The GOOD NEWS is....... tomorrow morning, I will undergo surgery on my right (Strong side) elbow, to remove a section of damaged ligament. The damage has prevented me from suing my right hand for many things, most important being accurate shooting.

The BAD NEWS is that I will be off of the range for a while. The doc calls for a six to eight week recovery time but I will try hard to shorten that substantially.

In the meantime..... you folks should keep on with your "Skill Enhancement/Maintenance" drills and include:

* Practicing your draw. Remember, "Smooth is fast!"
* Grip. It's established in the draw!
* Sight Alignment.
* Trigger Press. Consistent. Do NOT anticipate!

Remember to incorporate much dry fire into your practice. You can NOT do this to much people! Just be sure to follow all safety precautions when dry firing.

* Weapon unloaded. Check. Check again!
* Ammo in separate room.
* No distractions. Nobody else in the area!
* Do not overdo it. Stop when you are becoming bored and be done with it for the rest of the day.

If you have any questions or concerns about this or any other weapons related issue, please do NOT hesitate to ask. I will be available by e mail and cell phone and will respond when I can.

Until next time:

Stay Alert!
Stay Alive!

Mike

Several Important Firearm Bills Introduced in Richmond


The 2010 Virginia General Assembly opens this Wednesday, January 13 and as of Monday afternoon, the following firearm-related bills have been introduced:

House Bill 8, sponsored by Delegate Bill Carrico (R-5), and Senate Bill 3, sponsored by State Senator Ralph Smith (R-22), would allow concealed carry permit holders to renew their permits by mail.

House Bill 26, introduced by Delegate Thomas Wright, Jr. (R-61), would prohibit the Clerk of the Court from requiring an applicant for a concealed carry permit to provide any documentation or information not authorized by the law or prescribed by Virginia State Police.

House Bill 49, sponsored by Delegate L. Scott Lingamfelter (R-31), would repeal Virginia’s “one-gun-a-month” gun rationing law enacted by the Wilder Administration in 1993. This law has only restricted the constitutional rights of law-abiding citizens.

House Bill 52, authored by Delegate Mark Cole (R-88), would allow a court to waive a $25 dollar fine upon presentation of the permit to the court, if a person fails to display his concealed carry permit when requested by a law-enforcement officer.

House Bill 72, also introduced by Delegate Carrico, would amend the state penalties for possessing a firearm on school grounds. HB72 would reduce the penalty to a Class 1 misdemeanor from a Class 6 felony for those who inadvertently carry on school grounds.

House Bill 79, sponsored by Delegate R. Lee Ware, Jr. (R-65), prohibits the Clerk of Court from publicly disclosing concealed carry permit application information unless the permittee has provided written consent for the release of the application or information. The information will still be available to law-enforcement acting in performance of their duties.

House Bill 106, also sponsored by Delegate Cole, would allow concealed carry permit holders to carry in restaurants that serve alcohol, provided they do not consume, and would allow permit holders to carry during a religious meeting with the permission of the leader of the meeting.

House Bill 108, also introduced by Delegate Cole, would prohibit agents of localities or localities themselves from participating in “gun buy-backs” unless the governing body of such a locality authorizes such a program. The locality would then have the option of selling the firearms by auction to a federally licensed dealer (FFL) or disposing of the firearm in any other appropriate manner.

House Bill 109, also authored by Delegate Cole, would repeal the statute which allows the governing body of any county to require the sellers of pistols and revolvers to furnish the Clerk of the Circuit Court with the name and address of the purchaser, date of purchase and the number, make, and caliber of the gun.

House Bill 152, sponsored by Delegate John O’Bannon (R-73), would allow an electronic security employee who possesses a CCW permit to carry while on the job so long as he does not represent that he is carrying in the course of employment.

House Bill 171, introduced by Delegate Brenda Pogge (R-96), would prohibit property owners, employers, or a business entity from establishing or enforcing any policy prohibiting a person who may lawfully possess a firearm from storing a firearm in a locked motor vehicle in a publicly accessible parking lot.

Senate Bill 79, authored by State Senator William Roscoe Reynolds (D-20), would repeal the language that allows localities to require concealed handgun permit applicants to produce fingerprints before issuance of a permit

yesterday was LMS Tactical's FIRST Civilian concealed carry class and I must say that in my opinion, it went great! As I explained to the group, it was either their fortune or mis-fortune to be my first Civilian class. After years of teaching soldiers and cops, I was not used to the politeness of the group. Not one spit wad was thrown at me throughout the class haha!

But seriously, I found the group to be a pleasure to work with and do hope that they will comment here, on how they felt about the class.

I just posted the next class and am trying out an online registration form. I will see how that goes and adjust accordingly.

If you took yesterday's class and found it relevant and enjoyable, please pass along the information regarding the next class, to anyone who might be interested.

Again, thank you all and I meant it when I said, please feel free to contact me at any time with questions and/or concerns. if I do not have an answer for you, chances are, I know someone who does. Also, your certificates have all been completed and are on the way.

As always.... Stay Alert! Stay Alive!
Mike