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    Larry Vickers 1-Day AK Operators Class - Dec 8, 2013 - Pittsburgh, PA



    Vickers Tactical
    www.vickerstactical.com



    Larry Vickers of Vickers Tactical in a retired US Army 1st SFOD- Delta combat veteran with years of experience in the firearms industry as a combat marksmanship instructor and industry consultant. In recent years he has hosted tactical firearms related TV shows on the Sportsman Channel with the latest being TacTV of which Bravo Company is a presenting sponsor.Larry Vickers special operations background is one of the most unique in the industry today; he has been directly or indirectly involved in the some of the most significant special operations missions of the last quarter century. During Operation Just Cause he participated in Operation Acid Gambit - the rescue of Kurt Muse from Modelo Prison in Panama City, Panama. As a tactics and marksmanship instructor on active duty he helped train special operations personnel that later captured Saddam Hussein and eliminated his sons Uday and Qusay Hussein. In addition he was directly involved in the design and development of the HK416 for Tier One SOF use which was used by Naval Special Warfare personnel to kill Osama Bin Laden. Larry Vickers has developed various small arms accessories with the most notable being his signature sling manufactured by Blue Force Gear and Glock accessories made by Tangodown. In addition he has maintained strong relationships with premium companies within the tactical firearms industry such as BCM, Aimpoint, Black Hills Ammunition, Wilson Combat and Schmidt & Bender.

    Larry Vickers travels the country conducting combat marksmanship classes for law abiding civilians, law enforcement and military and has partnered with Alias Training to coordinate classes to best meet the needs of the students attending the class.




    Alias Training & Security Services
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    Larry Vickers 1-Day AK Operators Class - Dec 8, 2013 - Pittsburgh, PA

    **4-5 7.62x39mm Loaner AK's & Magazines will be available - Please contact us**

    Topics covered include safety, stance, zeroing for iron sights and optics, sight alignment and trigger control. Familiarization with their carbine includes field stripping and maintenance. Other subject matter that is covered includes reloads, presentation, shooting positions, and introduction to different skill drills including dry fire and bullseye shooting. Malfunction drills and shooting on the move as well as transitions. Timed fire drills and evaluations based on class skill level. Instruction on the development of the AK and variations, as well as suggested modifications.

    Must shoot an AK or AK variant (AK-47, AKM-47, AK-74, Galil, Valmet, VZ 58 style rifles, etc.)

    Instructor: Larry Vickers

    Class dates: Dec 8, 2013

    Cost: $275

    Location: North Versailles, PA

    Pitcairn-Monroeville Sportsmen Club
    505 Mosside Blvd
    North Versailles, PA 15137

    Gear requirements:
    - Eye protection
    - Electronic hearing protection
    - Serviceable handgun (For transition training) of at least 9mm
    - Ammunition required: 400 rifle, 50 pistol
    - Minimum four (4) AK mags
    - Minimum two (2) handgun mags
    - Chest pouch to hold 3-4 AK mags would be “Nice” – LAV quote
    - Handgun mag pouch - Ability to carry a spare pistol mag on body.
    - Serviceable AK sling- suitable for a variety of shooting positions - tactical type preferred
    - Suitable handgun holster
    - Suitable range wear depending on the season
    - Rifles zeroed at 100 meters.
    - Good attitude.

    ***There are no pre-requisites for this course. It can be your very first class. As a matter of fact if you are familiar with AK’s at all, you will probably be ahead of the curve. That being said this is not a beginner class either, in Larry's words "This class will knock their socks off"***

    If you are interested in attending this class please use this link to the Alias Training sign-up page:
    http://aliastraining.com/larryvicker...gelesca-1.aspx

    If you have any additional questions please feel free to contact Paul
    Paula alias training.com

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    Default Re: Larry Vickers 1 day Ak operator

    3 friends and I signed up!
    In America arms are free merchandise such that anyone who has the capital may make their houses into armories and their gardens into parks of artillery. - Ira Allen, 1796

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    Quote Originally Posted by CollegeSheepDog View Post
    3 friends and I signed up!
    very cool !

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    Default Re: Larry Vickers 1 day Ak operator

    I'll be there with my WASR and AR as a backup.

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    Quote Originally Posted by jwramp View Post
    I'll be there with my WASR and AR as a backup.
    very cool. Course emails just started going out.

    Welcome to Larry Vickers 1-Day AK Operators class in North Versailles, PA on Dec 7, 2013. Start time for this course is 0830. Below is information on the course, ammo & equipment requirements, as well as the address for the range and recommended lodging information. Please don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions or concerns, and thank you for your patronage!

    COURSE LOCATION:
    Pitcairn-Monroeville Sportsmen’s Club
    505 Mosside Blvd (Rt 48)
    North Versailles, PA 15137
    Click for directions: http://g.co/maps/hwmt6

    RECOMMENDED LODGING:
    SpringHill Suites 122 Daugherty Drive, Monroeville, PA 15146 (412) 380-9100 ‎
    http://www.marriott.com/hotels/trave...h-monroeville/

    Hampton Inn 3000 Mosside Blvd Monroeville, PA 15146 412-380-4000
    http://www.pittsburghhamptoninn.com/

    Holiday Inn 2750 Mosside Blvd Monroeville, PA 15146 412-372-1022
    http://www.holidayinn.com/hotels/us/...pa/hoteldetail

    Larry Vickers 1-Day AK Operators Class - Dec 8, 2013 - Pittsburgh, PA

    ****Due to the overwhelming number of requests this class is now open to any carbine or rifle. We have gotten a lot of requests from guys who own other types of weapons, including some that just want to attend with their M4. Since Larry is one of the world's true firearms experts Larry loved the idea. If you are interested in attending but don't want to shoot an AK you are cleared hot to sign up. Larry will tailor the class for each individual and the weapon they brought to the class***

    Topics covered include safety, stance, zeroing for iron sights and optics, sight alignment and trigger control. Familiarization with their carbine includes field stripping and maintenance. Other subject matter that is covered includes reloads, presentation, shooting positions, and introduction to different skill drills including dry fire and bullseye shooting. Malfunction drills and shooting on the move as well as transitions. Timed fire drills and evaluations based on class skill level. Instruction on the development of the AK and variations, as well as suggested modifications.

    Instructor: Larry Vickers

    Class dates: Dec 8, 2013

    Cost: $275.00

    Location: North Versailles, PA

    Pitcairn-Monroeville Sportsmen Club
    505 Mosside Blvd
    North Versailles, PA 15137

    Gear requirements:

    - Eye protection
    - Electronic hearing protection
    - Serviceable handgun (For transition training) of at least 9mm
    - Ammunition required: 400 rifle, 50 pistol
    - Minimum four (4) high capacity AK mags
    - Minimum two (2) handgun mags
    - Chest pouch to hold 3-4 AK mags would be “Nice” – LAV quote
    - Handgun mag pouch - Ability to carry a spare pistol mag on body.
    - Serviceable AK sling- suitable for a variety of shooting positions - tactical type preferred
    - Suitable handgun holster
    - Suitable range wear depending on the season
    - Rifles zeroed at 100 meters.
    - Good attitude.

    Paul A. Hotaling
    Alias Training & Security Services, LLC
    Paul@aliastraining.com
    757-215-1959 (Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM)
    757-985-9586 (After Hours)
    www.aliastraining.com

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    Default Re: Larry Vickers 1 day Ak operator

    Praise the tactical gods they released alpine multicam in time for this winter training!
    In America arms are free merchandise such that anyone who has the capital may make their houses into armories and their gardens into parks of artillery. - Ira Allen, 1796

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