We have just added our Precision Rifle class to our Training Department.  It is amazing how fast this segment of our business is taking off.  The latest news is that our Precision Instructor has been selected for NRA Law Enforcement Sniper Instructor School.  This is a great honor and we are extremely excited and proud of him.

If you are interested in maximizing the potential of your long range shooting abilities, our one day class is for you.  We will teach you the fundamentals of precision shooting and help you grow as a shooter. You will come away with everything you need to begin your quest to hitting that elusive 1,000 yard target.

The class is a one day class at one of our private ranges.  Class size is limited to 2 unless you schedule a special private class.  You will get lots of hands on instruction by one of the best instructors around.

By the way, we just picked up our second Law Enforcement Agency who have chosen us to keep their guys up to date.  If you want to schedule a class or have questions about the class email us.

We have scheduled the Advanced Pistol Class for September 18.  This is a dynamic course that will move you beyond the basics of pistol shooting.  We will be involved in a lot of dynamic shooting from different positions as well as working on the fundamentals of pistol carry.

One of the things I want to make clear to everyone is that this is not a class on tactics.  While we will do some shooting from behind barricades, shooting from strong and weak hand, and shooting while moving, this class is geared to help you become proficient at drawing and firing your handgun.

If you have any questions about the class specifically, please feel free to email me.

There are many of you who like me, have gotten a little lazy in the past with how you carry your pistola.  It is easy to just grab and go if you are only going to run into the store for a few minutes.  So you stick the gun in the waistband and cover it with your t-shirt.  Smart thinking?  Perhaps not.

Recently a man in Seattle had the same idea.  It didn’t work out for him to well.  In fact, I would argue it was detrimental to his life.  Read the full article below taken from the Seattle Times on May 30, 2010:

Man accidentally shoots himself in testicles

A man accidentally shot himself in the testicles at Lowe’s Home Improvement store in Lynnwood Sunday afternoon, police said.

The man’s handgun, which was in the waistband of his pants, went off at about 12:30 p.m. — an apparent “accidental discharge,” according to Shannon Sessions, a Lynnwood police spokeswoman.

“It made a loud noise and scared a lot of people in the store,” Sessions said. “I believe he shot himself in the testicles and he also had some injuries to his leg and foot. He was obviously in shock.”

Nobody else was hurt and no one appeared to be with the man, she said.

Police and fire responded, and the man was rushed to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle before police had a chance to interview him extensively. Sessions had no further details about the man.

Lynnwood police are continuing to investigate but “at this point it does look like it’s accidental,” Sessions said. A manager at Lowe’s said store personnel are not commenting on the incident.

Registration is still open for the July 10 and 17 classes for the TN Handgun Permit Class.  If you are interested contact us or sign up on the website.  We are looking forward to jumping off with these classes.  The July special is still available; bring 2 friends and you attend half price.  Bring 4 friends and you attend free!

We are also beginning to get our fall schedule under way.  We look forward to some of the neat stuff that will be happening on the range.  The biggest is the Advanced Pistol Class.  Registration is open to anyone who has been through the NRA Basic Pistol Course or has a valid TN Handgun Permit.

In the TN Handgun Permit Course you will be getting the very basics.  When we go to the range, it is to make sure you are proficient with your firearm.  When we get to the range in the Advanced Course you need to be ready to run that firearm.

This class will teach the fundamentals necessary to carry a weapon.  We cover things like drawing from concealment.  How to choose your gear.  What aftermarket accessories are good for the firearms you are carrying, and what is magazine hype.

Then we go to the range and pound it out for most of the day.  You will shoot about 200 round, but bring 300 just in case.  You will shoot moving, from the different positions and from behind barricades.  We will discuss cover and concealment.

If you are interested in learning more or you want to schedule a class, email us for more details.

p.s. We are training citizens to be good citizens.  We are not trying to prepare the next Special Forces Operators.  Hence, no one will be yelling at you, and no one will be beating you up.  We are starting you down the road to handgun mastery.  If you need smoke grenades and flashbangs, let me know.  I have some good schools to recommend!

Not the kind you are likely thinking about.  Bill Seaver who runs Micro Explosion is hosting a boot camp in Nashville July 19, to teach you all things social media.  Bill and I go back to college and he is responsible for helping me create what you have come to know as MCC on the web.  He doesn’t do design, he helps you think about how to do business in today’s world.

As a perk to all of our readers Bill is offering a discount code off of the normal price.  You can check out all of the pertinent info at his blog.  Enter the following promo code to get your discount: socialboot_mcc

Guys you know I don’t promote stuff I don’t believe in.  This guy is quality.  You won’t want to miss this opportunity.  This will work for all walks of life.  Business, churches, schools, 501c3’s etc.

And for the critics of things like this; I receive nothing for this.  Just tell him buddy at MCC sent you.  That will probably nullify your $50 discount though so be careful.

With summer being upon  us we are getting into the natural lull that exists in the shooting sports.  Things are hotter, and hot metal doesn’t sound like a great afternoon off.  As things slow down for us, I wanted to remind you of our turn around time.

Glock Work: 1 Week

Revolver Trigger Jobs: 1 Week

Packages like the Ruger SP101 and SM-1 Shotgun: 2 Weeks

We have most everything we need in stock right now to get you customized fast.  So take advantage of the lull to get your work done now.  We ship out 1 week to the day your firearm arrives.

Keep watching the free section under categories to see the next job that is going to be offered for free.  All you have to do is pay parts and shipping and the work is free.  You can see the comments from our first recipient here.

There is a post on the Tactical Shooting Forums right now that is giving the XD quite a thrashing.  The problem seems to be long term reliability.  I personally don’t have many rounds logged behind an XD so I can’t add to the discussion.  If you have had any types of issues,  you might want to follow-up on this post.  Springfield is a good company that should want to stand behind its work.  Perhaps they will change some policies about repair if enough people complain.

The crux of the issue surrounds “factory fit” parts.  This is the worst thing in the world for most of the shooting community.  Some manufacturers practice this on certain parts that they will not sell to gunsmiths or individuals.  Sounds great except they stroke you for shipping both ways.

I recently had this with a Ruger part.  The part adds tension to the cylinder release.  It looks like a small screw and cost $1.50.  Guess what?  Factory fit.  The only real problem was that the tech I was talking to couldn’t even find it on their schematic.  I had to pull up the manual off of their website to show him.  I guess I’m not qualified to fit a $1.50 part that the factory can’t even find.  Thank you Numrich for having obsolete parts like this.

By the way, you can get all the Glock parts you ever wanted.

If you have a Kydex holster (who doesn’t anymore), you have a solid platform that will hold up well compared to many of the other nylon and leather options out there.  They don’t scuff, or need to be babied.  You can beat the living daylights out of them.  In many ways they are far superior to anything else on the market.  Except in one.

Don’t leave the newer versions in your hot car.  Many companies have found that thinner kydex works great and conceals well too.  They also have created a problem in the summer with people who leave there kydex in the car and have it bake for a few hours.  A deformed holster is not cool.  Don’t risk ruining your great holster.  Take it out of the car.

If you have a Glock pistol you have purchased one of the best pistol platforms that have ever been made.  They are rock solid and reliable.  The best part about them for many people is the simplicity that comes in being a Glock owner.  While Glock modifications are endless, generally there isn’t much to do once you get your trigger smoothed up and add some decent sights.

However, there are two parts that it never hurts to replace in your Glock pistol.  In fact in all my time working on Glocks I have only seen two parts ever fail.  One of them was from abuse.  The other came from regular shooting.

If you have an older Glock you should invest the money to replace the recoil spring and its captured guide rod.  The part is inexpensive, and it is one of the two that I have seen broken.  This part should be in your pistol box.

The other part is the magazine spring.  These can be purchased three for $10.  They are integral to having a pistol that functions.  Before you start commenting on how great your Glock is and you haven’t ever changed the springs, let me remind you it is about maintenance not failure.  Think of these two items as you would the oil and tires on your vehicle.  A little preventative work goes along way.

By the way if you get the Glock Carry Package these items are replaced standard.

We have just received the 5.11 Professional Polo for review.  It will be included in our Tactical Polo review along with items from Blackhawk! and Woolrich Elite.  At first glance the 5.11 shirt looks really nice, and feels great too. We still haven’t heard anything from Eotac yet.  Perhaps they will send something this week.  We were hoping to have all four companies represented, but we will move forward if something doesn’t shake out soon.

More information to come soon.