Live Safe Academy, LLC is proud to announce the return of Louis M. Chiodo for our fifteenth Advanced Training Clinic organized by Ian Kinder. Our LSA TC, March 2009 will be hosted by the Firing Line, Inc. in Westland Michigan and will consist of two separate one-day handgun workshops featuring the Phase One Combat Shooting Methods and the Phase Two Combat Shooting Methods programs.
LOUIS M. CHIODO is the founder of GUNFIGHTERS Ltd. (www.gunfightersltd.com), a private training company that provides instruction to law enforcement and military. Lou is also a twenty three year veteran of our country’s largest state police agency. He served as a Captain, United States Marine Corps (Regular) before entering law enforcement. Lou is well known in the law enforcement training community for developing the current firearm-training program for his agency, a program which dramatically increased the success of their officers. Lou’s training system uses both target-focused methods of engagement and, when appropriate, sighted methods of engagement. He has worked directly with Lieutenant Colonel Rex Applegate and has trained hundreds of officers nationwide in the use of his system. Throughout his twenty three years of experience as a police firearm instructor, he has emphasized training methodologies that are relevant to real world encounters. Lou is also a member of the GLSDA Instructor Alliance Program.
LIVE SAFE ACADEMY, LLC is a proud member of the Better Business Bureau, National Rifle Association Business Alliance and the Great Lakes Self-Defense Association Instructor Alliance Program. Our experienced, dedicated staff consists of law enforcement officers, attorneys, military personnel, registered nurses, and professional educators and trainers. All of our instructors are certified through nationally recognized organizations. We specialize in the training of first aid, assault and crime prevention, unarmed force methods, sharp and impact weapons, chemical defense sprays, basic and advanced firearm training and Concealed Pistol License (CPL) workshops. Our firearm programs focus on reality based, Force-on-Force training, target-focused shooting, skill integration, and concealed carry tactics.
WHO:
Each course is open to the first twenty-four qualified individuals that submit a complete registration. Participants must be one of the following:
Concealed Pistol License holder
Law Enforcement Officer
Military Personnel w/proof of handgun training
To participate in the Phase Two Combat Shooting Methods program, students must successfully complete the Phase One Combat Shooting Methods workshop.
To participate in either program students must use modern equipment that can be quickly loaded and unloaded, students must capable of normal physical activity, and students must be able to accurately shoot, load and unload their firearms while standing and moving. Failure to meet any of these requirements will result in removal without refund.
WHAT:
PHASE ONE COMBAT SHOOTING METHODS: The Phase One course will focus on developing target-focused shooting methods and how this methodology works in conjunction with the affects of sympathetic nervous system activation during close-quarters engagements.
Target-focused shooting is a technique designed to allow an operator to respond quickly and with combat accuracy when confronted with a spontaneous, unanticipated attack in a variety of lighting conditions. This method of target engagement must be taught in addition to the use of the weapon’s sight system so that the operator will be able to respond with an appropriate means of target engagement based upon distance, time, cover and the physical and psychological status of the operator at the time of the confrontation.
The goal of this training course is to provide instruction in time-tested, relevant, and realistic combat shooting methods that have proven to work in the dynamic, high-stress environment of close-quarters combat. The combat shooting methods taught must be also consistent with the results of the best research currently available. It is essential that the combat shooting methods be validated in the conditions present in combat not just on the range.
PHASE TWO COMBAT SHOOTING METHODS: The Phase Two course continues the process of developing the target-focused shooting methods that were presented in the pre-requisite Phase One course. The Phase Two course has been developed to provide a platform for the operator to develop skills to enhance performance when employing his/her pistol in a tactical environment. The development of speed and combat accuracy is necessary to enhance the operator’s ability to dominate the tactical scenario and win.
This course pushes the envelope for speed of engagement while maintaining combat accuracy. In high speed close-quarters engagements, it is necessary to be both fast and accurate simultaneously. A critical training objective of the Phase Two course is to integrate high speed and combat accuracy with movement. Moving dynamically while maintaining speed and combat accuracy is essential to surviving close-quarters gunfights.
WHERE:
The Firing Line, Inc. For directions please visit their website:
www.firinglineguns.com
The Firing Line, Inc. is located at 38427 Webb Drive Westland, MI 48185. For additional directions, please visit: www.mapquest.com
WHEN:
Phase One Combat Shooting Methods
Date: Saturday, March 28 of 2009
Time: 8:30am to approximately 4:30pm (check in at 8:00am)
Phase Two Combat Shooting Methods
Date: Sunday, March 29 of 2009
Time: 8:30am to approximately 4:30pm (check in at 8:00am)
HOW:
Pre-registration is required. To Pre-register, please mail the requirements listed below to:
Live Safe Academy, LLC
Re: LSA TC
P.O. Box 725038
Berkley, MI 48072
NOTE: The requirements listed below MUST be received together. Please do not fax or e-mail registrations or send registrations incomplete:
1.) Completed Pre-registration Form - LSA TC, March 2009 w/full payment
2.) Signed Release and Hold Harmless Agreement - LSA TC, March 2009
AND ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:
Copy of valid Concealed Pistol License
Copy Police or Correctional Officer Identification
Copy of Military Identification w/proof of handgun training
STUDENT FEE (MAKE PAYABLE TO LIVE SAFE ACADEMY, LLC):
Phase One Combat Shooting Methods: $175.oo
Phase Two Combat Shooting Methods: $175.oo
CONFIRMATION: Once your registration is received and processed, you will receive an e-mail titled "Confirmation, LSA TC". This e-mail will contain all necessary details for your participation, so you need to read the entire document carefully. You also need to confirm receipt of your confirmation via e-mail. Please do so within the first few days of receiving your confirmation.
NOTE: Please do not mail registrations so we have to sign for them. We may pick up registrations during times when we cannot sign for mail. If you wish to have postal confirmation that we received your registration, you can obtain a tracking number from the Post Office.
Please contact Live Safe Academy, LLC at info@LiveSafeAcademy.com or 586.771.8487 for additional information.
If you represent a training facility or Gun Club and would like to host a future event, please contact Ian Kinder.