Ignatius Piazza and Front Sight Blog for Self Defense Firearms Training
Self Defense Firearms Training for Law Enforcement, Military, and Gun Owning Private Citizens Alike

Dear Dr Piazza,

I feel compelled to write to congratulate you on not only your impressive company but also your obvious knowledge, patriotism and attitude towards firearms and self-defense.

I am a recent arrival in the USA, having married a Californian and moving here from my native United Kingdom two years ago. At 38 years of age I am in the fortunate position of ‘re-starting’ my life, with the sale of my company in the UK and moving to the sun (although the weather does take some getting used to compared to England!). My ‘past life’ included a period in…

Dr. Piazza,

Once again, superb training for careful consideration. The thing I’ve been most impressed with Front Sight training is the thoroughness and thoughtfulness of the examples used to illustrate when it is appropriate to present and use a weapon. I think the situation of the unarmed assailant is the most troublesome to ponder, but this example puts the problem in context.

My continued admiration.

Tom B.

Yesterday’s blog post, “A Lesson in Disparity of Force…“, prompted the following response from one of our readers, posted here in its entirety:

Dr. Piazza,

I am writing to you about the Monday blog detailing the incident at Valley Fair Theme Park in Shakopee, MN.

What I am about to tell you will make you madder than hell. Valley Fair Theme park makes it a point to wand all of their guests, so that the law abiding citizens who go there have no recourse against packs of violent individuals who go there. Furthermore, all they allow their security personnel to…

Dr. Piazza,

I received my copy of your DVD in the mail a few days ago, and as you requested I viewed it that evening. Let me tell you, I am seriously impressed. I can’t believe that I haven’t heard about Front Sight before
now. As stated on your video, your organization is a leader in a battle that firearms owners have almost lost already. I too, believe very strongly in your cause and you will have my support.

I was involved in a pretty serious motorcycle wreck almost a year ago, and have not quite recovered (financially), but I…

Hi Dr. Piazza,

I just finished reading your 10th news letter. They are the very best I’ve ever read in my more then seven decades. Over the years I’ve read many training manuals, watched all of them on TV as well as CD’s etc. All have some neat things as well as some that will get you killed.

I have a reason for writing you beyond bragging on what you’re doing… let me explain.

About 45 years ago I pinned on my first badge. Before I was done, I had carried one as a City Policeman, a Deputy Sheriff, a State Trooper and…

Response to Free Gun Training Reports from the mail bag:

Dr. Piazza,

The reports are super.

Full of good practical information and good common sense.  I look forward with anticipation to each of them and review the contents religiously.

The times that we live in are hard.

The last report I have just finished reading on the moral and ethical matters of using a gun in a real gunfight was so thought provoking and simply just good stuff.

Keep up the good work and again a heartfelt thank you for your generosity.

Frank

Dr. Piazza,

As a retired Sheriff’s Sgt., SWAT Team Leader, firearms instructor/rangermaster and 2nd Amendment advocate, I am extremely impressed with your Front Sight training curriculum and your personal philosophy.

I do plan to attend your basic courses and would also be very interested in a train the trainer course.  I am looking to update my skills and teach in the local police academy(s).

I do shoot “Action Pistol” at our local Rifle & Pistol Club and have been very impressed with the rapid improvements made by the shooters who have attended your courses.

I find your “Gun-Training” reports RIGHT-ON…

Dr. Piazza,I just watched the requested Front Sight DVD that you sent to me in the mail and all I can say is…WOW.

I am a pretty cynical person and these days it takes a lot to get me fired up and motivated to get off of the couch and act.

After watching the DVD however, I can give nothing but the most sincere praise for what you are doing with Front Sight.

I was blown away and at the same time reinvigorated by seeing what you have accomplished with your company. I am interested in courses and VERY interested in membership for…

Dr. Piazza,

I look forward everyday to my dose of hard reality with Front Sight email.  I attended the four day defensive handgun course a couple of years ago and I still rave about it to any who will listen! If I find anyone who has any interest at all in being safer in everyday life, I give them the rundown on my great experience in Vegas with you fine folks.

I will continue to sing the praises of Front Sight and try to send any and all to your fine ranges.

Looking forward to my chance at Front Sight…

Dear Dr. Piazza,

I sincerely am enjoying your very professional insights into personal defense!  I know you could easily charge for the reports alone for anyone serious about defending themselves against the very real threat of a criminal attack against them or their loved ones.

I am that type of person having worked in law enforcement for a few years on a rather part time basis,yet long enough however to understand the type of animals ( some liberals would call the “unfortunate” or “misguided” victims of society ) that are out there in our own backyard so to speak just…