Could you pass The Test?

The Test

Before Pat deployed I made several resolutions, so to speak. I was going to lose weight – I am. I started Weight Watchers and have lost 13.5 pounds so far. Not too shabby. I am pleased with my progress. I also resolved to improve my defense skills. Get more time in at the range. Add to my tactical database. Taking classes and getting to the range aren’t easy as it involves money and babysitting but I’ve managed to do both. This weekend I took a class from Personal Defense Training called “The Test”. It is a class my husband has spoken highly of since he took it several years ago. It is a Force On Force class that places you in a number of real life scenarios armed with the tools you normally carry on a daily basis. For me, it was a blue gun (training gun) and inert OC spray. I wondered at first if this was the right class for me. I mean, I know I need more training with my weapon. I’ve had some formal training but nothing like Pat has had so far but when the class was offered again I decided to sign up for it. It fills up quickly and now I can understand why.

The class was small with seven students, David Blinder our instructor and his team of role players (there were 3). It was the perfect size. We were briefed on safety (David is a self-professed safety nazi), suited up in our gear and the fun began. I won’t go into detail about the scenarios. David changes them up, he has dozens to pull from, and tries to customize to the students real life situation. By the end of the ten hours I was exhausted. My body felt like I had been taking blows all day. I realized it was from the tension and repeated adrenaline rushes I had been experiencing all day. I left very happy I had taken this class. I learned some new things. I learned some of the plans I had in my head if I were ever in SHTF situation wouldn’t work so I had to rethink those. I learned to have a plan. Even if your plan is to run. I learned movement is always a good idea. I learned if your gut says go then go. I understand now why Pat speaks so highly of this class. I’m glad I was there. Honored to have the opportunity to learn under David and his team.

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