I am impressed.

[Hammerhead]

WTHR just ran a story on firearms training, women and firearms, and the responsibilities of carry. It featured the FATS used by LEOs (IMPD) for training scenarios. +1 to the officers taking the time to explain the decisions and reactions. They also went to BGF and had live fire training (and stood next to the INGO wall for parts of it).

The piece wasn't a hit piece, and even the anchor Angela felt that she came away with a better understanding, and perhaps even an interest in firearms, training, and carry.

I think I'm going to write her a note congratulating her.

Hearts and minds, one (three ladies in the piece) at a time.

 

[scottka]

I'd be interested in a link if anyone finds it.

 

[Light]

I'd be interested in a link if anyone finds it.

More women joining ranks of gun owners - 13 WTHR Indianapolis

Overall a good article IMO. No AWB, UBC, or weak women crap.

 

[Micah]

That was actually very well done. I didn't hear any of the liberal crap that they normally throw in there.

 

[Denny347]

Nate is one of the best Sgt's we have on the department. I am glad they included him.

 

[actaeon277]

I was surprised by it.
Couldn't see any spin.

 

[cobber]

Good report.

If anyone sees anything like this on a Chicago or NYC outlet, let us know!

 

[gregkl]

I thought that was a nice piece of journalism/reporting. And Angela is easy on the eyes too!

 

[cigarman454]

Awesome report. Thanks for posting.

 

[williamsburg]

Nice! I'm glad that a story went into this much detail instead of just one or two lines. They actually provided a "hands on" experience in thier approach. Hopefully this will lead to more people seeking some sort of training.

Also, it seems that BGF is becoming the go to shop/range for story backdrops instead of Don's.

 

[KevinJ]

I was reading something about it on another site (link below). To me, though there was an additional item mentioned that piqued my interest. There may well be a move afoot to change the Indiana LTCH to make our licenses accepted in more states.

The Adventures of Roberta X: Postive Gun Coverage On TV

 

[60Driver]

Very Good report and aside from the non biased presentation some other things I took away:

LT True has always been a great guy at ECPR in his interaction with classes and RO's, awesome to see him working with the ladies.

I think I recognize that big bear of an RO at BGF, another one of INGO's own, who can identify himself if he wishes

Finally the knife scenario had me screaming "TUELLER DRILL" and did a great job illustrating why this drill exists! And the simulated bad guy was WALKING not running.

 

[GunSlinger]

It's refreshing to see an unbiased report for a change. Seeing Andrea behind an AR15 and then a smile on her face afterwards made me smile too.

Who knows, maybe she'll join INGO. After all we do have a reporter from WISH as a member.

 

[Hammerhead]

I've done some FATS training before, but it's been 16 years. I'd love to do it now with the updated tech. Last time, one scenario was a "perp" who came racing up in a car, hopped out with a shotgun, and attempted to shoot the roadblock while squatting. I shot him squarely in the nards, as evidenced by the white "hit" dot. It wasn't a kill shot, but the guy would have gone down.