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The three men introduced here have one thing in common besides their drive to succeed and the ability to make that dream come true: all three are handicapped. Not disabled, just handicapped in reaching their goals–and reaching them despite the added challenges. Many Thanks, from 5150 HEAT Firearms Training Academy to author: Oleg Volk of Alloutdoor & USCCA .
Personal arms and training allow us greater independence and higher quality of life. The three gentlemen shown here are just a few of the many who illustrate that.
Hunter “Nubbs” Cayll & Life as a NCAA Rifle & Pistol Athlete
Besides the recreational and sporting value, guns also give each of us an opportunity to be more independent. A friend who taught self-defense to dozens of wheelchair bound people says that they are frequent targets for criminals. His students have three effective defense episodes so far–all of them with .22 pistols and all resulting in death of the attacking criminal. Josh is well trained and isn’t limited to rim-fire, and so his friends don’t have to worry for him much, even though he lives in Memphis.
Photo above: Hunter Cayll at the 2017 IPSC Rifle World Shoot
Meet Matt Fields: Wheelchair bound competitive steel target shooter.
Do you or a loved one suffer from a disability that you believe would make using a firearm difficult for sport and/or self-defense?
Some of the most talented shooters actually have a handicap or disability. Contrary to popular belief, physical impairments don't necessarily mean you couldn't shoot a gun.
With one hand on his "GUNSHIP" Matt's wheelchair is needed to keep his SHOOTING PLATFORM in balance. Matt shoots and competes with his rifle one-handed and hits better and faster than most people do with both hands.
Axiom telescoping stock, pistol grip, detachable magazine semi-auto so hated by the anti-gun bigots… And so well suited for sport shooting as well as real-world self-defense use.
Hunter’s performance with these weapons is quite impressive by the standards of able-bodied shooters. He competes on par with everyone else. His attitude is best summed up by the shirt he offers on his web site:
No Excuses!
Hunter 'Nubs' Cayle takes it a step further he runs pistol, rifle, and shotgun without the use of thumbs or fingers, in finest tradition of Koolau!Disabled shooter competes on par with other NCAA NRA USCCA Brea Yorba Linda Placentia Fullerton OC
He has no hands and yet has the attitude to keep going. He shoots a SCAR16S and a Sig P22. He trains and practices his weapon manipulation. He can mag swap and run his guns.
What other physical sports can boast the inclusiveness of shooting matches? Previously, Oleg Volk has written about Joshua Benson. https://www.usconcealedcarry.com/blog/joshua-benson/
Joshua’s a country musician, an illustrator, and a shooting instructor–all that with one fully functional limb.
In a world full of whiny emo-boys and latte-sipping cowards, a man who never utters the words “I can’t” and who never asks for a drop of sympathy is a refreshing change.
I met Josh for the first time last spring at the Firearms Academy of Seattle, during the last course Jim Cirillo ever taught. Cirillo’s class was a two-day adventure into close quarters shooting techniques, including alternative sighting methods and shooting from downed positions.
Josh wheeled himself in on the first day of class, taking the far right-hand end of the line so that his crossdraw holster and unusual one-handed reload would not cause his muzzle to cross any of the other students. This class was designed for intermediate to accomplished shooters, not at all for beginners, and I confess that I wondered if the young man in the chair was going to be able to keep up—a worry that seems downright laughable in retrospect.
Josh, it turned out, was no beginner: he is a certified handgun instructor through Tom Givens’ Rangemaster firearms training school in Memphis, TN. Now 25 years old, he’s taken dozens of professional training classes in the three years he’s been shooting defensive handguns. And he takes his personal defense very seriously, carrying a concealed firearm every day.
More articles on the topic of Handicapped Shooters from: Oleg Volk
https://www.alloutdoor.com/2015/11/30/shooting-inclusive-sport/
I have been an NRA Police Firearms Instructor & Range Master Engaged in the Instruction of Law Enforcement Firearms Tactics to Police Professionals since 1992.
The NRA is more than a just an association of gun owners & Second Amendment supporters. For more than 40-years the NRA has done a great job serving the American public by training law enforcement firearms instructors & range masters throughout the entire nation.
The NRA trains law enforcement firearms instructors through its Law Enforcement Activities Division (LEAD).
In fact, the Law Enforcement Activities Division, has previously served law enforcement under a few prior names. Nevertheless, the NRA has been involved in training our nation's law enforcement firearms instructors for several decades.
Please understand that this is not an automatic, rubber-stamp course. The instructor candidate must pass an eight-hour online course prior to being accepted for the USCCA Instructor Training Course. Following that hurdle there’s another sixteen-hour series of PowerPoint assisted classroom lectures on numerous related topics.
When that’s completed, the instructor candidate must pass a written exam and then pass the instructor’s approval of ‘class participation’ and ‘instructor presentation skills.’ Of course, there’s the mandatory visit to the shooting range where the instructor candidate must pass a series of rigorous firearms qualification drills.
This course is comprehensive and a deep-dive into the realm of firearms safety, self-defense training and concealed carry. The certification course simply can’t be phoned in. The instructor candidate must earn the right to become a USCCA Certified Instructor. But once they’ve accomplished that, the newly minted USCCA Instructor will be invited to join the best organization in training citizens across America in the principals of firearms safety, self-defense and concealed carry.
This course is designed to give participants an entry level understanding of handguns and how to utilize them in self-defense situations. The curriculum is divided into four modules, each with several chapters. Classroom and Laser Pistol simulator time. Each participant will receive an excellent textbook: Concealed Carry and Home Defense Fundamentals. Intro to Laser Pistol training.
USCCA, Home Defense Course, is a comprehensive course for every skill level that focuses on firearms as a tool for home defense. Ultimately, the goal is for students to develop a home defense plan. Plus, many more useful subjects! Intro to Laser Pistol training.
Each participant will receive an excellent textbook: Concealed Carry and Home Defense Fundamentals.
Women’s Handgun & Self-Defense Fundamentals covers the basics — along with the fun, seriousness and importance of being a responsibly armed female. The basics of shooting will be introduced, reviewed & built upon, while also exploring universal safety rules, situational awareness, common types of handguns, ammo types, marksmanship skills, advanced firearms handling/defensive essentials & the use of deadly force. Intro to Laser Pistol training.
Certified NRA Police Firearms & Tactics Instructor & Range Master - Prior to my retirement from law enforcement I served as a Police Firearms & Tactics Instructor and Range Master with Brea Police Department since 1992.
CCW - Concealed Carry Fundamentals Course... This is an EXCELLENT course!
Concealed Carry and Home Defense Fundamentals is a comprehensive seminar for anyone considering owning or carrying a firearm for self defense.
The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates.
The great teacher tells, explains, demonstrates and inspires students to think!
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