John Mosby: Guerrilla Gunfighter Volume Three Now Available

The third volume of John Mosby‘s Guerrilla Gunfighter series became available last fall. You can find it on Lulu.com through the following link Guerrilla Gunfighter 3: Training Drills for Building Skills. As the subtitle states, this volume is mostly shooting drills. Each drill gives you an introduction to the drill, the conditions to start, a list of performance standards, and some coach’s notes. Mosby divides his drills into three sorts: first, micro-drills to perfect one or two particular aspects of a shooting skill; second, macro-drills that exercise multiple aspects of the shooting skill; and, last, evaluation drills which don’t particularly improve any of the aspects trained in the micro- and macro-drills, but rather are used to mark your improvement or decline in shooting skill. This volume also has a foreward written by Pastor Joe Fox of Viking Preparedness.

Bleyhl Workshops, March – April 2022

Bleyhl co-op has several workshops coming up for the rest of March and early April.

QSO Today Virtual Ham Expo, March 12 & 13, 2022

The QSO Today Virtual Ham Expo takes place this weekend, March 12 and 13, 2022.

Opens : March 11th, 1800 PST, or March 12th, 0200 UTC
Presentations Begin: Saturday, March 12th, 0800 PST,
or 1600 UTC
Sunday, March 13th, 0800 PDT,
or 1500 UTC
The Expo platform will remain open until April 10th, 2022 for on demand presentations.
Tickets are $10.00 until Expo opens, then $13.50 until April 10th

Click here to register.

Click here for presentation schedule.

About the Expo

Amateur radio is like a big circus. It has its main tent with three rings in the center. In those rings could be Contesting, DXing, and Rag Chewing. However, amateur radio now has a “midway of a thousand smaller tents” according to Eric Guth, 4Z1UG, founder of the QSO Today Virtual Ham Expo, and host of the QSO Today Podcast, a interview program featuring the most interesting amateur radio operators. It is exactly this midway that the “Expo” was founded to explore.

The Covid-19 Pandemic closed ham radio conventions, hamfests, and monthly meetings all across the World in 2020. It was because of these closures that Eric, 4Z1UG, got the idea to create an on-line, and virtual convention that has all of the elements of a real ham radio convention, similar to the most notable live conventions.

The First QSO Today Virtual Ham Expo was in August 2020 where over 15,000 amateurs attended on the Expo weekend, attending on their computers over the Internet instead of in-person. Over 80 presentations were made, with live Q&A on Zoom webinar, and attendees could come back over a 30 day on-demand period to view the recorded presentations that they missed.

We discovered something unique in August from surveys that we made following the expo. Sixty percent of the attendees, almost 9000 hams do not go to live expos, preferring to stay at home. The Covid-19 Pandemic has made this all the more important.

The Expo has also become the place to discover more niches in amateur radio through the presentations given at each one. In March 2021, while there was some difficulty with the platforms, over 6000 hams came and viewed almost 100,000 presentations from the over 80 that were offered in March. Our Expo in August 2021 had over 90 presentations in 8 tracks of amazing amateur radio content.

The QSO Today Virtual Ham Expo returns on March 12th, 2022 and has become a twice yearly event. We hope to see you there!

Comm Academy April 9, 2022

Seattle’s emergency communications and amateur radio conference known as Comm Academy will be held on April 9, 2022. A YouTube playlist of last year’s presentations can be found on the CommAcademy channel. Some organizations that have participated in the conference include Amateur Radio Emergency Services (ARES©), Auxiliary Communications Services (ACS), EOC Support Teams, Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service (RACES), Civil Air Patrol, Coast Guard Auxiliary, REACT, CERT, and MST.

During the pandemic, the number of presentations has been reduced and the format has changed to virtual. 2022’s academy will be streamed on their YouTube channel, and there is no advanced registration required this year.

Bushcraft Northwest: Bushcraft Weekend, Apr. 30 – May 1, 2022

Bushcraft Northwest in Goldendale, WA is holding a Bushcraft Weekend on April 30 and May 1, 2022. The cost is $250.

In this two day course, we cover everything from the basics to advanced techniques including Gear and Survival Kits, Edged Tools, Fire, First Aid, Cordage and Withes, Shelter, and Navigation. All learning is hands on and the days are packed with information. There is no skill level requirement for this course.
Full meals provided on Saturday night and Sunday morning. Please bring whatever food and camping items you’d like for your comfort during your stay. We also bring some new gear to workshops for sale, but if there is something specific you are interested in, please let us know so we are sure to bring it to the site.
Bushcraft Northwest also offers private workshops for individuals, groups, and government agencies. Cost varies depending on group size and whether the course will be held at our location in Goldendale, WA or if we are traveling to your location. Please contact us via email or feel free to call (360) 606-1036 to find out more information.

TOPICS TAUGHT DURING THE WORKSHOP:

Knives and Edged Tools: Learn proper cutting techniques which are both safe and efficient. Hands on training with lots of carving. Knife sharpening, saws, and axes are also covered. This is a must for those who want to get the most out of their tools.

Fire: Being able to light a fire can mean the difference between life and death. This section covers vital topics such as fuel types, finding and preparing tinder, friction fire lighting, ignition methods, and various fire lays.

Cordage and Withes: From building shelters to gathering food, cordage is often used in the process. Learn traditional techniques of making cordage out of easily found natural materials.

Knots: Unless you are involved in a highly specialized activity, you don’t need to have fifty knots memorized. We cover the eight most useful knots that you need to know to get things done.

Shelter: Tarp setups and improvised shelters for both planned and emergency stays.

Navigation: How to use a compass, compensate for declination, and read natural signs (day and night) to get where you want to go. Clinometer work and other more advanced skills are covered on request.

Emergency measures: A vital and often overlooked topic that should be familiar to all who venture into the backcountry. Content includes rope work, first aid, transporting injured people, and signaling.

Gear and Packs: Stop overpacking and/or accidentally leaving important items behind. Learn Mike’s modular packing system to keep gear organized whether it’s a survival kit or a full blown backpack.

Cerberus Training April 2022 Firearm Classes

Cerberus Training of Goldendale, WA is holding four firearm courses in April, 2022.

Apr. 9 – 10 AR Armorer

Armorer courses are structured to provide each student with a practical understanding of the operation, critical parts gauging, and features of the class titled Firearm.
This two day class is a mixture of classroom instruction, hands-on operation and on-range live-fire, enabling each student to achieve a high degree of familiarity with the topics covered and running the firearm efficiently.
You will gain proficiency in the following areas: Cleaning, maintain, gauging, repair, build, and/or modify the specific platform. We will go over disassembly, reassembly, identification of mechanical deficiencies and corrective actions, so you will walk away knowing your firearm is reliable.
Topics Covered:
+ Basic operation and function
+ Design
+ Interaction of parts including safeties and fire control group
+ Proper safety checks
+ Disassembly & Assembly
+ Inspection of parts for excessive wear
+ Head Space
+ Maintenance and lubrication
+ Gauging and checking critical areas
+ Modification / Customization
+ Compatibility
+ Troubleshooting
+ Theory
Armorers course certificate and manual is provided to the student to keep, and tools will be provided to work on specific platforms.
The second half of Day 2 will be on the range checking proper operation, manipulation and an abbreviated Run the Gun class, which is made to instill the fundamentals of efficiency in running the specific platform.
If you would like to shoot – 250 Rounds
Class starts at 0900
Cost $500

Apr. 23 – Foundation – Pistol

Apr. 24 – Foundation – Rifle

This 1 day Handgun or Rifle Foundation class is for those who are new to firearms. It’s also great for the casual yet competent shooter who wants to tune their skills. We ensure your training will increase your skill set, no matter your level.
We will review firearm safety, fundamentals, and proper use of the sights and trigger. We will work on loading and unloading, presentation to the target from the holster of the handgun, or sling with the rifle, ready positions and clearing malfunctions, all with skill sets and drills to improve overall efficient operation. This class is a great way to get ready for Run the Gun Handgun or Rifle.

This class will thoroughly cover;

Safety brief & Medical plan
Firearm and Range Safety
Effective shooting stance
Proper weapon grip
Recoil control
Using iron sights, magnified and or electronic optics – Pistol or Rifle
Proper zero and confirmation.
Trigger control
Manipulation of your firearm platform
Loading – Reloading sequence
Malfunctions of the Pistol or Rifle
Sling/Holster use
and more…

Check here for Gear List and Preparing for Training;

https://cerberus-training.com/pages/gear-list

https://cerberus-training.com/pages/preparing-for-training

If you would like to shoot, bring – 250 Rounds
Class starts at 0900
Cost $200

Apr. 30 – May 1 Bill Blowers Tap-Rack Tactical – Pistol

Bill Blowers of Tap-Rack Tactical, LLC will provide you with techniques and procedures that allow you to make hits faster under stress. This course is intended to pick up where most marksmanship training ends, it is a fighting class. We will build on previous skills, but help you to hit faster on single and multiple targets. This is accuracy done very quickly. Topics covered include fundamentals, strong and weak/support hand shooting, manipulations, malfunctions, low light and shooting on the move. Each shooter will leave with a custom dry fire training plan.

Equipment needed
Reliable semi-auto handgun
Duty, range, or concealment holster with suitable gunbelt
Enough magazines, pouches, etc., to carry a minimum of 50 rounds to the firing line
Minimum 1000 rounds of ammunition (1,000+ recommended; bring more, shoot more)
Wrap-around eye protection; ear protection; brimmed hat, weather specific clothing.
Recommended
A second gun or parts to fix your broken gun.
Note pad and pen/pencil
Cost $650

Practical Edge Shooting: Practical Handgun and Practical Defense Classes in April, 2022

Practical Edge Shooting will be holding their Practical Handgun class on April 23rd and their Practical Defense class on April 25&26 in Kennewick, WA.

Practical Handgun $250:

Practical Handgun class, April 23rd, Kennewick location.

Overview:
Class will introduce the student to our methodology of shooting skills and firearm safety procedures. Class serves as a base to build from for defensive firearms, recreation, and sport.

Student to Instrutor ratio is formatted to provide personal attention to each student, and individual skill progression. Completion of Practical Handgun is required prior to attending other Practical Edge live fire shooting classes.

This is a live fire handgun course teaching how to safely handle firearms, and how various types of handguns function. Students will receive classroom and live fire instruction on the fundamentals of marksmanship, increasing both accuracy and ability to drive the gun during rapid fire.

Class is an 8 hour training day, 10am-6pm, which begins with classroom followed by live fire training. There will be a one hour lunch break between the two blocks of instruction.

This class will meet the training requirment for Washington State Law, I-1639.

Prerequisite:

Students must be legally able to possess a firearm.
Waiver of Liability to be signed at start of class.
Adult students, 18 years and older (16 or 17 year olds may attend with attending parent\guardian).

Student Supplies:

Eye protection (clear safety glasses recommended)
Ear protection (double protection recommended, foam plugs and ear muffs)
Note taking material
250 rounds of ammunition for pistol
Pistol – Must be full size model (min .38/9mm, 4″ barrell or larger)
Gun rentals available. Prearrangement required, please contact us prior to class, or select the option to include during registration

Any question please contact us at 509-987-2303 or via email at info@PracticalEdge.com

Practical Defense $150:

Practical Defense, April 25th-26th, Evening Sessions Classroom at Kennewick Ranch and Home.

Overview:

Training is a seminar presentation with the information that every gun owner should know. This class, along with Practical Handgun, is required prior to taking any of the Practical Edge live fire defensive classes (Concealed Carry, Low Light, AR15). Training builds the foundation in the use of a firearm to defend life.

Topics covered include legal & moral issues, threat awareness, life priorities, equipment recommendations, and the realities of using a firearm for defense.

We strongly believe that this is information you must know. Instruction and topic discussions will be presented in a very frank and honest format.

Class format consists of classroom and presentation information only. This class will be broken up into two eveining sessions 5:30pm-8:30pm each night.

Prerequisite:

Students must be legally able to possess a firearm.
Class is formatted for adult learning and restricted to adults only.
Waiver of Liability to be signed during registration at start of the session.

Student Supplies:

Note taking material

Any question please contact us at 509-987-2303 or via email at info@PracticalEdge.com

Bushcraft Northwest: Wild Foods/Wilderness Cooking Class, Apr. 23-24, 2022

Bushcraft Northwest Wild Foods and Wilderness Cooking workshop

Bushcraft Northwest in Goldendale, WA is holding a Wild Foods and Wilderness Cooking class on the weekend of April 23 & 24, 2022. The cost is $275.

Most wild food classes focus solely on edible plants. While this is undeniably important knowledge to posses, the availability of plants and berries is highly dependent upon both the time of the year and location. Our course goes in a different direction and combines both traditional and modern knowledge to help you eat better and carry less. In this two day workshop, we cover how to make great foods while backpacking, catch fish and wild game, make simple and effective traps and snares, utilize primitive cooking techniques, net making, drying racks, breads, bannock, how to pack and organize, great recipes, and much more. There is no prerequisite for this course, but it is very knife intensive. Knife techniques are also taught as part of the course and a folding saw is highly recommended as well.
All food and meals are provided, but you may bring whatever snacks and drinks you’d like as well. Please bring the camping items necessary for your comfort during the workshop. All of the items on our website are available to try and purchase during the weekend.
Bushcraft Northwest also offers private workshops for individuals, groups, and government agencies. Cost varies depending on group size and whether the course will be held at our location in Goldendale, WA or if we are traveling to your location. Please contact us via email or feel free to call (360) 606-1036 to find out more information.

TOPICS TAUGHT DURING THE WORKSHOP INCLUDE:

Traditional Cooking: You don’t need pots and pans to cook and preserve food. Methods covered include hot rock cooking, dutch ovens, baking, and drying meat.

Fishing: How to make nets, weirs, and fishing tackle out of a blend of modern and natural materials.

Trapping: Primitive snares and deadfalls are illegal unless there is a true emergency. Learn the most efficient methods should the need arise.

Edible Plants: Plants are an easy and reliable food source once the edible varieties can be positively identified.

Knife techniques: Learn proper cutting techniques which are both safe and efficient. Hands on training with lots of carving.

Brushbeater Courses in WA State, Apr-May 2022

Brushbeater will be teaching several of their classes in Washington State at the end of April and early May. These will be held in the vicinity of Yakima. Forward all inquiries to: brushbeater@tutanota.com

Scout Course – April 29 – May 1, 2022

Three day class covers the basics of scouting and reconnaissance for irregular or unsupported forces. Course focuses first on marksmanship to 400 meters, personal camouflage and ghillie suit construction, individual and team movement, observation techniques, practical range cards, target acquisition, and basic wilderness survival in an off-grid encampment. By the end of the course, students will demonstrate abilities required for functioning as a small team to effectively locate and engage a simulated enemy, replicating real-world guerrilla operations.

RTO / ADV RTO / Signals Intelligence – May 3 – 8, 2022

RTO:

This class will teach students the basics of communications at the Team or Squad Level in the field. Topics of instruction include:

Identifying Equipment Requirements
Writing a Signals Operating Index
PACE Planning for Communications
Basic equipment capabilities
Traffic handling
Improvised antenna types, uses and construction
Setting up and running an NVIS HF station
Message Formats
Setting up and communicating from a field site

Two day course will culminate in an field training event running a TOC station and Hide site in the field. Students will each build an antenna and demonstrate competency in team communications basics during the field exercise. Amateur Radio license qualification is helpful, but not required. This is NOT a ‘ham radio’ class but each student will come away with a basic understanding of a team’s communications needs in a tactical environment and how to best meet them under less-than-ideal circumstances. No equipment is required for this course; however, if students want to get field practice with their own gear, it is highly encouraged but done so at their own risk. Instruction is completely off-grid.

Advanced RTO:

Two day class picks up where the RTO Basic Course leaves off, covering advanced techniques for clandestine communications in the field. Points of instruction include:

Advanced SOI planning
creating a brevity matrix
Planning and coordinating a dedicated transmitting site
Theory, construction and use of directional wire antennas
Recognizing and mitigating signs of Electronic Warfare
Advanced HF Techniques

As with RTO Basic, the course will culminate in a field exercise where students demonstrate the concepts covered in a live environment. By the end of both courses, students will be able to build a bulletproof communications network with even the most basic off the shelf equipment and little, if any, external support.

Signals Intelligence:

Two day course covers the essentials of signals collection and analysis in an asymmetric warfare environment. Course specifically focuses on building skills to better prepare a retreat or small unit for intercepting and exploiting an OPFOR’s ground communications. Students will learn:

Communications Mapping of your Area of Operations
Common, Off The Shelf tools for Signals Intelligence
Planning and construction of Listening Posts
Radio Direction Finding (RDF) Techniques
Signals Interception and Analysis
Coordinating with an Analysis and Control Element (ACE)
Tactical Exploitation

Each student in class will receive open source tools for conducting signals intelligence. At a minimum every student will come away with the essential skills needed to receive possible early warnings or simply stay abreast of problems in their area of interest or potential threats to their patrol.

CPR/First Aid Cert Class, Feb. 16, 2022, Grandview

Bleyhl in Grandview, WA is holding a CPR, AED, and First Aid certification class on Wednesday, Feb. 16th, 8:30 am – 4:00 pm.

Are you looking to get CPR, AED and First Aid certified? Or looking to renew your current certification? Join us on Wednesday, February 16th for an interactive class hosted by Firepoint Training Associates, LLC.
Cost: $35 per person. Cash, check or card will be accepted. We can also charge Bleyhl member accounts.
Where: Bleyhl Co-op Main Office
When: 2/16/22 @ 8:30am (English) & 1:00pm (Spanish)
Questions? Call or text (509) 492-1281

CSG: Intro to Systematic Politics, Yakima, Mar. 5, 2022

The Center for Self Governance is teaching block 1 of Introduction to Systematic Politics on March 5th in Yakima, WA. The instructor for this class is Mark Herr.

In Block 1 you will distinguish Partisan from Systematic Politics, learn the origins of Systematic Politics, and identify the Systematic Politics of Layer and Marble Cake Federalism.

Block 2 of the class will also be held on March 5th, while Block 3 will be held on March 6th.

Comm Academy, Apr. 10 & 11, 2021 – Online

The 2021 Comm Academy will be held online this year on April 10 & 11, 2021. In the past this has been an excellent venue for learning more about emergency/disaster communications, especially with amateur radio.

Two days of training, talks, and information on emergency communications on this year’s theme:
Disasters Here, There, and Everywhere – Are We Ready?

Headquartered in Seattle, Comm Academy is two days of training and information on various aspects of emergency communications. Organizations attending include:

Amateur Radio Emergency Services (ARES©)
Auxiliary Communications Service (ACS)
EOC Support Teams
Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service (RACES)
Civil Air Patrol, Coast Guard Auxiliary
REACT
CERT

All those interested in emergency and amateur radio communications are welcome. Learn, network, and share your experiences with others.

As it has in all of its 22+ previous iterations, the conference will feature expert speakers on a wide variety of topics, from radio and messaging technologies to communications techniques to tales from the “trenches.”

More than just a collection of online presentations, Comm Academy 2021 will be an interactive event, with participants able to converse with presenters and other attendees.

Registration link.

Link to schedule

CPR, AED & First Aid Certification Class at Bleyhl’s Grandview, Mar. 24, 2021

Would you like to get certified in CPR, AED & First Aid?

Do you need to renew your current certification? We invite you to join us on Wednesday, March 24th for a training led by Firepoint Training Associates, LLC. We will be offering two classes on Wednesday, please see below for more information.

Cost:

$35

Location:

Bleyhl Co•op Main Office

940 E. Wine Country Rd. Suite A

Grandview, WA 98930

Class:

March 24th

8:30am – English

1:00pm – Spanish

Please contact (509) 492-1281 with questions.

Click here to register

CSG: Introduction to Systematic Politics Classes, April 2021

The Center for Self Governance is holding three different Introduction to Systematic Politics courses in April. The live classes are taking place in various places in Missouri, but they are all also available online at the same time.

April 7th, Morning, Cape Girardeau, MO, Live/Online

April 7th, Evening, Jackson, MO, Live/Online

April 9th, Washington, MO, Live/Online

In Block 1 you will distinguish Partisan from Systematic Politics, learn the origins of Systematic Politics, and identify the Systematic Politics of Layer and Marble Cake Federalism.

Forward Observer Tactical Intelligence Course, Tacoma, WA – June 6-7, 2021

Intelligence group Forward Observer is holding a Tactical Intelligence course in Tacoma, WA on June 6-7, 2021. Cost is $400.

This Tactical Intelligence Course is two days of instruction and exercises to prepare students to gather and analyze information in emergency situations. Each training day begins at 0900 and ends approximately 1700 (5pm).

We begin by exploring and analyzing the threats we’re likely to face during an emergency scenario, and then we get into how we should configure our intelligence section. This is the ‘brain’ of community security. We work on understanding our mission and conduct some threat analysis to identify what we should be preparing for. Then we build our intelligence team around the mission.

You’ll have the opportunity to do group or individual work where you’ll navigate the Intelligence Cycle and complete relevant intelligence products for your situation. We discuss Intelligence collection and then we collect. Then we discuss Intelligence analysis and we analyze incoming information in order to produce intelligence.

What we do over these two days is train students to become the ‘intelligence officer’ during an emergency scenario. The student will have an understanding of his/her roles and responsibilities, be able to direct collection and then produce threat intelligence. That’s our number one goal for any scenario — produce early warning and threat intelligence.

This training course is taught by intelligence professionals, so please arrive prepared and ready to engage. You’ll receive a link to begin the online training portion of this course upon receipt of your deposit.

Course Syllabus:

Introduction to Intelligence
Understanding the Operating Environment
Understanding the Intelligence Cycle
Intelligence Preparation of the Battlefield
Threat Intelligence
Area Study Production
ACE Operations
Practical Exercise