Thursday, September 17, 2015

NRA Range Safety Officer (RSO) Certification Class Saturday, October 3rd, 2015

NRA Range Safety Officer (RSO) Certification Class
Saturday, October 3rd, 2015 at 9am

SERIOUS Candidates ONLY! I need a solid head count by Friday, September 25th, 2015 - 12 noon. All registrants before this deadline will be admitted to the class. I need a week lead time to order materials from NRA HQ.

The nine hour course is designed to provide candidates with the knowledge, skills, and attitude essential to organizing, conducting, and supervising safe shooting activities and range operations.
Range Safety Officer candidates will learn roles and responsibilities of an RSO:
Range Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Range Inspection
Range Rules
Range Briefings
Emergency Procedures
Firearm Stoppages and Malfunctions.
Each Range Safety Officer Candidate will receive an :
RSO Student Study Guide
a Basic Firearm Training Program brochure,
an NRA Gun Safety Rules brochure,
an Instructor Application/Course Evaluation form
NRA Range Safety Officers must be 21 years of age or older, score 90 percent on the examination, and conduct a practical exercise.
The course will be taught by Rick Ector of Rick's Firearm Academy of Detroit. Ector is an NRA Chief Range Safety Officer.
The class will be conducted on Saturday, October 3rd, 2015 at the following venue at 9am: L.A.D.A., 613 Abbott Street, Detroit, MI.
Parking is FREE and secure.
Course tuition is $125.
Space in the class is extremely limited. If you are interested, sign up now.

Wednesday, September 16, 2015

Metro-Detroit CCW CPL Class - Saturday, September 26th, 2015 - RSVP NOW! 313.733.7404

Metro-Detroit Livonia Michigan Concealed Pistol License - CCW CPL Classes - Saturday, September 26th, 2015 - Space Limited - Call Now: 313.7337404


Saturday, September 26th, 2015

We are pleased to announce another Michigan Concealed Pistol License CCW/CPL Class of this year! So, if you have a desire to qualify for a Concealed Pistol License, so that you can feel safe, register for our next class.

Saturday, September 26th, 2015

Location:

30305 Schoolcraft Avenue, 
Livonia, MI
Tuition ($150)

Register here ==> Click here!

Range expenses will be incurred at the range to handle gun rental, range time, ammunition costs, and a fee for a target. The estimated fee is $35.

Our class starts at 10:00 a.m. sharp!


Saturday, September 26th, 2015





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About The Author
Rick Ector is a National Rifle Association credentialed Firearms Trainer, who provides Michigan CCW Class training in Detroit for students at his firearms school - Rick's Firearm Academy of Detroit.

Ector is a recognized expert in firearm safety and has been featured extensively in the national and local media: Associated Press, UPI, NRAnews, Guns Digest, Tactical-Life, The Truth About Guns, The Politics Daily, Fox News Detroit, The Detroit News, The Detroit Examiner, WJLB, WGPR, and the UrbanShooterPodcast.

For more info about free shooting lessons for women and Michigan CCW Classes, please contact:

Rick's Firearm Academy of Detroit
Web: http://www.detroitccw.com.
Email: info@detroitccw.com
Phone: 313.733.7404

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Friday, September 11, 2015

Is The Size of your Handgun Compromising Your Effectiveness?

Is The Size of your Handgun Compromising Your Effectiveness?

Buying a handgun that accurately suits you is not a trivial process. Whereas it is true that purchasers can walk into any gun shop and purchase the first firearm that looks cool, more forethought is strongly suggested. I often suggest to new first-time purchasers that they strongly consider taking the CPL Class before buying a firearm just so that they can have the benefit of Module Five where several handgun buying considerations are discussed.
The most common reason, given to me by first-time firearm buyers who choose to buy the handgun ahead of enrolling into a firearm safety class, is that they want to practice with their firearm before taking a class. I can appreciate the sentiment but it is all for naught if a non-optimally sized gun is purchased.
I am mindful that anyone in this current "Information Age" with at least an Internet enabled phone can research the subject aptly before making a buying decision. In actual practice, based on the people whom I come into contact with, there seems to be a greater reliance on the suggestions made by the salesman at the gun shop than articles posted on the Internet.
Many handgun consideration are critical and a relatively few others usually are resolved via personal preferences. It is not my goal to speak disparagingly of salesmen at gun shops, however, some apparently do a less than optimal job of suggesting an appropriately sized firearm to new buyers.
One very important handgun purchasing consideration is "Fit." If the handgun does not properly match up with the buyer's hand, he will have an up-hill challenge of being able to handle it and accurately shoot it.
The handgun should "feel" good in your hand. I realize that trying to verbally describe a physical sensation might be as difficult as trying to explain a color to a sight impaired person, however, it is important. A new firearm buyer should try holding and displaying a variety of different guns and assessing which models "feel" better to hold.
Usually, a person with large hands "should" buy a full-sized firearm. Conversely, a person with small hands "should" buy a smaller sized firearm. I am sure that the aforementioned advice does not come across as difficultly as "rocket science" might to a lay-man but the fit of the firearm to the hand is often botched.
Compromises in the operational handling and efficiency of the firearm could also be due to the obstinacy on the behalf of a buyer. If a buyer already irrevocably has made up his mind on the size of the gun regardless of other factors, then the gun shop salesman as a businessman will make the deal. After all, the customer is always right. A perceived slight might result in a lost sale.
Recently, I had a coaching client with large hands who wanted me to help her accurately shoot her subcompact pistol. Predictably, operational issues surfaced such as the difficulty of inserting the magazine up into the well while needing to move two fingers of her shooting hand out of the way. Additionally, it was not so easy to get a good grip on the firearm's frame both before shooting and immediately after discharging it. Moreover, proper trigger finger placement on the trigger was also an issue.
Alternatively, I have coached clients in the past with small hands who had purchased full-sized firearms. In these cases, operational issues also surfaced. Not only was an inability of surely gripping the frame problematic but also issues with proper trigger finger placement also surfaced. Furthermore, there was also an added operational issue of not being able to engage the magazine detach button with the thumb on the shooting hand.
The size of a handgun's frame does indeed influence the fit of it to a shooter's hand and will impact operational effectiveness. Additionally, the size of the firearm also affects concealability, comfort, recoil, and capacity.
Buying a handgun is truly not a trivial decision and requires considerable forethought before completing the deal. As such, I strongly endorse trying out several firearms and conducting research before purchasing one.

About The Author
Rick Ector is a National Rifle Association credentialed Firearms Trainer, who provides Michigan CCW Class training in Detroit for students at his firearms school - Rick's Firearm Academy of Detroit.

Ector is a recognized expert in firearm safety and has been featured extensively in the national and local media: Associated Press, UPI, NRAnews, Guns Digest, Tactical-Life, The Truth About Guns, The Politics Daily, Fox News Detroit, The Detroit News, The Detroit Examiner, WJLB, WGPR, and the UrbanShooterPodcast.

For more info about free shooting lessons for women and Michigan CCW Classes, please contact:

Rick's Firearm Academy of Detroit
Web: http://www.detroitccw.com.
Email: info@detroitccw.com
Phone: 313.733.74

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Wednesday, September 9, 2015

Firearm FAQ: Do You Mention Hand Cream Usage As A Training Issue?

Ask The Michigan Firearms Instructor
Q: I use hand cream and try to be careful that it's rubbed in well so that no finger slips. Just wondered if it has ever come up in training. I know how important it is to get a good grip on things. Do you ever address the issue of using hand cream when handling firearms?

A. I agree that having a good grip on the firearm is important. In all honesty, I can not recall the subject of hand cream usage being discussed. In retrospect, I might start mentioning it.

However, I must say that a frequent issue that arises when training new shooters is perspiration in their hands and within their eventually fogged up shooting glasses. Other user issues with regards to the gripping of the firearm are long fingernails and large rings on their fingers.

Disclaimer: I am not an attorney and my opinion is not legal advice. True story.

About The Author
Rick Ector is a National Rifle Association credentialed Firearms Trainer, who provides Michigan CCW Class training in Detroit for students at his firearms school - Rick's Firearm Academy of Detroit.

Ector is a recognized expert in firearm safety and has been featured extensively in the national and local media: Associated Press, UPI, NRAnews, Guns Digest, Tactical-Life, The Truth About Guns, The Politics Daily, Fox News Detroit, The Detroit News, The Detroit Examiner, WJLB, WGPR, and the UrbanShooterPodcast.

For more info about free shooting lessons for women and Michigan CCW Classes, please contact:

Rick's Firearm Academy of Detroit
Web: http://www.detroitccw.com.
Email: info@detroitccw.com
Phone: 313.733.74

If this information was useful for you, would you please make a small recurring donation to support this site?

Michigan Firearm FAQ: How Soon Can I Sell A Purchased Handgun?

Ask The Michigan Firearms Instructor
Q: Hello Sir! Quick question. My wife bought a gun on Saturday. A Walther P22 and she hates it. She bought it 9-5-2015. How long do I have to wait before I can sell it and she can get something different? I already turned in the paperwork to the police dept.

A. Since you dutifully registered it in accordance with your local police department, per state law, and have a registration certificate in your possession you can sell it immediately without raising much governmental suspicion - in my opinion.

Presumably, you bought it new and will likely take a hit on the depreciation by selling it used. Thus, it is less likely that the Michigan State Police will flag the transaction for investigation. However, if you make a profit on the sale of the firearm and the sale happened less than 30 days or so from the time you bought it, you might face scrutiny, especially if they have evidence to believe that you might be "dealing" without a FFL.

Additionally, you might want to consider trying out a firearm before you buy it - in the future.

Disclaimer: I am not an attorney and my opinion is not legal advice. True story.

About The Author
Rick Ector is a National Rifle Association credentialed Firearms Trainer, who provides Michigan CCW Class training in Detroit for students at his firearms school - Rick's Firearm Academy of Detroit.

Ector is a recognized expert in firearm safety and has been featured extensively in the national and local media: Associated Press, UPI, NRAnews, Guns Digest, Tactical-Life, The Truth About Guns, The Politics Daily, Fox News Detroit, The Detroit News, The Detroit Examiner, WJLB, WGPR, and the UrbanShooterPodcast.

For more info about free shooting lessons for women and Michigan CCW Classes, please contact:

Rick's Firearm Academy of Detroit
Web: http://www.detroitccw.com.
Email: info@detroitccw.com
Phone: 313.733.74

If this information was useful for you, would you please make a small recurring donation to support this site?

Detroit Michigan Area NRA RSO Certification Interest List

Detroit Michigan Area NRA RSO Certification Interest List

NRA Range Safety Officer (RSO) Certification Class - Interest List
It has been a while since I offered an RSO Class. If you are interested in this training, please inbox me or raise your hand.
SERIOUS Candidates ONLY! I need a solid head count ASAP.
The training date that I am considering is Saturday, October 3rd, 2015.
If enough RSO Candidates are interested, I'll put the class on the schedule.
The nine hour course is designed to provide candidates with the knowledge, skills, and attitude essential to organizing, conducting, and supervising safe shooting activities and range operations.
Range Safety Officer candidates will learn roles and responsibilities of an RSO:
Range Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Range Inspection
Range Rules
Range Briefings
Emergency Procedures
Firearm Stoppages and Malfunctions.
Each Range Safety Officer Candidate will receive an :
RSO Student Study Guide
a Basic Firearm Training Program brochure,
an NRA Gun Safety Rules brochure,
an Instructor Application/Course Evaluation form
NRA Range Safety Officers must be 21 years of age or older, score 90 percent on the examination, and conduct a practical exercise.
The course will be taught by Rick Ector of Rick's Firearm Academy of Detroit. Ector is an NRA Chief Range Safety Officer.
Course tuition is $125.
Web: http://www.detroitccw.com.
Email: info@detroitccw.com
Phone: 313.733.7404

If this information was useful for you, would you please make a small recurring donation to support this site?

Tuesday, September 8, 2015

Only A Handful of LAID Baseball Caps Still Available! Buy Now!

Limited Quantity LAID Baseball Caps Still In Stock!
No More Will Be Sold Before 2016!
Order Now before we are sold out!



We are now shipping orders for our "Legally Armed In Detroit (LAID)" Baseball Caps!

Product Details
- It is a structured 6-panel baseball cap.
- The fastener is a fabric strap with 2-piece Velcro.
- The logo is embroidered (stitched).
- It is only available in BLACK.

Don't delay! On-Hand Inventory is LOW! Order your LAID cap NOW!

Caps will ship on next business after order is placed!

$19.99 + $7 P&H

Detroit Michigan Armed Self-Defense Aftermath Seminar Sold OUT!

Detroit Michigan Armed Self-Defense Aftermath Seminar Sold OUT!

Update: We have reached our maximum limit for RSVPs for our upcoming FREE seminar this upcoming Saturday - "Lethal Force Aftermath: What You Need To Know About Bondsmen, Attorneys, and Legal Protection Plans"
On the behalf of Rick's Firearm Academy of Detroit, the Law Office of Terry Johnson, and the Law Office of Jim Makowski, we sincerely thank you for your overwhelming interest in this FREE program.
For those who registered, be assured that we are diligently working behindthe scenes to make this first ever event on this topic worth your attendance. We will go into great detail to present everything you need to know in the aftermath of an armed defensive response to a violent attack.
Additionally, we ask that you arrive on-time for the presentation. We do not want unnecessary distractions to interrupt the presentation. Also, unless otherwise directed, please bring a hard copy of your emailed RSVP for this event. If you do not have a printer, please be prepared to show us the email in your cell phone app.
If for any reason you are officially registered and will be unable to attend, please contact me (inbox only please) ASAP. I will use the openings to back-fill the event with interested but unregistered parties.
If you were previously unable to commit and RSVP for this event, please direct an inbox to my attention. I will make every effort to get you registered as an attendee.
Thank you.
Web: http://www.detroitccw.com.
Email: info@detroitccw.com
Phone: 313.733.7404

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Rick Ector Appeared on the Steve Gruber Show to Discuss "Swatting" of Firearm Carriers

Rick Ector To Appear On "Cam and Company" To Discuss Open Carry "Swatting"

Earlier today, I appeared as a guest on the "Steve Gruber Show" to discuss a recently published story over at Fox News. 

The aforementioned article was about Gun Control advocates who encourage "swatting" people who open carry handgun. 

Allegedly, the practice of calling law enforcement officers - whenever someone publicly displays a handgun in a holster - will have the effect of discouraging people from carrying a firearm. More importantly, it misdirects law enforcement officers to non-crimes and may cause them to not be able to a "real" situation in an expeditious manner. Operators should be better trained and people filing false police reports should be prosecuted to fullest extent possible under the law.

For the record, as a Gun Rights advocate, I could care less how a citizen carries a firearm as long he does so legally, safely, and responsibly.

Listen to the podcast replay:  http://stevegruber.podbean.com/e/tuesday-september-8-2015-hour-3-complete/

Check it out and leave feedback!


Web: http://www.detroitccw.com.
Email: info@detroitccw.com
Phone: 313.733.7404

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Wednesday, September 2, 2015

Ask The Michigan Firearm Instructor: Where Should I Buy My Firearm?

Ask The Michigan Firearms Instructor
Q: Rick, I am ready to buy a gun. Where should I go?

A. If you already know which firearm you want to purchase, call Dr. Anthony Cole of Cole Armory. He can get most items within 48 hours. He gets my highest possible endorsement for service, price, and support. True story.

About The Author
Rick Ector is a National Rifle Association credentialed Firearms Trainer, who provides Michigan CCW Class training in Detroit for students at his firearms school - Rick's Firearm Academy of Detroit.

Ector is a recognized expert in firearm safety and has been featured extensively in the national and local media: Associated Press, UPI, NRAnews, Guns Digest, Tactical-Life, The Truth About Guns, The Politics Daily, Fox News Detroit, The Detroit News, The Detroit Examiner, WJLB, WGPR, and the UrbanShooterPodcast.

For more info about free shooting lessons for women and Michigan CCW Classes, please contact:

Rick's Firearm Academy of Detroit
Web: http://www.detroitccw.com.
Email: info@detroitccw.com
Phone: 313.733.74

If this information was useful for you, would you please make a small recurring donation to support this site?

Rick Ector To Appear On "Cam and Company" To Discuss Open Carry "Swatting"

Rick Ector To Appear On "Cam and Company" To Discuss Open Carry "Swatting"

Today, I will be a guest on the NRANews' "Cam and Company Show" to discuss a recently published story over at Fox News. 

The aforementioned article was about Gun Control advocates who encourage "swatting" people who open carry handgun. 

Allegedly, the practice of calling law enforcement officers - whenever someone publicly displays a handgun in a holster - will have the effect of discouraging people from carrying a firearm.

For the record, as a Gun Rights advocate, I could care less how a citizen carries a firearm as long he does so legally, safely, and responsibly.

The segment starts at 3:20pm EST today. Watch live in HD over the Internet: http://www.nranews.com

Check it out!


Web: http://www.detroitccw.com.
Email: info@detroitccw.com
Phone: 313.733.7404

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Tuesday, September 1, 2015

Rick Ector Makes Another Appearance In A Fox News Story

Rick Ector Makes Another Appearance In A Fox News Story About Swatting Open Carriers

Today, my likeness and a quote from another recent story appeared in a Fox News story. This time, the article was about Gun Control advocates who encourage "swatting" people who open carry handgun. 

Allegedly, the practice of calling law enforcement officers - whenever someone publicly displays a handgun in a holster - will have the effect of discouraging people from carrying a firearm.

 For the record, as a Gun Rights advocate, I could care less how a citizen carries a firearm as long he does so legally, safely, and responsibly. Here is the story - Check it out! #FoxNews 

Web: http://www.detroitccw.com.
Email: info@detroitccw.com
Phone: 313.733.7404

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Legally Armed In Detroit Baseball Caps Still Available! Buy NOW!

Limited Quantity LAID Baseball Caps Still In Stock!
No More Will Be Sold Before 2016!
Order Now before we are sold out!



We are now shipping orders for our "Legally Armed In Detroit (LAID)" Baseball Caps!

Product Details
- It is a structured 6-panel baseball cap.
- The fastener is a fabric strap with 2-piece Velcro.
- The logo is embroidered (stitched).
- It is only available in BLACK.

Don't delay! On-Hand Inventory is LOW! Order your LAID cap NOW!

Caps will ship on next business after order is placed!

$19.99 + $7 P&H

Lethal Force Aftermath: What You Need To Know About Bondsmen, Attorneys, and Legal Protection

Lethal Force Aftermath: What You Need To Know About Bondsmen, Attorneys, and Legal Protection
Are You Truly Ready For The Aftermath of An Armed Defensive Encounter?
The event that you hoped to never experience has arrived. A dangerous predator has targeted you and your loved ones for victimization. He is either attempting to seriously harm you, rape you, rob you, or kill you.
Luckily, you managed to survive the deadly force encounter due to your advance preparation. You bought a firearm, learned how to use it, increased your situational awareness, and acquired a Michigan Concealed Pistol License.
The bad guy and the threat that he brought to you and your loved ones have been neutralized by your armed defensive response. Have you given any consideration as to what happens next?
The Law Office of Jim Makowski, the Law Office of Terry Johnson, and Rick's Firearm Academy of Detroit are organizing a FREE seminar to inform you about everything you need to know in the aftermath of an armed self-defense encounter.
The Seminar will feature modules from a member Law Enforcement, a Bail Bondsman, an attorney, and a legal protection representative.
Topics will include but is not limited to the following
- What should you do immediately after a shooting?
- What you should expect from law enforcement when they arrive?
- What factors will determine if you will be arrested?
- If arrested, how do you get out of jail?
- Everything you need to know about the services of a bondsman.
- The conflict of interest between a bonding company and an attorney.
- How to select an attorney to represent you?
- How much money does a criminal defense case cost?
- How can you afford the cost of a criminal defense case?
- Is a legal protection plan a good option for you?
- Things to know about legal protection plans.
The Seminar is FREE and open to the public but advance registration is required. Seating is extremely limited.
FREE ADMISSION!!
LIMITED FREE PARKING!!
LIMITED SPACE!!
RSVP NOW!!!!
Web: http://www.detroitccw.com.
Email: info@detroitccw.com
Phone: 313.733.7404

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