This is a list devoted to firearms training news and information. All trainers, sponsors of training events and those interested in training issues, wherever they are, are welcome to post.

Information on this list includes training schedules, prices, course descriptions, and when different trainers from out-of-state are going to be in the area. Also welcome are postings about firearms training methods and techniques, evaluations and reviews of trainings and trainers, dates and locations of practice sessions, warnings about dangerous or defective ammo or equipment, and questions and answers. We hope this will be a place to go for those interested in training.

This is not an open forum for opinions about firearms in general, religion, politics or social commentary. Most folks on this list already have too much off-topic e-mail to pick through. We want to keep the number of postings down by limiting the discussion to the topic of firearms training and related issues.

This list is unmoderated, but supervised. This means messages are not pre-approved, but membership is restricted and those who do not follow our rules are removed from the list. Critical analysis is encouraged. However, personal attacks, disparagement of others, and ridicule of posted views, opinions or questions ("flaming") are not permitted.

Members must use their real names when subscribing and when participating in discussions. This fosters accountabilty for the content of messages, and makes it easier to keep track of who is who. If you feel your identity is a state secret, I guess we'll just have to struggle on without you.

The list is sponsored by the Pennsylvania Firearms Development Corporation ("PFDC"). PFDC intends only to provide a forum for the exchange of this informaiton, and does not vouch for the accuracy of information posted by others. The views expressed are not necessarily those of PFDC or its officals.