On Wednesday my second class is Henk Iverson's Close Range Survival Gunfighting.  The course blurb is:

This class prepares trainers to implement a realistic "Defense against a Contact Distance Attack", training program into their firearms training modules.  Realistic, safe, extreme close quarters defensive shooting skills has evolved and we will teach the most modern firearm tactics available.  No more "Shove & Shoot" tactics that do not work on the street.  This program begins with reading the signs of a close quarters attack, angled movement off the line of attack, Extreme Close Quarters Shooting Skills and Tactics, Emergency Medical Care.  This program is about REALISTIC Officer survival.  Student Requirements: Duty gear and weapon with 400 rounds of ammunition, body armor, and at least 4 magazines. 

I had never before hear of Henk Iverson, and I sort of wonder why.  There is only one real word to describe Henk Iverson.  The word is 'maniac'.   John Farnam joined in as a guest instructor.  Dennis Cerqua provided his services as uke.  (That's 'target dummy'...)  It was a very radical shift to go from shooting for points in Hojutsu-Ryu to actively gunfighting through Iverson's scenarios.  It was one of the few classes that I have attended where I felt like I was actually fighting.  Mr. Iverson is very dynamic in his presentation and isn't afraid to demonstrate his knowledge in an inspiring manner.  I also had a lot of fun.

 

Iverson explains the 'Triangle of Death'.

 

If only all lectures came with a demonstration...

 

 

Iverson demonstrates gun control.  Note that Dennis' finger is trapped against the slide.

 

Striking with the top of the slide.  I bet that's gonna hurt...

 

Demonstration early in the class.  Note hand behind head for safety.
I thought he could have used that elbow to better effect. 

 

After mucking about at close range, stepping back for some finish work.

 

Iverson takes time out to abuse Dennis some more...er...demonstrate additional techniques.

 

Close set, all put together.  Note that the bad guy's arm is 'trapped'.
My camera runs three frames per second.
Note that in the last frame, there are actually two cases in the air.

 

Ouch...

 

Demonstrating the movement drill.  This was rather more complicated than might be necessary.

 

I got the feeling that he enjoys this...

 

Class Photo.  That's me on the far left in the 'That was Zen, This is Tao' shirt.

 

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