DEFENSIVE REVOLVER
WHAT YOU ARE GOING TO DO IN THE CLASS
Although considered by the unknowing as archaic, the revolver still has a place in personal defense. Whether used primarily for defense or hunting or as a less sensitive back up gun in close contact applications, the revolver still serves a viable functional and effective purpose. The course will cover a full spectrum of applications from muzzle contact to longer ranges. Loading/reloading is covered as expected so a nominal six to ten speed loaders and/or strips are required.
Pocket loading is acceptable but please avoid nail aprons and other silliness not carried on a daily basis…it wastes your training time.
No cross draws or shoulder holsters, addressing range safety for a firing line application.
If you use cross draw or shoulder holsters daily, bring them as the course will address their street application.
In addition to the full size revolver please bring a secondary revolver, preferably in the same caliber as a "backup" or "BUG", as we will address the carriage and employment of these guns.
WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING TO THE CLASS
Conventional ammunition is required although it is recommended to NOT use full magnums i.e. .44 magnum…but they are permitted if you are interested in beating your hand senseless.
NONFRANGIBLE CLASS
Full size Revolver .38 caliber or larger please
Backup Revolver like a JFrame, LCR, etc., and method of carry i.e. ankle rig
Holster that covers trigger guard and 3-4 cylinder pouches for belt line.
NO CROSSDRAW OR SHOULDER HOLSTERS ON RANGE
6-10 Speed loaders and/or speed strips
Eyes (one set of clear)
Ears
Knees
Elbows
Handheld tactical-style flashlight (button on the tailcap)
Hat with brim
Range bag
Sunscreen
Rain gear
Solid footwear
Note taking material
Cleaning Gear
Special Tools-torx, hex, etc.
Manual for firearm, optic, etc.
Round Count: 1000 NonFrangible Rounds
All Tuitions for Courses and Tutorials are to be paid in full at the time of registration.
Please be sure of the class you want. There are NO REFUNDS and NO TRANSFERS.
ABOUT THE FOUNDER
CLINT SMITH
Clint Smith, President, and Director of Thunder Ranch® is a Marine Corps veteran of two infantry and Combined Action Platoon tours in Vietnam. His experience includes seven years as a police officer during which he served as head of the Firearms Training Division as well as being a S.W.A.T. member and precision rifleman.
He left law enforcement to serve as Operations Officer for the American Pistol Institute where he was Dean of instruction and was instrumental in range and curriculum development for A.P
ABOUT THE FOUNDER
CLINT SMITH
Clint Smith, President, and Director of Thunder Ranch® is a Marine Corps veteran of two infantry and Combined Action Platoon tours in Vietnam. His experience includes seven years as a police officer during which he served as head of the Firearms Training Division as well as being a S.W.A.T. member and precision rifleman.
He left law enforcement to serve as Operations Officer for the American Pistol Institute where he was Dean of instruction and was instrumental in range and curriculum development for A.P
