Lakeshore Foundation

NRA Life of Duty

RIP SGM Kenny McMullin

One of the last survivors of the Son Tay Raid died last night at Ft Bragg.

The Son Tay Raid was the catalyst that brought true SO missions into being. It was the first time that red dot sights were used, the first time a helo assault was performed "on the X", and the first joint SO mission of it's kind (Army and Air Force).


McMullin's Silver Star Citation;

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 8, 1918 (amended by act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Staff Sergeant Kenneth E. McMullin, United States Army, for gallantry in action on 21 November 1970 as a member of an all-volunteer joint U.S. Army and Air Force raiding force in the Joint Chiefs of Staff-directed heliborne assault mission to rescue United States military personnel held as prisoners of war at Son Tay prison in North Vietnam. This valiant effort was motivated by deep compassion for his imprisoned fellow men-at-arms, and by a strong sense of military duty and national pride. After debarking from the assault helicopter, Sergeant McMullin moved to an exposed position and delivered automatic rifle fire on a fortified enemy position, eliminating an immediate threat that could hinder the search and rescue operation. He then fearlessly moved to the north corner of the prisoner interrogation building the better to protect the search team of his element. He cleared the area of the remaining enemy personnel permitting the safe completion of the search of all buildings and the withdrawal of the raiding force to the extraction point. Sergeant McMullin's conscious disregard for his personal safety, extraordinary heroism against an armed hostile force, and extreme devotion to duty are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit on himself and the United States Army.

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Thanks for 2011 & News for 2012

If you read this blog you know I'm all about lighter and faster. So for 2012 I'm going to use Facebook exclusively. There may be times where a blog post or article is put on here but for the most part it'll be FB. All the old articles, videos and info will remain here as a reference for folks.

Thanks to everyone who trained with me for a great 2011. It's awesome being able to make a living doing something you love. 2012 is more than full and I hope to train with more new folks and some familiar faces.

I've had this blog for a few years now, and this past October over half a million people have visited it. That's overwhelming a little bit that that many people are interested in me and what I do.

I've also gotten a surprising positive number of emails, calls, and messages about the things I post that have little to do with shooting- like motorcycles, surfing, hiking, etc. So I'll keep those coming as well. I guess we all kinda like the same things for the most part?

So click on the Facebook icon on the right, click the like tab at the top, and have your friends do it too.

Thanks again for a great 2011,
Respect,

KD

2 Day Pistol/Carbine

The 2-Day Pistol/Carbine course is recommended for those that have attended shooting courses before or who have a thorough understanding of pistol/carbine basics and already have safe gun handling skills. Topics covered will include;

•Accessories,weapon setup, slings, gear, sights, optics, ballistics, cleaning/lube
• safety
• fundamentals
• accuracy
• positions, transitions
• speed
• barricades
• shooting on the move
• reloads
• malfunctions
• multiple targets
• running with both weapons
• shooting under stress, shooting tests
• night shoot
• projection, awareness, land marking, mindset

This class is designed for experienced shooters to fill the void for a class that hits all aspects of pistol and carbine shooting quickly and effectively, AND make the most time for those on a tight schedule or those that have limited training days available. Please try and show up with some sort of zero on your carbine. This is a hugely popular class with military units and some LE units; however, it’s not a class for the inexperienced.

Absolutely NO VIDEO OR AUDIO. Some drills require physical exertion and an elevated heart rate. Military and LE members are welcomed, encouraged to wear their gear and weapons as they would for their application. Days are typically 9-10 hours in length with a short lunch break. Certificates are given upon successful completion of shooting tests.

2-Day Pistol/Carbine Class Requirements:

- Eye and ear pro
- 1000 rds of ammo. 500 Pistol, 500 Carbine (approx) may be more, may be less depending on students
- Serviceable carbine with at least 2 magazines per
-Serviceable pistol with at least 2 magazines per
- weapon mounted light for carbine
-Handheld light or weapon mounted light for pistol
- Minimum 1 mag pouch per gun
- Weapon cleaning/maintenance kit
- Appropriate weather/seasonal items
- Food/water as needed by individual
- Have a rough zero for carbine (email if you have questions)
- Good attitude

2 Day Pistol/Carbine Range/Target Requirements-

-Minimum 100 yd range (200 preferred).
-6 IPSC cardboard tgts per shooter
-5 NRA B-8C repair center bulls per shooter
-Black, white, and tan pasties or tape
-staples, staple guns, spray glue
-1 set of steel targets per 4 shooters. No bigger than 12" X 18". Recommend the MGM --set that has a B/C zone and two 8" plates on the side.
-1 sturdy barricade per 4 shooters

Q&A Forum Section

There is a new section to m4carbine that is a question and answer forum where members can ask me questions. Click here to go there.

There are a couple of other dudes on there that might know a little something as well.

I normally do the questions and answer post at the end of each year, but this year I'll just use this forum to see how it goes. Just remember to sign up and become a member to be able to submit questions.

A Salute To Our Troops

Running last two weeks

Sat- 2:40, Salomon XA Pros , 18 miles

Sun- 1:10, Salomon XA Pros

Tue- :50, Salomon XA Pros

Wed- 1:10, Salomon XA Pros

Thu- :45, Salomon XA Pros

Sun- 5:07, 28 miles only 12 of it pavement. Salomon XA Pros. 

Wed- 1:00, Salomon XA Pros

Thu- :53, Salomon XA Pros