Gunsite Academy: Defense Against Street Crimes

By Bob Owens

We live in a world where most people that you meet simply lack the will to visit violence upon other human beings… and that’s a wonderful thing.

Unfortunately, there are people and even entire subcultures within our society who view using violence to get what you want to be completely acceptable and even encouraged.

Armed robbery, sexual assault, the so-called “knockout game” and other predatory attacks are far too common, and Gunsite Academy’s Defense Against Street Crimes class was specifically designed by law enforcement veterans to address these threats.

Nine students (including your’s truly) attended the inaugural run of the course in Paulden, Arizona.

250 Pistol was the prerequisite requirement for Street Crimes, but it appears that almost everyone in the class was a multi-class veteran. Students had taken a wide array of Gunsite courses beyond 250 Pistol, including 223 Carbine, 260 Shotgun, 350 Intermediate Pistol, Close Quarters Pistol, and Defensive Vehicle Tactics.

The students came from all walks of life, and included several business people, a former law enforcement officer, a …Read the Rest

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