EVENTS & GUEST INSTRUCTORS
Boondocks FTA™ is excited to once again host Brian Hill with The Complete Combatant for two exiting course. This will be Brian's 4th trip to Boondocks and both students and instructors alike describe Brian is one of the best coaches in the business!
Close Quarters Decisions
Friday October 14th 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Close Quarter Decisions is intended to fill in the gap in learning how to make decisions when confronted with a situation that may need more of your attention or even an ACTION. From the time that a bad guy chooses you, you will have a very limited amount of time to make a decision. THEY choose how and when. Your actions need to be confident, quick and decisive. NOT a full combatives class but there WILL be contact
Red Dot Concepts
Saturday October 15th & 16th 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
This class will focus on the draw to first-round hits from concealment unless you have an open rig. We will work on proximal extension relative to the attacker, using the red dot to the most significant advantage at different distances, multiple hand positions that the armed citizen encounters during a fight, and stacking complex cognitive tasks under pressure. Biomechanics of movement and the neuroscience of the decisional process and training methodologies will be explored. If you shoot competitively or carry a pistol for personal protection you will benefit from this class.
The 2023 Mid-South PowWow is BACK!
The Boondocks FTA™ PowWow will be held April 28th - April 30th, 2023.
The PowWow is a regional training event, hosted by Boondocks Firearm Training Academy (FTA) and provides an opportunity for LADIES across the country to be exposed to manufacturers and industry representatives who offer demonstrations of products, services, and training.
A welcome reception will be held on Friday evening at Eagle Ridge Conference Center which will include guest a speaker. Heavy horderves will be provided.
Saturday's events will include training and demonstrations focusing on Revolvers, Red Dots, Rifles and Room Clearing from some of the most experienced instructors in the country. Ladies will spend 1 and half hours on each the topics and rotate stations through out the day. Lunch will be a "Food Truck Mash Up" where participants can purchase lunch from one of the vendors, or they may choose to bring their own lunch. Participants can also peruse vendors row, which will include products and services from various providers. Saturday will wrap up with a Dinner provided by Boondocks along with DJ with karaoke under the stars. The weekend will conclude with a Sunday brunch at Eagle Ridge Conference Center provided by Boondocks and a farewell address will be given, followed by door prizes donated by our event sponsors and firearm giveaways for a few lucky ladies.
All Firearms, Ammunition and Training Items necessary for the event will be provided for you. Your registration fee also covers heavy horderves on Friday Night, Dinner on Saturday Night and Breakfast/Brunch on Sunday Morning. Lunch options for Saturday include Food Trucks that participants can purchase lunch from or you can bring your own lunch.
Hotel Rooms are available at Eagle Ridge Conference Center
Guestrooms:
$85.00 Single/Double occupancy
Suites (if desired):
$125.00 Single/Double occupancy*
*Additional occupants (up to four) per room will be charged a supplement of $10.00 each.
To Book Your Room use the link below
https://eagleridge.hindscc.edu or call 601-857-7100
The Last PowWow SOLD OUT in 3 Days, so don't wait too long to REGISTER HERE
Boondocks FTA™ will be hosting Ed Monk with Last Resort Firearms Training for a series of Active Shooter Threat Response Courses in May of 2023
With experience as a law enforcement officer (LEO), schoolteacher, firearms trainer, and Army officer, Ed Monk has researched and provided training on the Active Shooter threat for over 14 years. He has trained School Resource Officers and other Law Enforcement Officers, armed staffs of public schools, and church security teams on countering the Active Shooter. He has served as a consultant for school districts, churches, and businesses as they develop their policies, plans, and training for this threat. He has provided presentations on the Active Shooter threat to universities, schools, churches, LE & government agencies, businesses, conferences (list below), and other audiences across the country. In 2007, Ed retired from the Army as a Lieutenant Colonel and Battalion Commander after 24 years of active duty in the US, Europe, and Iraq. He then taught high school and served as a deputy sheriff in Kentucky. He now serves as a city police officer in Arkansas. Ed’s formal education includes a BS in US History from West Point, an MS in Adult Education from Kansas State U., and he is a graduate of the US Army’s Command & General Staff College.
Massad Ayoob will be back at Boondocks FTA™ March 30 - April 2, 2023. Interested students can choose to take the 2 Day MAG20 Classroom (Armed Citizen's Rules of Engagement) the 2 Day MAG20 Live Fire Class, or the 4 Day MAG40 Class which includes
MAG 20 Classroom - Armed Citizens Rule's of Engagement
Date: March 30-31, 2023
Cost: $500
A two-day, 20-hour immersion course in rules of engagement for armed law-abiding private citizens, emphasizing legal issues, tactical issues, and aftermath management. Topics will include interacting with suspects, witnesses, responding police officers…threat recognition and mind-set…management of social and psychological aftermath after having had to use lethal force in defense of self or others…and preparing beforehand for legal repercussions and minimizing exposure to them. Situations in the home, at the place of business, or “on the street” will all be covered.
REGISTER FOR MAG20 Classroom HERE
MAG 20 Live Fire
Date: April 1-2, 2023
Cost: $500
Massad Ayoob Group MAG20 – Live Fire is a two day, 20-hour immersion course in the use of the defensive handgun under extreme stress. Draw from concealment, two-handed stances, shooting from cover, one-handed stances with either hand, speed reloading, and more are taught with an overall emphasis on fast, accurate shot placement. The course will culminate with a police-style qualification course. Estimated ammo count: 500 rounds.
Prerequisite: Basic understanding of firearms safety.
REGISTER FOR MAG20 LIVE FIRE HERE
MAG 40 (MAG 20 Classroom + MAG 20 Live Fire)
Date: March 30 - April 2, 2023
Cost: $1000
This is an intense, four-day, 40-hour immersion course in the “rules of engagement” for armed law-abiding private citizens. The course emphasizes legal issues, tactical issues, and aftermath management. Topics will include interacting with suspects, witnesses, responding police officers, threat recognition and mind-set, and the management of the social and psychological aftermath of having to use lethal force in defense of self or others. Also covered is preparing beforehand for legal repercussions and minimizing your exposure to them. Situations in the home, at the place of business, or “on the street” will all be covered. Range work will include instruction in the use of the defensive handgun under extreme stress. Drawing from concealment, two-handed stances, shooting from cover, one-handed stances with either hand, speed reloading, and more are taught with an overall emphasis on fast, accurate shot placement. The course will culminate with a written examination covering the classroom topics and a police-style handgun qualification course. This course is a blending of MAG 20 / Classroom and MAG 20 / Live Fire but is taught over 4 – 5 days. Be prepared to shoot on the first day. Prerequisite: basic understanding of firearms safety.
MAG120
Date: April 3-7, 2023
Cost: $1,200
MAG120 includes: “outer limits” exercises of advanced combat handgun skill…advanced combat shotgun…introduction to assault rifle and submachine gun…ambidextrous shooting skill…shooting under extreme pressure…advanced subtleties of self-protection both on the street and in the courtroom. Full certification in weapon retention and Kuboton/Persuader are included. Ideal for the instructor or future instructor. 40 hrs. Submachine guns will be available depending on location.
Prerequisites: MAG80 or LFI-II.
What Do I bring?
- A good quality handgun, suitable for self-protection and/or concealed carry. Remember that you will be firing approximately 500 rounds during this class, so ultra-lightweight firearms, though suitable for concealed carry, are not a good choice for class use. If you have any questions about the suitability of your gun, please contact us. It is a good idea to bring a spare gun, if you have one, just in case your primary gun breaks. ( it happens more than you think)
- A good quality holster. You need a safe, quality holster and belt. Again, if you have any questions, please contact us.
- A minimum of 3 magazines or speed loaders for your handgun.
- A magazine pouch/holder for at least 2 of your spare magazines or speed loaders.
- A sturdy belt, to support the above.
- Hearing protection.
- Eye protection.
- Billed cap (not red) or other brimmed headwear.
- At least 500 rounds of decent quality, reliable ammunition. Range ammunition (FMJ, etc.) is fine. You do not need to use premium self-defense ammo for this course.
- Clothing suitable for the weather and the range. If necessary, we will finish our range work in whatever conditions exist at class time, live-fire classes run rain or shine, mud may be involved.
- Raingear plus a light jacket and sweater or sweatshirt (mornings and evenings can be cold, even in Florida).
- Note-taking materials. You will need to take LOTS of notes. We’ll explain why when you get here. If you wish to use a laptop computer or a tablet, that is OK (you may also want to bring an extension cord/power strip). Audio or video recording of the class is not allowed.
- Firearm cleaning supplies plus any tools/lubricants that you might need.
- A flashlight.
- Dummy gun, holster if dummy gun not the same type as handgun used in class.
- Work Gloves
- Body Armor, if you have it.
- Long Gun Requirements for MAG120:
- Student may use centerfire rifle or carbine, or shotgun, or switch off between the two.
- Carbine may be pistol caliber, .223, .30 Carbine, or 7.62X39. Rifles should be semiautomatic. Must have minimum three magazines. Ammunition requirement will be 100 rounds total.
- Shotguns must have four-round magazine minimum. Shotguns may be semiautomatic or slide action. Ammunition requirement will be 100 rounds total. Shotgun ammo should be in the form of 90 rifled slugs and ten buckshot rounds.
- If you want to fire full-auto machine guns please bring Factory Made pistol caliber ammunition, the type will be dependent on location, your host will notify you as to what will be available. Quality Factory Ammo is required.
Please note that the above list is just the essentials. You may bring additional items (such as a range bag, extra magazines, folding chairs and tables, tarps etc.) if you choose.
You may purchase lunch the day of your class for $15 per person per day, or you may bring your own lunches, snacks, beverages etc. We have a “working lunch” in all classes. Also, remember that many of our classes are 10 hour days so if you need another meal in that amount of time please bring it. Bring water, while we do provide water at all of our locations, it never hurts to bring some more. We teach in many locations and cannot guarantee the comfort of the chairs, if that might be an issue for you feel free to bring a cushion to sit on (We like this one).
If you have any questions ask the host of the class you are taking.
All Classes meet at 8:30 AM on the First Day
