WANT TO WIN A GLOCK, A RARE PURPLE ENIGMA, A CONCEALED CARRY PURSE OR EXCESSORIES? CLICK HEREto The Mingle’s 2021 Fall Fundraiser catalog and purchased tickets!
What are the two 2021 Fall Fundraisers? This year we decided to do something a little different in 2021 due to COVID, lack of ammo and limited traveling. As always, the proceeds from these two fundraisers will be split between Racheal’s Rest and The Mingle 2022.
On October 6th, 2021 we opened up 2 (two) GIVEAWAYS!
GLOCK GIVEAWAY: GLOCK has donated a Pistol Donation Letter (PDL) to The Mingle for the 5th year in a row! The sole propose of this wonderful donation is for us to auction it off so the proceeds benefit our 2 projects of Racheal’s Rest and The Mingle.
CONCEALED CARRY ITEM GIVEAWAY: We have received lots of cool items including Concealed Carry Purses, PURPLE Enigma, EDC Belts and MORE!
What is The Mingle?“The Mingle” is an INVITE ONLY VIP event for women in the firearms/self defense industry. This is a 2 day event with sponsors, guest speaker, door prizes, catered lunches, special block on Saturday shooting HKs, a full day on the range Sunday with “blocks” of firearms training with top tier instructors at our range in Dahlonega, GA! There are only 50 spots available on Saturday and 32 spots available on Sunday so we use the “first come first serve” system. “The Mingle” 2021 was held in North Metro Atlanta, GA on May 22nd and May 23rd, 2021.
We lend a hand in helping women in the firearms industry gain knowledge and meet MORE ladies in the biz. What a fantastic opportunity to be able to “pick the brains” of the ones that paved the path before us and meet ladies who offer NEW ideas. The relationships we build here can strengthen our business, help reach personal goals PLUS the knowledge bombs received can be passed onto others. NEVER STOP BEING A STUDENT….no matter what level of experience you have. NEVER STOP BEING A TEACHER….no matter what your job title is.
With the help of sponsors, The Complete Combatant will offer a place for women to meet “like minded” ladies. Instructors can continue their education and build relationships to support business, networking to expand contacts and to explore our own personal growth in business, tactics, self-defense, marksmanship, professions & MORE! These special ladies are all patriots that will influence, support, and fight for self defense rights!
If you are a professional lady in the firearms/self defense industry then YOU ARE INVITED to attend our event. Just CLICK HERE to get details on The Mingle and how to be added to the event’s VIP invite ONLY list. Please make note that I open event registration on January 5th of each year and we usually sell out QUICK so don’t hesitate.
What is Racheal’s Rest? We are super excited to to support our featured charity, Racheal’s Rest for the 5th year in a row! Racheal’s Rest, is a 5 day restorative retreat program that is designed to address the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of survivors. We exist to help women and children who experienced sexual abuse or acts of violence regain their balance in life.
Dr. Karen McDonald has been working closely with Broken Chains International for several years and we are a GREAT FIT! We are so happy to announce that that Racheal’s Rest has merged with Broken Chains International. BCI is now sponsoring our Racheal’s Rest retreats.
CLICK HEREto The Mingle’s 2021 Fall Fundraiser catalog and purchased tickets!
My name is Brian Hill and I am owner and head Coach at The Complete Combatant. I have over 35 years experience in training and instructional combative firearm techniques and Martial Arts. My expertise is primarily in the context of the armed citizen.
If you are your first responder, then you are responsible for a wide array of skill sets. Seeing, recognizing, and believing danger is the first task. Having a plan for avoidance, deselection and escalation is second. If these fail, the fight is on, and it must be won. The first time you have to use the different levels of force, and everything is on the line, should not be the first time you practice your non-lethal (mindset, verbal, walk away, flashlight, etc.), less then lethal (OC/pepper spray, Combatives, etc.) and lethal options (firearms, advanced Combatives, etc.).
One of the areas students can improve their self protection skills is through organization and efficiency in their approach to practice. Methodology, structure, and feedback are critical elements that are often overlooked, but provide the best options for improvement. Strategy, tactics, and techniques need to be practiced until they can be performed with unconscious competence. Equally as important is the client's mindset, and how they can strengthen their performance under pressure. Believe it or not, decisions are more important then techniques.
While I still teach, and occasionally use iron sights and shoot from strong side, I switched to the red dot sighting system/pistol optics many years ago because it has several benefits that just can't be ignored. The way we aim our firearm is an area that sees constant improvement. These sights offer a tremendous advantage in speed, accuracy, and application.
This RDC class will focus on the draw to first-round hits from concealment unless you have an open rig. We will work on proximal extension relative to the attacker, using the red dot to the most significant advantage at different distances, multiple hand positions that the armed citizen encounters during a fight, and stacking complex cognitive tasks under pressure. Biomechanics of movement and the neuroscience of the decisional process and training methodologies will be explored. If you shoot competitively or carry a pistol for personal protection you will benefit from this class.
The pistol mounted optic is excellent for quick and precise target acquisition, allowing a focus on the target. Transitions are greatly enhanced due to the simplicity of using the dot aligned on the target, as opposed to the three focal planes of iron sights. If you have vision issues, the dot may be the solution for you. I primarily carry in the appendix position which allows for a quicker draw, and improved weapon retention. Instruction in the proper draw stroke improves the use and safety of appendix carry, and in addition allows you to find the dot sooner.
I have specifically designed The Complete Combatant for our US citizens that "carry or want to". I have always seen a need for the varied disciplines of self protection to be combined. Proper strategy, escalation of force and employment of tools…is one complete subject. Making good decisions, thinking ahead, the proper use of non-lethal, less then lethal and lethal tools will help you to fight back more effectively. Being creative, tool cycling and adapting could save you or a loved one.
MEASURE. REFINE. PERFORM
Brian Hill
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