SIX POINT PISTOL TUNEUP by Anthony, - Texas Concealed Handgun Magazine, Vol 1, No. 2, Anthony's Back Page
In a hurry, all the time? Your sidearm need cleaning and time is definitely not on your side? What to do just to get by just this once can be a simple six point process, for you revolver carriers. We'll cover semi-autos at another time. Maybe by then some other writer will turn in a full "how to" on Gun Cleaning. So, get yourself a can of light gun oil and use it sparingly; one drop at a time.
1. Put one single drop on the extractor rod, on the portion of it that protrudes in front of the cylinder.
2. Depress the rod and add a single drop on the back end of the extractor rod where it extends past the rear of the cylinder.
3. On the inside bottom of the cradle (the space where the cylinder rests) is a small lever called the "bolt stop." Add a drop here…
4. At the center of the cradle's rear wall is another lever that advances the cylinder; add a drop there.
5. Before returning the cylinder into the cradle, add a drop in the crane; that's the part that holds the cylinder in place and allows it to swing in and out of the cradle.
6. Finally, cock the hammer back and add a drop into the base of it - and you're done.
Remember, this is just a tune-up, it can never take the place of a full maintenance job.
SEMPER…
Latin -always
Gun safety is what you practice it to be. The rules are there, and a casual reading of them produces a casual user of them. Not until we make them a priority will they gain a rightful place. Military phrases like Semper Fi, An Army of One, Be all you can be…and others from the other branches all take on a special meaning to those under them. By tapping into one of these and applying it to gun safety rules I hope to produce a special cadence to them that will stick to your soul, thereby creating a new breed of shooters thoroughly versed on Gun Safety Rules.
Always - treat every gun as if it was loaded
Always - keep the gun pointed in a safe direction
Always - keep your finger off the trigger until on target and ready to shoot
Always - be sure of your target and what's behind it
Always - always keep the gun unloaded until ready to use
Always - check twice to be sure the gun is unloaded
Always - be sure the gun is safe to operate
Always - know how to use the gun
Always - use correct ammunition
Always - use eye and ear protection
…FI (faithful)
Articles of and by the Membership in
Texas Association of Concealed Carry Instructors
#3
TSRA Sportsman November/December 2009
CHL INSTRUCTOR RECERTIFICATIONS - ON!
By Antonio Orozco III
It's full steam ahead once again for all TX DPS Certified CHL Instructors. Every two years they have been meeting in Georgetown for retraining and requalifying; classes began in late August and will continue on through mid December. The classes are broken up into two per week meeting on Mondays and Tuesdays, rain or shine. About fifty instructors check in each day for the renewal classes and range requalification. Each day is a new group so about 100 instructors per week are turned out. Each week is like this and will continue throughout the rest of the year.
A typical class day begins at 7:30 with that day's scheduled instructors meeting out at the TX DPS Gun Range in Florence. After check in and Range Safety Rules Orientation, the instructors are moved out to the firing line. Each one must qualify with two guns, a revolver and a semi-automatic. The guns must be of at least 38 caliber and the instructor must score no less than a 90 percent on each gun; not much room for error is left. Anyone not qualifying early on at the range is disqualified from the rest of the day's classes; some candidates have had to go home early.
After quals the class reconvenes at La Quinta's conference room back in Georgetown. The first class starts at 10:30 with Lt. Ottie Hitt reviewing CHL materials. Aside from Use of Force, he also covers matching firearms to shooters, types of ammunition, holsters, and concealment. Next follows Marion Stahl with her crew of trainees. Those in her crew rotate days they each will teach the class as they learn it from Marion. Typically, Marion updates instructors on the various forms required of them for each student plus the student's forms as well; these forms also include fingerprint cards and passport photos. It is here, but before the start of class, that I am given opportunity to speak to the class on behalf of TSRA, reminding them of the role it has played and is playing in acquiring, keeping, and upgrading CHL in Texas. Some instructors hear "the bell" and sign right up, others hear it on the way home and mail in the applications. These also take packets home with them containing a couple of dozen TSRA membership applications to pass out to their students. Currently, instructors signing up on the spot receive a cap, a car decal, and a hat pin along with the packet; to date, all are thrilled to participate in TSRA's membership recruitment drive.
Jean O'Brien follows after Marion and she covers legal issues such as eligibility requirements, general information about the concealed handgun statute, suspension and revocation of concealed handgun licenses, then related weapons laws and finally certain Penal Codes related to CHL. Lastly follows Sgt. Holmes who will cover marksmanship, safe handling of guns, tactical training and even touching up on ammo, holsters, and Use of Force Laws. He is transferring to another department and Sgt. Bamsch will take his place.
All in all this makes for a long day, but the paper work is still waiting to be done; that means test time! Passing the test, instructors now receive their recertification certificates as fully fledged TX DPS Certified CHL Instructors. What a Deal! Want to become a CHL Instructor? Your first class will be about a week long, if that doesn't discourage you then go to: http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/administration/crime_records/chl/chlsindex.htm and sign right up; new instructor classes are only held once a year and classes fill up quick.