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Elm Fork Wednesday Night Classes
Rescheduled after last month's unfortunately-timed storms, our "Undercover Carry" class will be held on April 30th. Bring
your daily carry pistol (snub-nose revolver or small framed automatic)
utilizing whatever practical carry method, or methods, you currently
use. The course will cover the fundamentals of drawing and
deploying these weapons at "in the hole" distances. Pistol, 200
rounds, holster(s), and safety gear is all that is required.
Course fee is $65. The course runs from 6:30 PM to 9 PM. No pre-registration is required, just show up!
Next on the agenda for Elm Fork is a Defensive Shotgun Overview class
on May 14. Following classes include a Carbine Combat Match,
Intro to Pistol, AK Operator, and Advanced Handgun Techniques.
Schedule and additional information can be found by clicking on
these classes in the "Upcoming Events" section of the newsletter, found
near this bottom of this page.
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New Instructor - Dan Colasanto
Tiger Valley welcomes Dan Colasanto, our newest adjunct instructor.
Dan brings an impressive firearms background to the table.
His sixteen years with the Garland Police Department includes
thirteen years with SWAT and fourteen years as a firearms instructor.
He is also an adjunct instructor with Texas Tactical Police
Officer's Association (TTPOA) and Paul Howe's Combat Shooting and
Tactics (CSAT) school.
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September Team Sniper Match - Registration is Open
Tiger Valley has just announced the details and
the opening of registration for our September team sniper match.
Details of the match, including the application form, can be
found here.
The match will include a prize table and if you know of a vendor
who would be interested in a great sponsorship opportunity, please give
us a call.
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Equipment Spotlight - Rohrbaugh R9S
The
quest for a daily carry pistol that still meets basic defensive needs
is not an easy one. Recent CHL holders quickly figure out that
carrying anything like a full or medium size pistol requires a
considerable level of dedication along with a willingness to adapt ones
wardrobe to accommodate the weapon. Little pistols such as the
.32 and .380 Seecamp have a loyal following and are one of the few
bright spots in the small-frame automatic pistol world as many of the
polymer guns in .32, .380, and 9 mm have failed to impress their
owners. Five-shot hammerless revolvers remain a top choice for
many concealed carry conditions.
A fairly recent addition to the marketplace are the Rohrbaugh pistols,
manufactured in small numbers in the state of New York. The
Rohrbaugh R9 is absolutely tiny and chambered in 9 mm. The pistol
is all stainless steel and aluminum, double action, 12.8 ounces, and
carries 6 rounds in the magazine.
The double action trigger is an absolute dream. While long in
pull, it is smooth and easy, very similar to working a fine double
action revolver. The pistol is quick to point and easily accurate
enough to work well for shooting plate racks at the range.
After receiving ammunition recommendations from Rohrbaugh, reliability
has been flawless. Recoil is noticeable, though more due to the
flip of the small pistol. The unpleasantness of shooting
similar-sized polymer guns is noticeably absent. While you won't
want to shoot a Tiger Valley 2-day pistol class with the little pistol,
it's a heck of a lot of fun to shoot and quickly gives confidence to
the shooter.
The magazine is secured with a release on the bottom of the
firearm. While not quick to change and requiring two hands to
operate, some speed will come with practice, and the design keeps the
profile of the pistol to a minimum. For the same reasons the
pistol also does not have a slide stop.
The pistol it great for daily carry. A DeSantis Nemesis holster lets
you simply drop the pistol into a front pocket. When heading out
for the day, this combination allows you to be always armed with a
capable handgun.
Call Rohrbaugh directly and you're immediately greeted by Maria, who
provides absolutely fantastic support and will answer any question at
all. It is customer service at it's finest.
While not inexpensive by any means, the Rohrbaugh R9S is an absolutely fantastic firearm. Highly recommended.
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Previous Newsletters Available Online!
Check out our previous newletters for fantastic training videos, equipment
reviews, and special articles. Find them here.
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Range Address: Hwy 84 at Joe Russell Rd. | Prairie Hill, TX 76678
Mailing Address: 6309 Scottsboro Ln. | Garland, TX 75044
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