Focus of Thought, LLC

About Focus of Thought, LLC

I learned to shoot in/about 2010.

I attended a local USPSA match then to watch a 'then' friend compete.  Afterwards, he and I practiced, and I started to understand the basics.  From there, my first pistol was a Smith-Wesson MP9 with holster and mag pouch.  And, I have expanded further with my collection of firearms.  My addiction to the shooting sports continued with a few breaks in-between for shoulder and elbow surgery (not related to the shooting sports, more from the skydiving sport).

Long and short of it -- I started in USPSA and migrated over to IDPA.

Moving ahead a few years and keeping up with the younger generation of shooters and the very much faster generation of competitive shooters became a challenge to me as I am very competitive.  These old(er) bones do not move that fast anymore. :)  So, as the saying goes; ‘Those that can, do.  Those who cannot, teach. :)  Hence, I started explaining what I knew about the sport to beginners.  Not that I was a champion with any sort of pedigree.  However, watching champions, talking with champions, you learn much.  And I have been very fortunate.  One of my first students is now an IDPA State champion - 1 placer in IDPA Stock pistol competitions - and invited to IDPA Nationals

To be clear -- There is no 'handicap' in shooting (sport or otherwise) to even the score as in golf.  Shooting, especially competitive shooting, is 'full on' and in ‘real-time’, all the time.  Just like life, there are no ‘do overs’.
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My background:

Firearms Instructor at Lonestar Range & Academy in Florence, TX

• Basic/Advanced firearm shooting and handling
• Competition Stage shooting scenarios (IDPA)
• Individual & Group Lessons
• Beginner, Intermediate/Advanced firearm training
• Competitive & Stage Shooting scenario training
• TX LTC Class (Classroom & Shooting Proficiency)

Find me at ‘Firearm Training With Barnet’ -- https://firearmtrainingwithbarnet.com/

Certifications

NRA Certified Instructor - Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun
NRA Certified Range Safety Officer
Texas DPS Certified LTC (License to Carry) Instructor

IDPA Member & Competitor

Policies

Cancellation Policy

If Individual lesson/activity, 2 days notice of cancellation, otherwise fee is incurred.

If Group lesson/activity, 5 days notice of cancellation, otherwise fee is incurred.

If Class, 5 days notice of cancellation, otherwise fee is incurred.

Reschedule Policy

If Individual lesson/activity, must be within 2 days of scheduled leeson/activity.

If Group lesson/activity, must be within 5 days of scheduled leeson/activity.

If Class, 5 days notice of cancellation, otherwise fee is incurred.

Refund Policy

If Individual lesson/activity, no refunds if less than 2 days notice given for cancellation or reschedule.

If Group lesson/activity, no refunds if less than 2 days notice given for cancellation or reschedule.

If Class, no refunds if less than 5 days notice given for cancellation or reschedule.

If rescheduling, a new fee will incur for rescheduling if less than above noticed days given to reschedule.

Other Policy

Must sign form agreeing to Instructor and Range rules and procedures.

Must folloe all Instructor directions and command, otherwise, you be will asked to leave the Range and no refund, partial or otherwise, will be given.

Waiver

Waivers and Range Procedure Rules forms will be provided and must be signed by the Individual on the day of the Lesson/Activity and/or Class for insurance purposes.

Government-issued ID must be presented to Instructor and will be photographed for insurance purposes.

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