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CSAT Advanced Patrol Tactics Class

From: Officer.com

Two years ago, in the summer of 2006, I attended my first training class taught by MSG Paul Howe, USA Retired. Howe taught proper rifle shooting positions, transition drills, and laid out a baseline of skillsets that every rifleman should be able to perform on demand. Howe expertly taught the fundamentals of basic rifle shooting in addition to briefing the class on weapon maintenance, gear placement and preparing for medical emergencies. I took so much away from the class, that I immediately started looking forward to my next training class with Howe.

In 2006, Paul Howe operated under Triple Canopy’s training division, but now he is on his own and works out of his CSAT (Combat Shooting and Tactics) facility in Nacogdoches, TX. The CSAT facility has on-site lodging for up to 24 students, a classroom, and an extensive range facility.

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Instructor Paul Howe pictured with the author.

Instructor Paul Howe pictured with the author.

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Bolt Gun vs. Gas Gun for LE Operations By Paul Howe

Bolt Gun vs. Gas Gun for LE Operations
By Paul Howe

From CSAT

I’ve have started to teach Urban Marksman (Sniper) courses to Law Enforcement personnel and wanted to address the issue of whether to use a Bolt Action Rifle (Bolt Gun) or Semi-Automatic Rifle (Gas Gun) for law enforcement applications. I think both have their pros and cons, but I want to go over them with you. Here are a few topics I wish to discuss:

  • Safety
  • Accuracy
  • Reliability
  • Training Time
  • Cost
  • Courses of Fire
  • Conclusions

While assigned to Special Operations in the 90’s, I served two years as a sniper. In the “old days,” I used a bolt action platform which fired a .300 Winchester Magnum cartridge and a gas operated platform, the .308 M1A magazine fed rifle. Since that time, a variety of both bolt and gas guns have hit the markets, from custom makers to major manufacturers. Read the rest of this entry »

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ITS Tactical Hosts Lone Star Medics’ Medicine X Class

Lone Star Medics put on its 2-Day Medicine X Class at Quail Creek Shooting Range this weekend. This “medicine under fire” class features classroom instruction and scenario based live-fire drills where students have the opportunity to put what they have learned into action under the stress of simulated real-world situations. The event was hosted by ITS Tactical and co-sponsored by Lone Star Amory and XS Sights.

Medicine Under Fire

Above, instructor Andrew Brady demonstrates one possible solution to a problem presented class participants.  Your buddy “Randy” , seen prostrate in the background, has been injured during a violent robbery. What do you do?

 

After neutralizing the immediate threats, ITS Tactical’s Bryan Black drags Randy off the “X” and behind cover.

 

A momentary lapse in tactical awareness earns this student a penalty, a gunshot wound to his left calf. Now he has two patients, Randy and himself.

Debrief

Books and videos are great tools for learning but nothing can replace hands on adrenalin-packed live training, And just as important as the getting-your-hands-dirty part is the critical eye of an experienced “been there” instructor and the after action debrief.

For more information on classes contact Caleb Causey at Lone Star Medics.

See more photos and info at ITStactical.com.

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“The Scrambler” at CSAT

Combat Shooting and Tactics Scrambler drill.

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Lone Star Medics

From: Lone Star Medics

Lone Star Medics: A Field and Tactical Medicine Training Company

Lone Star MedicsOur goal is to teach individuals how to manage life threatening injuries until professional help is available. Lone Star Medics will teach you the tools to combat that feeling of helplessness when a loved one or friend is severely injured.
We teach individuals how to save someone’s life during those extremely critical moments while EMS (Emergency Medical Services) is responding to your emergency.

While most urban fire departments and ambulance services try to respond to an emergency in less than 10 minutes; during that time an injured person can become very critically unstable. That’s where your training with Lone Star Medics becomes a reality.  The skills that you have learned will save the life of a loved one, a co-worker, yourself, or even a total stranger.  As Caleb learned in the Army; “you train as you fight, and you fight as you’ve trained.”  With that mentality, Lone Star Medics has created courses on first aid and emergency medicine for the non-professional rescuer in mind.  These courses are not designed to teach someone how to be the medic but rather how to perform aggressive first aid to those that may not live before professional rescuers arrive.

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High Risk Civilian Contractor – Small Unit Tactics

Tactical Response High Risk Civilian Contractor – Small Unit Tactics 2010

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Conceal and Carry School on SPIKE TV

Conceal and Carry School takes place at TacPro Shooting Center in Texas and is sponsored by Ruger Firearms. The show airs Saturdays on SPIKE TV.

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Intro to Handguns – Sandy Hook VA

DATE:          October 16, 2010
TIME:          9:00 am to 12:00 noon  (Please arrive at 8:30 to register)
LOCATION:   Lanier Shooting Sports, Sandy Hook VA

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Motivation

Found on Paul Howe’s Combat Shooting and Tactics Newsletter

Motivation

MOTIVATION: When losing a limb can’t stop you from accomplishing your mission.

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Train with Trident

From the Trident Training Group website:

TridentTrident Training Group is committed to providing private citizens, corporations and government agencies with the tools they need to navigate life safely and effectively while maximizing physical potential.  Our leadership and cadre’s experience and backgrounds range from U.S. Navy SEALs, Army Rangers, U.S. Marine Corps  and several Federal Law Enforcement Agencies.  At Trident we incorporate realistic training scenarios and use the most up to date tactics and techniques preformed by operators in the field.  It is our goal to enable our clients to achieve their personal goals in fitness and personal defense.  With our unique facilities and cadre, we work together with our clients to ensure they accomplish their next level of performance.

Trident Training Group

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Extreme Long Range Rifle Class

Extreme Long Range Rifle Class
September 28-30th, 2010- Guernsey, WY

PRW – Extreme Long Range Rifle, September 28-30th, 2010- Guernsey, WY  Bring that .50 BMG, that 300 Win, the .338, or even that tuned 7mm Mag. and shoot out to 1500 yards. Learn about wind calls, long range ballistics and build the ultimate drop chart”.  3 days, includes on base accommodations and food! Round count – minimum 300 but feel free to bring as much as you like, we’ll shoot it. This school is geared towards the long range hunter or target shooter.  If downing an Elk at 500 yards is your goal, we can help. If getting closer to making the elusive ‘mile’ shot is your fancy, we can help there too. Challenge yourself and push that rifle to its limits!  Tuition – $650 http://www.precisionrifleworkshop.com/prwcivilian.html

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Executive Protection Course

IntelliQuest Training Academy’s 5 day Executive Protection Course offered Monday September 13, 2010 thru Friday September 17, 2010

IntelliQuest Training Academy is presenting a 5 day Executive Protection Course for today’s operators. This course is based on real world scenarios that incorporates appropriate training taking into account that most civilian executive protection teams actually consist of no more than 2 operators and maybe a professional driver on the detail at one time.

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Aggressive Defensive Solutions

Firearms training for civilians, law enforcement and military.

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Recreational Shooting In Houston

American Shooting Centers provides a large area near Houston for recreational shooters.

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Combat Shooting and Tactics (CSAT)

CSAT

http://www.combatshootingandtactics.com/

3615 Press Road or FM 2863
Nacogdoches, TX 75964

Paul Howe

Paul Howe

Paul Howe

Paul Howe

Owned and operated by Paul Howe, Developer of the CSAT AR rear sight and the GAT Glass Assault Tool. Author of Leadership And Training For The Fight: A Few Thoughs On Leadership And Training From A Former Special Operations Soldier and The Tactical Trainer: A Few Thoughts On Training And Training Management From A Former Special Operations Soldier.

MSG  Paul Howe demonstrating the CSAT AR rear sight and the GAT Glass Assualt Tool at his school in Texas.

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