Personal self-defense (international) by Robb Hamic

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. 

How do I get a concealed handgun license (CHL) in Texas?

July 29, 2009- Austin, TX--     How do I get a concealed handgun license (CHL) in Texas?  This is a question that I receive a lot.  People want to learn how to meet the state requirements so they can carry a gun to protect themselves.  I think that it is a good idea for people to get and maintain their CHL licenses for personal protection and I have written a guide below.  Click on the link below to apply online:

TX DPS Fees: 

Standard ..........................................................................................................$140.00

Senior Citizen (60 or older) ..............................................................................$70.00

Indigent..............................................................................................................$70.00

Active or Retired Peace Officer........................................................................$25.00

Active or Retired Judicial Officer.......................................................................$25.00

Retired Federal Officer.....................................................................................$25.00

Felony Prosecutor ...........................................................................................$0.00

Other Prosecutor (not prosecuting felony cases) ..........................................$140.00

Active Military ..................................................................................................$0.00

Veteran ...........................................................................................................$70.00

Fingerprints: $10 +/-

CHL Training/ Range fees:  $150-600

Ammunition: $25-30 per box of handgun rounds

1.  Make sure you meet the Texas state requirements.  Non-residents may also apply but must receive training in Texas.    

GC $411.172. 'ELIGIBILITY. (a) A person is eligible for a license to

carry a concealed handgun if the person:

(1) is a legal resident of this state. for the six-month period

preceding the date of application under this subchapter or is otherwise

eligible for a license under Section 41 1. I7 3(a);

(2) is at least 21 years of age;

(3) has not been convicted of a felony;

(4) is not charged with the commission of a Class A or Class B

misdemeanor or an offense under Section 42.01, Penal Code, or of a

felony under an information or indictment;

(5) is not a fugitive from justice for a felony or a Class A or Class

B misdemeanor;

(6) is not a chemically dependent person;

(7) is not incapable of exercising sound judgment with respect to

the proper use and storage of a handgun;

Our soldiers need the newest and most effective techniques for fast shooting.

July 23, 2009-     I am doing extensive research into shooting methodologies of elite military and law enforcement units, Internationally.  I am a firm believer that our soldiers and elite units need to get the best and most efficient training so that they can win engagements.  I recently read the published US Army Field Manual- FM-3-23.35, Training with pistols M-9 and M-11 (public). 

I was disappointed because there are better techniques that work under stress and pressure.  I am concerned that the combat training that our troops receive on pistol deployment may not be enough for what they face on today's battlefield.  Tactics and techniques should evolve over time and today's dangers require a faster evolution.  Is our enemy fighting with more dynamic tactics than our forces employ?  

Section II. COMBAT MARKSMANSHIP

After a soldier becomes proficient in the fundamentals of marksmanship, he progresses to advanced techniques of combat marksmanship. The main use of the pistol is to engage the enemy at close range with quick, accurate fire. In shooting encounters, it is not the first round fired that wins the engagement, but the first accurately fired round. The soldier should use his sights when engaging the enemy unless this would place the weapon within arm's reach of the enemy.

2-7.     TECHNIQUES OF FIRING

Firing techniques include the use of hand-and-eye coordination, flash sight picture, quick-fire point shooting, and quick-fire sighting.

    a.     Hand-and-Eye Coordination. Hand-and-eye coordination is not a natural, instinctive ability for all soldiers. It is usually a learned skill obtained by practicing the use of a flash sight picture (see paragraph b below). The more a soldier practices raising the weapon to eye level and obtaining a flash sight picture, the more natural the relationship between soldier, sights, and target becomes. Eventually, proficiency elevates to a point so that the soldier can accurately engage targets in the dark. Each soldier must be aware of this trait and learn how to use it best. Poorly coordinated soldiers can achieve proficiency through close supervision from their trainers. Everyone has the ability to point at an object. Since pointing the forefinger at an object and extending the weapon toward a target are much the same, the combination of the two are natural. Making the soldier aware of this ability and teaching him how to apply it results in success when engaging enemy targets in combat.

    (1)     The eyes focus instinctively on the center of any object observed. After the object is sighted, the firer aligns his sights on the center of mass, focuses on the front sight, and applies proper trigger squeeze. Most crippling or killing hits result from maintaining the focus on the center of mass. The eyes must remain fixed on some part of the target throughout firing.

    (2)     When a soldier points, he instinctively points at the feature on the object on which his eyes are focused. An impulse from the brain causes the arm and hand to stop when the finger reaches the proper position. When the eyes are shifted to a new object or feature, the finger, hand, and arm also shift to this point. It is this inherent trait that can be used by the soldier to engage targets rapidly and accurately. This instinct is called hand-and-eye coordination.

    b.     Flash Sight Picture. Usually, when engaging an enemy at pistol range, the firer has little time to ensure a correct sight picture. The quick-kill (or natural point of aim) method does not always ensure a first-round hit. A compromise between a correct sight picture and the quick-kill method is known as a flash sight picture. As the soldier raises the weapon to eye level, his point of focus switches from the enemy to the front sight, ensuring that the front and rear sights are in proper alignment left and right, but not necessarily up and down. Pressure is applied to the trigger as the front sight is being acquired, and the hammer falls as the flash sight picture is confirmed. Initially, this method should be practiced slowly, with speed gained as proficiency increases.

    c.     Quick-Fire Point Shooting. This is for engaging an enemy at less than 5 yards and is also useful for night firing. Using a two-hand grip, the firer brings the weapon up close to the body until it reaches chin level. He then thrusts it forward until both arms are straight. The arms and body form a triangle, which can be aimed as a unit. In thrusting the weapon forward, the firer can imagine that there is a box between him and the enemy, and he is thrusting the weapon into the box. The trigger is smoothly squeezed to the rear as the elbows straighten.

    d.     Quick-Fire Sighting. This technique is for engaging an enemy at 5 to 10 yards away and only when there is no time available to get a full picture. The firing position is the same as for quick-fire point shooting. The sights are aligned left and right to save time, but not up and down. The firer must determine in practice what the sight picture will look like and where the front sight must be aimed to hit the enemy in the chest.

2-8.     TARGET ENGAGEMENT

In close combat, there is seldom time to precisely apply all of the fundamentals of marksmanship. When a soldier fires a round at the enemy, he often does not know if he hits his target. Therefore, two rounds should be fired at the target. This is called controlled pairs. If the enemy continues to attack, two more shots should be placed in the pelvic area to break the body's support structure, causing the enemy to fall.

I am not 'Monday quarterbacking' this FM or the tactics by any means.  I think that I can do better.  I give soldiers more 'tools for their toolbox' that they can use under stress in the common situations that they are encountering overseas- TODAY.

~Robb Hamic

robb@israelicombatshooting.com

 

Don't let your concealed carry handgun permit just be a 'piece of paper.'

July 6, 2009-     Too many people go through the minimum amount of training that it takes in most  states to get their concealed carry permit but receive no further training.  Most people have not been exposed to violent, stressful situations where they have had to respond in self defense.  I personally think more people should carry guns but I think we could all use more training.

Muscle memory is a vital component in doing anything on a competent 'unconscious' or conscious' level.  Muscle memory occurs somewhere around 2000 repetitions, good (proper) or bad.  In stress, we all revert to our lowest level of training..  Will your training be enough?

All kinds of people are involved in deadly force situations these days.  Women, men, police officers, corrections officers, security guards or military personnel.  Some violent situations are very clear cut such as attacks, home invasions or being in the wrong place at the right time.  Different situations call for active thinking and proper response in less than a second.  I will ask again.. Is your training enough to get you through an attack on your life?  

If not, see me or one of my instructors..  We do seminars Nationwide for law enforcement, military and large groups.  If interested contact a school directly or me on my cellular phone: 512-284-0087. 

Austin School
2900 N. Quinlan Park Rd
Suite 131- B-240
Austin, Texas 78732
512-284-0087 (mobile)

Albuquerque School
2825 E Broadbent Parkway NE
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87107
505-463-7820 (mobile)

San Francisco / Bay Area School
1460 E. Cotati Ave.
Rohnert Park, California 94928
707-477-4899 (mobile)

Rob Hamic demonstrates ICS deployment, speed reload and concealed carry deployment

June 17, 2009- Austin Texas--     Rob Hamic demonstrates an Israeli Combat Shooting (ICS) gun deployment with a speed reload.  He then deploys a concealed handgun quickly. Women, men, law enforcement or military wishing to learn this technique for self defense should contact Rob Hamic: robb@callsummit.com or 512-284-0087.  Rob teaches nationally to agencies, military or individuals. 

 

http://www.israelicombatshooting.com

Summit Self Defense Instructor Ryan Fellows demonstrates ICS gun deployment

June 17, 2009- Austin, TX--     Instructor Ryan Fellows demonstrates Israeli Combat Shooting gun deployment in training.  Mr. Fellows is a law enforcement firearms Instructor and also teaches private students in Albuquerque for Summit Self Defense.  You can reach him for appointment by calling 505-463-7820.  Mr. Fellows is a graduate of Frontsight Shooting School in Nevada and has extensive training experience.  Instructor Fellows instructs at a number of ranges in Albuquerque and is availible for appointment.

http:www.israelicombatshooting.com

Israeli Combat Shooting taught locally, nationally and internationally by Rob Hamic

June 2, 2009-  Check out our new Israeli Combat Shooting website that is becoming fully functional to serve our clients and future clients.  We are available to for local instruction in Texas, New Mexico and now California.  CLICK HERE to view it. 

We teach women, men, law enforcement and military individuals from all walks of life and gun skills.  "A person's prior ability with a gun makes no difference to their ability to shoot this technique.  I teach housewives to professional SWAT operators and they all virtually perform at the same level after a certain amount of training.  I teach people how to win violent, stressful encounters.  Plain and simple,"  says Robb Hamic, President of Summit Self-defense. 

Stay tuned.  There is a lot more to come from our company and we are brining as much training to people and agencies as practically possible.  Our emphasis will always be to help people understand deadly situations and deal with violent encounters.  call me with any questions or to schedule a seminar or private training: 512-284-0087 (cell).

~ Robb Hamic

A student review of Rob Hamic

May 18, 2009

Israeli Combat Shooting

A non-instructors perspective

 By: Anthony Landavazo

I recently took a Israeli Combat Shooting course with Mr. Rob Hamic of Summit Security & Investigation and Summit Self Defense. I’ve carried a weapon for a living before and thought there was no way I would abandon the techniques I’ve been taught since day one.

When I first started using this program which is different than anything I’ve seen in American Law Enforcement. I honestly did not like it. I wasn’t used to drawing the weapon, racking the slide to load a round, and then firing without aiming (with the sights). About 30 rounds in to it and it hit me, this is good training.

We’ve all seen the movies where a Police officer is calm with his weapon pointed at someone, one eye closed aiming at the suspect and fires off two perfectly placed rounds.

Every “shooting caught on tape” paints an entirely different picture. Usually the officer screams something either a command or in to his radio, draws his weapon and starts shooting and running at the same time. Most of the time the firearm is nowhere near his eyes and he definitely does NOT have one eye closed.

There is extreme stress in a shooting and Hamic does a good job of making you feel some of that stress, and making you understand that if you are ever involved in a deadly force shooting you will NOT be calm, the weather will NOT be perfect, you may have to shoot with one hand, both eyes open, palms sweating, shaking, heart pumping, etc.

I’ve taken several courses and have had the instructors that hold your hand and tell you to take your time, breathe, slowly squeeze the trigger. Hamic instructs you and isn’t rude or mean and won’t yell at you but he lets you know if you’re doing something wrong and brings some reality to the training.

Hamic has always told me to “Train how you fight, fight how you train”. I think that is the best way to describe this course, a reality based instruction course for those who are serious about their ability to confidently carry and use a firearm if necessary. I recommend this training to all Law Enforcement, Military, Security and Civilians who want a fighting chance at winning a lethal encounter.

Are you a sheep or sheepdog? Concealed carry training for Texans in Austin

April 24, 2009- Austin, TX--     I have read some books written by Col. Dave Grossman about the effects of killing a persona and the phycology process behing self-defense, combat, law enforcement shootings and personal self defense.  These are very good books ad Col. Grossman is an expert on these topics. 

In his book, On Killing, he says that there are three types of people in the workd.  

Sheep- the majority of our society that is in denial and beleives that there is good in everyone.  The sheep beleive that they are not in danger.

Wolves- these are criminals and sociopaths that don't care about anyone but themselves and their need to get whatever it is that they want.  Just watch the news anywhwere in the world and you will find examples of these people.  The wolves prey on sheep, just like the animal world.

Sheepdogs- these are people who are hopeful but vigilant.  They are regular citizens, police, military and they are prepared, even waiting, for the day that they will have to protect the sheep from the wolves.  Sheepdogs are not "militant," gun nuts, bare knuckle brawlers or whatever they call us nowadays.  They stand ready.

I am a sheepdog.  What are you?

Robb Hamic

President, Summit self-defense

Texas CHL Shooting Instructor

Israeli Combat Shooting Instructor, Expert

NRA Law Enforcement Firearms Instructor- handgun, rifle, shotgun, pistol, patrol rifle, concealed carry

NRA Personal Defense Shooting Instructor

Author, Columnist- International Association of Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors Magazine

Use of force expert

Survivor of multiple violent encounters and attacks

Teach locally in Texas and New Mexico

Teach by seminar across the US and overseas

"I am available and teach individuals in Austin Texas, Albuquerque New Mexico, law enforcement agencies across the United States, US Military, group classes, seminar, corporate self-defense and security officers," says Robb Hamic.

Call Now to schedule private, group, agency, military or seminar training!

512-284-0087 (personal cellular)

robb@callsummit.com- (personal e-mail)

http;//www.israelicombatshooting.com

http://www.summitselfdefense.com

 

Texas concealed handgun licensing (CHL) and training taught in Austin.

April 8, 2009- Austin, TX- Texas concealed handgun licensing classes 

and post CHL training is now being taught in Austin 

by Robb Hamic. Classes are being held weekly and 

are taught at a very low student to teacher ratio.

Contact Mr. Hamic directly for appointment: 

robb@callsummit.com. 

Mr. Hamic is an acclaimed firearms instructor and 

and teaches private citizens, law enforcement officers,

instructors and military across the country and overseas. 

He writes articles and training columns for international

firearms instructor's magazines and training journals. He has

successfully competed in the NRA's National Police Shooting 

Championships.

Robb Hamic is a licensed Texas Concealed Handgun Instructor.

He is a NRA Law Enforcement and civilian firearms instructor

for handgun, revolver, shotgun, rifle and patrol rifle. He is 

also a Israeli Combat Shooting Instructor.

You can visit Mr. Hamic's self-defense website- http://www.summitselfdefense.com for more

information.

"I teach the Israeli Combat Shooting system to all of my

clients regardless if they are civilian, military or law

enforcement because it is instinctive and it works in strees-

ful and violent encounters," says Robb Hamic, President of

Summit self-defense. "I became frustrated with ineffective

training being delivered to people that doesn't work in real

life so I found what works and learned israeli self-defense from several instructors.

Mr. Hamic specializes in teaching women's self-defense,

woman's shooting a gun deployment. "Women use my

system effectively. In fact, I find that women adapt more

quickly to this training and preform at the same level as

some of my best shooters, " says Hamic.  

Robb is a former Sheriff's Deputy, Gulf War US Army Veteran 

and he has been in plenty of violent encounters, he brings this

reality to his training and talks about use of force, post shooting

issues, legal precautions and many other issues that are often

overlooked by firearms instructors. All students gain something from his courses regardless of

previous experience or aptitude.