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[DRM6000]

Originally Posted by ronson

I was just there this month for 4-day advanced rifle (got the flu and had to sit out some of the class) and a support-hand skill builder. Great weather in February.

I remember you. Too bad you missed out on the shoot houses that morning. It was so much fun and quite challenging.

[Blackhawk556]

Originally Posted by Lives_In_Fresno

I did find out that my friends stay at the Pahrump Nugget, and we are staying there for our upcoming trip.

Let me know what you think of the place. I'm calculating how much I could save be starting the or in Vegas. Allegiant air is giving some really good deals right now if I book air and hotel for Vegas. Possibly cheaper than staying in pahrump.

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[LCU1670]

Originally Posted by jrtf83

Question: Has anyone taken the edged weapons or unarmed defense courses yet?

I'll be trying edged weapons in April, I'm trying to figure out what to expect.

My wife and I took both. They are great classes, take the empty hand first (can be right before if scheduling works out). We will be taking both again during the night 4 July courses.

[jrtf83]

Originally Posted by ronson

Trust me on this, take the empty hand defense class before the edged weapons class if you can. There really should be a hard prerequisite for that. You'll get a lot more out of both classes this way as the edged weapons curriculum builds on the empty hand curriculum. I did it the other way, as did most of the people in that EW class, and they basically had to scrap most of the knife training to do empty hand basics. The people who HAD taken EH got screwed.

Shoot. I should have asked this question before we had already booked this trip. Looking at the schedule of courses, it looks like EH isn't even offered until AFTER the first EW class this year.

I've had a bit of martial arts training, so I should be alright. It sounds like the whole class will be slowed down by the slower/newer/outta shape participants... I'll report back on my individual experience.

Also:

Originally Posted by JohnP

For anybody who joined the Patriots membership, what was the February offer? Did the March offer come out yet? Just wondering what the rest of us missed out on.

This. Very this.

[acegunnr]

Originally Posted by JohnP

For anybody who joined the Patriots membership, what was the February offer? Did the March offer come out yet? Just wondering what the rest of us missed out on.

10ea 4 day Handgun + CCW certificates and Ruger LC9 pistol. $900

No March offer yet.

[Blackhawk556]

Just downloaded the front sight app on my iPad. This should be added to the OP as it contains useful information. It's free.

[surfkast]

I just got back from a 2 day defensive hand gun course. All I can say is it's excellent. I had limited experience, and by the end of the 2 days I was presenting from a holster and hitting controlled pairs from 7, 10, and 15 meters, also with failure to stop head shots.

They even let us go in the shoot house with the pop up targets which is usually for the more advanced courses. Very fun.

I am planning to go back again. Forget the marketing hype on the website, the instruction is top quality and is what matters most.

I got a deal from a friend who is a member for $75 for the course. Can't really beat that.

[thedonger]

Just got back from the 4 day Handgun class, excellent on all points. Just missed getting DG, so I'll have to go back for sure.

I am looking for a couple of additional life time memberships for my wife and son if any one has some.

[Lives_In_Fresno]

Originally Posted by thedonger

Just got back from the 4 day Handgun class, excellent on all points. Just missed getting DG, so I'll have to go back for sure.

I am looking for a couple of additional life time memberships for my wife and son if any one has some.

Glad to hear! I'm looking forward to attending.

I have no way to contact you offline, since your profile doesn't let me send you a pm or an email.

I have contact info for a guy who sells diamond memberships for $250. I do not know him personally, but he hooked me up.

[acegunnr]

Originally Posted by Blackhawk556

Just downloaded the front sight app on my iPad. This should be added to the OP as it contains useful information. It's free.

Added to the first post on this thread. Thanks!

Originally Posted by Lives_In_Fresno

I have contact info for a guy who sells diamond memberships for $250. I do not know him personally, but he hooked me up.

Me too!

[shooter777]

I really enjoy my time out there. I have taken the 4ddhg, 4ddsg and the handgun skill builder. I can't wait to go back!

[Tripper]

Does this mean we can sell or advertise these deals here?

[edrex]

Front Sight's policy is that advertising lifetime memberships for sale online is forbidden. Advertising and selling course certificates is fine.

[goober]

Originally Posted by edrex

Front Sight's policy is that advertising lifetime memberships for sale online is forbidden. Advertising and selling course certificates is fine.

that is incorrect.

Originally Posted by Dr. of Chiropractic Piazza

The only restriction is you cannot advertise the certificates for sale or transfer in any public media. We want you to go out and find great people just like you from your personal contacts.

The certificates have no expiration date so you and your friends can use them at any time.

[Blackhawk556]

Originally Posted by goober

that is incorrect.

What is this about?
http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/s....php?p=6143027


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[ramathorn]

My father, bro-in-law and myself have diamond memberships we bought last year. We have yet to go but hope to this year.

We are in NorCal so it isn't terribly close. We will either fly there or rent an RV. My preference is the RV since it'll eliminate the car rental, airline tickets, hotel and hassle of flying with guns/ammo. They prefer flying, i prefer RV, it'll be a toss up - but i can't complain as long as we eventually make it there. Can't wait to take the handgun and rifle courses... Looking forward to it!

[MossbergMan]

Ramathorn, you take the RV and let the others fly. You pick them up at McCarren and you all travel up together from the valley. This is how we travel to the NRA National Police Shooting Competition. One or two of us carry all the guns and ammo and drive while the rest of the team flys in, works like a charm.

Anyone going the the 4 day DHG starting March 23? My son and I will be taking the course, it'd be great to hook up with other Cal-Gunners out there.

[edrex]

Originally Posted by goober

that is incorrect.

Originally Posted by JohnP

Old certificates were transferable. Now that lifetime memberships are not available, certificates cannot be advertised either.

Thanks, I was not aware they had changed their policy. Is there a source for this?

[acegunnr]

Originally Posted by JohnP

I heard from talking to some guys at the corporate office. There are grandfathered certificates that can be sold. The newer ones (different color) cannot.

Just got some of the newer certificates and it had this note:

NOTE: Certificate Void if Advertised for Sale, Trade or Transfer in ANY Public Media. Transfer of Certificate Must be Done Privately, via a Personal Referral.

[Blademan21]

Four of US taking the 2 day handgun course April 9-10. My 16yr old grandson is one and a BIL,new to shooting is another. Staying at the Nugget in town cause its newer and only about 20 min. from FS.

[DRM6000]

Anybody taking the precision rifle course beginning next week?

[acegunnr]

Originally Posted by DRM6000

Anybody taking the precision rifle course beginning next week?

How is the weather there? I am driving down tomorrow night for the weekend 4 day Practical Rifle!

[Sillyguy]

Originally Posted by acegunnr

How is the weather there? I am driving down tomorrow night for the weekend 4 day Practical Rifle!

same here!

weather.com says the weather is awesome - 70 to 80 degrees, no rain

[DRM6000]

Originally Posted by acegunnr

How is the weather there? I am driving down tomorrow night for the weekend 4 day Practical Rifle!

the weather has been nice. it's been in the low 70s. Today was cloudy and the temp peaked at about 67-68. Tomorrow might be the same, maybe a bit less clouds and a few degrees warmer. wind has been up to around 10-12 mph. temps warming up through the week.

have fun out there!

[scotty99]

I couldn't take Monday off work, so my son and I are doing the 2-day practical rifle this weekend, our first class there. Very much looking forward to this experience, including the joy of unscrewing my Raddlock once I arrive in NV!

[Pandanin]

Just got back from the 2-day shotgun course. The course description says 100 birdshot, 100 buckshot and 20 slugs.

I went through nearly 500 rounds total including 40 slugs. OMG so much fun!!! The canyon was my favorite part by far.

[kblack583]

Originally Posted by Pandanin

Just got back from the 2-day shotgun course. The course description says 100 birdshot, 100 buckshot and 20 slugs.

I went through nearly 500 rounds total including 40 slugs. OMG so much fun!!! The canyon was my favorite part by far.

I could shoot the canyon all 4 days if they let me!!

[CriticallyStressed]

Originally Posted by kblack583

I could shoot the canyon all 4 days if they let me!!

Ditto on the rifle simulators (canyon/ridgetop).

Hitting the deck and picking off distant steel silhouettes from prone with iron-sighted M1A = FUN!

[LCU1670]

Originally Posted by DRM6000

Anybody taking the precision rifle course beginning next week?

I am taking the May 4th class?

[emgee00]

Membership Type: Diamond with Alaska
Membership Date: Life
Courses Taken: TBD
Next Course: Soon, hopefully???

I too, like a lot of others on here, bought a bunch for family, friends and trading purposes

[jrtf83]

I'm really excited. Heading up this weekend for the 2 day handgun skill builder and then the edged weapon 2 day on Monday-Tuesday.

Should be a really good time.

[kmchui]

Just finished my 2nd day of my first 4-day handgun course. Having only shot action pistol matches for the last 6 months, I've never had any formal training, and I've got to say that I'm learning a whole lot, and having a great time.

I took advantage of their $500 Diamond Membership offer, and will be getting my "bonus diamond membership" along with it in a couple weeks. PM me for more details.

[kmchui]

Just finished my 2nd day of my first 4-day handgun course. Having only shot action pistol matches for the last 6 months, I've never had any formal training, and I've got to say that I'm learning a whole lot, and having a great time.

I took advantage of their $500 Diamond Membership offer, and will be getting my "bonus diamond membership" along with it in a couple weeks. PM me for more details.

[em9sredbeam]

I just got a Diamond membership. Been there for one course so far, a little slow but good. Does anyone know how the 4 day defensive handgun course is? I did the 2-day and It was good, but a little slow. Did it so my wife (girlfriend at the time) and a few buddies' older kids could have a good foundation.

[edrex]

The 4 day is paced like the 2 day but you get to do some extra stuff like the simulator houses and a competition. Jump up to the 2 day skill builder if you want to do more shooting in a faster paced class.

[bm55]

Membership Type: None, a buddy gave me a certificate as a gift
Courses Taken: 4DDH- DG
Next Course: Advanced handgun or possibly the 2 night handgun classes, but I want to do practical rifle, shotgun too.
Comments: Just took the course this past weekend. It blew my expectations out of the water. It was great, the staff were all very impressive, especially our rangemaster Chris (the Greek). Can't wait to go back, once I find a good deal on a membership. I loved it.
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[Sillyguy]

Originally Posted by bm55

Membership Type: None, a buddy gave me a certificate as a gift
Courses Taken: 4DDH- DG
Next Course: Advanced handgun or possibly the 2 night handgun classes, but I want to do practical rifle, shotgun too.
Comments: Just took the course this past weekend. It blew my expectations out of the water. It was great, the staff were all very impressive, especially our rangemaster Chris (the Greek). Can't wait to go back, once I find a good deal on a membership. I loved it.
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CHris is dope...and a badass

[Pandanin]

Chris is one of my fave instructors. He always says hi and remembers who I am. That's impressive considering how many people he's met.

[bm55]

Originally Posted by Pandanin

Chris is one of my fave instructors. He always says hi and remembers who I am. That's impressive considering how many people he's met.

Do you think it'd be possible to request to be in his class next time? He is one of the most impressive people I've ever met.

[Blademan21]

Took my son last year for the 2 day handgun . Had Chris,he really helped my son. Jr. is new to handguns and Chris showed him how to improve. Like a night and day improvement. Hats off to FS and Chris.