Time For Change

In my martial arts classes, I revisit the syllabus at least annually.  No technique is safe.  I am constantly wanting to keep the most effective moves and discard the less effective ones. Same in my shooting classes. 


Fundamental Marksmanship
I used to teach a class called Fundamental Marksmanship. The purpose was to get the rifle zeroed and learn how to shoot straight.  Not anymore.  Marksmanship is still important, but there is no need to spend an entire day doing that. 

Now, that marksmanship part takes place by 1 pm on class day, then we cover the necessary parts of the old class that used to be called Rifle Craft in the afternoon.  Together, this class is now called Expert Rifleman.

The only materials sacrificed were the less effective methods and drills. 


Essential Pistol
I used to teach "Pistol Craft" and "Combat Pistol." In a move similar to "Expert Rifleman," I have trimmed away the less than essential material and come away with a 1-day class that does the same.  


Tactical Rifleman
More advanced tactics and techniques used to be nearly impossible to teach without a prerequisite class.  Now, it's entirely possible to teach the shooting, moving, and communicating with a single, simple prerequisite:  a zeroed rifle. 


Summary
Always be improving.  Don't stagnate.