Summary: Welcome to Tactical Paradise!!! I’m your host Greg Bakken. In this podcast we’ll talk about all things tactical from everyday carry, to the mindset of armed citizens, real life situations and scenarios and the gear that will help you survive. This is episode 83. Went shooting in Nevada working with some newbies Werkz Holster Giveaway!! 3 ways to enter Email me and say, “I want a Werkz holster” in the subject line to feedback@tacticalparadise.com Share the Werkz Holster post on Tactical Paradise FB page. www.facebook.com/tacticalparadise Hey, Greg. Thanks for the mention on your show today. My wife suggested that I clarify her motivation for obtaining a LTC. Her concern is that if I am somehow incapacitated while carrying, she should know how to effectively fire my handgun. In short, she wants to be able to prevent my G27 (yeah, just like yours) from being used to harm us. She is a very practical woman and she is also extremely goal oriented. She knew that applying for her CCW would basically force her to train and become competent with a handgun. We initially started our quest to find the optimal pistol for her in our own home. Unfortunately, nothing in my safe that was suitable for concealment fit her petite hands. The local gun store had a few models that were potential candidates, but for various reasons weren’t quite right for her. That’s when her dad gave her the PPK/S that he purchased in the 80’s and never fired. Score! We did a quick interfamilial transfer and she was ready to train. My wife took her CCW class at the same facility that I attended. I was able to coach her on the coursework and on the course of fire qualification as well. It would have been easy to be intimidated by all the testosterone in the classroom and on the range. In a class full of men and only two women she shined. I think her instructors were surprised by how prepared she was for the class. Okay, so I’ve bragged enough about my wife. I also need to clarify that in Sacramento County you can have a handgun on your permit that is registered to your spouse. Since it is considered community property the Sheriff seems to be okay with that. As for the single-shot exemption, I think some feel it’s a gray area. Two guys on the firing line with my wife each had a single-shot exemption handgun. Also, there are many guys on CalGuns that are doing the same here in Sacramento County. My wife and I each purchased a non-thumb safety S&W M&P Shield in 9mm. I also picked up a G42 just because January 2015 is around the corner. Since we could not find the right gun for my wife on the California roster we chose the option available to us. We have a membership at Sacramento Valley Shooting Center in the Folsom area. We prefer outdoor ranges and it is a great facility. Hopefully when we need to renew our LTCs in 2016 we’ll be ready to add the new guns. If you and your wife would like to test fire the G42 you’re welcome to meet us at Sac Valley. Perhaps you can have a Tactical Paradise NorCal meet and greet someday. Just a thought. Keep up the great work. "Brownells Police Store helps make this show possible. The Police Store has your tactical needs covered including Law Enforcement, Self Defense, and Security. Please visit www.tacticalparadise.com/police" Main Topic: Shooting on the Move Don't be a sitting duck Shooting While Moving Forward The most commonly taught shooting-on-the-move technique is moving forward, but unless you serve on a SWAT or entry team, this is the least desirable movement in a fight. Take a moment to think about what you do when you perform this technique: You move closer to your opponent. Unless you relocate to a more strategic position, moving closer to your opponent reduces your skill advantage and makes his ability to hit with lucky shots far less lucky and far more likely. That said, moving forward is the easiest of the three shooting movements to master.
