Hoosier Firearms Review

I am in accord with this creed and swear it as an oath. How about you?

I accept and understand that human predators exist. Criminal or terrorist, they take advantage of our civilized society to prey upon the weak. They represent evil and must be confronted and defeated.

I believe that self-defense is a moral imperative, and that illegitimate force and illegal violence must be met with righteous indignation and superior violence.

I will not rely on others for the security of myself, my family and my community.

I proudly proclaim that I run with a like-minded pack. I do not amble through life with the mind-numbed herd.

I will train with my chosen weapons, maintain them and carry them in a condition of readiness at all times.

I will be mentally prepared and physically equipped to effectively respond to an attack or emergency.

I will constantly test myself against realistic standards to discover my strengths and weaknesses. I will turn weakness into strength.

I will seek to learn new skills and techniques, and then teach what I have learned to other members of the pack.

Be it with firearm or blade, empty hand or blunt object, I will hit my enemies hard, fast and true.

I will live a quiet and unobtrusive life, but I will develop and retain the capacity for swift and decisive violence.

I recognize that I am the modern equivalent of the traditional Minuteman, and that I may be called to service at any time against heavily armed enemies. I will respond effectively.

I accept that I am a pariah among some of my countrymen, and a quaint anachronism to others. I will not hold their ignorance against them.

I will win, or die trying.

I swear this creed before God, my family and my fellow citizens.

- John Farnam

Training Resource: DVD set, The Art of the Dynamic Handgun, Magpul Dynamics

The Art of the Dynamic Handgun is a 4-disc DVD set featuring over seven hours of actual live fire class instruction and additional instructional material.

Using a diverse group of beginner, intermediate, and advanced students, instructors Travis Haley and Chris Costa guide the class from the fundamentals of handgun operation, to problem solving, and through complex real-life scenarios. This progression from basic to advanced weapon manipulation pushes students of all skill levels to their failure points, illustrating how even the best shooters can advance and excel.

Fifty dollars well spent, my friends. I am a relative newby to the world of handguns. I have a learned a lot, but I have a lot to learn. The short time I’ve spent with this resource has already helped me, both with physical techniques and with mental approach. These DVDs will go into a regular rotation of stuff I love to watch.

You may be familiar already with Magpul Dynamics’ resources called “The Art of the Tactical Carbine”, I and II. Those are helpful and enjoyable. But I’m not a guy who is likely to be using my AR-15 in a self-defense or tactical situation. I mean, I want to be ready for what may happen, but I hope it doesn’t happen. So, while I enjoy the Carbine DVDs, there isn’t an abundance of relevant material I can put into my regimen. Your mileage may vary.

On the other hand, these handgun DVDs are chock-full of stuff that matters to me practically. The trainers — Chris Costa and Travis Haley — are giving down-to-earth advice to people just like me. They always demonstrate best practices and help the students, who vary in skill level, achieve a requisite measure of success and confidence. I kind of feel like I’m there, participating in the training, but without getting dirty and without my knees aching. Costa even includes his father as one of the students, so I have someone with which to identify. (Except I don’t use a revolver, like Dad does.)

Emphasis throughout the training is on the dynamic part of Dynamic Handgun. What could happen in the real world? How will you feel and react? How should you train for the eventuality? What are some tried and true ways to handle issues? What else should I be thinking about if I get in a fire fight?

Like live actors on a stage, Costa and Haley almost over-exaggerate their movements when they demonstrate each technique. This is a consistent feature throughout the Magpul Dynamics series, and one I certainly appreciate. Well done, gentlemen.

Beginning at the beginning with safety and grip, there is plenty in this set of DVDs for everyone. I heartily recommend “The Art of the Dynamic Handgun.”

So, folks, there’s your People Magazine review of this resource. Now we need to get Nick to do a real professional review.

Here’s the official trailer: