RPD: The Next Evolution in Training
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Welcome to the RPD, LLC newsletter! Yep. here's another one to let you know what's happening in the next few weeks for training and other news
A special note to members of the Genesee Conservation League: You may have already, or will soon, receive a ballot for the upcoming club Board Of Directors elections. Every year, 7 director positions go up for election. This year it is my turn. I would welcome your vote so that I may continue to serve as your director to bring the same programs, new ideas, and more varied opportunities to GCL so that YOU the member can enjoy the club along with your guests.
I'd also like to ask that you consider some other nominees for your votes as well. Please read their bios in the newsletter so that you have a good idea of who they are and what they will do while serving as your director. You are afforded maximum of 7 votes on the ballot but you do not have to use all 7 if you don't wish to. Please only vote for those that you feel will support what you enjoy.
Those nominees such as Lou Prahler, Ben Vernille, Roger Coutant, Tyler Fitzpatrick, Matt Rossney (as well as myself) have pledged to fully support the shooting sports such as the Tuesday Night CCW shoot that most of you enjoy, as well as IDPA and USPSA. Although I have not talked to him personally, I have it on good authority that Charlie
has pledged to support all that you currently enjoy - and more!
If you have any questions about voting or the process in general, please let me know? Again, I thank you for your consideration and vote. t would be my privilege to continue serving as your director at GCL
LADIES!!! We would like to start offering some special sessions of the Concealed Carry For Women where we are going to go over some alternative carry methods, tactics, other topics such as retention, and more! We will start offering these opposite the current schedule so that every two weeks, you will have an opportunity to train! Look for the Concealed Carry for Women Tactics dates to be listed very soon!
Wendy and the Ladies Training Team have also developed a class for purse carry! The course will involve selection of a good CCW purse, safety and security issues, and using this method of carry as effectively as possible. Contact me for details!
I've also have set up a few Basic Defensive Handgun Refreshers!! The next one is on May 18 from 8am to 10am at The Firing Pin, LLC in Bergen. Here's the link: BDH Refresher
Utah/Florida classes:
Watertown, NY on May 17!!!
Binghamton, NY on May 18!
There's a lot more going on, so keep watching!!! I have updated the training course catalog with a few new classes and dates so take a moment and go look it over.
Another Krav Maga class is scheduled for May 4! Get in now!
How about learning and training for something different? If all you have learned so far is a lethal response, how about learning a non lethal option? Check out the Krav Maga sessions or the home defense tactics courses (coming up real soon!) What about learning First Aid skills?
OH! And please remember to add rpdllctraining@rochester.rr.com to your address book so the emails don't get lost in your Spam or junk mail folders!
Sincerely,
David Jenkins
Rochester Personal Defense, LLC
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Legal News
 SAFE Act
From what I hear, there were between 3500 and 5000 people in Albany on April 1 to show support for the Second Amendment an to show their opposition to the unSAFE Act that has created more problems than I will ever fix. My thanks goes out to those that went and were seen and heard!
As the problems with the new law becomes more evident, it will be imperative that you educate yourself and others about what it really means. A limitation on the second most important right you, as a US citizen have: the right to protect yourself. This right was meant for protection against criminals, predators (animals) and oppression. With the latest events, you cannot afford to sit on the sidelines anymore. Get up. Get involved. Get others involved. Don't believe the BS about 70% of NY wants the Safe act. Look at a map of the counties that oppose it. Look at the people that are showing up to protest the Safe Act. (over 12,000 in Albany on Feb 28 and over 450 at the Monroe County Leg. meeting on 3/12)
It does not matter if you own a gun or not. This is not primarily a gun owners issue. It is YOUR issue. This law will change things for the worse. It will not stop one crime (it will do the opposite). This law does nothing but create criminals out of law abiding people.
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Krav Maga - The Program
If you liked the monthly Krav sessions you're going to LOVE this one!! I have connected with a Krav instructor to begin offering Krav Maga on a moe regular basis. This instructor is planning a twice a week, month long set of classes. One month will be hand to hand and basic Krav skills. The second month will be basic gun and knife defenses, while the third will be object attack and ground work. The final details are being worked out but it ill be a lot more economical than anyone else in the area! Contact me if you are interested!!
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Certification Classes 
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First Aid Training
 First Aid/CPR/AED. Spread the word. RPD, LLC has secured the assistance and wonderful training skills of someone that will help us expand the curriculum to include Medical Response Training. This is a MUST for everyone. If you have never attended a class such as this, you really need to. EVERYONE should have this knowledge! Not only will it help you better deal with minor emergencies but for a business owner, it may actually reduce your insurance costs! |
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Resident and Non Resident P ermits
Looking to obtain a NY permit? We can provide you with a
comprehensive course that will help you obtain your NY Based Permit.
If you currently have one of the 'Restricted' or 'Hunting and TargetOnly' Permits, then this class is for you:
If you travel a lot, and would like the ability to bring your concealed handgun with you, then the list below will help you get a Non Resident permit!
A reminder for those of you that have non resident permits:
- FLORIDA Non Resident Permit Holders: As of recently, the states of Pennsylvania and Washington will no longer accept your FLA Non Resident permit as valid for carry in those states. If you wish to carry in PA or WA, get the Utah permit.
- ARIZONA Non Resident Permit Holders: As of the same time frame, Nevada is no longer accepting the Arizona permit for carry in Nevada.
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Self Defense Classes
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Krav Maga Training Is Here!
Krav meaning "combat" and Maga meaning "contact"
Krav Maga is the official system of self defense employed by the Israeli Defense Forces, Israeli Anti-terrorist Units, and various branches of the Israeli Security Forces. It is also the preferred system for U.S. Military and Law Enforcement personnel.
Krav Maga emerged in an environment where extreme violence was common. It has had ample opportunity to be tested and improved under real life conditions, proving itself to be an ideal and realistic means of defending oneself in the face of life threatening danger. No defense tactics program in the world is more battle tested than Krav Maga.
The next class sessions are on May 4th. The Basic class will be from 9am to 1pm and the Weapon Defenses class will be from 2pm to 6pm.
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NRA Instructor Training
I will be giving an NRA Certified Instructor workshop in the near future. If you are interested, please contact me ad I an put you on the list. During the workshop, you can become certified to teach the Home Firearms Safety, FIRST Steps Pistol, and Pistol courses.
There are some conditions to attending:
1. You must have your NY Pistol Permit.
2. You need to have experience in shooting, operating, and maintaining handguns.
3. You need to have attended and completed the NRA Basic Pistol course as a student.
4. Current/recent shooting experience or training is preferable.
5. You should be willing to participate often in training and self development.
If you are interested in attending, or just curious if you are ready, send me an email and we can chat. If you are even slightly interested, call me before you think you are not experienced enough. I can put you into a program that will get you started d have you develop as an instructor!
If you are new to the NRA Training system, you have to do both of the following courses:
NRA Basic Instructor Training (BIT)
NRA Certified Pistol Instructor workshop
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Women Only Personal Defense
THE EQUALIZER I AND II
The best Rape Prevention program you can find! See a writeup about the class from an editor of the Rochester Women's Magazine. Sign up now!
 CONCEALED CARRY FOR WOMEN
April 28 will be a non live fire session where we will work on better concealment ideas, optional carry methods, and you'll get to test out the LaserShot system!!!More and more ladies are coming out and learning about carrying concealed and the skills that go along with it. Some nights will be on the range shooting and once in a while, we will be visiting other subjects such as retention, pepper spray, low light, etc...we will cover safety, operation in a non target shooting environment, carry methods and guns, some defensive skills, and some live fire fun!
LADIES ONLY BASIC DEFENSIVE PISTOL
This is the ladies basic defensive pistol and intro to handguns course. Based on the NRA's Basic Pistol, this class will help you learn firearms safety, what gun is best for you, how to maintain your handgun, and show you how to use the shooting fundamentals to enjoy going to the range and have fun practicing!
Streamlined for those of you that are going to carry for personal protection, we have added topics that YOU the students have requested: defensive use, how to carry concealed, and more.
 SELF DEFENSE WITH PEPPER SPRAY
Pepper spray can be an effective tool in your goal of personal safety. As with any tool, you must learn how to use it properly to avoid becoming a liability to yourself or others. This class will not only tell you about the what, when, and how, but you will get to practice with inert sprays to test your skills.
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RPD, LLC Clothing & Gear
So, you want to grab up some of the RPD, LLC logo gear? Well, here is an easy way to order:- Click here to order from our FUBO storefront.
- Order practically anything with the logo embroidered on it via our website.
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Items for Sale
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 Recommended Reading
I have been asked a lot by you as to what books are good to read. That's kind of tough, but I do have a few standouts. If you are going to or are carrying now, you should read the ones with the ** in front of them.
- The Book of Five Rings by Miyomoto Musashi
- The Lone Samurai, the Life of Miyamoto Mushashi, by William Scott Wilson
- **In the Gravest Extreme by Massad Ayoob
- The Concealed Handgun Manual - How to Choose, Carry, and Shoot a Handgun in Self Defense by Chris Bird
- Thank God I had A Gun by Chris Bird
- **The Gift of Fear by Gavin DeBecker
- Stayin' Alive. Armed and Female in an Unsafe World by Paxton Quigly
- Shooting From Within by J. Michael Plaxco
- Defensive Shooting For Real Life Encounters by Ralph Mroz
- Sharpening The Warrior's Edge by Bruce Siddle
- Training at the Speed of Life by Kenneth R Murray
- **Force Decisions Scaling Force by Rory Miller
- What every BODY Is Saying by Joe Navarro
That's the gun and self defense stuff! So, what else are you reading Dave? I'm currently into some of this book:
- American Badass by Dale Comstock. You may remember Dale from the show Stars Earn Stripes. He was a Delta Operator who really pushed his combat buddy on the show and who also has one heck of an interesting history. I am actually looking to have him come here and train a select few shooters next year.
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Host RPD, LLC at Your Place!
OK, so you want to get some training. Got it. Bring us and you will get it.
It's a big pain in the you know what to take time off from work to travel - I hear ya.
The added cost of a hotel, gas, food, etc has you second guessing whether you need the training or not. Yep, I understand
So... Here's an idea: Bring Rochester Personal Defense, LLC to you!!!
It's really pretty easy. All you have to do is arrange a location (range, classroom. or both) and gather a few people you know or just advertise it to drum up people. If you can get 9 people, then not only will we come to your area but you get to train for free!!!
For more details, or to request more info on hosting RPD, LLC, email us at rpdllctraining@rochester.rr.com
****SPECIAL NOTE****
Looking for a school or group to infuse the EQUALIZER Series of classes into their group. This class has become a model for women's self defense and rape awareness and prevention in the area. Do you know of a Girl Scout Troop, women's group, school association or similar that might be interested? Have them contact me and we can bring an awesome class to them and make their students safer!
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Custom Courses
We are now offering Custom Courses! If you want a mix of pistol/rifle/combatives/etc., we can do it! Book us for a half day or a full day. We can set up a curriculum for an individual or small group. All you have to do is let us know what you'd like and we will put it together for you. The cost is very economical and you will get the most out of your training session as well.
Visit our Custom Courses and Training page for more info or email us for details.
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 Partner With Us
Do you own/work for/know of a company that would like to partner with RPD, LLC?
I am looking to link with places that believe in an individual's rights and wish to support the shooting sports and/or personal safety and self defense lifestyle. If you wish to connect with RPD, LLC to show support for firearms education and the furthering of personal safety and the shooting sports, then let's make you an RPD, LLC Partner.
RPD, LLC Partners would be able to list their logo or banner on the Partners Page on the RPD, LLC site as well as a full description of their services and beliefs. All I ask is that you do the same for me.
If you wish to offer a discount to any referrals from the Partners Page, then let me know and I will make sure that the customers connect with you.
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Rochester Personal Defense
P.O. Box 76333
Rochester, New York 14617
585-406-6758
rpdllctraining@rochester.rr.com
www.safeinrochester.com
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