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American Institute of Marksmanship and Keeping the Piece Training Review

American Institute of Marksmanship and Keeping the Piece Training Review - TheArmsGuide.com

May 3, 2017 by Kevin 13 Comments

Eric Dean of the American Institute of Marksmanship, and Colleene Barnett of Keeping the Piece were kind enough to sponsor me so that I could attend their (DH3) Ladies’ Defensive Handgun training. Colleene, aided by Eric, taught the class was taught over two days and included both classroom and live fire components. The classroom portion began with an overview of safe firearms handling and expanded to include situational awareness, having a self defense mindset, introduced various methods of concealed carry (and the gear necessary – holsters, straps, belts, etc. – and safe methods of draw for each), and discussed the skills that would later be developed on the range.

On the range, Colleene and Eric were hands-on instructors. This approach ensured that each student not only had a safe shooting experience, but also received the individual attention they needed to absorb the lessons introduced. During the live fire training, Colleene taught skills such as drawing from concealment safely and efficiently, handling firearms malfunctions, engaging a target in a self defense situation, speed/emergency reloads, and shooting while moving.

Colleene and Eric both demonstrated complete proficiency in their subject matter, whether in the classroom or out at the range. They also demonstrated a passion for teaching. They were patient with students and addressed their individual learning needs and experience level. They answered questions, but also fostered discussion. They both encouraged the class members to look at the class as a starting point for their training and encouraged them to practice to develop the skills introduced and to continue training.

The ladies’ defensive handgun training was an excellent experience overall. Even with the limit of two days of class, I feel that my shooting improved noticeably. I hope to attend more training classes in the future with the American Institute of Marksmanship and Keeping the Piece.

Filed Under: Firearms Training Tagged With: American, carry, CCW, concealed, defense, firearms, handgun, Institute, Keeping, marksmanship, Piece, pistol, self, Training, women

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Comments

  1. Avatar for KevinMThomas says

    April 18, 2013 at 1:40 pm

    Very cool. looks like you had a good time.
    Sunny day shooting, doesn’t get much better than that.

    Reply
    • Avatar for KevinFateofDestinee says

      April 18, 2013 at 8:08 pm

      MThomas It really was an awesome event!

      Reply
      • Avatar for KevinMThomas says

        April 18, 2013 at 9:26 pm

        FateofDestinee MThomas How did the lady with the Ruger 22 do?
        was she able to drop the steel target?

        Reply
        • Avatar for KevinFateofDestinee says

          April 19, 2013 at 2:43 am

          MThomas FateofDestinee Both ladies with .22s borrowed 9mm pistols for the “Tactical Ted” (steel) targets – and they did well :]

          Reply
  2. Avatar for Kevinpeter3101 says

    April 18, 2013 at 3:34 pm

    Looks like a great course with good training and great comradeship.  It’s another aspect of training I love, meeting like minded people and sharing stories and experiences.

    Reply
    • Avatar for KevinFateofDestinee says

      April 18, 2013 at 8:08 pm

      peter3101 Well put. :]

      Reply
  3. Avatar for KevinCK5150 says

    April 18, 2013 at 5:02 pm

    Hey your SIS looks suspiciously like a Beretta.

    Reply
    • Avatar for Kevinpeter3101 says

      April 18, 2013 at 5:06 pm

      She,s called two gun DES, the other is SIS is hidden just behind the Beretta, she also carries three knives and has mad ninja skills, and big boots, she’s ready for war!!!

      Reply
      • Avatar for KevinFateofDestinee says

        April 18, 2013 at 8:09 pm

        peter3101 haha you pretty much have me figured out!

        Reply
    • Avatar for KevinFateofDestinee says

      April 18, 2013 at 8:09 pm

      CK5150 Lol I was carrying both my SIS and my M9 ;] I trained a bit with both, too.

      Reply
      • Avatar for KevinCK5150 says

        April 18, 2013 at 8:13 pm

        FateofDestinee-I’m guessing you put a lot of rounds down range at the course.  Not a bad idea throwing a little 9mm in there, especially if you carry that M9.  Looks like a great course.

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        • Avatar for KevinFateofDestinee says

          April 18, 2013 at 8:16 pm

          CK5150 FateofDestinee Sure did! I had a great time and learned a good deal :]

          Reply
  4. Avatar for KevinDrivinDave says

    April 27, 2013 at 5:30 pm

    Great review Destinee. I live up the highway a piece from Cave City and hope to check them out sometime. I saw “Ministry Of Defense” every third Saturday at their facility, looks like it might be a nice ice breaker to get acquainted with AIM.

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