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Course Location: Auburn Police Department Suite 201 340 East Main Street Auburn, WA 98002-5548 Registration Contact: David Aykens 206.612.6689 Dave@CascadiaTactical.com Maximum of 15 Students Open to Military, LE, FFL dealers and civilian CPL holders ONLY. $250.00 per student REGISTER HERE: http://www.berettausa.com/lawenforcement/default.aspx Class begins promptly at 8AM and is scheduled to conclude at 5PM. In order for the law enforcement armorer to maintain the model "M1" & "M2" autoloading shotguns in excellent serviceable condition, ready for trouble free field performance, and extend it's service life at a minimum cost without the need to exchange servicable parts, he/she must have an in-depth knowledge on the subject of appropriate maintenance. The Benelli Armorer Training Course is designed for the professional armorer, firearm instructor and techincal service personnel. This course provides complete and detailed answers to specific questions concerning the weapons mechanical functioning, operational procedure, stripping, inspection, trouble shooting and maintenance. Students successfully completing this course will receive a 3-year Benelli factory armorer's certification. Cascadia Tactical and the City of Auburn are proud to be co-sponsoring the BENELLI M1/M2 Shotgun Armorer Certification course. Registration is open to all law enforcement officers, military, FFL holders and civilians with a valid CPL. This is a 3-year certification to perform warranty work on the Benelli M1/M2 Shotgun.

Cascadia Tactical and the City of Auburn are proud to be co-sponsoring the SIG SAUER Multi-Pistol Armorer Certification course. Registration is open to All law enforcement officers, military, FFL holders and civilians with a valid CPL. This is a 3 year certification to perform warranty work on SIG pistols. This class is limited to 20 people. LOCATION: Auburn City Hall DATE: May 29-30, 2013 COST: $395.00 Registration is now open at the SIG SAUER Academy website: http://www.sigsaueracademy.com/cours...px?CourseID=33 Here is a course description from the SIG SAUER website: This comprehensive multi-gun armorer certification course will prepare students to fully service the complete line of classic SIG SAUER pistols (P220, P226, P228, P229 and P239) while maintaining the factory warranty. This hands-on program focuses on the mechanical functioning, complete disassembly/reassembly, maintenance. troubleshooting, and field repair of these pistols. Instructors will guide students through each step while encouraging active participation to ensure maximum retention of the material covered. Law enforcement armorers will also gain the knowledge necessary to develop a maintenance and inspection program for their department. A three-year certification is awarded upon successful completion of written and practical exams. For registration information, please contact Dave@CascadiaTactical.com

All I can say is that I can't wait for next year! I got to shoot the first 4 stages before heading back to WA and this is a siiiick match. Big thanks to Chuck & Travis and everyone else for the hard work. For those not attending, here's a video of TJ's run at stage 3.

My rifle is ready. Same set up for this one and the CTC match.

I've decided to stick with the 55gr FMJ BT for the whole match. I'm using a new lower & scope as it is, why add another dimension of complexity?

I was wondering if anyone mixes their bullet selection for the rifle stages. I usually just stick with the 55 or 62 grain, either one but the same throughout the match. Does anyone use a heavier bullet for the long stuff? How does it affect zero? I'm guessing it's negligible inside 500, as most 3 gun stages are.

Thanks, I guess I missed that link.

Is ammo provided for the stage guns? If not, what calibers? Do we move with the guns or are all stage guns static?

Do you have a round count available, Doug?

Are drop leg holsters allowed? I have a BladeTech for a light but I could move it to my belt if need be.

OK, I've renewed my membership. Been busy

Embrace the darkness gentlemen... There's a New Moon during this match.

To all who live in Western WA, come on down to Tactical Tailor tomorrow, Saturday November 19 from 10 to noon. Iain will be here to answer your questions and sign a few autographs. So, come on out and support our local merchants and hear about some of Iain's upcoming projects.

What is a "KO" target? The little Knock Over steel? What is the distance to the rifle plate racks on 8?

I've been sitting at 56% since June or July, because I haven't really shot any classifiers. All the club matches this summer were geared towards prepping for the major matches. So today I shot a classifier match and it was an average performance. I probably shouldn't have used my new SIG... I may go down a bit.

My right arm has given up. (no jokes) Yesterday's match was a disaster. My right elbow on down, is twitching. Most likely from the poor ergonomics of my computer, using a mouse and extra rifle training. Several times, my finger simply would not move. At one point, I remember having the time to think the words, "pull the trigger" three whole times. It was hot, for these parts, and my glasses fogged up whenever I was shooting.

Just one score over 60% won't do it. You need a combined average of six scores to put you into B.

Arrived yesterday and I went into town and picked it up this afternoon.

I feel like a corner has been turned. Saturday's match was a good one. Granted, I always feel better at my home club matches but I felt like I had a modicum of focus. I had a good squad and nice weather to help the mood. I had more front sight focus than usual and managed a decent classifier score. The gun is also running nice and smooth again, not a single worry about a failure.

I shot a 60.18 on Pucker Factor. I'll bump my avg. No B class this time.

My NAVY shipped today from NH.

I'm totally stealing this. Consistency is the name of the game for me. I have flashes of perfection. On at least one stage per match, that front sight is so big and clear that I can't miss. Time slows... my feet are moving on their own, head on a swivel, smooth reloads. Then reality strikes. The third and fourth stages, on any given Sunday, are my best. I usually drop the first one because there's no warm up and by the end of the day, I'm mentally fatigued. Building endurance is key. Falling plates every week, dry fire and reload drills all work wonders. Back in January, I bought a Crimson Trace laser grip and that was the single greatest tool for trigger control I've ever used (disclaimer: CTC became a client in July.) Watching that little dot dance around during dry fire got me to smooth out my press. I also have no regrets getting the RO cert. Knowing the rules makes me a better competitor. I actually find that RO'ing gives me the chance to "walk thru" a stage several times. I get a close look at what works and what doesn't when a shooter runs a stage.

LOL. I'm always filming others... and I'm certainly not handing off my HD cam to some guy in my squad. I thought about using a POV but I can't see my footwork or body mechanics. That's all I'm interested in taping myself for. ULSC? I drop my mags because I don't care if they get dirty. They're steel and I only use them once per stage. I can drop the mag on a Beretta 92 with the middle finger of my strong hand. No need for two hands, so I shave a couple tenths off my reload time. Besides, Sunday is my day off.