Cedar Valley Outfitters will be hosting Michael Anderson’s “Landing the Plane: From Pre-Assault to Calling Counsel” course on Saturday, 3/5/16 in Marion, IA.

The goal of this course is to help students identify and respond to emergent threatening behavior.

We will use realistic scenarios to learn how to respond to threatening behavior and learn what to do when you call for help and who to call in the aftermath.

You will have opportunities to role play and interact with real dispatch and law enforcement officers.

Our focus is on appropriate, authentic, and believable responses to realistic encroachment problems.

Equipment will be provided. There is no live fire or hard contact during this course.

Bring a lunch and drinks.

WHEN:  Saturday, March 5, 2016 from 9:00am – 4:00pm

COST: $150

INSTRUCTOR: Michael Anderson http://shootthegun.com/

To sign up, click here: http://shop.cedarvalleyoutfitters.org/product.3516-landing-the-plane-from-pre-assault-to-calling-counsel-with-michael-anderson-1990

For a review of the class, click here: http://shortbarrelshepherd.com/landing-the-plane-class-review/

Description:
The Fundamentals of CFS is a one day course that will expose the student to all the core principles and fundamentals of the Combat Focus® Shooting Program. This course will cover the basics of intuitive defensive shooting, Combat Accuracy, The Balance of Speed & Precision, an introduction to the understanding the Body’s Natural Reactions during a Dynamic Critical Incident, understanding the integration of lateral motion and additional concepts as time allows.

This Course will provide the student with an understanding of true Counter Ambush training with a defensive firearm, base level defensive shooting skills and a training methodology for continuing to develop those skills.

This 1 day course requires a minimum of 450 rounds of ammunition, a handgun, holster, mag pouch, eye/ear protection, & 3 double stack magazines OR 5 single stack.

Sign up here: http://shop.cedarvalleyoutfitters.org/product.1316-fundamentals-of-combat-focus-shooting-moline-il-1990

Course Eligibility:
No Prerequisites

Cost: $200 + Ammunition

January 3, 2016
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Location:
Shooting Sports
512 12th St.
Moline, IL 61265

Questions?  Email Julie at julie.cvotraining@yahoo.com

This year, tens of thousands of Americans will report being assaulted and many more will find themselves in potentially dangerous confrontations. Many of them will be women.

In this class you will be given the tools to be able to look at someone without giving him or her permission to speak to you.

You will be provided examples of how you can maintain your personal space and boundaries even when “a friend gets too friendly”.

You will learn how to create and establish a presence of being strong, to look strong, even when you may not feel strong.

While this class does not teach weapon use we can provide information on carrying weapons that will allow you to make an informed choice.

The goal is for you to leave with self-confidence; the assurance that comes from knowing that you are equipped to face an emergency.

This program is presented in two parts on two different evenings. Part One will discuss middle ground self-defense. Part Two is hands on and is physical. You must attend Part One to participate in Part Two. You may participate as much or as little as you want on the second night.

The instructor for this program is Chris M. Smaby, training specialist for the Cedar Rapids Police Department and chief instructor for the Japan Karate Association of Iowa.

Click here to sign up: http://shop.cedarvalleyoutfitters.org/product.2616-12816-womens-2-day-self-defense-class-66-1990

Cost: $75

January 26 & 28, 2016 from 6-9PM

Questions?  Email Julie at julie.cvotraining@yahoo.com

A two-day, 20-hour immersion course in rules of engagement for armed law-abiding private citizens, emphasizing legal issues, tactical issues, and aftermath management. Topics will include interacting with suspects, witnesses, responding police officers…threat recognition and mind-set…management of social and psychological aftermath after having had to use lethal force in defense of self or others…and preparing beforehand for legal repercussions and minimizing exposure to them. Situations in the home, at the place of business, or “on the street” will all be covered.

Prerequisite: none.

Who is Massad Ayoob: http://massadayoobgroup.com/who/

Sign up here: http://shop.cedarvalleyoutfitters.org/product.4916-41016-mas-ayoobs-mag-20-armed-citizens-rules-of-engagement-1990

Cost: $400

($200 for LE or returning students)

April 9 & 10, 2016

Classes start at 8:30 AM

Questions?  Email Julie at julie.cvotraining@yahoo.com

This class will teach solid tactics for both defending yourself with and against a knife. This is a hands on class taught with training knives in a ” partnered pair” scenario. Whether you come with a friend or not we will have you rotate through class to face all shapes and sizes of attackers. The importance of understanding the dangers of a cutting device or being stabbed will be discussed along with some anatomy of a knife fight. A knife is a very effective defensive tool whether you carry a sidearm or not. Instructor Chris Smaby is nationally known for his skills and teaching to both civilians and his life long career in law enforcement.

Sign up here: http://shop.cedarvalleyoutfitters.org/product.12515-defensive-knife-with-chris-smaby-1990

Cost: $65

December 5, 2015

9:00-1:00 PM

Questions?  Email Julie at julie@cedarvalleyoutfitters.org

Cedar Valley Outfitters teaches an approved class to get your Iowa weapons permit which is good in Iowa and 30 other states. We teach the class every other Wednesday in Marion,Iowa.  We can do private classes in your home for an arranged price if you have enough room to display a power point on the wall.

We feel strongly about your training and your need to prepare yourself for the huge responsibility of carrying a tool like a firearm. We encourage you never stop learning both on the range and off.

We will provide you with alot of insight on the gun laws of Iowa as well as some tactics involving your life outside and inside your home. We will cover what has and hasn’t changed due to the shall issue bill of 2011.

Cost: $100 *After completion of this class, you will receive a coupon for $50 off the purchase of a handgun to use within the next 12 months.

If you already have a permit and need to renew, the cost for this class is only $50.

Sign up at http://shop.cedarvalleyoutfitters.org/ under “Training”.

Wednesday Evenings from 5:00-10:00 PM

October 28, 2015

November 11, 2015

December 2, 2015

December 16, 2015

Questions?  Email Julie at julie@cedarvalleyoutfitters.org

Description:

Next Level Pistol focuses on the tactical employment of the sidearm.

This is a stair-stepped shooting program developed by Paul Howe of CSAT.

Mechanical perfection, efficient movement, and surgical precision are the goals of this course.

Cost: $200 + Ammunition  (minimum of 400 rounds)

Instructor: Michael Anderson

August 29, 2015 from 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM at North Linn Fish & Game in Central City, Iowa.

Fundamentals of Concealed Carry

The Fundamentals of Concealed Carry course is designed to educate the student about the handguns that are best for concealed carry, how to carry them safely and securely, and how to use them efficiently in the context of a Dynamic Critical Incident. You will also receive instruction on stance, the proper grip of your pistol and pistol manipulation. The class time will be split between classroom instruction and range time and should take 6-8 hours, depending on class size.

***This class meets and exceeds the requirements by the State of Iowa for obtaining an Iowa Non-Professional Permit to Carry Weapons. Upon completion of this course, you will be provided with the certificate you will need to present to your local Sherriff’s department in order to acquire an Iowa carry permit.***

After completing this course, you will be provided with an I.C.E. completion certificate signed by certified Defensive Firearms Coach, Ernie Traugh as well as Rob Pincus, owner of I.C.E. Training Company.

Class gear requirements are:

Your carry pistol (.380 Auto or larger) *If you don’t have a firearm, there will be some available for rent.

250 rounds of ammunition for your pistol

A strong side OWB (outside the waistband) holster

Double magazine pouch

3 magazines (minimum)

Range belt

Cost: $150 

Call the store at (319) 447-6140 or email julie@cedarvalleyoutfitters.org to sign up.

Cedar Valley Outfitters is pleased to have Ken Crawford come to the area to teach Fundamentals of Combat Focus Shooting on April 26, 2015. Crawford is a Defensive Handgun Coach, FitShot Coach, and Combat Focus Shooting Instructor with I.C.E. Training.

The Fundamentals of CFS is a one day course that will expose the student to all the core principles and fundamentals of the Combat Focus® Shooting Program. This course will cover the basics of intuitive defensive shooting, Combat Accuracy, The Balance of Speed & Precision, an introduction to the understanding the Body’s Natural Reactions during a Dynamic Critical Incident, understanding the integration of lateral motion and additional concepts as time allows.

This Course will provide the student with an understanding of true Counter Ambush training with a defensive firearm, base level defensive shooting skills and a training methodology for continuing to develop those skills.

To register for this class please visit Cedar Valley Outfitters in person or call the store at 319-447-6140. The class size is limited to 14.  The cost of this class is $200 and will be held at the North Linn Fish and Game Club in Central City, Iowa.

In addition to the class fee students will need to provide their carry gun, a minimum of 500 rounds of ammunition (bringing extra is a good idea as the round count can easily be increased), a strong side quality holster (Kydex), belt, a minimum of three extra magazines, 2 magazine holder, knee pads, notebook and pencil. Please bring extra clothing appropriate for the weather and time of year.

This is a down and dirty no frills class on how to help yourselves or your loved ones. This class will deal with gunshot wounds and trauma to the torso and extremities.

Taught by ” Doc” Warner, this class deals with the mechanics of applying the right products after accessing the most serious injuries. You will not leave here a doctor. You will leave here understanding how simple and quick the application is for most wounds.

Whether you use firearms, chainsaws, ride motorcycles, drive a vehicle, camp or fish in remote areas this class applies to you. Most people have seen a traumatic  injury outside of the gun world and had no way to help.

No different than using a fire extinguisher these skills are to deal with a bad situation immediately until professional help arrives or can be found.

This will be a partner up and see one do one hands on class. We have training aids here and we’d suggest not buying supplies until you learn what Nathan Warner suggest you spend your money on.

Class is November 2nd, 2014 4:15 pm to 7:15 pm at Cedar Valley Outfitters

Cost is $50

We will have supplies for sale at the end of class.

Minutes away from Hiawatha, Marion, Springville, Cedar Rapids, Ely, Mt. Vernon and within an hour of Waterloo, Cedar Falls, Iowa City, Dubuque and many more.

A two-day, 20-hour immersion course in rules of engagement for armed law-abiding private citizens, emphasizing legal issues, tactical issues, and aftermath management. Topics will include interacting with suspects, witnesses, responding police officers…threat recognition and mind-set…management of social and psychological aftermath after having had to use lethal force in defense of self or others…and preparing beforehand for legal repercussions and minimizing exposure to them. Situations in the home, at the place of business, or “on the street” will all be covered.

Prerequisite: none.

Cost: $400  (Previous Students $200 Law Enforcement $200)

What Do I bring?

• Note taking materials. Laptop recommended,  (you may also want to bring an extension cord/power strip) Audio / video recording of the class is not allowed.
• If legal to do so, student may be armed in the classroom, but there will be no handling of firearms in the lecture setting.
• This class is lecture only, there will not be any live fire.

Please bring your own lunches, snacks, beverages etc. We have a “working lunch” in all classes. Many of our facilities do not have a place close enough to purchase meals and get back in a reasonable amount of time. Also remember that many of our classes are 10 hour days so if you need another meal in that amount of time please bring it.  Bring water, while we do provide water at all of our locations, it never hurts to bring some more. We teach in many locations and cannot guarantee the comfort of the chairs, if that might be an issue for you feel free to bring a cushion to sit on. CEDAR VALLEY OUTFITTERS WILL HAVE MEAL OPTIONS. WE WILL ALSO PROVIDE DRINKS.

If you have any questions call Cedar Valley Outfitters at 319-447-6140

All Classes meet at 8:30 AM on the First Day November 15th & 16th, 2014

This will be the fifth time I have had the pleasure of listening to Mas’s lecture about what some would call the darkest days of your life. There is so much to consider when carrying a firearm and the ramifications after even a justified self defense shooting most people naturally become overwhelmed. Armchair quarterbacking from some media, so called experts and the public can be devastating. You don’t have to look far to see this in the national news.

Even world renowned self defense instructors such as Rob Pincus have attended this course and consider it a must.

I have never waivered from the statement that this is the finest training I’ve ever had regarding self defense. Ernie Traugh

Personal and Professional Safety for Women

Can you look at someone without giving him or her permission to speak to you?

What can you do when a friend gets too friendly?

How can you look strong, even when you do not feel strong?

Should you be carrying a weapon? (this is not a class to promote any particular type of weapon)

Do you know the answers?  This year, tens of thousands of Americans will report being assaulted.  Millions more will find themselves in potentially dangerous confrontations.  Personal and Professional Safety for women presents a comprehensive and systematic approach to feeling in control in a world that sometimes seems out of control.  From early prevention to last-ditch physical resistance, this class gives you the tools you need to deal effectively with situations ranging from uncomfortable to life-threatening.

It is the goal of this Personal and Professional Safety program to leave you with self- confidence; the assurance that comes from knowing that you are equipped to face an emergency.  This program is being offered through the concerns of Cedar Valley Outfitters.

This program is presented in two parts.  The first night is Tuesday,  6pm to 9:30pm and will discuss middle ground self-defense.  Part two will be Thursday, 6pm to 9:30pm and will be hands on – and is very physical.  You must attend part one in order to participate in the physical training.  You may participate as much or as little as you want Thursday night.

The instructor for this program is Christopher M. Smaby, training specialist for the Cedar Rapids Police Department and chief instructor for the Japan Karate Association of Iowa.

We offer many other safety classes  including Iowa Non-Professional Weapons Permit, Weapons Retention, Defensive Knife, Introduction to Pistol, Introduction to Shotgun, Introduction to Rifle, Advanced Pistol, Advanced Shotgun, and Advanced Rifle.  We also carry non-lethal defensive items such as MACE, door and window alarms, and  Tasers.

Please feel free to contact us at the address/phone below if you would like any information about these or any other class we offer.

PLEASE CONSIDER GETTING THIS TRAINING BEFORE THE HOLIDAY SHOPPING SEASON.

DATES :

OCTOBER 7^TH & 9^TH  

November 4th & 6th

December 9th & 11th

Class will be held at Cedar Valley Outfitters in Marion, Iowa

1177 Grand Ave Marion, Iowa 52302 319-447-6140

Chris Smaby has reduced this class to $50 to get as many women and children in the area as possible through it before Christmas. Don’t miss out on this. Updated 9/16/2014

Please call the store to register.

My friend was recently attacked. He was attacked in broad daylight in a well-traveled area by a stranger. This attack made me want to reach out to those who may not know what direction to turn for training and education on the subject of personal safety.

Does the way you behave in public make you an easy target? Do you rely on tools or tactics to keep yourself safe that may not have the desired effect? Have you committed yourself to learning more about planning for a violent attack?

Studies prove that even just mentally preparing and devising a “what if” plan is better than doing nothing at all. Despite what we might want to believe, it has been proven time and time again that we have violent crime here in the Cedar Valley area. So to have no plan at all and walk through life with the attitude of “it won’t happen to me” is only burying your head in the sand.

Some have advised that being aware of your surroundings is the way to deal with an attack. This is a misconception. Being aware of your surroundings is vital in staying safe and limiting your chances of an attack … but what do you do once you are attacked? At that point, your brain tries to gather input at lightning speed while you are also dealing with massive emotions, confusion, and no structure.

I am offering a free class. This class is about realizing you must train both mentally and physically for dealing with violence. This class is a first step for some.

The class will be held on Wednesday October 1^st, 2014 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Hiawatha Civic Center on Emmons Street in Hiawatha, Iowa.

This class is purely informational, and you will be given a list of training opportunities before you leave. Whether you choose to move forward with training offered by Cedar Valley Outfitters or other qualified instructors, I can help you by giving you some free advice and tips for keeping yourself safer than you are being unaware.

Please sign up for the class by calling Cedar Valley Outfitters at 319-447-6140. You need only to give your name and phone number. (We will not contact you unless the class is moved to a bigger venue.)

This informational class is open to men and women and children accompanied by their parents with the understanding that we will discuss adult topics such as actual crimes that have occurred in this area.

As my friend and instructor of our “Personal And Professional Safety For Women” Chris Smaby would say “THE WILL TO SURVIVE IS INSTINCTIVE BUT THE ABILITY TO SURVIVE IS LEARNED”

THE HIAWATHA CIVIC CENTER DOES NOT ALLOW THE CARRYING OF WEAPONS. PLEASE LEAVE YOUR LEGALLY CARRIED FIREARM IN YOUR VEHICLE. SECURITY WILL BE PROVIDED

This women’s only basic pistol class is being offered to you through Cedar Valley Outfitters and Sand Hill Firearms Training. Jud and Trent are very knowledgeable instructors who will help you start learning the correct fundamentals of defensive pistol.

This class will be all day on the range and will require you to have the following gear.

A pistol that you can shoot all day.

A good holster for that pistol, a good belt, double mag pouch, at least three magazines, rain gear, hot weather gear, eye and ear protection, comfortable clothes  and pack a snack. We will have a cooler full of water available.

This is professional training that will enhance your understanding of your pistols function and your ability to shoot it. It will be safe, fun and challenging by days end.

We will provide a completely safe and fun environment to help you move toward your goal of shooting better with your defensive pistol.

CVO will have Glocks for rent with all gear if you arrange this two days before class.

Call the store to sign up. 319-447-6140

http://www.sandhilltraining.com/

George Zimmerman. That’s a name that most everyone knows at this point. Whether you think what he did was right or wrong doesn’t matter. You weren’t there.

It took just one trigger press… and his life changed forever. He will be front page news every time he gets a speeding ticket or is seen in public. His wife is leaving him. His family is falling apart. He can’t get a normal job. He can’t just go out to eat at the local restaurant like you or I. His entire world changed in one night.

Does this surprise you? It shouldn’t. And for the thousands of students of Mas Ayoob, it played out exactly the way he said it would. Those who have listened to Mas Ayoob’s MAG-20 lecture have been warned about the turmoil that can follow even a justified shoot.

I have attended this lecture three times. I have hosted it twice. I can’t say strongly enough that it is the best training one can get. There is no substitute for Mas Ayoob’s knowledge and insight into the post-shooting court room.

Do you know how your community will react if you have to use a tool of last resort like a firearm? If you pay attention to the news here in Iowa, did you see the media and public treatment of the Johnson County sheriff’s deputy who used deadly force? Did you listen to the armchair quarterbacking after the bank robber was shot in Cedar Rapids? It’s sad that those who deserve so much support had to be scrutinized by those who were not there. Those who do not have a clue what it is like to have to face bad men and make split-second decisions are always quick to judge those who do.

George Zimmerman’s life and the lives of his family were threatened while he awaited trial. Where was the outrage? Where were the demands for a fair trial? Isn’t that what the law requires for all of us?

And who will that jury be? Twelve other people who have taken the great responsibility of arming themselves and getting training? Twelve other people who know what a target glance is? Twelve other people who have been beaten in the dark alone? Twelve people in like circumstances?

Good luck finding those twelve people. They won’t be allowed to be jurors. Too much bias, it will be said of them. Really? If I’m a surgeon and I’m standing trial for something that went wrong during a procedure, will I get twelve other doctors to judge my fate? No. Will an officer get twelve other officers to decide what they would have done in those like circumstances? No. Police officers don’t get to be jurors. Biased, they will claim.

I for one can only wish that if my future lies in the hands of a jury that they will be a jury of people even willing to carry a gun and accept the responsibility that comes with such a tool – those who are willing to put their future at risk to save others.

On a battlefield those who save others doing the job most will never have are called heroes. And rightfully so. But if you take those same actions in civilian life to save your loved ones, you will be front page news and the topic of discussion around the break room at work. Many experts will weigh in who have not fired a gun – not at paper and most definitely never at a human trying to kill them.

I write this to remind you that if you carry a gun you also carry a burden. The burden of proof that you did what you had to do. The burden of knowing even the winner of a gunfight has nothing he or she didn’t have to start with.

A long road may lie ahead if you squeeze that trigger, but yet some still do. Why? Because their own comfort is less important than the security of those whom they protect. They make the choice to put themselves at risk in order to keep their loved ones safe.

If you want to learn from the best about a subject that most won’t or more likely can’t weigh in on, you need to listen to Mas Ayoob. This is the most important training you can ever get.

There is at least 50 shooters in this town alone that could school me on the range. My old eyes and slower reflexes will not let me be the man I once was. But I’m wiser wiser than before. I’m educated on this subject  because I spent 20 hours listening to every word Mas Ayoob said. I’ve paid three times to hear him. And in November this year I will pay again.

Never stop learning. Never stop getting educated. Never leave home without your gun and a clear head. We all have loved ones we owe this to.

Ernie Traugh

Intro To Pistol – $150

• August 24th 8:30-4:30PM
• North Linn Fish and Game Club, Central City, IA

Women’s Self-Defense Classes – Tuesday & Thursday 6:00PM-9:30PM    $75

• September 17th & 19th
• October 22nd & 24th
• November 12th & 14th
• December 10th & 12th

Knife Defense Class – 6:00-10:00PM   –  $100

• October 8th
• December 3rd

Weapons Retention Class  6:00-10:00PM  –  $100

• September 26th
• November 19th

Massad Ayoob Mag 20 Classroom –  $400

• November 23rd and 24th – 8:00am to 6:00pm

Other classes will be announced soon – Like us on Facebook for current updates and specials

Our new 4000 square foot store is open now! Please come join us and see what we have been working on. This is just an opening of a new location. We will be having a Grand Opening later when its warm enough to grill out!

New stock with lots of fun black guns to come play with so please join us!

Cedar Valley Outfitters is proud to be hosting a womens safety class with guest instructor Chris Smaby. Chris has taught classes for three decades to help both men and women be more aware of there surrondings. Chris is brining with him his years of experience in womens oriented self defense teachings to help us make you safer. This two night 6 hour class will feature 3 hours of lecture and 3 hours of hands on training to try to help you build the skills needed to fight off unwanted advances or attacks. Chris will answer questions from students during his presentation and have extra instructors with him to provide a great teacher to student ratio. Though this is a non firearms class we will answer questions and discuss those options with you if you chose to take on that responsibility. Cedar Valley Outfitters provides all training needed to aquire a permit and offers hands on firearms training. Class will be held at Cedar Valley Outfitters. We will have snacks and drinks available for students. Please call the store to sign up for this class as space is limited. We will offer another class in January or Feburary. 319-447-6140
We are located In Marion just minutes from Hiawatha, Cedar Rapids, Robins and Springville. We are well under an hour from Waterloo, Cedar Falls and Iowa City.