Training Concepts
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Lack of Back Up – A Disturbing Trend
Article by: William G. When I was a child I clearly remember my father’s hunting rifles had iron sights, even when they had a magnified scope on them. I remember when red dots on carbines started coming into the game, and how hard they were resisted as being too unreliable or finicky. Then as time… Continue reading
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Hard Look in the Mirror: A Series for Instructors based on anecdotal and experiential evidence
Article By: David K. I remember a moment that drove change in me. I was standing on Gainesville PD’s range in 2019 with a mandate class. They were doing officer survival drills with two other instructors for the state that will remain unnamed. The students were doing various physical tasks designed to exhaust themselves before… Continue reading
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Does the current Georgia Law Enforcement Qualification system create a false measure of proficiency?
Article By: Robert B. Those of you who serve, or have served, as Georgia Peace Officers will be familiar with one or more of the Georgia Semi-Auto Qualification Courses used over the last 20 years or more. The course has undergone minor revisions during that time, but the basic premise is the same. Officer weapons proficiency is measured solely… Continue reading
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Key Principles of a Firearms Training Mindset
Article By: Terry B. Mastering firearms training goes beyond learning how to shoot; it requires a specific mindset rooted in safety, discipline, accountability, and a survival attitude. Using this approach helps ingrain habits that carry over under stress, fear, and chaos. A successful training mindset is built on several key principles that prioritize deliberate action and continuous improvement. Continue reading
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Get a Grip
Article by: William G. The “feel” of the gun in the hand is an important factor in performance, both mentally and physically. If the gun fits the hand, especially on the draw, and points quickly, then people tend to perform better. If you have to fight with your equipment, or consciously alter your grip to… Continue reading
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Wyatt Earp… Today
Article By: Grok Edited By: Leo H. This article was created with assistance from Grok which was used for personal amusement and contemplation. Content has been reviewed and edited by Leo H… Readers are encouraged to verify information and exercise critical judgment. Neither Grok, nor I, have spoken with Wyatt Earp, his family, executors, or… Continue reading
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Close-Range Officer Shootings Require Neuroscience-Based Training
Article By: Leo H. The Canton v. Harris decision (1989) determined that a municipality can be liable under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 for constitutional violations stemming from a failure to adequately train employees. Furthermore, it created a standard by establishing the failure must be in “deliberate indifference” to the existing constitutional rights of the injured… Continue reading
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A Timely Change
Article Submitted By: Leo H. In January of 2025, the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council (POST) initiated a new twenty-week curriculum for the Basic Law Enforcement Training Course (BLETC). Beyond several other timely modifications; the new program expanded firearms related material from forty-eight hours (408-hour BLETC to include JPS) to one-hundred and sixty-six… Continue reading
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BOOM!
Submitted by: James Perry – GALEFI President BOOM! The typical sound we associate with a firearm when the trigger is pulled. We are used to it and we expect it so it seems normal to us. There are times when the sound a firearm makes are unusual and not what we expect. Two of those… Continue reading
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Brother Can You Spare a Magazine
Article by: William G. Sometimes I reflect on my past. Some good, some bad. One of the good things, that was my great fortune, was that I was mentored by Jeff Cooper. I learned a lot from him over the years. One of the first things I noticed about the Colonel was that if he… Continue reading
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