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Location:
Currently, all classes that are open to the public will be
presented at the Warrior's Forge range at 18411 Mays Lane in
Culpeper, VA.
Lodging:
Right now the best bet
seems to be the Comfort Inn at 890 Willis Lane that is about
four miles from the range. Their number is 540 825
4900. A Holiday Inn Express will be opening soon.
Policies:
Payment: A 50% deposit is required to
assure your place in the course with the balance due at the
end of the class. (I'll send you my address once you've
completed the online registration.)
If you are not satisfied with the instruction I will
refund 100% of the course fee. Please make all checks out to “FPF Training,
LLC.” Checks or money orders only, please.
Refunds:
Deposits will be refunded if the student cancels 30 or more
days from the class date. Otherwise the student can
register for another class or forfeit the deposit.
I reserve the right to refuse service and to remove people
from the class.
FPF
training offers these training opportunities:
Private Courses
Deploying? Need a tune up?
Depending upon range availability I will schedule courses
with a minimum of five students.
Contact
John@FPFTraining.com
Handgun 101
Cost:
$100 (Ammunition NOT included!)
2008
Schedule: No courses currently scheduled
Course Purpose:
The purpose of Handgun 101 is to understand how pistols
work, SAFETY and basic marksmanship. The course will
consist of approximately four hours in the classroom and two
hours on the range.
Course Prerequisites:
This class is for complete novices. Must be
18
years old to attend (unless accompanied by a parent), and complete a training registration and hold
harmless form.
This
course DOES satisfy the Virginia Concealed Pistol Permit
requirements. Maximum of 15 students.
Equipment
Requirements: 100 rounds of .22 long rifle or 9mm
ammunition. Students may bring their own firearms.
Register
Here
Defensive
Handgun Skills I $250 (Ammunition NOT included!)
2008
Schedule: Culpeper, VA 30-31
August, 1-2 Nov
Course Purpose:
The purpose of DHS-1 is to gain an understanding of the
defensive shooting environment, develop situational
awareness knowledge, hone the fighting mindset, learn weapon
manipulation techniques and acquire practical shooting
skills.
Course Prerequisites:
This class is NOT structured for novices. An
NRA course, military experience or some other form of formal
instruction is a prerequisite. Must be 21
years old to attend, and complete a training registration and hold
harmless form.
This
course DOES satisfy the Virginia Concealed Pistol Permit
requirements. Maximum of 20 students.
Equipment
Requirements: A center fire handgun, 800 rounds
of ammunition, wrap-around eye protection, ear protection,
a baseball style hat, a concealment garment, 3 spare magazines
(the more the better!),
a magazine pouch and a QUALITY strong side holster.*
Curriculum:
Saturday
0900-1300
Lecture:
Topics will include:
Course
orientation and goals, safety, defensive shooting realities,
visualization and mindset, pre-incident indicators, post-incident
actions, concealment techniques, equipment selection, legal
considerations. CAUTION: Videos
depicting graphic violence are part of this presentation!
Saturday
1330-1700
Safety,
gun handling & manipulation, ready positions, draw
stroke
reducing malfunctions, basic marksmanship, controlled pairs,
hammers, nonstandard response (NSR) drills.
Sunday
0900-1300
Basic
marksmanship refresher, drawing from concealment, communicate,
shoot, move, scan drills, controlled pairs, hammers, NSR,
failure drill.
Sunday
1330-1700
Movement, Negative Targetry, Trigger Control Drills, Reload
Drills, Malfunction Drills, Retention,
Performance on Demand testing.
For an
additional charge of $25.00, students will be provided with
a firearm, holster and belt, etc.
*Belt,
inside the waistband or thigh holsters are acceptable. No
shoulder or cross-draw holsters. Holsters must allow for one
handed reholstering…no floppy nylon. Holsters
must also completely cover the trigger!
Register
Here
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Defensive
Handgun Skills II
Cost:
$250 (Ammunition NOT included!)
2008
Schedule: Culpeper, VA 6-7 September
Course Purpose:
The emphasis of
DHS-2 is on reinforcing a defensive mindset, expanding
weapon manipulation skills and shooting faster and
straighter.
Course Prerequisites: DHS I or certificate
from a recognized instructor or school, completed training
registration form.
This
course DOES satisfy the Virginia Concealed Pistol Permit
requirements. Maximum of ten students.
Equipment
Requirements: A
center fire handgun, 1200 rounds of ammunition, wrap-around
eye protection, ear protection, a baseball style hat, a
concealment garment, 3 spare magazines (the more the
better!), a magazine pouch
and a QUALITY strong side holster.*
Curriculum:
Saturday
0900-1200
Safety, gun handling, drawing from concealment, reducing
malfunctions, basic marksmanship refresher, communicate,
shoot, move, scan, controlled pairs, double taps,
nonstandard response, failure drills, malfunction drills,
Saturday
1300-1700
Strong
hand only shooting and manipulation, weak hand only shooting
and manipulation, use of cover, long range target engagements,
horizontal/oblique movement techniques
Saturday
PM
Night
shoot. (Weapon mounted lights permitted.)
Sunday
0800-1700
3D targetry,
multiple targets, moving targets, Scrambler Drill, Performance on Demand
testing.
For an
additional charge of $25.00, students will be provided with
a firearm, holster and belt, etc
*Belt,
inside the waistband or thigh holsters are acceptable. No
shoulder or cross-draw holsters. Holsters must allow for one
handed reholstering…no floppy nylon. Holsters
must also completely cover the trigger!
Register
Here
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Defensive Handgun Skills III/Situational Self Defense
Cost:
$250
(Ammunition NOT included!)
2008
Schedule: Culpeper, VA 27-28 September
Course Purpose:
The emphasis of
DHS-3 is on reinforcing DHS-2 level skills and then placing
students into a role playing "Force on Force" environment.
Course Prerequisites: DHS II or
certificate from a recognized instructor or school, IPSC/IDPA
competition, completed training registration form.
Equipment
Requirements:
A center
fire handgun, (Properly holstered backup guns allowed) 800
rounds of ammunition, wrap-around eye protection, ear protection,
a baseball style hat, a concealment garment, 3 spare magazines,
a magazine pouch and a QUALITY strong side holster.*
Curriculum:
Saturday
0800-1200
Warm
up/Refresher drills, close quarters shooting techniques,
shooting on the move, using cover
Saturday
1300-1600
Incorporating strikes with the draw stroke, strong hand/weak
hand only, transition drills.
Saturday
PM Night Shoot
Sunday
0900-1500
Participants
will have the opportunity to work through several Force on Force (Airsoft) defensive
shooting scenarios.
For an
additional charge of $25.00, students will be provided with
a firearm, holster and belt, etc
*Belt,
inside the waistband or thigh holsters are acceptable. No
shoulder or cross-draw holsters. Holsters must allow for one
handed reholstering…no floppy nylon. Holsters
must also completely cover the trigger!
Register
Here
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Minuteman
Rifle Course
Cost $250
(Ammunition NOT included!)
2008
Schedule: CULPEPER, VA 24-25 May, 11-12 October
This
class is designed for MILITARY RIFLES ONLY!
(AR/AK/H&K, etc.) Rifles MUST be equipped with a
sling. NO STEEL CORED AMMUNTION (M855/SS109) allowed!
You will be held accountable for damage to steel targets if
you use such ammunition.
Course Purpose:
The emphasis of
the Minuteman Rifle Course is practical manipulation and rifle skills
for engagements out to 100 meters.
Course Prerequisites: None
Equipment
Requirements:
A
military style rifle and a center fire handgun. 600
rounds of rifle ammunition, 100 rounds of handgun
ammunition. wrap-around eye protection, ear protection,
a baseball style hat, 3 spare magazines,
a magazine pouch and a QUALITY strong side holster.*
Knee pads are HIGHLY recommended.
Curriculum:
Saturday 0900-1700
Rifle
ballistics and realities. Care and maintenance. Manipulation
drills. Zeroing. Presentation drills.
Range estimation. Malfunction drills. Transition
Drills.
Sunday
0900-1700
Field
firing techniques. Scenario based drills and
exercises.
*Belt,
inside the waistband or thigh holsters are acceptable. No
shoulder or cross-draw holsters. Holsters must allow for one
handed reholstering…no floppy nylon. Holsters
must also completely cover the trigger!
For an
additional charge of $50.00, students will be provided with
firearms, holster and belt, etc
Register
Here
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