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      Indiana Firearms Training

      It has been a great 10 years of Indiana Firearms Training, but all good things come to an end. My wife and I will be moving to Colorado, later this year, and Indiana Firearms Training is for sale--everything: Lock, Stock, and Barrel, including: The website and e-mail address...
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      Robert Vogel World Class Pistol Skills, May 6 & 7, Warsaw Rifle and Pistol Club

      Robert Vogel will be presenting his World Class Pistol Skills class at Warsaw Rifle and Pistol Club, this May 6 and 7. Cost is $495.00, which includes lunches, refreshments, discounts on upcoming USPSA matches at WRPC, and a complimentary concealed carry vest from Berne Apparel. There are three...
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      Glock 43, first shooting, Monday, April 6

      Had the privilege of shooting the new Glock 43, yesterday (April 6,) with the Glock LE Rep. for Indiana , KY, and OH. He had just received it from Glock and had not fired it. We ran about 250 rounds through it--a variety of Win. WB FMJ 115 gr., Fed. 115 gr FMJ, American Eagle 115 gr. FMJ, and...
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      What is "Tactical?"

      For one, "tactical" is grossly over-utilized as an adjective used to sell guns, ammunition, equipment, accessories, and training. However, what is a good working definition of the word "tactical?" Is it even correctly used (overused) as an adjective to modify an inanimate noun?
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      Indiana SWAT Officers Association Conference in Fort Wayne

      The annual Indiana SWAT Officers Association (ISOA) Conference will, once again, be in Fort Wayne, starting Sunday, May 4 and going through Tuesday, May 6. Both Sgt. Bryan DeYoung and I will be attending, and I will give an AAR of my experiences, again, this year. As usual, there is an...
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      Out-of-state Illinois carry permit

      Had a conversation with my contact in the IL State Police, Thursday, March 6, regarding progress in getting the "substantially similar" mess straightened out. He told me he recently delved into that very subject and got no answer, whatsoever. No surprises, there! It appears it will be a while...
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      ZX Guns

      It is not often that I lavish praise on a gun store, but ZX Gun in Fort Wayne certainly deserves it. ZX has the best prices--meeting or beating most legitimate prices found on the net--good inventory and very friendly staff who are very knowledgeable about guns, ammunition, and accessories...
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      Illinois Concealed Carry License Training now in Indiana

      We have two certified Illinois CCL instructors on staff: me and Sgt. Bryan DeYoung. The first classes will be January 25 and 26, with the second ones on February 15 and 16. Please go here for clickable enrollment forms Indiana NRA Classes or e-mail me at rbtaldridge@iftrna.com or call...
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      Arizona, Florida, Utah out-of-state permits

      Recent news regarding the AZ permit and Ohio: The language in the reciprocity agreement has been changed to remove the ambiguity about whether one must be a resident of AZ for the AZ permit to be recognized in Ohio. So, now the AZ permit is perfectly legal in Ohio for Indiana residents...
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      Illinois Concealed Carry License Training

      Received a private e-mail message, December 24, from the IL State Police Lt. Col. in charge of the IL CCL program that approval of out-of-state instructors has (finally!) started. I am near the top of the list and expect to have formal certification very soon. Stay tuned--updates soon!
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      Ranges in Northwest Indiana?

      Looking for one or more ranges (or places to shoot) in Northwest Indiana that can accommodate 25 shooters at a time for classes. Will pay reasonable range fees. Call 260-459-2382 with any information. Much appreciated!
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      Magazine capacity hysteria and deception

      Latest editorial column published in the Journal Gazette: Gun magazine limit ruse for confiscation | The Journal Gazette The real purpose of limiting magazine capacity is to get that limit down to zero rounds. Zero is the magic number.
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      Indiana SWAT Officers Association Conference

      On May 5 - 7 (Sunday - Tuesday), the Indiana SWAT Officers Association (ISOA) has its annual conference in Fort Wayne. Indiana Firearms Training staff instructors Sgt. DeYoung, Sgt. Tharp, and I will be attending. I am signed up for a day on the range with Bob Vogel (Practical Pistol...
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      New Instructors and New Classes for 2013

      Please welcome two phenomenal new istructors: Sgt. Jamie Tharp, Indiana Law Enforcement Academy instructor in Handgun, Shotgun, Patrol Rifle, and Defensive Tactics. Sgt. Bryan DeYoung (ret.), State Certified Firearms Instructor (IL) in ten disciplines. Commander of largest multi-jurisdictional...
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      New instructors and new classes for 2013

      Please welcome two phenomenal new istructors: Sgt. Jamie Tharp, Indiana Law Enforcement Academy instructor in Handgun, Shotgun, Patrol Rifle, and Defensive Tactics. Sgt. Bryan DeYoung (ret.), State Certified Firearms Instructor (IL) in ten disciplines. Commander of largest multi-jurisdictional...
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      SOLD OUT--Legal Aspects of Personal Safety

      SOLD OUT! Legal Aspects of Personal Safety seminar, Saturday, January 12, Lebanon, IN 4H Fairgrounds. All 150 tickets sold out. We may do another later this year...perhaps.
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      Gun Safety Rules--Adam Lanza's mom failed and died along with others

      Latest JG column: Safe gun handling keeps tragedy at bay | The Journal Gazette Easy to get sucked into the yes-gun/no-gun rants that have little effect, if any. I decided to address safety issues, especially keeping guns and ammunition inaccessible to unauthorized persons. We all need to be...
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      New Instructors and New Classes for 2013

      Please welcome two phenomenal new istructors: Sgt. Jamie Tharp, Indiana Law Enforcement Academy instructor in Handgun, Shotgun, Patrol Rifle, and Defensive Tactics. Sgt. Bryan DeYoung (ret.), State Certified Firearms Instructor (IL) in ten disciplines. Commander of largest...
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      Legal Aspects of Personal Safety, January 12, 2013

      Legal Aspects of Personal Safety Seminar January 12, 2013 Lebanon, IN 4H Fairgrounds 9am to 4pm Cost: $5.00 (a steal!) Panel: State Senator Jim Tomes Authored two and was a key player in the six new pro-gun laws in 2011. Boone County Sheriff Ken Campbell Certified Gunsite Staff...
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      2013: New instructors and new classes

      Please welcome two phenomenal new istructors: Sgt. Jamie Tharp, Indiana Law Enforcement Academy instructor in Handgun, Shotgun, Patrol Rifle, and Defensive Tactics. Sgt. Bryan DeYoung (ret.), State Certified Firearms Instructor (IL) in ten disciplines. Commander of largest...
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