Self Defense Firearms Training for Law Enforcement, Military, and Gun Owning Private Citizens Alike

Dear Dr. Piazza,

I read every piece of training information you send me. All of it is invaluable.

I was especially interested in Training Report #6, the use of Deadly Force.

At the Sheriff’s Dept. where I work, we have gone through various scenarios depicting the use of deadly force. I personally sat and pondered what it would take to actually make me squeeze the trigger. And like you have said, I have made peace with my God and know how far things must go before I do squeeze the trigger. Once the bullet leaves the barrel, just like our…

Dr. Piazza,

I have read report #2 and I have to agree with what you have said. In the Marine Corps our marksmanship training was meant to be blended in to tactical proficiency, thereby creating a devastating warrior. Comfort and skill at arms, as well as tactical advantages, are all a part of this process. I look forward to reading your future reports.

Clark

Dr. Piazza,

We recently are having an carbine argument here at Ft Benning:

Q: Is it better to mount your reflex sight as far forward on rifle as possible-or-far back as possible?

Argument #1: Better to mount the reflex sight forward as it offers the widest field of view and fastest target acquisition (like Cooper scout-rifle optic concept)

Argument #2: Better to mount the reflex sight back, closer to the eye, because this is more accurate (longer sight radius).

Or is it simply individual choice?

Thanks,

LTC John

John,

There is not really a longer sight radius by mounting the sight…

Dear Dr. Ignatius Piazza,

I am 74 years old and have owned and shot long guns, shotguns and handguns since I was 9 years old when my dad gave me my first 16 Ga. double barreled shotgun.  I slept with it that night. The following year, he gave me my first 0.22 rifle.

After reading your fifth report, I think I would classify myself as Consciously Incompetent.  I have always taken care of my guns, kept them clean, and kept then in a safe place in a gun cabinet, locked where our children could not get them, though they could…

Dr, Piazza,

I appreciate all the newsletters you’ve sent.  You obviously have a first class training center and I’m sure that I would benefit from training there.  I have been through a few combat shooting courses over the years and I’m a North Carolina CCH instructor.  I’ve had a concealed carry permit (Florida) for ten years.  I’ve been carrying concealed all my life, most of that time without any permit other than our constitutional right.  Our right to defend our lives supersedes any man-made  statute.

I’m 62 years old and I grew up with guns.  As a boy on the…

Dear Ignatius,

I am delighted to hear that you are going to continue your emails reports throught to number 30.  Who knows you just might carry on to # 100.
I have throughly enjoyed and in fact have taken to heart the teachings that I have received.

Further, I have recieved the 4 day certificate and am planning on attending your handgun course in the near future.

I would be interested in learning more about awareness (re the color code).  I have been using the awareness in my day to day life and have found myself being more aware and…

Dear Dr. Piazza,

I have read and fully understand your reasoning behind blackening out the front sight.

I am a Peace Officer here for a county in UpState New York. I am one of two Armed Inmate Transport Officers at the dept.

I was in the U.S. Navy for almost 9 years, mostly over in the Philippines. We didn’t do any weapons training on the ship, but I wanted to become proficient in firearms anyway. So I hired a few people from the Philippine Army to train me. They were very experienced soldiers who had lived through the fall of…

Dr. Piazza,

I have a dilemma.  I presently do not own a hand gun (or shotgun, rifle,etc).  I have been in the market for a hand gun for some 2-3 months now.  (I am new to this whole idea).  I am researching all that I can to ensure that I purchase the right firearm for me (I have rented and tried a 9mm, .40 & .45).  I have tried the sub-compact & compact models (really like the Sig Sauer).  Some friends have told to buy whatever is comfortable for me and I am not too sure of that advice, as…

Dr. Piazza,

I just read your # 2 Report.  As the Range Master for State Probation & Parole Officers in the Tampa / St. Petersburg, Florida area, I host Yearly Qualification / Remedial classes, twice a month.  I have to say that you are “spot on” with your comments.

As a result of reading this, I will focus (no pun intended), on my instruction concentrating on that little bit of information, as most of our officers carry the Glock Models 17 & 19.

Since I typically have 1-2 Officers who fail to qualify each month, I’m always looking for an…

Dear Dr. Ignatius Piazza

My name is Celeste and I’m a gun owner.  I’m not military nor a law officer.  Just a person who’s been a victim of crime in the past and is tired of it.  I keep my gun as home defense and personal.  Unfortunately, when you get a concealed license permit from the law enforcement office, they don’t give out hand books on personal training.  All they give out is the permit you applied for and a gun lock.  That’s why I’ve been looking on line for tips of do’s and don’t’s of gun ownership.  Plus, where…