International Personal Self-Defense Blog by Robb Hamic

FBI: Law Enforcement Agencies must bridge learning from Academy to on-going training for officers.

Police Recruit Training
Facilitating Learning Between the Academy and Field Training- FBI Repot
By Steven Hundersmarck, Ph.D.

Police recruit training occurs across multiple learning activities; it begins in the classroom and ends with hands-on field experience. Many assume that such training is both progressive and congruent. Within six to eight months, cadets enter and leave the academy classroom to take part in field training. This transition involves consciously leaving behind past experience and identity as a cadet, becoming part of a new organization, and building a new identity as an officer. Therefore, learning is not part of a linear process but, rather, must be extended across the academy and into field training. Although much of the related literature has focused on learning within each independent activity with the belief that individuals will transfer knowledge, there is a growing awareness that organizations should concentrate more on how learning extends or generalizes across activities, as well as how to facilitate it.

The author gathered data from a study he conducted in Michigan in a regional police academy and during field training in a mid-sized department that employs over 200 sworn officers. He selected 10 cadets quasi-randomly based on their prior police experience and whether they were employed by a department before entering the academy. During the 16 weeks of classes, the author observed these participants and collected data from them during structured interviews at various points. He also interviewed academy personnel and instructors, attended a number of classes, and studied daily recruit life.

During the second phase of the research project, the author followed two of the original 10 recruits into the field training program. He rode with them and their training officers, recorded 13 hours of training discourse, and transcribed them into 49 pages of dialogue. He then coded the dialogue to determine if recruits and field training officers discussed academy learning and to establish what teaching techniques field training officers used to teach recruits.

What makes Personal Defense Readiness (PDR) so different?

Austin, TX- August 24, 2009-  Get PDR training locally in Austin, from Coach Robb Hamic- Certified PDR Fundamentals Coach.  He also teaches locally in Albuquerque and provides seminars nationally and internationally.  Contact him directly for an immediate response: 512-284-0087.  

The core of our method is based on the S.P.E.A.R. SYSTEM™ which is the first genetically & behaviorally inspired self-defense course of it's kind. It is the only self-defense method that fully integrates the body's reflexive responses and instinctive survival mechanisms making the S.P.E.A.R. SYSTEM™ the easiest, most natural way to protect yourself. Our program also includes unique and patented learning models but most importantly, we have pioneered research on how to manage and overcome fear.

Strategically & tactically speaking, our courses are based on how real confrontations actually occur! We have been leading the scenario approach to training for over 20 years. Our curriculum is based on a '3-Dimensional' theory that creates confidence on emotional, psychological and physical levels.

We only teach realistic self-defense skills that are street applicable. Students are exposed to aggressive as well as defensive role playing to simulate encounters and to prepare them to react ethically as well as decisively to real-life aggression. Our curriculum covers verbal defusing tactics, choice speech principles and a host of other behaviorally researched strategies.

Training in our system engenders personal evolution: Our breakthrough research on fear management is the foundation of our program and understanding and directing fear is the key to overcoming any obstacle in life. We've had many individuals participate in the program and experience transcendent applications in their businesses life and in intra-personal relationships.

Our system fosters respect for yourself and others by developing virtues like self discipline, humility, assertiveness and character. Since our program is so focused around the managing of one's fears, it directly works the 'esteem' and 'ego' centers of anyone sincerely working the system, ultimately this process helps lead one to greater self- knowledge and personal evolution.

Check out Summit Self Defense for more information on PDR courses.

Robb Hamic becomes certified as a Personal Defense Readiness (PDR) Fundamentals Coach under Tony Blauer

August 23, 2009- Virginia Beach, VA-  Robb Hamic, President of Summit Self Defense attended Tony Blauer's Summer Camp and Personal Defense Readiness (PDR) Coach certification at Blauer Tactical Headquarters.  Mr. Hamic became an PDR Fundamentals Coach under Tony Blauer, who is a martial arts and tactical training expert.  Mr. Baluer invented the SPEAR and PDR systems for self defense.  These techniques are taught to citizens, military and law enforcement.

It was a great fit with Summit Self Defense and its training curriculum.  "I wanted something that I could teach to everyone regardless of their size or training experience.  I heard that the SPEAR and PDR system was easy to learn and I was surprised that most people can defend themselves with this concept after only one repetition.  It is truly unique," says Robb Hamic.  PDR is the ultimate tactic for self defense and fending off an ambush.  PDR combines the body's natural instinctive response with some additional tactics to become practical for everyone in self defense situations.      

Summit Self Defense will teach Personal Defense Readiness to its students in Austin, Albuquerque and San Francisco.  Robb Hamic will conduct PDR seminars at locations across the United States.  Contact Robb for more information about classes and seminars at 512-284-0087. 

For more informaiton on the PDR program please visit www.pdrteam.com.

How do I get my Concealed Carry Permit (CCW) in New Mexico?

August 6, 2009- Santa Fe, NM-     How do i get my Concealed carry permit (CCW) in New Mexico?  This is a common question for those living in New Mexico who want to protect themselves.  It is a confusing process and the state takes a long to process the applications.  Below, you will find a d guide to getting your license. 

Applicants for a concealed carry handgun license must be U.S. citizens and residents of New Mexico. You must be at least 21 years old and must not have been convicted of a felony or crimes involving domestic violence and other misdemeanors as outlined in the Act. You must provide State of New Mexico identification and fingerprint cards for background checks. Applicants must read and comply with the statute and administrative rules. You must also submit all completed forms and authorizations with payment of fees.

New Mexico State statutes concerning the Concealed Carry Act.

Rules to carrying a concealed handgun in New Mexico

Statute and application (at the end of document)

FAQ's for New Mexico Concealed Carry issues.

Do you want a license without any real life training?  Most of us get a CCW permit so that we can carry for personal protection for ourselves and our family.  Summit Self Defense provides training to meet the state requirements of the NM CCW law but we also include our Israeli gun deployment system so that our students can meet potentially violent situations with confidence.  Most of our classes are taught in a semi-private format because our students get more out of the training.  We have a number of choices of range facilities in Albuquerque to meet our student's needs.

Contact Instructor Ryan Fellows on his cellular phone 505-463-7820 or toll free 877-260-3773.  We give classes weekly and can schedule a time that is convenient for you. Robb Hamic also instructs at our New Mexico Schools. 

We have plenty of ammunition and we sell out students enough ammunition for our classes at retail prices and large quantities.  Many places in New Mexico are sold out of handgun ammunition and people can't find it for sale.