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General Topics => General Discussion => Topic started by: zippz on April 13, 2026, 10:12:07 PM
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TacCon26 Day 1
This was my second trip to TacCon in Dallas, TX for a weekend of self-defense classes and shooting from some of the top instructors in the US. You select from a list of 2hr classes during the 3 day weekend. This is a popular gun conference hosted by Tom Givens by Rangemaster with 300 attendees. There are other conferences like Active Self Protection - Bibles and Bullets, Girl and a Gun, and Guardian Conference. It's a good opportunity to learn a bit of many different things. Here's a quick summary of the classes I took and tips I learned
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Tactical Anatomy/Range Emergencies Andy Anderson
Lots of gruesome photos of gunshot and impaled victims and how resilient the body is. Persons with faces blown off, rods impaled in their head, and shots to the brain survive and can still function. Emphasized shooting the "T" on the face for effective head stops. The spine is a thick protective bone that can deflect shots. Teach students where the heart is, front and back profile, so they can make a effective stop.
Vet Wrap(for animals) is a good cheaper alternative for self-adhesive bandage wraps in the aid kits. Also have water, eye wash, saline, or bactine to wash out wounds. Thin strips of ductape as an improvised suture for cuts. Both Benadryl and Pepsid to treat allergic reactions. Primatine Mist as an over the counter asthma inhaler. Solarcaine for bad sunburns. The hard cardboard corner protectors for new TVs & appliances can be used for splints. For remote ranges, get a site survey for emergency medical helicopters. Recommended online training at https://www.lonestarmedics.com.
Defensive Knife Greg Elifritz
I looked forward to taking this class as I have no experience using a knife. It focused on using a folding pocket knife for self-defense. Different methods to draw hold the knife. Effective places to stab and cut - groin, femoral, armpit, bicept, neck, collar. Methods to stab and cut. How to defend against grabs. I learned a lot in the 2 hour class. Knives are great companion to pepper spray: it's cheap, easy to carry, can carry almost anywhere, useful, and a backup if the spray doesn't work.
Active Shooter Problem Ed Monk
Ed Monk teaches active shooter instructor classes for civilians and law enforcement and they always sell out quickly. He also teaches church security. He researched many active shootings and has a general guideline of how many people get shot in the first few minutes of an incident, up to 24 within the first 3 minutes before police arrive. When advocating carry in schools and "gun free zones" ask what is the maximum acceptable number of victims. It should be zero. He went over how many shootings occurred, with and without resistance and there's a stark difference in the results. Lots of useful information to share with legislators.
Day 2 to follow
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Cheap ammo sold there wish I could bring more back. 500 9mm for $97
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Lots of gruesome pics which I can't show. Can show this one of a civil war Soldier that took a musketball to the head and survived fine.
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Cardboard corners for splints
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Texas got some stiff penalties for carrying in a bar
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Knife class outlining different holds and strikes.
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Stats on active shooter encounters
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