The only goal is to win.” ~Heidi Smith, 96747 Hwy 140 East, Lakeview OR, 97630Phone : 541-417-0243 Email: [email protected]. In 1986, he served as Director of Training for Heckler & Koch, Inc., where he developed and taught progressive courses in fully automatic weapons as well as conventional weapons systems. Courses URBAN FIGHTING PISTOL with Clint Smith and James Yeager $ 1,500.00. CS: I think probably all training is good, but the key is to be smart enough as a student to understand what stuff is not applicable to you. I'm telling you right now, though, the magazine inside sucks. Smoke and his crew were killed over Iwo Jima October 1, 1944. On a scale of 1 to 10, I'd say our novice shooters are level 1 to 3. Quick View. Twitter. Donations in Boone's memory can be made to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund by visiting www.nleomf.org/contribute/. I said about 20 minutes, because I'd been thinking about it the last 10 years. The Official Thunder Ranch Inc. Facebook Page Before and after this I spent 10 years on the road teaching all over the country to students from all different occupations and skills levels. Apparel Thunder Ranch Subdued Logo T-Shirt $ 25.00. Folks who have established a commercial enterprise like to have their personal emblem embossed on hats, jackets, and the like. Urban Rifle 2 - Close Combat Conflict Resolution by Clint Smith $ 29.95; Thunder Ranch Master USB Collection $ 195.00; Thunder Ranch Unit Patch $ 12.00; Add to Wishlist. Out of stock. The caliber war, I mean. That said, I would look for someone who can communicate information to our students. Thunder Ranch has earned a good reputation and become something of an icon. The Thunder Ranch facility offers a wide array of ranges and target variations. Clint Smith, President and Director of Thunder Ranch®, is a Marine Corps veteran of two infantry and Combined Action Platoon tours in Vietnam. Clint Smith, President and Director of Thunder Ranch®, is a Marine Corps veteran of two infantry and Combined Action Platoon tours in Vietnam. I carry two, or three, or four, or five, or six spare magazines for a pistol, does that make me paranoid or prepared? Shows you how little I knew at the time. After attending several handgun and rifle courses she along with her mother saw that there was a need in the industry to have an all-female format to introduce women into learning how to shoot and use handguns and rifles. CS: In the day, Mr. Cooper required that his instructors had been shot at, shot or shot back; or, in other words “seen the elephant.”. That was cool. We strongly hope that they never have to use any of the skills or things learned here for the defense of themselves or their family, but if they do, we want this knowledge to be used confidently and with great vigor. The Ultimate Firearms Destination for the Gun Lifestyle, © 2021 Recoil Magazine I think you're stupid.” Here's the drill, I have a spare tire in my car and I haven't used it for a long time, but I still have it. CS: I was shot in March of 1969. It was one of the very first of its kind on the west coast. Add to Wishlist. Starting in 2010 she was sworn in as a Lake Country Sheriff’s Reserve deputy and is currently a TEMS medic for the Dept. I didn't say that. Smith, a 1911 expert, selected Nighthawk Custom to build his ideal pistol. Mr. Cooper came to the grand opening of Thunder Ranch Texas. I got a Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry, a Vietnamese Civic Action award, a Marine unit commendation… I can't remember it all, but I went from “I got a couple ribbons,” to “Holy Shit. member and precision rifleman. I need him to pick a wrench, pick a hammer, whatever, and go to work. Mr. Gaston Glock is flying around the world in a jet and I am driving a Ford pickup. I'm not in any hurry to shoot. In '78 I went for the first time and that's when I met Mr. Cooper. The specs and description of the Thunder Ranch Combat Special can be found below as seen on the Thunder Ranch website: Clint Smith, a 1911 expert, selected Nighthawk Custom to build his ideal pistol. The hammer is a skeletonized rowel-type design, grooved on top for easy cocking, and nestles perfectly into the upswept beavertail grip safety. It wasn't because something was destroyed; it was more from the impact, like getting punched really hard. Quick View. Thunder Ranch, led by Clint Smith, has been the premier facility for all types of firearms training for over 25 years. Here are a few of his observations on tactics,firearms,self defense … From his Oregon Eagle’s Nest (I’m Jewish, don’t judge), Mr. Smith unleashes a fantastic farrago of firearms videos. CS: I'm not a fan of discussion forums and blog input from @ssholes who have no idea what they are talking about who often put people in danger without even signing their proper name. And, you don't get to choose which one you get. CS: Absolutely. The same desire to teach these skills exists today. CS: I'd probably just take a bolt gun. As I get older, I'd rather shoot well. . Add to Wishlist. Novices are usually the best students I have, especially women. Episode 2: More Gun Knowledge from Clint Smith. “Our primary concern is that people who come to Thunder Ranch® leave with a peace of mind in their heart and head. Since 1999 to present day she was been Vice President for Thunder Ranch. It's all about understanding basic gun handling. Her first handgun course was in 1989. I got hit in the right shoulder. RECOILtv Carnivore: Elk and Mule Deer Hunting in Colorado. The same system that was cranking AC/DC while he and his cadre set the range up for the class. CS: Remington 700 LTR in 308 Winchester. All rights reserved. Clint Smith and his team of Thunder Ranch instructors will work with you on the use of your AK as a modern urban rifle. The only thing I would do as a student in today's training world is try to find out who your instructor is for the class. Share your videos with friends, family, and the world. Courses URBAN FIGHTING PISTOL with Clint Smith and James Yeager $ 1,500.00. Clint Smith is a well known writer and a person of wide shooting experience. His experience includes seven years as a police officer during which he served as head of the Firearms Training Division as well as being a S.W.A.T. Featured Gear. The cornerstone of Thunder Ranch's self … Quick View. “I like the a small ambi safety because it doesn't get caught up like the big competition safeties.”, Magazines: Wilson Combat. When I got it I got a whole bunch of other stuff I didn't know about. That is what I am looking for as far as my staff. Well, I don't need the student with a toolbox full of tools sorting through that shit in a fight. I'd put the best bases and rings on I could get, like Badger or Seekins. CS: I came back and I was a cop from 1973 to 1980 in the Allen County, Indiana, Sheriff's Department. CS: I was at Gunsite when they brought Louis Awerbuck there. I tell people, “Don't shoot faster, shoot better.” We're kinda in an automated, machine gun, fill-the-sky-full-of-lead time, but there's nothing more frightening in a fight than having some guy who hits you with a single round. Clint Smith, Thunder Ranch, Inc., Oregon SHOOTRITE founder and director Tiger McKee is a lifelong student of personal combat, and is one of the nation's top firearms instructors for armed citizens, law enforcement, military and security personnel. In the dark a lot of people could hide and do different things, but in the light it's really hard to hide from a helicopter. So, I laid the foundation for that. That would be a really good starter rifle. Clint Smith is one of my favorite people. CS: “Smoke” or “Smokey.” I was named after my dad's best friend Clinton Aaron Serby…His nickname was Smoke. Quick View. After multiple discussions and prototypes, Smith finalized this design as his ultimate version of a handgun. Anything in .308 would be fine. We were there until November 2004 and then moved the business to Oregon where I have been teaching since. Also during this time she attended the WA State Criminal Justice Association and became a WA State firearms instructor. How the hell the 66-year-old legend has the energy to continue teaching classes is beyond us. Zeroed In: Clint Smith – Meet One of the Godfathers of Tactical Training. Add to Wishlist. We're basically going to go from where we are to the 17th century. From '74 to '80 I did firearms training and worked on SWAT. Add to Wishlist. I had about 20 days left of a 13-month tour. CS: Loading the gun is loading the gun…there is no difference in a fight in your home in a hallway than behind a sand dune. Clint Smith's Thunder Ranch logo is engraved into each side of the slide, behind the rear cocking serrations. In 1992 she became an adjunct instructor for International Training Consultants (ITC). Pinterest. There weren't a lot of people doing this kinda thing back then. One of America’s best-known firearms trainers, Clint Smith was a U.S. Marine in Vietnam, police officer in Indiana and Gunsite instructor under Col. Jeff Cooper before venturing out on his own to build Thunder Ranch. I take it very seriously. The goal is to give you the school doctrine, the Logical process, and the experience of Clint Smith in a form that is accessible to you in your location. CS: Most people have shot a gun before coming to my classes, but most are still pretty green. Quick View. Been to a tactical class in the last 40 years? This began officially with The Personal Safety Institute. And, in '80 he asked me to be full-time, so I became the operations officer for about three years. Thunder Ranch is a top-tier firearms training institution. CS: Here is the way to look at it…I want you to write a check for what it would be worth to you to have an officer come in and find a bad guy in your home at 3 a.m. to save yourself and your family. When it comes to buying rifles, Thunder Ranch’s Clint Smith isn’t one to look for a bargain. Heidi was born and raised in the Seattle area. My right hand and arm didn't work. Clint Smith of Thunder Ranch is a gun guru extraordinaire. Quick View. His career as a firearms instructor began shortly after in 1968 when he was assigned to the USMC Combined Action Program, whose mission was to reinforce and train the Vietnamese. CS: I didn't get the letter from the Commandant of the Marine Corps and the appropriate paperwork for the Purple Heart until 2002. A non-profit organization all lady firearms training team dedicated to teaching women the safe and responsible ownership of firearms. students. Because of that capacity limitation, you may need to reload in a fight. Founder and president/director, Clint Smith, is an icon in the industry. What I'd do is shoot that until I got pretty good at it. His experience includes seven years as a police officer during which he served as head of the Firearms Training Division as well as being a S.W.A.T. CS: In my world I can't count on a scope working so I need to have a set of iron sights because in this apocalyptic zombie thing that everyone's into, in the end, iron sights will rule the planet. That's some scary shit. He was the top gunner in a B-24 along side my dad who was a nose gunner in another plane. Give your local law enforcement officers what they need, from training to gear to a raise and good health insurance. Your email address will not be published. Sign Up today for our FREE Newsletter and get the latest articles and news delivered right to your inbox. Soon after this she obtained her concealed carry permit. I think logic should be applied by the new shooter. A bio? Smith's adult life began when he joined the U.S. Marine Corps in 1967, knowingly bound for Vietnam. No. Does that make me paranoid or prepared? President and Director of Thunder Ranch, Clint Smith is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of two infantry and Combined Action Platoon tours in Vietnam. member and precision rifleman. We like to have them at a skill level 4 to 5 when they leave. They were firing for us and we had some people in a bad spot so we turned the guns on and everybody was trading rounds back and forth. The job there was to teach the Vietnamese how to use their weapons and tactics so I actually started teaching with the limited knowledge I had at that time as an 18-year-old Marine. And, of course, in that world, the sun coming up changed the whole dynamic of the fight. Required fields are marked *. Skull's abound on Smith's 2010 Dodge Challenger SRT8 in PCP (Plumb Crazy Color) with a 6.1L Hemi and an E-Force Edelbrock Supercharger. While he was presented the medal, the paperwork wouldn't catch up to Smith for decades. Quick View. So, in 1993 with the help of Mr. George Matthews I was able to open Thunder Ranch Texas. Photo: Rob Curtis. Vietnam 1969 serving in USMC CAP unit 2-4-3. And the Thunder Ranch AK delivers on several fronts. About Thunder Ranch as they describe themselves. He was brought in on a green card kinda thing from South Africa. Add in Clint Smith-approved features at an affordable price, and you’ve got a winner. Clint Smith, President and Director of Thunder Ranch, is a Marine Corps veteran of two infantry and Combined Action Platoon tours in Vietnam. Now, will that happen? Quick View. I was the only one in my 60-bed ward that had all their limbs. We were kind of in the middle, so we were getting fire from two different directions. He carries a lighter gun than he used to, moves a little more carefully, but still commands his class with an incredibly deft touch that's half drill sergeant, half kindergarten teacher. member and precision rifleman. A few months before he died we exchanged letters that will always be between he and I. CS: In the last 32 years I have seen a lot of people come and go. Heidi and I were also honored to take Mr. Cooper on his last hunt in Del Rio Texas for his first American Bison. His background includes service in the military and also in law enforcement. © 2021 Recoil Magazine So, that's when I really started teaching. But he does. Some people say I did for rifles what Mr. Cooper did for pistols. My wife of 18 years has been teaching firearms and tactics for 25 years. Urban Rifle 2 - Close Combat Conflict Resolution by Clint Smith $ 29.95; Thunder Ranch Master USB Collection $ 195.00; Thunder Ranch Unit Patch $ 12.00; Add to Wishlist. Heidi and Clint Smith, the founders of Thunder Ranch. I look like I'm a Nicaraguan General.”. Urban Rifle 2 - Close Combat Conflict Resolution by Clint Smith $ 29.95; Thunder Ranch Master USB Collection $ 195.00; Thunder Ranch Unit Patch $ 12.00; Add to Wishlist. In 1993, Thunder Ranch®, Inc. opened to show not only innovative training, but numerous range designs and functions of a type not seen before in one facility. In 1983, Clint founded International Training Consultants, Inc., an active mobile training program which is nationally recognized for innovative programs in Urban Rifle, Shotgun, Precision Rifle, and various handgun formats. In 2009 she became a EMT for the State of Oregon and helped create the current Trauma Block that is taught at Thunder Ranch. What I was worried about was if we could really teach people stuff. It was still pretty new and Mr. Cooper was the catalyst for a lot of the firearms training schools we have today. I knew him well, taught with him. The common thinking today is, you know, take the best tools from the instructors toolbox. He and his band of contemporaries, including Jeff Cooper, Louis Auerbach, Chuck Taylor, Jim Cirillo, to name a few, were the fathers of the dynamically dynamic teaching schools and methods we all take for granted. After multiple discussions and prototypes, Clint finalized this design as his ultimate version of a handgun. Recoil would like to pay tribute to Mark Edward Boone, 54, who took his own life on August 29, 2015. Firearms & Survivalists Lifestyle This was the parent company to Thunder Ranch Inc. We were setting up an ambush and we got in a lit bit of a bind. All this computerized shit will take a dump. CS: Yes. Clint Smith, President and Director of Thunder Ranch®, is a Marine Corps veteran of two infantry and Combined Action Platoon tours in Vietnam. Century Arms Thunder Ranch AK Details. This article was originally published in RECOIL, issue 22 in 2015. We got a first look at the new rifle at the recent Athlon Outdoors Rendezvous. Your email address will not be published. Clint Smith is one of the founding fathers of the modern tactical training movement. He will be missed. The same system that was cranking AC/DC while he and his cadre set the range up for the class. Add to Wishlist. We had to teach them and then go out that night and use the skills I had just taught. The format was very simple; how to teach people to fight with a rifle inside what we'd normally consider pistol range. Hard Goods Thunder Ranch Master USB Collection $ 195.00. Apparel LOGIC T-Shirt – Charcoal Grey $ 25.00. He left law enforcement to serve as Operations Officer for the American Pistol Institute where he was Dean of instruction and was instrumental in range and curriculum development for A.P.. My teaching continued and I was honored to be able to start the training division for Heckler & Koch America in '86. The Official Thunder Ranch Inc. Facebook Page . The Thunder Ranch Story. From an early age hunting and fishing were a part of her life due to her father owning Chilanko Lodge, a Hunting and Fishing Lodge in Interior BC Canada. Quick View . First, it brings the legendary dependability of the AK design. Out on one of the nicest ranges we've ever shot at, we watch as Smith addresses a line of students at Thunder Ranch using a wireless PA system. I did SWAT for a lot of years in the '70s and that's where I started developing some urban concepts. Clint Smith: I really began teaching when I was in Vietnam in '68. I've had people tell me, “Well you're paranoid,” and I say, Well, OK. Remington 700 Tactical $599.97 Sportsmans.com Leupold Mark 5HD $1,799.99 Cabelas.com Badger Scope Rings $173.99 Brownells.com. POD-150806:APACHE2_73:194, Home » Magazine » Issue 22 » Zeroed In: Clint Smith – Meet One of the Godfathers of Tactical Training. Thunder Ranch Online Training is an answer to several problems that we have encountered in 34 years of teaching and training. Has she had the requirements that Mr. Cooper required? He decided to sell the school to Richard Gee instead. They are thinking with their “big head” and not their small head. That is not what I teach to my civilian and L.E. There's a lot of .308 parts out there, too. After being initially treated on USS Hope, I was transferred to a naval hospital in Iwakuni, Japan. No macho crap. 132.1k Followers, 268 Following, 1,389 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Thunder Ranch Inc (@thunderranchinc) After reminding his acolytes that they need to be able to pick up and run firearms discarded on the battlefield, Mr. Smith goes there. So, you wonder, what does Mr. Smith carry for personal protection? […] For outside I use an Erik Little.”, Rounds: Corbon DPX 200-grain. Smith is presented with the Purple Heart from USMC General Lew Walt. 608 talking about this. He was a firearms instructor for the police department and an assistant instructor at Thunder Ranch. Add to Wishlist. The gun guru’s also dead set against rolling your own. This was plastic. Add to Wishlist. I started the urban rifle thing in early '84, after I left Gunsite. Photo: Rob Curtis. So, a particular rifle or tactic may or may not be the perfect tool, but it's the tool you're fighting with. CMG West, LLC He was a Lakeview Town Police officer and a member of the Thunder Ranch family. The problem was that our position wasn't very good. Quick View. I had gone to Vietnamese language school, but they only taught you proper things such as “where is the bathroom” when what they really need to teach was “load the damn machine gun and shoot there!” So when I was there I had to learn how to teach with some language barriers at first. Hard Goods Urban Rifle 2 – Close Combat Conflict Resolution by Clint Smith $ 29.95. His experience includes seven years as a police officer during which he served as head of the Firearms Training Division as well as being a S.W.A.T. Thank Clint. April 2020 Update: Check out Clint's newly released signature Rifle Dynamics Thunder Ranch AK. PSI operated and trained hundreds of ladies for 7 years during the 90’s. “I only load them to seven because John Browning would have made 8-round mags if he wanted 9 rounds in his gun.”, Holster: Milt Sparks Summer Special: “This one's for inside. member and precision rifleman. Clint Smith, President and Director of Thunder Ranch®, is a Marine Corps veteran of two infantry and Combined Action Platoon tours in Vietnam. I don't buy into that. His experience also includes seven years as a police officer, during which he served as head of the Firearms Training Division. Had they sold Gunsite to Mr. Matthews and me, there never would have been a Thunder Ranch, so it actually worked out cool. When the deal fell through, Mr. Matthews asked me how long it'd take for me to design our own facility. When your man cave is your office, you've arrived. CS: There was a transition period in the '90s when my friend, Mr. George Matthews, tried to buy Gunsite. I took it back up and told them that I was not impressed. How you would feel if you were asked to work a 10-hour shift and then be on call for 14 hours at $2 dollars per hour…how many people do you know who would show up to a hostage situation for $2 per hour? WhatsApp. Do they provide proof of credentials? The gravelly voiced trainer is famous for his take-no-prisoners take on armed self-defense. Clint is a contributor to American Handgunner, American Cop, GUNS and SWAT magazines and has published articles in many other national and in international publications. Courses Protected: Nuvolum Private Tutorial $ 0.00. And then I'd put the best scope on it you could afford, say a Leupold M5, 4-14 with a mil or even a TMR reticle. Clint Smith, Director of Thunder Ranch, is part Drill Instructor, and part stand up comic. Gear Thunder Ranch Unit Patch $ 12.00. I am and will always be grateful for everyone who helped me. Thunder Ranch - YouTube. “It's got a cool magnet on the tail. 1998 She married Clint Smith and became the Operations Officer for Thunder Ranch. In 2004, TR was successfully moved to Oregon. “They're like flying ashtrays.”, Light: Olight S10. Thunder Rants! His experience includes seven years as a police officer during which he served as head of the Firearms Training Division as well as being a S.W.A.T. And the survey says! If playback doesn't begin shortly, try restarting your device. This design is a refinement from Clint’s experience designing firing ranges for individuals, law enforcement, government, and private training facilities throughout his … So we called in “Puffs,” what you know these days as Spectre Gunships. Courses Protected: Nuvolum Private Tutorial $ 0.00. If I wanted an upgrade, I would have George Gardner put Badger bottom metal on it so I could use AI magazines and that would eliminate the internal magazine problem on the LTR. I went a couple times and took [Gunsite class numbers] 250 and 499. Save my name & email in this browser for the next time I comment. Pistol: Jason Burton Colt Series 70 1911 with ivory grips. But when Mr. Cooper found out that I was going to be the operations guy, he said no because I guess he was still grumpy that I'd left, and this was a decade later. signature Rifle Dynamics Thunder Ranch AK. 99. This company, along with Smith & Wesson is currently the only pistol manufacturer who has authorization to use and display Clint Smith's Thunder Ranch logo, and currently offers a line of pistols and rifles that use the name. After attending several schools, I had a chance to go to Gunsite. 254 talking about this. I shot it. As a USMC Vietnam veteran, he faced AK-47s in battle long before becoming a professional shooting instructor, and he's now partnered with Century Arms on his own signature version. Your target does. It comes in handy.”, Knife: Benchmade Infidel. Facebook. Quick View. In the video below, gravel-voiced Thunder Ranch gun guru Clint Smith (not shown above) pontificates on a number of gunfighting topics at a recent rifle course. I was in the wrong place at the wrong time and was very lucky. I have and have always been into steel guns. What you say about other people says more about you. The 930 Thunder Ranch has a 4-round magazine plus one in the chamber, for a total of 5 rounds in the gun. CS: There was a very steep learning curve there for my students. A password will be sent to your email address. “It was a gift from Johnny Noveske.”. Add to Wishlist. But, there are subtle differences in some cases for my military students. That's a guy who's like, “I got you and you're mine.”. Some guy who looks through glass or irons and fires one round that hits you? Quick View. I think Mr. Cooper documented pistol craft and was the smart guy who put it in to a format that we could teach. She is a Tactical Emergency Medical Support medic for our local sheriff's office. Do they have insurance and do they ask for credentials from their students in order to participate in a class? CS: No. TEN: Publishing Media, LLC In other words I want a teacher, not an instructor and there is a difference. Smith's office at Thunder Ranch. Add to Wishlist. It's why I have never once told my students details of this. What I remember most was the feeling like getting hit by a heavy boxing glove with a hot knife stab to follow. Additionally, he was a S.W.A.T member and precision rifleman. Quick View. And, anyone who has taken his classes or seen his videos knows he also could have been a stand-up comedian. He is one of the best-known instructors in the defensive-shooting field, and Thunder Ranch remains one of the most popular venues for serious defensive shooters. I was in USMC CAP Unit 2-4-3, a combined action platoon. The way I feel about it that I would not want a knee surgeon working on my brain. These are Thunder Ranch trademarked loads. I remember the corpsman came over and tried to give me morphine and I was like, “No, man.” It was like 11:30 at night, so we had a long time to go before the sun would come up. CS: In 1983 I started my own business, International Training Consultants. “Any money you saved by buying a cheap rifle you might as well shove it up a hog’s ass,” Mr. Smith opines. Apparel Thunder Ranch Coyote Brown Logo T-Shirt $ 25.00. Clint Smith, left, and Jeff Cooper hunt American Bison. In '79 he asked me to be an adjunct instructor, so I did. In 1995 she was hired as an Instructor for Thunder Ranch Texas. I feel the same way today and I tell my students that I have no guarantee they will not be in a fight after class is over. Add to Wishlist. All rights reserved. This was an awesome experience for because it allowed me to teach a lot of different people with many different skill levels from all walks of life. For example, I teach military members that if you have shot the threat and have to move forward over them, I teach them to shoot the threat again as required. Out on one of the nicest ranges we've ever shot at, we watch as Smith addresses a line of students at Thunder Ranch using a wireless PA system. Out of stock. He and I also taught a General Purpose Rifle Class together at Thunder Ranch in Texas. Smith with his Allen County, Indiana, Sheriff's Department SWAT teammates in the '70s. I feel that training and certain life experiences can contribute to making a better teacher, but it's not required. CS: I was working for HK when the first Glock came into the U.S. My boss came down and told me to go shoot it and give him my thoughts. I also realized I needed more skills. This class is an awesome opportunity to run your current Kalashnikov setup or the one you just built in the Rifle Dynamics build class. But she is a teacher at heart with decades of firearms and tactics training.
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