TRAINING ANNOUNCEMENT ROBERT KELLER Oct 24th/25th

[JMW4570]

How would you compare it to Pat Mac?

I would do Keller again in a heartbeat, not so with PatMac. IMHO Mac was for the show, though I would never underestimate his abilities. Keller was for go and much better teacher. A true quiet professional, but a lot of fun to be around once he sorted out the group. Bob Keller was very down to earth, sincere, discussed differences between military, LEO, and civilian reactions to different situations, answered questions, and in my estimation... honestly cared. We worked on mastering the basic come up (from low ready with rifle or from holster with pistol) and then built on that with more exercises and timer work. Based on what he said, he had been in a pile of gunfights, and his focus was on teaching what works as simply as possible - he said that is what makes the difference. He did do a great job of explaining what he does, why he does it, and how he continues to learn from others. Accuracy and speed on target is the basic building block - you can't go forward until you have this down and gave us the tools/drills to work on it. BUT he often said, if you have something that really works for you - he wasn't going to 'make' you do something different. Just try it and then make up your own mind. Then build enough repetitions over thousands of rounds of quality (not quantity) practice, to build the muscle/brain memory so it is an automatic response. From one who has done a lot of Adult education in my field, Bob is going to do well in the teaching field once he retires in a couple years. This was his basic course but in all my courses I have taken (and I learn from each one), this one was at the top.

JW

[Evil_McNasty]

This was his basic course but in all my courses I have taken (and I learn from each one), this one was at the top.

JW

Wow, that says it all right there. Good review. thanks

[Airgator0470]

My feedback sent to Bob:

If you want the bottom line upfront… seek out a class with Bob Keller at Gamut Resolutions. I had the pleasure of hosting one of Bob's classes (Intro to Tactical Carbine & Pistol) and before we were even finished with the first day, guys were telling me to schedule him for the next level class.

I have shot and trained with most of the guys in the class,and while all were experienced shooters who have attending various training classes before, NO ONE felt the class was basic despite the perception one mayhave with an "Intro to…" class. In other words, the class instruction was extremely beneficial with no useless filler. I actually watched as one shooter improved substantially by the end of the second day.

The rifle and pistol manipulation/mechanics drills and purpose-based instruction are geared toward one main goal which is most important in surviving a violent encounter… get up on the threat FAST and send that first critical shot ACCURATELY… then stay on your threat and engage until it has been eliminated.

Bob's personality and teaching style was better than one could ask for. Extremely approachable, articulate, and certainly not one of those "my way" or "who in the heck showed you that" type instructors. Bob carefully worked the group giving guidance and instruction where needed while pushing competent individuals to a higher level. Not an easy task for an instructor.

As the SWAT Commander for a central FL Sheriff's Office SWAT Team, it is my responsibility to improve my skills and ensure the team members receive the best relevant firearms training possible. As a Firearms Instructor, it is my responsibility to adopt, master, and then teach results-oriented based techniques that are proven. Bob Keller's instruction is just what he says it is in his videos… combat proven and not based on theory or theatrics. True statement.

I give Bob Keller and Gamut Resolutions my highest recommendation and look forward to hosting more of his classes.

I'm looking to bring Bob back for the Intro to Tactical Carbine/Pistol April 12th/13th (Thursday, Friday) and for Tactical Carbine/Pistol II April 14th/15th. I'll let you all know once Bob and I iron it out.

[Evil_McNasty]

So did he instruct each person on their particular needs? It seems like one of the common complaints about Pat was that he just did/showed everything for the class but didn't really help individuals when needed.

Either way, it sounds like some of us missed out on a great class. Looking fwd to April.

[Danman]

So did he instruct each person on their particular needs? It seems like one of the common complaints about Pat was that he just did/showed everything for the class but didn't really help individuals when needed.

Either way, it sounds like some of us missed out on a great class. Looking fwd to April.

Yes and no - he showed a way he thought was faster and helped people that needed help. He was definitely not a babysitter, but didn't let the people struggling fall behind.

What I thoroughly enjoyed compared to the past events at Bob's place is the WHY - why do something a particular way. Keller has direct experience on the reasons WHY he operated the way he specifically did. If someone had a different method but was a fast, that's great - but he presented the method he thought that worked best for him.

[Tack Driver]

Hot brass?

[JMW4570]

Yepperoni. Never knew Dan had such good dance moves. To his credit he did stay in the game and exercised good muzzle control.