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practicality ([personal profile] practicality) wrote2009-09-15 12:29 pm

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This has ended up getting put on the back burner with everything else that's happened lately, but I finally secured space and firearms for the class. First lesson will be Friday at 6pm at [address] Mostly the basics this week, I think, but there'll be some practice in there too. So, if you're interested, leave your name (I don't particularly care if it's real or not, just what you'd prefer I call you), your level of experience with firearms, and whether you'd be interested in hand-to-hand training as well - that's being put on hold until I determine what the teacher to student ratio is like, as smaller groups are better for that.

There will be a small fee, probably about $15 a class, just to cover ammo and firearms rental. And as I've said before, if I don't think I can trust you with a firearm, I will not teach you.

[identity profile] librariansheart.livejournal.com 2009-09-15 08:04 pm (UTC)(link)
You probably remembered, but I should very much like to attend both firearms and hand-to-hand training. I'm about a year out of military service, and have had all the trining - particularly in small sidearms. As it is, I never needed to use my training outside of practice... Well... until recently. I've picked up a little practice with pistol and revolver on my own, and own my own pair. I'm still rusty on some of the intricacies and longer range weaponry - rifles and the like.

Does that help?

[identity profile] citydragon.livejournal.com 2009-09-15 08:23 pm (UTC)(link)
Yes, that does.

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[identity profile] librariansheart.livejournal.com 2009-09-15 08:05 pm (UTC)(link)
Are you feeling better now? It's been a few days...

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[identity profile] citydragon.livejournal.com 2009-09-15 08:11 pm (UTC)(link)
A bit, yes. The fingers still need a little more time, but they're only an annoyance now.

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[identity profile] librariansheart.livejournal.com 2009-09-15 08:13 pm (UTC)(link)
Well... don't overdo it. You won't start classes till you're fully healed, I hope.

[identity profile] bellstoll.livejournal.com 2009-09-15 08:35 pm (UTC)(link)
You offering this up to everyone?

[identity profile] citydragon.livejournal.com 2009-09-15 08:43 pm (UTC)(link)
Essentially - though I expect to weed out a few who are either too immature or too unhinged to trust with a gun after the first class.

[identity profile] bellstoll.livejournal.com 2009-09-15 08:49 pm (UTC)(link)
That'd probably cover most of the kids on this thing.

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[identity profile] devilmythos.livejournal.com 2009-09-15 09:59 pm (UTC)(link)
Lessons in firearms? Interesting. In this city, I am sure there are many who could use the training.

[identity profile] citydragon.livejournal.com 2009-09-15 10:23 pm (UTC)(link)
Very much so - this city is a dangerous place. And I have experience training others and some free time to fill.

Interested yourself?

[identity profile] devilmythos.livejournal.com 2009-09-15 10:39 pm (UTC)(link)
Indeed, I believe we can agree to that. Very kind and crafty of you, sir. You train soldiers, then?

Ah no, no need. Suppose I cannot call it my main expertise, but I've handled firearms for many years now.

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[identity profile] sarcasm-warrior.livejournal.com 2009-09-15 10:29 pm (UTC)(link)
What kind of hand-to-hand?

[identity profile] citydragon.livejournal.com 2009-09-15 11:27 pm (UTC)(link)
I know and can teach in detail krav maga, Hung Gar kung fu, and Chángquán. One of my friends and employees can do ju jutsu, judo, and aikido. The other one here knows a mix of good old-fashioned street fighting and capoeira, but I'm not sure I trust him to teach others.

[identity profile] sarcasm-warrior.livejournal.com 2009-09-16 12:05 pm (UTC)(link)
I have no idea what those are, but they sound cool. Can I sign up?

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[identity profile] citydragon.livejournal.com - 2009-09-16 19:43 (UTC)

[identity profile] trainedto-shoot.livejournal.com 2009-09-15 11:18 pm (UTC)(link)
Would you like to meet me at the firing range in the morning? So you can decide if you want my help or not for yourself?

[identity profile] citydragon.livejournal.com 2009-09-15 11:30 pm (UTC)(link)
That would be excellent. Would eleven am be all right? I will probably need some time in the afternoon to get the last bits organized.

[identity profile] trainedto-shoot.livejournal.com 2009-09-15 11:52 pm (UTC)(link)
Eleven is fine. I'll meet you there.

[identity profile] clumsygentleman.livejournal.com 2009-09-16 12:31 pm (UTC)(link)
Hmm... I am still interested in a class like that? If it helps? I have... some experience with firearms, but not much. I am better at using axes and bigger swords. So... add Xander Harris to your list?

[identity profile] clumsygentleman.livejournal.com 2009-09-17 09:09 am (UTC)(link)
Thanks.

[identity profile] dutchmancpt.livejournal.com 2009-09-16 12:47 pm (UTC)(link)
If you decide to have a hand-to-hand combat-class, I could send some of my crew. With there experience, I am sure they could be off help. If you want them.
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[identity profile] citydragon.livejournal.com 2009-09-16 07:47 pm (UTC)(link)
I'll let you know - thank you.

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[identity profile] dutchmancpt.livejournal.com - 2009-09-17 09:18 (UTC)

[identity profile] captains.livejournal.com 2009-09-17 12:02 pm (UTC)(link)
Woah, dude, sometimes I forget how totally backwards this city is. Ammo? Seriously?

[identity profile] citydragon.livejournal.com 2009-09-17 06:35 pm (UTC)(link)
You have a better alternative? I've yet to see a functional handheld energy weapon move past the prototype stage, and given that all ones that were developed were mako-based, so it seemed unwise to continue that line of research. Traditional ammo works, which is what's important for me.

[identity profile] arsenic-alone.livejournal.com 2009-09-17 08:28 pm (UTC)(link)
... I hate guns. Too many ways they can go wrong. But it's probably not a bad plan to learn to use one.

Personally, I've never fired anything other than a bowel disruptor, and hand-to-hand would be useful, but I'd wind up the class joke.

In short: I'll take the gun lessons and watch a session or two of the hand fighting before I decide if I'm in.