Basic Defensive Pistol is still on for 29 JAN. I’ll make the final call Thursday evening based on the weather forecast and notify everyone via text. Be sure that you have 843-618-1381 saved in your phone’s contact list.
Cold we can deal with. Cold and wet is a non-starter.
Two points: 1. If something comes up and you can’t make the class, that’s not a problem, but please let me know ASAP so I can fill your spot. I’ve got people on standby.
2. If I’ve asked for your phone number and you’ve not provided it, I’m going to assume you’re not coming and give someone your spot. Still got time to fix that.
This is going to be a fun class, but the curriculum is aggressive so expect to work hard. Lots of material to cover. Take notes!
Thanks to the generosity of an anonymous donor via the Coastal Community Foundation of SC, Paladin Training is able to offer a limited number of one-day, no-cost firearm training classes for new shooters. Both tuition and ammunition requirements have been met by the grant and will be waived until the grant is depleted.
Interpretation: The class is free and we provide all the ammo for it.
Purpose of Basic Defensive Pistol (BDP)
This class is geared toward the new or prospective owner of a defensive handgun and is designed to help establish a proper foundation in handling and marksmanship skills.
The larger purpose of the class is to help good people meet their moral responsibilities regarding the protection of innocent life.
At the conclusion of this training, the student will have:
1. The correct foundation upon which to further develop marksmanship skills;
2. The ability to efficiently reduce stoppages when they occur and keep the gun running;
3. The administrative skills necessary to competently handle the handgun;
4. The knowledge to properly clean, lubricate and maintain the handgun.
Training Outline
1. Safety & Emergency Procedures
2. Nomenclature, function cycle and controls
3. Overview of lubrication and maintenance procedures
4. Natural Point of Aim
5. Fundamentals of combat marksmanship
6. Stoppage reduction
7. Use of cover
8. Discussion: Legal v. Moral; Right v. Responsibility; Mindset
Admin Stuff
Date: Saturday, 29 JAN 2022
Location: 402 SC 576, Marion, SC (from Florence, 1.4 miles past the Beneteau Boat factory. Look for the Paladin sign.)
Cost: $0 (normally $150)
Prerequisite training: None
Physical requirements: Light
Start / Stop Times: 9:00 am – Dusk (Registration begins 8:30 am)
Important Notices!
We reserve the right to withhold training.
We may request that you provide us with a character reference.
Equipment Requirements
1. Defensive handgun in 9 mm Parabellum (We have loaners. Let us know
you’ll need one ahead of time.)
2. Holster and one mag carrier
3. Gun belt (pants must have belt loops)
4. Concealment garment (jacket, vest, etc.)
5. Up to 200 rds of ammunition (PROVIDED)
6. Three magazines (min) and the ability to carry at least one reload on your body
7. Safety gear (ball cap, ear pro and ANSI or mil-spec rated wraparound eye pro)
8. Lunch, snacks, meds, whine stoppers, etc.
9. Hydration (electrolyte replacement strongly recommended to supplement your water)
Optional stuff
10. Bug spray, sunscreen, other seasonal equipment
11. Rain gear (training will continue in the event of rain)
12. Note-taking gear
13. Folding chair
14. Sun canopy
Misc
Be prepared to eat lunch at the range.
Space is limited.
I recommend you talk with me before you purchase something expensive for the class.
If you want to reserve a spot or have questions, contact me at steve@paladintraining.com or 843-618-1381.
Paladin Training, Inc.
POB 12752
Florence, SC 29504
Paladin Training is a public charity under IRS Section 501(c)(3). Our mission is to provide world-class crime prevention & homeland security training to law-enforcement, military, and – America’s original first responders – the armed private citizen.
Defensive Handgun 1 scheduled for 9 – 10 OCT at Lake Darpo! Here’s the LOI:
Defensive Handgun 1 Date: 9 – 10 OCT 2021 Location: Lake Darpo, 4900 North Governor Williams Hwy., Society Hill, SC Day 1 hours: 9 am to 9 pm (registration begins at 8:30 am) Day 2 hours: 9 am – 5 pm Training pre-requisites: NONE Physical requirements: Light Cost: $300 Discounts Full time LEO: $150 Active Duty Military (including USCG, SCARNG & SCANG): No Charge
Training Outline: Safety Legal and moral constraints on the use of deadly force Stopping mechanisms Tueller Drill Presentation Combat marksmanship fundamentals Reloads Movement Turns Malfunctions Decision making drills Low-light considerations Night-fire exercise
What to bring: Defensive handgun w / holster Concealment garment Sturdy gun-belt (pants with belt loops!) Three mags / speed-loaders (minimum) and the ability to carry at least one reload on your body 400 – 500 rds jacketed handgun ammunition Safety gear: Ear and wraparound ANSI (or mil-spec) rated eye protection
NOTE: Bring TWO pair of safety glasses; a tinted pair for day use and a clear pair for night use.
Ball cap LCM (lube/clean/maintenance) gear High intensity handheld flashlight / spare batts Lunch / snacks / water (30 minute lunch break on-site each day)
Optional stuff: Insect spray, rain gear, sun screen – any other seasonal items First aid kit Folding chair (strongly encouraged) Note taking equipment
Whine-stoppers
Admin: A $100 deposit is required to lock in a slot. The deposit is 100% refundable up to 30 days prior to class date or at anytime the class is cancelled for reasons that don’t involve you. The deposit may be sent to steve@paladintraining.com via PayPal or by personal check to: Paladin Training, POB 12752, Florence, SC 29504.
If you have questions, please call 843-618-1381 early so we can head off any potential problems and help ensure you have a quality learning experience.
Paladin Training is a public charity under IRS Section 501(c)(3). Our mission is to provide world-class crime prevention & homeland security training to law-enforcement, military, and – America’s original first responders – the armed private citizen.
One week to the Defensive Carbine 1 class. Still got room Come train with us!
Defensive Carbine 1
Purpose:
This class is geared toward the beginner wanting to establish a proper foundation in carbine fighting skills, but it is also suitable for the experienced rifleman wanting to tune up his / her technique or correct errors.
Admin:
Dates: 11 & 12 SEP 2021
Location: Lake Darpo, 4900 North Governor Williams Hwy., Society Hill, SC
Prerequisite training: None
Physical requirements: Light
Cost: $300 ($150 deposit is required. PayPal OK or send personal check or money order to the address below.)
Full-time LEO $150; Active duty mil & SCARNG $0 (subject to availability)
Duration: 20 hrs
Start / Stop Times: Day 1; 8:30 am – 9 pm / Day 2; 9 am – 5 pm (Registration begins 8:00 am Day 1)
Equipment Requirements:
Carbine (Wear your optics, but be prepared to use your BUIS. Optics are NOT required.)
Stoppage reduction (reloading, transition to sidearm & clearing malfunctions)
Standard Shooting Positions (Standing, Kneeling & Prone)
Movement
Threats LEFT, RIGHT and TO THE REAR
Scanning and other tactical considerations
Use of cover
Multiple Threats
Low-light tactics and techniques
Low-light exercises
Discrimination (Threat ID / Shoot v. No-shoot)
Clearing malfunctions
Use of cover
Flashlight techniques
IMPORTANT: The instructors are going to camp on-site Saturday night at the end of training. You’re welcome to join us. Bathroom facilities are available.
Misc:
Out of town students: Marriott Springhill Suites, 2670 Hospitality Blvd., Florence, SC / 843-317-9050 provides a substantial ‘Paladin’ discount.
While the curriculum is geared toward the AR platform, AK’s, Mini-14’s, basically any magazine fed semi-auto based on a military platform will work and provide a good training opportunity. The gun is just part of the solution.
Call if you have questions about your rifle, gear, etc. PLEASE DON’T GO BUY SOMETHING EXPENSIVE FOR THE CLASS WITHOUT DISCUSSING IT WITH US!
Paladin Training is a public charity under IRS Section 501(c)(3). Our mission is to provide world-class crime prevention & homeland security training to law-enforcement, military, and – America’s original first responders – the armed private citizen.
Heads up! Here’s the training schedule for the last quarter of 2021:
Defensive Carbine 1 (DC1) 11 – 12 SEP
Defensive Handgun 1 (DH1) 9 – 10 OCT
Defensive Carbine 2 (DC2) 13 – 14 NOV
Urban Break Contact (UBC) 10 – 12 DEC
All are currently scheduled to be held at the Darlington County SO range at Lake Darpo. Additional details will be posted on the website courses page.
Classes build on the previous class. So, DC1 is a prerequisite for DC2 and DC2 is a prerequisite for UBC. Exceptions are made based on experience and training. Ask.
Still tweaking the lesson plans in view of the ammunition situation (which is getting better daily), but the course descriptions now on the website are close enough for planning purposes.
You can reserve a seat in any class by sending a deposit of $100 via PayPal to scooper762@gmail.com. A check is fine if you don’t do PayPal. Make it payable to Paladin Training and send it to POB 12752, Florence, SC 29504. Be sure to note in the memo section which class(es) it’s for.
BAR
Last year we received a grant that enabled us to offer free one day basic AR15 classes. The grant money was used for tuition, ammunition and three AR15 carbines. Students paid nothing to attend, all ammunition was provided, and we even had carbines for those that didn’t have one. The class was called ‘Basic AR’ (BAR) and was / is a technical class. We anticipate the grant being renewed and, if it is, we’ll add BAR classes to the above schedule as range availability allows.
The Book of Faces
I’m going to make an effort to overcome my dislike of the Facebook business format and be more active in the future on the Paladin Training page. Please be sure to visit and ‘like’ us if you haven’t already done so.
Something New
If you haven’t trained with us yet, we’ll need a reference from ONE of the following:
LEO
Pastor
Paladin alum
Have them email me at steve@paladintraining.com.
Any questions, same e-mail.
Thanks for subscribing to our newsletter. Hope to see you in a class soon. In the meantime, keep building that team.
Thanks to the generosity of the James O. and Harriet P. Rigney Endowment administered by the Coastal Community Foundation of SC, Paladin Training is able to offer a limited number of one-day no-cost firearm training classes. Both tuition and ammunition requirements have been met by the grant and will be waived until the grant is depleted.
Interpretation: The class is free plus we provide all the ammo for it.
Purpose of Basic AR-15 (BAR)
This class is geared toward the new or prospective AR owner who wants to establish a proper foundation on the AR-15. It is also suitable for the experienced rifleman whose technique has become contaminated over time and who is in need of a critical eye.
The larger purpose of the class is to help citizens meet their responsibility to the State in regards to Title 25 of the South Carolina Constitution, specifically, the duties of the Unorganized Militia.
At the conclusion of this training, the student will have:
A good foundation upon which to further develop marksmanship skills;
Extended the distance at which he / she can influence outcomes with a rifle;
The ability to efficiently reduce stoppages when they occur;
The administrative skills necessary to competently handle the carbine;
The knowledge necessary to properly lubricate and maintain the carbine.
Training Outline
Safety & Emergency Procedures
Nomenclature, function cycle and controls
Overview of lubrication and maintenance procedures
Optics
Slings
Natural Point of Aim
Fundamentals of combat marksmanship
Stoppage reduction
Prone position
Zeroing
Standing position
Kneeling position
AK47 FamFire
Discussion: Legal v. Moral; Right v. Responsibility; Mindset
We may request that you provide us with at least one character reference.
Equipment Requirements
AR-15 (Don’t have one? No problem! We have three available as loaners)
200 rds of ammunition (PROVIDED)
Quality two point sling (NO single point slings unless an agency or department requirement)
Three magazines (min) and the ability to carry at least one spare on your body
Safety gear (ball cap, ear pro and ANSI or mil-spec rated wraparound eye pro)
Lunch, snacks, meds, whine stoppers, etc.
Hydration (electrolyte replacement strongly recommended to supplement your water)
Optional stuff
Bug spray, sunscreen, other seasonal equipment
Rain gear (training will continue in the event of rain)
Note-taking gear
Folding chair
Meds
Ground pad for prone work
Misc
Be prepared to eat lunch at the range.
Space is limited. Please don’t sign up for the class unless you’re serious about attending.
Please don’t buy something expensive for the class until you’ve talked with us about it!
If you want to reserve a spot or have questions, contact me at steve@paladintraining.com or 843-618-1381.
Paladin Training, Inc.
POB 12752
Florence, SC 29504
Paladin Training is a public charity under IRS Section 501(c)(3). Our mission is to provide world-class crime prevention & homeland security training to law-enforcement, military, and – America’s original first responders – the armed private citizen.
If you’re a new or prospective owner of a handgun, or just recognize the need to get some professional training in the areas listed below, consider attending our four-hour Introduction to Defensive Handguns class in Darlington Thursday, 22 APR. The class will be held at the Darlington Rescue Squad building, 107 South Sycamore Street. Start time is 6 pm, stop time is 10 pm.
THIS IS NOT A SHOOTING CLASS. It is a technical class designed to teach proper handling skills, including loading and unloading, storage, and transportation, etc. Bring your unloaded gun to the class if you have one, but you are not required to bring a gun. We’ll have plenty of different types on hand to handle and practice with.
No live ammunition is allowed in the classroom. All procedures are demonstrated and practiced using dummy ammunition.
The class is broken into four blocks:
6 pm to 6:50 pm – Ammunition: How it works, what all those numbers on the box mean, how to store it and select the proper caliber and bullet type for the intended purpose, how bullets influence behavior.
7 pm to 7:50 pm – Safety & Etiquette: How to carry, transport and handle firearms without unintentionally endangering or being rude to others.
8 pm to 8:50 pm – Revolvers: How they operate, what the parts are called, controls and how to operate them, how to load and unload them, etc.
9 pm tp 10 pm – Semi automatic pistols: Same subjects as for revolvers.
This is a great way to learn how to handle and operate your defensive handgun in a sterile, non-threatening environment.
If any of these apply…
A store clerk has to help you pick out the right ammunition for your gun
The terms DA, DAO, SA, SA / DA are meaningless to you
If you need some guidance in selecting the right handgun to buy
…this class is for you.
To recap…
What: IDH
Where: Darlington Rescue Squad, 107 S. Sycamore St., Darlington
When: Thursday, 22 APR
Times: 6 pm to 10 pm
Cost: $50 PayPal to steve@paladintraining.com.
What to bring: Handgun. If you don’t yet own a handgun, no problem, there will be numerous variants to handle and practice with.
Space is limited to twelve students, first come, first served.
Questions: Steve@paladintraining.com or 843-618-1381.
Heads up: This will most likely be the LAST CLASS of this type this summer and it’s restricted to the first 12 sign ups.
Police Cabin on Brass Street (off McIver Rd), Florence, SC Starts at 830 am and ends NLT 6 pm.
Bring:
AR15 (Pistol Caliber Carbines okay) equipped w/ 2 point sling RDS not required, but okay 200 rds ammunition (always bring more in case) At least 3 magazines and some method of attaching at least one spare to your body Eye and ear protection Ball cap (or similar) Lunch Snacks Plenty of water! Folding chair would be nice Pen and notebook Sunscreen, bug spray, meds, whine-stoppers, etc. Rain gear Any balance due
$150 Make payment via Paypal to steve@paladintraining.com
This is a basic class. More technical than tactical, but there will be some movement. Wear comfortable, sturdy shoes and loose fitting clothing.
We’ll cover: Fundamentals of marksmanship Controls Three types of reloads Three types of malfunction reduction Three basic positions
Call me at 843-618-1381 if you have questions, or if you’re lacking any essential equipment. I’ll be glad to loan you something until you can make an educated decision about what to buy.
We’ve got room in the two day Defensive Carbine 1 class scheduled for 2 & 3 MAR. Details are here: DC1
A reminder about our pricing scheme and the discounts we offer:
DC1 is $300
$150 for full-time LE
$0 for SCNG (Army or Air) and active duty mil
$180 for Day 1 (Saturday) only
This is new:
If you’ve completed DC1 in the past, we’ll take 50% off your tuition for this class. That 50% discount applies to full time LE as well.
Contact me if you have any questions: steve@paladintraining.com or 843-618-1381
LE Pistol Qualification?
Greg Ellifritz of Active Response Training writes regularly on the subject of armed self defense. I strongly urge my students to subscribe to his posts.
I recently rediscovered an older post by him on the subject of private citizen firearm qualification. In it, he makes the point that, should a CWP holder find himself in court defending his use of a firearm, it might be to his advantage if he can show he went above and beyond the minimum standards in his training. One way of doing that, Ellifritz suggests, is to have proof you qualified on an existing, approved law enforcement firearm qualification course. In the post linked to above, Greg makes a strong case for CWP holders to use the FBI Pistol Qualification Course (PQC).
There is a school of thought that says additional training or even proof of skill might cause you legal problems if you have to shoot someone in self-defense. I strongly disagree. As Ellifritz puts it, quoting Massad Ayoob, here’s the statement you’re making when you qualify on a more difficult standard:
“As a responsible gun owner, I didn’t feel comfortable carrying my gun in public until my skill level was at least as good as the police officers who patrol my community. I took several training classes and I successfully completed the [FBI] pistol qualification course. Here’s the target to prove it.”
I think this is a very good idea. So, starting in March we will offer, as a free service to anyone that’s taken a Paladin CWP or defensive firearm course, the opportunity to qualify — for record — on the FBI PQC under a certified LE trainer.
The plan is to reserve the range for three hours on a Saturday from 9 am to noon. We’ll work on the fundamentals for two hours and begin qualifying at 11 am. We will NOT rehearse the PQC. Instead, we’ll train on and practice the fundamentals necessary to pass the PQC.
Once you’ve qualified, we’ll document it. Should your level of training ever come up in a courtroom, you’ll be able to demonstrate the same level of proficiency required of an FBI agent. For what that’s worth.
Again, there will be no charge for this.
Let me know if this interests you and we’ll see about scheduling some range time and publish the gear / ammo requirements.
Newsletter Recommendation
Another newsletter I strongly recommend you read regularly is that put out by Paul Howe at CSAT. Howe’s credentials as a trainer are impeccable. I’m certified by Paul as a Tactical Rifle Instructor and Paladin’s DC1 is closely modeled after his Tactical Rifle course. He’s a genuinely nice guy. Humble. Conservative. Read his newsletter. Begin with FEB 2019. Especially pay attention to the recommendations on Page 4.
Caps and Decals…
are in! Caps are by Port Authority and are $20 each. If you’re out of town and shipping is required, I’ll split the cost with you. Paypal to steve@paladintraining.com is okay.
Decals are free (up to two). If you need more, let me know and we’ll figure something out.
PM or email me your address.
Thanks for showing off the colors!
Until next time…
… stay sharp! Continue to develop your personal and team skills!
And don’t forget DC1 on 2 & 3 MAR and the SC CWP on 23 FEB. Details on the CWP class can be found in the JAN newsletter.
