On Saturday, September 13th, Metro Defense Training sent a volunteer instructor to help with an NRA Women On Target Instructional Shooting Clinic.

A good time was had by all.

Forty-four women got to try dozens of guns...shotguns, handguns, Evil Black Assault Rifles capable of loading themselves and going on solo rampages...with the help of 10(?) instructors.  Every gun was thoroughly explained to every woman that wanted to try it.  Instructors were always on hand for every gun being handled or fired.   Safety and fun were the words of the day.

Not only is it a blast to teach eager new shooters, but this is grass-roots level activism at its best. These women will most likely never vote for a gun control advocate, now that they've been thoroughly exposed to these "evil" inanimate objects. This is the best way to spread the gun culture.

Everyone had fun.  I recommend it for all women. For about $20 you'll get  premium, one-on-one instruction, an opportunity to try dozens of guns, lunch and door prizes.

Next year, we will be helping with the clinic again.  We will be announcing the date here as soon as it is set by the organizers.  

Please pass this along to any women you know who may be interested, so they won't miss this wonderful opportunity next year.

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"The Constitution only gives people the right to pursue happiness. You have to catch it yourself."
-Benjamin Franklin

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In political news,  gun-banner Howard Orenstein successfully passed the primary election.  He will be on the ballot for Ramsey County Judge.  His election would be a tragedy for all gun-owners in Ramsey County.  Please get the word out.  Remind your friends to vote against Mr. Orenstein in November.

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"In matters of style, swim with the current;
In matters of principle, stand like a rock "
 -Thomas Jefferson

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Upcoming Class:  October 4th, 2008 at 9:30AM.  If you're interested, please register here.(http://www.metrodefense.com/index.php?page=classes).   Price is $130 for an individual, which includes a copy of the book, Everything You Need to Know about (Legally) Carrying a Handgun in Minnesota and all range fees. 

Couples, renewals, and pre-paid registrations all receive various discounts, detailed on our website, or by calling either (612) 385-9100 or (612)618-7430

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"Fight back! Whenever you are offered violence, fight back! The aggressor does not fear the law, so he must be taught to fear you. Whatever the risk, and at whatever the cost, fight back!"
-Jeff Cooper

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Today, we're going to discuss an aspect of personal security that has very little to do with a carry permit, but is still valuable information:  Security in your Home.  This is part one of a series.

We’re going to discuss using a layered approach to improving the security of your home. Using a layered approach provides two primary benefits. First, it makes your home too much work for the “casual” burglar. Most burglars will take the path of least resistance. Multiple layers of security remove your home from that path. Second, each layer adds to your reaction time, either by warning you of an intrusion, or slowing down your intruder. This gives you time to get your family to safety and call 911. Every second counts.

Before we get into the options for home security, I want to define layers, in the context of security. A security layer is anything that provides notice of intrusion, or anything that slows or prevents said intrusion. In plain English, if it slows down an intruder, or convinces an intruder to go elsewhere, or alerts you to an intruder's presence, we’ll consider it a security layer. These layers can be anything from the streetlight on the corner eliminating shadows in our yards, to the monitored alarm systems with sensors on every possible entrance to our houses, to the family dog. Our goal is to convince the intruder to seek easier prey, or failing that, to slow them down enough that we can get to safety and wait for the police without fearing for our lives. We’ll be approaching the layers in the same manner as an intruder, from the outside in.

The first layer an intruder will encounter is an intangible that will never be noticed. This is the most important element in any security system. I’m talking about planning and awareness. The best security system in the world will accomplish nothing if you don’t get it installed before there is an incident or if you don’t know what to do when it is activated. The loudest alarm won’t help if you’re not paying attention when is shrieks.

Plan ahead. Get the alarm installed before you need it. Trim your bushes back, reinforce your front door, and most importantly, develop a plan of action for you and your family. Have a plan of action for your family in the case of a home invasion/hot burglary, much like you would for a fire. Conduct “Invasion Drills” as often as you would conduct Fire Drills. Everybody in the family should know what to do and where to go in the event of a home invasion.

Be alert. If your dog barks, investigate the bark. That’s why you have a dog. If your security lights turn on, look out the window and find out what caused it. Lock your doors and windows if you know you’re going to be less aware for a time. That means lock the door when you take a nap or a shower, or when you will be listening to loud music. Many people let down their guard at home, assuming nothing bad can happen there, that nothing bad can happen during the day. This is simply not true. If you are aware of what is going on around you, you are much less likely to be victimized. I’m not suggesting constant hyper-vigilance 24 hours per day. People need downtime to relax. I am, however, strongly suggesting you take basic precautions before you unwind.

In our next newsletter, we will discuss lighting.

Until next time,

Jason and Mike
Metro Defense Training, LLC
http://www.MetroDefense.com

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Gun control is like trying to reduce drunk driving by making it tougher for sober people to own cars.

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