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Gun Training Increasing For Legally Armed Citizens Page 1

L.E.O. Training Becomes More Diversified Page 2

Is My Old Friend Now My Enemy, Or Was He Always My Enemy? Page 3

Murder Trial For Legally Armed Citizen Begins   Aug. 27th Page 4

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Gun Training Increasing For  Legally Armed Citizens

     Firearm instructors are training more individuals who want to be legal to carry guns.  When licensed, the citizens are practicing more at gun clubs or commercial shooting ranges, and taking classes on advanced defensive tactics.  All of these people realize that no gun will stop a chemical or biological attack, and the possibility of facing an armed terrorist may never happen.  Even so, American shooters are working to increase their shooting ability and defensive tactics.  They are also in gun stores and at gun shows increasing the number of guns they possess.  Is this a direct influence caused by the attacks of September 1, 2001?

A New Era With Terrorists & More Violent Criminals

      Ed Butler is a truck driver.  His route usually goes between Tennessee, Mississippi, and Louisiana. "I have been carrying a gun most of my adult life.  Now it seems there is more of a reason to carry a gun.  America has never been hurt like those little creeps hurt us on September 11th.  Killing all those people including women and children, was something that shocked every American Citizen.  Americans are a sturdy bunch, but when our government tells us to be vigilant, without letting us know what to look for, it bothers me.  The only thing I can do is carry my gun, and keep a watch out for something strange."

     "Because I drive a truck, I have been told that the rig could be used as a weapon for some terrorist.  Well, I don't think it could happen but, I am ready for any little sick fool who might try and do it.  I can't see much of a difference between someone trying to kill me for the few cents I might have in my pocket, or someone trying to kill me just because they hate Americans.  I know one thing, that if someone tries to hurt me or someone else around me just because we are Americans, I might be the last American the little fool gets to see before they meet Allah."

     More Violent Crimes & The Thought Of Terrorists Sparks Increase In Citizens Being Legally Armed

     It takes about six weeks in Louisiana to get a handgun permit.  Since three women have been murdered by a "serial" killer, guns sales are up and so are requests for a concealed weapon permit.  The Governor of Louisiana has issued a statement that a concealed weapon permit might be something a woman might consider. 

     1-866-389-3310 is the serial killer hot line number for any information regarding these murders.  As with most serial killers, the acts of this killer have increased in brutality, and have become more brazen.  The murders in Louisiana have sparked more concealed weapon permits for women in Louisiana.  The murders in Louisiana may have also contributed to more women getting handgun permits in Alabama and Tennessee.

Special Class Held In Tennessee For Legally Armed Citizens

    In Tennessee, special classes are being held for individuals who are authorized to carry weapons.  These classes are helping legally armed citizens increase their shooting abilities, and how to handle defensive incidents. 

    James Morris is a firearms instructor in Jackson, Tennessee.  He said, "Some of the permit holders in Tennessee have not been to the gun range since their original gun qualification.   This may have been over four years since they last shot their gun.  Until now, all they could do if they wanted to keep up their marksmanship was to find someplace to shoot.  This gets harder and harder to do because of city and county regulations.  Years ago you could go into your back yard and shoot off a few rounds.  Now, a person has to find a club or gun range to go shoot.  There are not that many clubs or ranges around.  In larger cities you might find some, but not in the smaller communities.  Even law enforcement is finding difficulties locating areas that they can practice and train."

     These comments are true in Tennessee.  In Bradley County, the Bradley County Sheriff's Department is looking for property or a location where they can shoot since their range was closed down.  In Cookeville, Tennessee, the police range was shut down when a neighbor complained that the range was too close to his home.  Thousands of dollars were spent on this location where there was a building that contained a classroom, and re-loading equipment that helped the city reduce cost for ammunition.  The Putnam County Sheriff's Department now use a local gun club, Bend Of The River Club, for their firearm training and qualification.

     Because of the attacks of 9-11 and more violent criminal incidents, some legally armed citizens are seeking out additional training to help them react  better in a dangerous incident where a firearm might be used.   In Tennessee, special classes have been scheduled throughout the state for October 2002.  These classes will be held for permit holders from any state.  In addition to firearm training, anyone from Tennessee who desires to be certified to carry a impact weapon may do so at these training classes.  Kentucky CCDW permit holders are already authorized to carry impact weapons under their state license, but other states do not allow legally armed citizens to carry any weapon other than a handgun.  Most people believe that if a person is legal to carry a handgun, they should be allowed to carry other weapons especially those that might be less lethal than a handgun.  If a law enforcement officer is allowed to carry a handgun and also a baton, why shouldn't a law abiding citizen be allowed the same choice?  This is one reason why these classes are gaining in popularity with legally armed citizens.

Instructors Specially Chosen For The Training

    Instructors for these classes have been selected based on their training credentials.  "We want everyone who attends these training classes to increase their defensive skills and posses more knowledge about survival", said one of the instructors who did not want to be identified because of his primary occupation.  The instructors for these classes are highly trained professionals who believe that Homeland Security can be partly achieved when eligible American citizens are armed all the time.  They are not keen on being identified because of potential conflicts with their primary occupations that could include law enforcement, military, or other categories.  To help them succeed with their endeavors, we have offered the use of our web site and e-mail capabilities to assist them [see below].

     An example was given about a recent attack at a grocery store in Israel where an armed female eliminated a suicide bomber with a head shot.  She had been trained not to shoot any suicide bomber in center mass.   "Only use head shots" were his words.  Could this happen in America...who knows?  What is known is that these instructors want to make sure that if it does occur here, there just might be some trained armed citizens to effect a similar result as in the Israeli incident.

       If you are interested in attending one of these classes in Tennessee,        e-mail your interest to:      

training@legallyarmed.com

     We will keep you informed about dates, location, and cost to attend.  We have been advised, that the individuals holding these training classes will also conduct them in other states.  If interested in attending one of these training classes outside of Tennessee, let us know your interest and the state and county you reside in. 

NOTEFor those individuals who might be concerned that these training classes might just be some type of government sting operation to catch law abiding citizens do something that should not be doing, we have taken one of the training classes plus, we have looked into the backgrounds of the instructors.  Feel safe, these are honest Americans who want America to be stronger on the home front.  They don't care what color your skin is, what religion you practice, or if you are a male or female.  If you are authorized to carry weapons, they want you to know how to use them safely, and effectively.  

These training classes and the people who attend them, may help reduce violent crime, increase the odds of survival of victims, and make    America stronger regarding domestic attacks.

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