training Company. It also marks the public beginning of The Best Defense TV show, which in some ways is the end of the work for those of us who put it together. Even though the rationalist side of me [...]

Premier of The Best Defense will be on New Year's Eve!

Sat, 27 Dec 2008 16:45:00 EST

According to my last update, the show will actually start airing on New Year's Eve on Outdoor Channel. The first two show descriptions are: The Best Defense: Episode I: Safe At Home If there is one place you should feel safe, it is your own home. Home is where we are most comfortable. But one of the most terrifying thoughts all of us has is the chance that someone would break into ourhome. Best Defense host Michael Bane introduces our new series with the question "what would you do if your home was broken into?" Co-hosts and defense experts Mike Janich and Rob Pincus demonstrate the basics of what to do to make your home more secure, as well as planning to defend yourself within your home. Episode II: Safe At Home cont'd. Having shown the basics for preparing yourself against home invasion last week, Michael Bane, Mike Janich and Rob Pincus take home defense to the next level. What should you consider when firing a gun in your home at an intruder? If you fire a gun inside your home, how far will certain bullets penetrate into other rooms? What other weapons can you look into to defend yourself inside your house? These questions, along with many others, are answered by our experts.

Happy Holidays

Thu, 25 Dec 2008 10:17:18 EST

Not much going on in the training world this week…. your Best Defense is probably going easy on the cookies, alcohol and bad-weather driving (some of that advice I will even follow myself!). I hope everyone is enjoying the holidays!

Fighting Through It.

Sat, 20 Dec 2008 17:21:57 EST

After spending a fair amount of time on the ranges with top level students with some of the best gear and most generous training budgets on the planet, you really appreciate it when students who are hungry for training and lacking in gear show up and train hard.