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Member Section => Down Range Cafe => Topic started by: Michael Bane on November 27, 2012, 02:08:36 PM
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Yes, free! The dates are December 18, 19 and 20.
Here's Kyle's bio:
"Sergeant Major Kyle E. Lamb (retired), spent more than 21 years with the United States Army, more than 15 years of which were with the U.S. Army Special Operations. SGM Lamb has conducted combat operations in numerous theatres of operation, including Mogadishu, Somalia (Black Hawk Down Incident), and has served numerous tours in Iraq (the current war as well as Operation Desert Storm) and Bosnia. SGM Lamb is now the Founder and President of Viking Tactics, Inc. as well as the author of “Green Eyes and Black Rifles: The Warriors Guide to the Combat Carbine.” Lamb is a highly sought after military and law enforcement trainer, conducting Leadership Training Seminars, Team Leader Planning Courses, Tactical Commanders Course, Active Shooter Courses, Dynamic Tactical Entry Courses, as well as Carbine and Pistol Courses."
Kyle will be taking one of you from Zero to Hero in 3 days, with the SHOOTING GALLERY crew documenting every single step of the way.
And yes, I said ONE of you...like "Highlander," there can be only one.
Get ready for Christmas the REAL way!!!!!!
Email FlyingDragonHelp@aol.com and tell Denise how you really, really need this all-expenses-paid trip...c'mon...you know this is what you REALLY want for Christmas!
Michael B
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Wow! Any particular experience level required? Sounds like a blast!!!
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Just in time for the end of the world.
How cool is THAT.
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Just in time for the end of the world.
How cool is THAT.
:D :D :D
I'll be heading the 30 miles to Cincinnati for the end of the world....as has been attributed to Mark Twain
"When the end of the world comes, I want to be in Cincinnati because it's always twenty years behind the times."
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Hmm, 5 days after my birthday too. Maybe I should let my girlfriend make the case for me.
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I'll leave it for one of you young bucks! My old eyes, legs, oh h..l OLD EVERYTHING!!! LOL would luv to go but probably couldn't take 3 days.
Enjoy,
Richard
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I couldn't get the time off work. They're raising hell now cause I'm getting the second cataract surgery tomorrow. Besides, bad knee's, poor hearing, reconstructed right wrist and left shoulder, (recoil is a bitch!, but I work through it) and various scars that break open and bleed in cold and dry conditions.
Lived like I was indestructible when I was young and dumb. Now, I'm just old and dumb.
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I couldn't get the time off work. They're raising hell now cause I'm getting the second cataract surgery tomorrow. Besides, bad knee's, poor hearing, reconstructed right wrist and left shoulder, (recoil is a bitch!, but I work through it) and various scars that break open and bleed in cold and dry conditions.
Lived like I was indestructible when I was young and dumb. Now, I'm just old and dumb.
If you'd have known you were gonna live this long you would have taken better care of yourself?
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If you'd have known you were gonna live this long you would have taken better care of yourself?
You betcha! I'm just 42 miles away from Cincy.
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Groveling email sent.
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Since Michael didn't exactly give a profile of the "character" their looking for, it could be that a middle aged "buck" might be just the ticket. So just for grins and giggles I sent Denise an email laying it out for her. Thought I'd share so you guys will know what you're up against.
Denise
My buddy, Michael Bane said to contact you about an all expense three day training with Kyle Lamb.
Trouble is he didn't quite tell me what profile you're looking for with this promotion. So, I'll lay it on the line with you.
I'm a USAF veteran (SSGT, 68-72) whose military experience more resembled MASH than FMJ. I'm a little older than most (64), a little pudgy (210), but can cut one hell of a swash buckling figure if need be. Stronger than my contemporaries for my size (5'11") Have experience more with handguns than rifles. Was in the top 10% of amateur Glock shooters last year (I fell a little in the standings this year). Love to shoot revolvers. I work in media (video production, projection and lighting) and am somewhat at ease on a set.
So basically if you're looking for that dumpy, over-the-hill, amateur to take from Zero to Hero, let's talk.
Alf Sauve'
DRTV Ranger AlfSauve
Marietta, GA
PS: Got to warn you though my preference for roughing it is Days Inn.
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I plan on begging and groveling in person on Friday. Hoping I can buy Mr. Bane enough beers to sway consideration. ;)
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Email sent. If they want a challenge for Kyle Lamb, I'm negative numbers, not zero. Out of shape, lousy shot, cigar lover, bad shoulders, terrible eyesight, damned musician, a delusional, bitter old man... "from less than zero to nearly adequate".
I'm your man. Also worked on a movie twice, so I know about the camera. Also perform all the time so I'm not shy. AND I can drink with ANY TV crew.
I'm your man.
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I don't know Jay, with Alf's contacts, we may be porked!
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Well, I sent in my poor request to be the "One". :o
It sure would be a lot of fun, as well as hard work I'm guessing. Fingers crossed! Good luck all.
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Even though work responsibilities are in the way for this one, I notice a new trend: This is the second event that MB has invited us to in a month. Id DRTV getting in to some personal involvement with members? Put me down as liking it and looking forward to more opportunities! Thanks for this Michael, and I will be putting my name in for one that I can work into my schedule!
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Well, I sent mine in. What an excellent opportunity for the person that is selected!
Good luck to all!
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I'm not usually very lucky, but I sent in a groveling e-mail as well. Even a blind pig finds a nut once in a while! :D
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FRIDAY!
We choose...
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;D
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Like Richard, I'm not even close to being in the running for such a grand opportunity as this. I'm only 44, but I have the body of a 74 year old..... too worn for the rigors of three days. ;D
Best of luck and good shooting to whomever gets to take on this challenge, and a tip of the hat to MB and crew for presenting this opportunity to the family.
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FRIDAY!
We choose...
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Hmmmmm, tomorrow..........I will be in Denver for the studio session for Shooting Gallery. I got the OK from my girlfriend that bringing Denise flowers was not inappropriate considering what is at stake. ;D
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Like Richard, I'm not even close to being in the running for such a grand opportunity as this. I'm only 44, but I have the body of a 74 year old..... too worn for the rigors of three days. ;D
Best of luck and good shooting to whomever gets to take on this challenge, and a tip of the hat to MB and crew for presenting this opportunity to the family.
Peg, you're only 44? Gosh, your posts SOUND like you're 74!
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Huh, alot of '4s in here. I'll be 34 just days before this takes place.
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Peg, you're only 44? Gosh, your posts SOUND like you're 74!
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
*Being run over, and the ensuing physical trauma ages a feller a good bit faster than the natural progression of things...... and tends to flatten the perspective in many areas......
Combine that with a lot of "preexisting experience" from "livin' it up in my 20's" and it tends to provoke a more linear thought pattern.
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Ah, we gots ta' drink some beers, bro.
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I didn't submit anything 'cause....fat boy can't dance anymore and I can't get off work.
However...my middle son will be on college break and sent a request in. I don't know if his training at USSA will be a detriment or not...but I would think it might be conducive to staying on a filming schedule and being able to have extra time to reshoot scenes from a technical standpoint....as opposed to an Uncle Fudd (no offense Uncle) slipping by the selection process and taking a couple of days to learn how to change mags and basic range safety protocol. Since he's playing college football he's in a lot better shape for it than I will ever be again....not that he can whip my ass or anything....
Not that I want to see you guys knocked out or anything either, of course.
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*Being run over, and the ensuing physical trauma ages a feller a good bit faster than the natural progression of things......
Combine that with a lot of "preexisting experience" from "livin' it up in my 20's" and it tends to provoke a more linear thought pattern.
Ditto....
My first Evil Kneivel stunt was in my 20's as well! Only broke a few things that day! ;)
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Ditto....
My first Evil Kneivel stunt was in my 20's as well! Only broke a few things that day! ;)
He was a bad influence. Caused me to say things like; Here, hold my beer and watch this! :-X
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He was a bad influence. Caused me to say things like; Here, hold my beer and watch this! :-X
I was on active duty at the time. Uncle Sam was none too happy with me when I showed up to my next duty station with a broken kneecap (yea I know ain't really bone) and busted collar bone. Not very happy at all!
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Anyway, like others have stated, zero to zero for me! Can't hardly walk quickly any more. I'll leave the tactibilly stuff to you young'uns! I'm out...
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It's going to be a real bummer if I have to return the advances on my endorsements and product placements ;D, but I haven't heard a peep from Michael or Marshall.
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Alf, I don't know WHAT you're talking about. I've already put in for the time off from work to be the lead role in, "Miracle At Gunsite". I have a spin-off series in the works and I can't back off, as I like guns and play guitar like a certain Uncle we know and love.
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Oooh, that gives me another idea for a spin off. Me and Uncle Ted...He could totally kick my ass, but I'll bet with guitars I might just keep up.
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Oooh, that gives me another idea for a spin off. Me and Uncle Ted...He could totally kick my ass, but I'll bet with guitars I might just keep up.
Ask him if he knows how to play "Sleeper".......
And when he leans over to turn on his amp, club him in the back of the head (thus putting him to sleep) and then make off with the guns and gear........
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I should tell him to play "Sleepwalk". Look up Larry Carlton playing "Sleepwalk". Holy moly.
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I wonder who the lucky person is that gets to improve mindset and shooting ability?
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Not me. I will be out of the country in the gangsters paradise (and virtually gunfree citizenry) of South Africa.
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OK MB. Who is the lucky dog?
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OK MB. Who is the lucky dog?
I was checking in last night, and MB was lurking on this thread. I left it up as I did some work hoping to see who the winner is. However, after teasing me for over 1/2 an hour he just disappeared.
After we run his hit count up high enough he'll let us in on the lucky duck.
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If it was me I'd pick Megan Kelly. Just sayin's all....
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And the winner is.....................................
Hello?
Anyone hear? ???
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And the winner is.....................................
;)
Definitely not the fat pirate with the tacticool robo-leg........ ;D
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And not the caviler, dashing and distinguished gentleman revolver shooter from Marietta.
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OK, I know it's killing you guys. I am still holding my breath til MB makes it official.......But.......
I'm going to Gunsite!!!!!!!!!!
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If it was me I'd pick Megan Kelly. Just sayin's all....
I'm not driving past her house, but I can't avoid radio boy :-\
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Still no word...I'll need time to pack my gear.
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I'm going to Gunsite!!!!!!!!!!
Congrats. Looking forward to seeing you on that episode. But I don't know why he picked you. Wasn't he looking for a Zero? ;D
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Apparently it was Alf, The Wonder Beagle that was the final arbiter. Must have smelled my beagle on the email. (GO SADIE!) They did mention that had I looked like Quasi Motto that I would have been DQ'd. So it's a good thing I wore my "dress piece". ;D
Thanks for the props BB, but if I'm anywhere above zero it's like 0.00000002
Can't wait to go. Although MB promised that I would leave there pretty battered. I believe his exact words were "bring kneepads". Which in of itself makes me wonder just what I have gotten myself into. :P
I will admit however that when he did the interview telling me that I had won, I was so mind locked from the disbelief that I couldn't make a coherent sentence to save my life. I'm sure MB felt like he was talking to Forrest Gump.
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Congratulations! Couldn't happen to a nicer guy!
I'm glad you're going...I'd probly leave there in a body bag.
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Thanks!
Went "sledding" in a body bag once......not a highlight of my youth.
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Thanks!
Went "sledding" in a body bag once......not a highlight of my youth.
Why does the phrase "hold my beer, watch this" pop into my mind ? ;D
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Congrats!!!
We want full report with porn! We know the facts from you will be better than the public version ;)
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But of course! ;D
I hope to get a few pictures while I'm there. I will give a full range report as soon as I get back, assuming that the Mayans were wrong and we still have power.
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Shooting Gallery and Gunsite...you're on a roll, JC..
Congratulations ...you're gonna have a blast..
And, yeah, DO see what pictures you can take for the rest of us stay-at-homes :D :D
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Look on the REALLY bright side.
If MB talks you into anything really stupid it will involve "Hold my really good beer and watch this". ;D
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I usually don't take much convincing.
When I was about 17 my mom gave me the "if all your friends jumped off a cliff" speech. Without missing a beat I turned and said "Hell mom, you didn't raise a lemming, I'd be the first one off."
Never heard that speech again. ;D
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Classic!!! ;D ;D ;D
CONGRATS!!!!!
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Note my photo - No regrets, no backing down, no second thoughts!
Pull up your big boy panties and go for it!
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Note my photo - No regrets, no backing down, no second thoughts!
Pull up your big boy panties and go for it!
YES!
We only ever regret the chances that we didn't take.Shooting Gallery and Gunsite...you're on a roll, JC..
Congratulations ...you're gonna have a blast..
And, yeah, DO see what pictures you can take for the rest of us stay-at-homes :D :D
My buddy called me last night saying that he was nominating me for Lucky Bastard of the Year.
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JC, you're a lucky fella for true!
I could have sent in a woeful letter and played on their sympathies but you, being a healthy youngster with all your parts won't be wasting their time! I have a tough time getting out of bed, five or six years back was a different story.....
Have fun...
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MB just emailed me and said I could come along and play hot licks behind every scene. Red strat or cream color? Ball cap or Fedora? Felt or straw....I need some help here guys, just in case they need a giant, fat gargoyle on camera.
April fool. (I know it's early, I always forget on 4/1)
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Good luck, and enjoy, JC. We're all with you on this.
(Maybe we should have a DRTV convention to celebrate his conversion to "hero").
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Run out and buy some lottery tickets!
Congrats,
Richard
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Thanks for the support guys. I really appreciate it. I'm super stoked for this.
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Congrats JC! 8) That is so cool! I can't wait to hear how it goes for you.
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Congrats Dude!! ;D
That is going to be AWESOME! Have fun and don't work so hard that you forget to enjoy it.
Once you're the hero, you can travel to the rest of us and train us up!
Oh wait, that might be imposs…….NEVER MIND. Study hard young Padawan.
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okay, even I can say, CONGRATULATIONS, though I'm a little bummed at not being picked. But then we just got notice of some "consolation" prizes to sooth my feelings. ;)
Have a great time. And I don't know what NDA you may have to sign, but keep us updated as much as possible. At least we can live out this experience vicariously. When the show airs we can say, "That was almost me."
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Congratulations. You'll have a blast.
Jay, I think it's only right that you are selected to provide at least some background chords for the show.....early April Fools joke or not....
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Congrats Jason. You realize how much you suck, right?
Jay, you should be the "house band" for the studio segments of SG.
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Congrats Jason, (saying this through gritted teeth ;D)
Think most of us here can agree this was one of the coolest prizes we've seen offered.
Thanks to MB for offering something like this to us regular guys. Thanks too for the consolation prizes!
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MB just emailed me and said I could come along and play hot licks behind every scene. Red strat or cream color? Ball cap or Fedora? Felt or straw....I need some help here guys, just in case they need a giant, fat gargoyle on camera.
April fool. (I know it's early, I always forget on 4/1)
(http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll237/jaybethel/IMG_1143.jpg)
Good luck, and enjoy, JC. We're all with you on this.
(Maybe we should have a DRTV convention to celebrate his conversion to "hero").
Well, Dang, Jay...I thought this was gonna be a Collector's Edition Video of this event....
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Congrats Jason. You realize how much you suck, right?
;D ;D
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Congrats! But I know I'm not the only one jealous here!!
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Congrats!
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I got a package in the mail today with DVD and MB's book. THanks a lot, but all I did was selfishly tried to get myself out to Gunsite for free. Nice gesture though.
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You got a runner up prize. 8)
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I got a package in the mail today with DVD and MB's book. THanks a lot, but all I did was selfishly tried to get myself out to Gunsite for free. Nice gesture though.
Got mine the other day, too. Now I have something to read when I go to MN next month for new job training.
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Congrats guys! If I had known there were consolation prizes I would have ignored by conflicts and applied.
BAC - Hope you enjoy the trip to the great north. I'm hoping we can say white and cold, but as long as you stay out of Metrosota it's all good.
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So we can assume they're working Jason's butt off since he hasn't given us an update. Either that or the NDA is so strong he can't say anything.
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A little of both. I think my trigger finger may in fact fall off before it's all over. I lost track of rounds somewhere around 15 magazines ago. The training has been very fast paced with little to no rehearsal time before we go hot. So almost everything we have done was live fire for the camera. Trust me they have HOURS of bloopers from this one. (running and tripping in the rain/mud and still trying to pull off the shot while half on your butt and nearly doing the splits) So far the only injuries have been bloody fingers (from loading gobs of ammo) and a pulled muscle in my leg. (refer to my attempt to NOT faceplant in the rain/mud)
There was genuine and visable improvement even with the fast pace and lack of practice before moving to the next drill.
More to follow, and pics when I get going on that.
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A little of both. I think my trigger finger may in fact fall off before it's all over. I lost track of rounds somewhere around 15 magazines ago. The training has been very fast paced with little to no rehearsal time before we go hot. So almost everything we have done was live fire for the camera. Trust me they have HOURS of bloopers from this one. (running and tripping in the rain/mud and still trying to pull off the shot while half on your butt and nearly doing the splits) So far the only injuries have been bloody fingers (from loading gobs of ammo) and a pulled muscle in my leg. (refer to my attempt to NOT faceplant in the rain/mud)
There was genuine and visable improvement even with the fast pace and lack of practice before moving to the next drill.
More to follow, and pics when I get going on that.
Sounds like it is REAL, JC. That has to be the best. All walk and no talk. You can't help but do us proud. WoooooHoooo.
Now, be sure to get copies of the bloopers they cut. We deserve the chance to laugh at with you about them . ;D ;D
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Unfortunately simply because of the pace, I was unable to take any pictures of my own. BUT! They told me that when they start going through the stills that were taken they would send me some. Only downside is that I have to wait til about March before that will happen. Yes, I would love to see the bloopers real, but Michael has assured me that through ALOT of creative editing, I will show up on TV looking like a bad mama-jamma. HA! If the people outside of this little onclave only knew!
I don't want to disclose much simply because I don't want to spoil anything for you, or say something that maybe I shouldn't. I will say that I have had a really great time. Michael is a blast to hang out with. I have found that you can't take him anywhere, since he knows EVERYONE. ;D ;D ;D
It's awesome, since I have been able to meet some really interesting, and influencial people.
I want to thank Michael, Shooting Gallery, The Outdoor Channel, Gunsite and especially Kyle Lamb for a truely amazing experience.
Oh wait, I mean Kyle Lamb.......BA
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Glad you had a great time and got to hang with some great trainers and experts, AND MB...maybe that's a new show for MB to start up. He could go around and raise hell in everyone's town, go to their ranges, shoot their guns, eat the local cuisine, and bring them a gift from a sponsor.
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Glad you're pumped JC. What a trip. The longest filming I've been involved with was one day. It was pretty l-o-n-g. I imagine 3 days can be out of the world tiring. (oh and my day of filming resulted in 30 seconds of finished video - a commercial.)
Good thing they picked a youngster like you. I'd probably have needed several naps every day.
Alf
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Glad it was fun and informative. The big question is are you going to be healed soon, or are you in a wheelchair for Christmas?
Can't wait to see the results!
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Glad it was fun and informative. The big question is are you going to be healed soon, or are you in a wheelchair for Christmas?
Can't wait to see the results!
Was pretty sore yesterday, but doing better today. Plus I have the next 19 hours of sitting in airports and on planes to recover.
I am leaving here with some new, much more difficult training drills. I'm anxious to get home and start training. Going to take a couple of days to let my trigger finger heal. I left more blood than I would have liked on the ground in AZ. Plus I'm going to get some full finger gloves when I get back. I have always been in the habit of cutting out my trigger finger, since I mostly shoot long range precision. Found out the hard way that's a bad idea when it is combat carbine. OUCH!
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Hey, don't forget about this thread! When the show airs it would be great to have an after action report from you!
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Hey!!!
I just heard on Shooting Gallery that they are picking a person from this forum to go to Gunsite to spend some time with Kyle Lamg ...
Wonder who won ;)
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Damn!!!
Look at that basement dweeb that just wond ;)
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Yea, what a maroon, I doubt even Kyle can teach that mall ninja to shoot straight!
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On Shooting Gallery: Zero to Hero w/Kyle Lamb
http://www.downrange.tv/blog/on-shooting-gallery-zero-to-hero-wkyle-lamb/20979/
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I waiting to see this one!
Bleed JC Bleed ;)
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Wish I got Outdoor Channel.
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I'm watching the show now. It looks like you guys had a good, educational time!
I'm envious!
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Looking good dude!
I can only imagine the brain farts I would experience.
Waiting now to see the wet day!
I had a business call during the beginning. Did he explain your set ups and the reasoning?
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Who's the babe looking at you and MB like your crazy ;)
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Great show!!
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Who's the babe looking at you and MB like your crazy ;)
That would be my better half. :)
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Damn, as ooooooold as I am I should have tried to win it....hint hint MB! Awsome show.
Richard
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Thanks, guy! I'm very pleased with how it turned out, and Jason and Ron were complete troopers! Read Ron's blogpost on WHEN THE BALLOON GOES UP ( http://www.balloongoesup.com/blog/ar-loading-procedure/)...heck Ron, a dropped magazine wouldn't even make my Top 10 list of stupid things I've done in classes...at least you didn't show up in sandals, shorts, Hawaiian shirt and a cowboy hat...took Giles Stock years to forgive me that one. He looked like he'd seen an alien.
BTW, and you're all the first to know, SHOOTING GALLERY was renewed for 2014 today..our 14th season will make us the longest running shooting show, I believe. Maybe we'll do this again!!!
Honestly, I was a little worried since my Colorado political activism went viral...as my brother-from-a-different mother Hank Jr. once sang, " I have seen my name at the top of the page!" LOL! And BTW BTW, yesterday I began doing exactly what I said I would do...RAPID FIRE is relocated to GUNSITE, SG will film at Whittington for the range stuff and GUNSITE and ROCKCASTLE for the "big box" events (studio stuff probably in Phoenix late next year); the specialty photography for GUN STORIES goes to GUNSITE, and TBD, which I'm waiting for the green light on, relocates back to Tulsa. Screw Colorado. And based on some conversations I've been having in Hollywood with the prop guys, I've got a big ole wet kiss on the lips for Governor John Hickenlooper...whoops, another production relocates! Another few million out the door!
Michael B
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Congrats and thank you Michael!
The renewal and longevity of Shooting Gallery, and what The Best Defense has grown into is a reflection of your work and the hard work of those you surround yourself with.
Thank you for all you do!
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Should have checked these out first MB.
http://www.itstactical.com/gearcom/footwear/combat-flip-flops-bad-for-running-worse-for-fighting/
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Congrats Sir Michael! I think ya should move the whole shebang down to gun friendly Az! Though the Spousal unit might have some minor issues with that(hehehe). Seriously,you have put out a wonderful product for many years. I hope to see you around for many more. BTW, I officially offer my services as crash test dummy for future episodes.
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Is there a list of accessories used om the ar? Just wondering what was used and how they worked.
Richard
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First: Still waiting for the set up list that Ellis asked for.
Second: As I watch the show again tonight I notice that Kyle kept telling you guys to remember your times and scores. Did you actually remember, or was it up to the video dudes?
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Little of both. The producers were writing everything down, but I kept my own log of the training.