Pat Tarrant

Jack of all trades. Spent a decade in customer service and supervisory roles before enlisting in the Navy with a focus on joint operations and supporting counterterrorism operations in OEF and OIF. Split the last 15 years between uniformed service and contracting for various companies and in various capacities. My firearms training began with municipal police training in the early 2000's, through to military training, and professional training with Pat Rogers, Steve Fisher, Scott Jedlinski, Brian Canova, and others.

Citizens Defense Research Contextual Revolver: Fundamental Revolver Skills AAR Caleb Giddings, Instructor

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Citizens Defense Research Contextual Revolver: Fundamental Revolver Skills AARCaleb Giddings, InstructorBy Pat Tarrant16-17 September 2023Hosted by Green Ops, Culpeper, VAPhotos by author, Green Ops, and Citizens Defense Research Instructor discussing multiple aspects of grip and trigger manipulation during lecture portionPhoto by Joshua Shaw, Green Ops Class description (from https://citizensdefenseresearch.com)Fundamental Revolver Skills is a 2-day course … Read more

SYMTAC Consulting Shotgun Skills AAR

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8-9 October, 2022Hosted by Green OpsShadow Hawk Defense Range, Hedgesville, WVPhotos by the author and Green Ops instructors Instructors:Rob HaughtMatt HaughtBob MeffordGary Powers Class Description (from sym-tac.com/courses):Our flagship class, Shotgun Skills has been in continuous evolution for decades. Based around the Push-Pull method of recoil control that Rob began teaching in the 1980s, it has … Read more

AAR: Sentinel Concepts Practical Shotgun

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Sentinel Concepts Practical Shotgun6/6/2021Culpepper, VA Instructor: Steve Fisher Class Outline: “An entry level course where students are familiarized with their shotguns” Intro: I have taken several firearms classes from nearly as many instructors, but this is my first real shotgun training class.  I went in with an open mind, a good quality shotgun, full hydration, … Read more

AAR: EAG Carbine 1, 19-20 May

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AAR: EAG Tactical Carbine 1 – Brian Canova, Instructor 19-20 May, 2018.  Echo Valley Training Center, High View, WV Brian Canova of EAG Tactical.  Photo by Triple Bravo Personal Equipment: Carbine: 12.5” AR-15 (Centurion barrel, Noveske lower, Hodge upper receiver and rail).  Kahles K16i 1-6 optic, Surefire DF Scout light, Blue Force Gear (BFG) 2-point … Read more

Writing an AAR, the How and Why: Enabling Continual Learning

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Philosopher George Santayana once stated, “…When experience is not retained, as among savages, infancy is perpetual.  Those who cannot remember the past are doomed to repeat it.” Taking professional training classes, or even just going to the range to perform drills, provides an opportunity to learn and evolve.  A great way to ensure that lessons, … Read more