Paul-E-Pics

Still recovering from PEP3! 🙂 The weekend was absolutely phenomenal in more ways that I can even begin to articulate. Shame on me for missing this event the first two years. I can’t wait for the next one. I’ll post more detailed AARs as soon as I can (school is starting back, so I’ve been swamped trying to prepare for a new batch of students). Meanwhile, enjoy a few pics!

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What’s beyond the bend, pray tell? The eager anticipation was palpable as I made my way to the spot on Day 1.

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Kudos to the Southington Hunt Club for hosting PEP3.

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Mike Centola explains how not to judge a book by its cover. Just kidding. Actually, this master’s-degree-holding corporate cyber-security consultant (and AR platform aficionado) was dropping some knowledge on internet threats.

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William Aprill needs no introduction. This year he presented his famous “Five Ws” seminar.

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This is what I had to brave on my way from the classrooms to the range. Anticipation was building yet again! And once I reached the range, it did not disappoint. It’s not every day I get to use a rocky cliff as a backstop.

Told ya. Awesomeness.

Told ya. Awesomeness.

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My first class devoted exclusively to the BUG, and my first time training with Paul Carlson of Safety Solutions Academy. Hopefully, not my last. He was GREAT.

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Dr. Lauren Pugliese taught a block on emergency care for pets. Ike and Tina would be glad to know I attended this seminar! And Lauren was fabulous. Fab. U. Lous.

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“Southnarc” (Craig Douglas of Shivworks) and Larry Lindenman tackled the all-too-important topic of managing the “don’t shoot yet” scenario. I wish more trainers would cover this essential material. There’s so much more to personal defense than marksmanship.

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Lauren Mock and Tamara Keel discussing one of the scenarios presented in Southnarc’s MUC class (Managing Unknown Contacts).

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Legendary Lawdog Marshal Chuck Haggard, a/k/a Emperor of the Known Universe (all nicknames courtesy of William Aprill). Chuck now runs Agile Training & Consulting and teaches a mean pistol manipulations class.

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Chuck and his RSOs did a great job managing a packed class of shooters from a wide variety of backgrounds and skill levels.

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The (in)famous night shoot! Thanks, Chuck, for giving me my very first exposure to outdoor low-light live fire.

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Paul Sharp of Sharp Defense, layin’ healing hands. Can’t say enough good things about this dude.

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Paul Sharp working out the kinks on grip and recoil management.

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Shenanigans. Such a fun group! They never take themselves too seriously.

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One of my personal highlights. We ate at Main Street Grill, a brewery housed inside an old converted mill. I love the sound of water. Love it.

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Not a bad sight to behold during dinner.

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