{"id":4006,"date":"2016-12-27T23:16:30","date_gmt":"2016-12-28T03:16:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/backwoodshome.com\/blogs\/MassadAyoob\/?p=4006"},"modified":"2016-12-27T23:16:30","modified_gmt":"2016-12-28T03:16:30","slug":"an-experiment-here","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.backwoodshome.com\/blogs\/MassadAyoob\/an-experiment-here\/","title":{"rendered":"AN EXPERIMENT HERE"},"content":{"rendered":"

As many of you know, I run Massad Ayoob Group, LLC, offering training in firearms and defensive deadly force around the country. http:\/\/massadayoobgroup.com<\/a> .\u00a0\u00a0 We do a (very!) sporadic newsletter for graduates.<\/p>\n

For the first time, I\u2019m duplicating the newest of those newsletters here.\u00a0 It also gives me a good excuse to push for a benefit class I\u2019m doing for some wonderful gun people a little north of Indianapolis. It\u2019s a good opportunity to get some \u201cgun stuff\u201d in without freezing your butt off on an outdoor range in Indiana in February.<\/p>\n

Let me know what you think.<\/p>\n

NEW YEAR MAG SCHEDULE STARTS WITH BENEFIT CLASS<\/p>\n

Hey, gang Mas here, to say thanks to all who made 2016 such a great year for Massad Ayoob Group.<\/p>\n

We have a full year planned, with a very few classes that aren\u2019t yet on the 2017 schedule at http:\/\/massadayoobgroup.com<\/a>.\u00a0 You\u2019d think range rentals could be locked in more than a year ahead of time, but such is not always the case. Stay tuned to the website for more\u2026<\/p>\n

I\u2019d like to call your attention to one class that is near and dear to my heart.\u00a0 We\u2019re doing a MAG-20 Armed Citizens Rules of Engagement Class on February 11-12, 2017 in Rochester, Indiana. Bad news: frigid weather. Good news: that particular course is all classroom, in a nice, warm, modern sportsmen\u2019s club we\u2019ve rented for the occasion.\u00a0 This will be a BENEFIT CLASS for Sand Burr Gun Ranch. Sand Burr was founded by my old friend Denny Reichard, who has been a full instructor for me under LFI and today for MAG since 1986.\u00a0 He is perhaps the pre-eminent gunsmith today for \u201cstreet-tuning\u201d Smith & Wesson revolvers of all sizes and calibers. Retired after 36 distinguished years as a full-time street cop, he and his family own Sand Burr Gun Ranch.<\/p>\n

Several weeks ago, a very sophisticated rip-off team managed to break in and steal $40,000 plus worth of handguns from the Sand Burr gun shop. They have not been recovered at this time, though the investigation continues. This is a very hard hit for a small family business which could not afford exorbitant insurance rates.<\/p>\n

So\u2026ALL proceeds from this class will go to Sand Burr, including my usual teaching fees.\u00a0 If you\u2019ve been thinking about taking one of these classes or sending someone else, this is a chance to kill two birds with one stone:\u00a0 Get the class (two ten-hour days that may run into eleven-hour days) for standard price, AND to do a good turn for a good family of gun owners and protectors, thus showing solidarity with Gun People. Win-win.\u00a0 For info contact Ashley or Denny at Sand Burr Gun Ranch<\/a>, sandburrgunranch.com.<\/p>\n

(Why is this particular class likely to run overtime? Because we expect to have the winners and survivors of as many as five or more gunfights there to tell their stories and answer your questions in person.)<\/p>\n

First quarter 2017 classes include the same MAG-20 in Virginia, Arizona, and Alabama and a MAG-40 in Florida.\u00a0 We go full time teaching around the country in April.\u00a0 In first quarter, we had to leave space open for some upcoming trials, and also for some events we hope to see you at:<\/p>\n