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Written by Mike Kinsey   
Sunday, 29 October 2006 15:54

Cincinnati’s Woodhill Protection Group generously invited OFCC Coordinators Lance Hart and Mike Kinsey to audit the inaugural run of their new Advanced Concealed Carry Training class. The curriculum was created in order to enhance the basic skills of someone licensed to carry a concealed handgun in Ohio. There is no live fire in the course, as the instructors want to focus on muscle memory, repetition, and the decision-making processes that go into being armed for self-defense. The instructors pointed out that these skills are just as important as being proficient on the range.

The class began with each student introducing themselves and giving a short history of their experience with concealed carry. The time was well spent as it allowed the participants to learn from each other through shared accounts of their method of carrying, mindset of carrying, and any encounters that may have occurred. We then progressed to learning the art of handgun retention. Many feel this training isn’t very relevant for those that carry concealed as a perpetrator should never be aware that a concealed handgun is present. Thanks to our esteemed legislators that inserted “plain sight” requirements into Ohio’s motor vehicle laws, every person in a parking lot has the potential to see where (and how) a CHL holder carries. After practicing retention with a partner, the class learned various disarming techniques. Hopefully, our situational awareness will keep us out of any circumstances in which the bad guy is able to hold us at gunpoint. Unfortunately, this tragic situation could still occur. The instructors offered various techniques to give victims a viable option to pure submission. More importantly, the decision process was emphasized with each of the disarming techniques. Each student was then put through various scenarios using a state-of-the-art video setup and laser guns. Each scenario allowed the participants to interact with a situation as it unfolded and make crucial shoot/no shoot decisions. This included shooting on the move and working with your digital “partner”. The class then moved outside for Force On Force training with AirSoft pistols. Scenarios were created that included a mock gas station and an ATM machine. The students were able to see how they would respond to various “attacks”. Again, the focus was not solely on tactical responses. Decisions to shoot or not shoot came into play and reinforced the need for a dynamic response to an armed assailant.

For those that wish to compliment their live-fire training with the other necessary skills every concealed handgun licensee should have, visit the website of Woodhill Protection Group to receive more information on upcoming classes.