LMS Defense Newsletter April 2009   Greetings! These are very interesting times.  Each day, most of us face a paradox of spending money on equipment we need before it is unavailable for purchase and the need to save money that will provide financial insulation during this economic downturn. Keep the faith, have a stout heart, and make the best choices for you and your family in these days. The LMS Defense economic stimulus program has helped to elevate some of the real impact of professional training on people's budgets.  The ability to bring a training partner to training while saving money has been a positive impact.  The introduction of the LMS Defense one day $150 clinics has been a huge success.   For roughly the price of five Glock magazines, you can attend an LMS Defense one day clinic such as the Pistol Clinic.   This class is fantastic for someone that can not spend the money for a full two day course, but yet recognizes the need to have a solid foundation of Pistol knowledge that goes beyond the typical state mandated concealed carry training. Lastly, the month of April is a watershed moment for LMS Defense with the release of our FY2009/FY2010 Course Catalog.  This catalog was created so you can take a printed copy into training planning meetings or to thumb through when you can't be online.  This catalog lists each formal course that LMS Defense offers including the course description, the equipment requirements and the costs. Also included in the catalog is an article on how to host an LMS Defense class in your area.  Hosting a class is a great way to get some professional training for free, while keeping your travel costs at a minimum. You can download the latest copy HERE.  Or if you need a high resolution copy for presentations, HI-RES. Stout hearts, John Chapman, LMS Defense Upcoming Class Feature Learn how to fight with your pistol at LMS Defense's Pistol 1 two day course. This course covers marksmanship fundamentals, loading the pistol, shooting while moving, gun fighting from the ground, concealed weapons tactics, use of cover and continuing self training tools. The LMS Defense Pistol 1 class is a fantastic place to start for new shooters or those new to professional training. Upcoming Classes Apr 25 - Pistol Clinic - Altoona, PA Apr 26 - Chappy's Carbine Clinic - Reno, NV May 16-17 - Carbine 1 - Sacramento, CA *Stimulus* May 23-24 - Pistol 1 - Ravendale, WA *Stimulus* May 24 - Pistol Clinic - Abbotsford, BC CANADA May 30-31 - Pistol 1 - McEwen, TN Jun 13-14 - Integrated Combat (FOF) Basic Course - McEwen, TN Jun 13-14 - Active Shooter Response - Albuquerque Tac Range, NM Jun 19 - Defensive Medicine - Ravensdale, WA June 20-21 - Carbine 2 - Ravensdale, WA *Stimulus* June 20-21 - Vehicle Assaults - Albuquerque, NM July 11-12 - Pistol 1 - Yuba City, CA July 25-26 - Carbine 1 - Prince George, BC CANADA Aug 8 - Pistol Clinic - McEwen, TN Aug 15-16 - Officer Rescue Tactics - Albequerque, NM Aug 22-23 - Pistol 2 - Ravensdale, WA Aug 29-30 - Carbine 1 - McEwen, TN Sep 12-13 - Home Defense - Sacramento, CA VIEW LMS DEFENSE SCHEDULE FOR ADDITIONAL CLASSES