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TYPICAL CLASS DESCRIPTION:

WHAT IS SO SPECIAL ABOUT HOWARD'S LTC*/CHl CLASSES?  (*License to Carry)

Howard offers individual attention in Small Private & Semi-Private Classes held in comfortable settings that are no more expensive than the large impersonal classes held in Shooting Ranges.

 First of all, Howard’s preferable private or semi-private class size is smaller (ideally six students or less and may consist of a husband, wife, and other family member(s) possibly including teen age children and/or a friend or two.  Classes are frequently held  in students' homes and are tailored to fit the attendees’ needs while affording personal and thoughtful attention to each  individual’s questions and concerns.

 Visualize a small class that is given for a couple comfortably in their home.  You will notice several distinct advantages that are not available to students who take the larger group classes at a shooting range or similar venue where typically only the husband will attend.  In this small home class, individual attention will be given .  The structure of the home will be taken into account as well as the capablities and duties of the famely members the most viable escape paths, where to make a stand and :  How to communicate in the heat of a violent encounter.

 We also offer small to medium size classes for business entities and such classes may held at their place of business, if desired.  

 In these  types of settings the students’ privacy is assured and their circumstances and questions are not overheard by outsiders.

 In a standard class setting, however, such as those that are generally held at a shooting range, or similar venue,  the standard CHL/LTC class may be filled with as many as 50 students or more.  As a function of he class size, it is impersonal in nature as it is presented to a random group of attendees.  In this type of setting, applicants will be less willing to ask questions, mention thier circumstances  and voice their concerns openly.  

Class Concepts:  These concepts are the Basics of this Course

 In a Nutshell:

1. The first concept to be addressed is Conflict Avoidance.  The best scenario is always the one where you and those close to you are never involved in a life endangering situation.  

You will learn a number of techniques to de-escalate situations.This portion is  critical knowlage for teenagers.  Nearly as much time is spent on these techniques as is spent on the Laws of Use of Deadly Force. 

 NOTE:  Live your life to avoid conflict whenever possible!  Avoid situations and places that foster conflict that may escalate into a situation where deadly force may become an element. Deadly force is usually the result of failure of deterrence and/or negotiation or communication.

 2.  The second concept: (While "tongue in cheek") is:  “Hide!”  “Run Away!” “Run Away!  

3.  The third section will familiarize you with concepts such as “Stand Your Ground” and “Castle Doctrine.” However, many times the safest course of action and the best tactical solution is to retreat if you can without further compromising your and others’ safety.  The optimal course of action many times, therefore is to retreat; stay out of harm’s way. 

If you find yourself in a situation where you are unable to retreat, or if you are unable to retreat further, be able to document yourself as a reluctant participant in any scenario where Deadly Force may be involved.  

 Do not use lethal force because you can, but use it ONLY when you MUST.  Then use it decisively with tactices that give you the advantage, and only to, stop the threat according to the Laws of Use of Force in Texas: (Rules of Engagement). 

NOTE:  There is NO magic bullet that will seek out the bad guy/intruder that will avoid harming innocents.  Bullets have no intelligence in themselves.  The best and only protection is in the techniques of planning, preparation and practice. And when the need arises the execution of focused Lethal Force is to be used only to stop the threat.

No Military Officer wants a Meeting Engagement (a pitched battle) if it can at all be avoided.  Unlike a military unit with an acceptable loss factor in battle, where a family is endangered, the acceptable loss factor is zero!

Additional topics to be covered:

•  Safe storage of firearm
• What your most likely physical and mental status will be after the aggressor confronts you and your family
•  When and How to call the Authorities
• How to interact with Law Enforcement after an incident. 
• How to avoid being a victim of police misadventure (Don’t get shot accidently shot by the police.)
• What to expect from Law Enforcement after an incident
• Planning for your legal defense, both Criminal and Civil
•  Lastly, a tip or two (and where to take classes) for Trauma and Wound Care.

About Howard Pearlman

NRA, CHL & RSO Instructor:  Howard Pearlman

Howard is the go-to man to contact when you may realize you have a need for personal protection. He'salso "the man" when you are interested in learning about any of the various firearms, ammo, hunting, proficiency in shooting sports and for obtaining your Texas Concealed Carry permit. When you want to learn about weapons safety, Howard is the man to help with any question you may have.  In addition to being a NRA Instructor forCertified Muzzleloading Pistol, Certified Pistol, Certified Rifle, Certified Muzzleloading Rifle, and Certified Muzzleloading Shotgun he is also NRA Certified to train Range Safety Officers for their RSO Certificates.

Howard's love of shooting started when he was a young boy living with his parents and younger brother on a strawberry farm in rural Oregon. Nestled between the beaches of the Pacific Ocean, Portland,  and Mount Hood he learned trapping and shooting skills and loved to bring  home pheasants and quail for their dinner and an occasional deer that had been nibbling their crops.

Howard became interested in shooting sports and joined a traveling group that put on trick shooting shows along the Oregon Coast.  He was adept at shooting from horseback as well as shooting upside down while being held by his feet while never (well hardly ever) missing the target.  

After his thirty-year white collar career in photography and semi-retired from the photo business he and his associates are currently engaged in website design and production, selling residential and commercial roofing, and teaching various firearms safety classes including the “NRA Handgun First Steps", Concealed Handgun License, and training Range Safety Officers for various shooting ranges in Dallas County.

    Howard’s world class student:

Jake Freudenthal, the Youngest World Champion, Ever!

One of Howard’s coaching students, Jake Freudenthal earned the Bronze Medal in Helice in the World Cup Shoot in Bologna, Italy in 2014.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EaIsSN913Uw