Let me tell you...it was a hoot! It was a small group of about 20 and they treated me very well. I got there early because a buddy was going to walk me through the stages. That helped a lot. Everyone was patient and helped me. I went last at every stage and it really helped to watch others. I'm a visual learner so seeing and then doing is important to me. They had 5 stages. The toughest was laying on the ground with a 110 lb dummy on me. I had to fling it off, scramble to a nearby car, retrieve my pistol which was jammed (they set up a double feed) and laying under the car, then engage 6 targets from the prone postion near the back of the car. This stage was supposed to simulate a fight, your gun skittered across the parking lot, landed under a car, jammed and you were taking fire from bad guys.
Even though I know how to clear a double feed jam, my mind didn't work right. I was moving too fast and took extra time. I finally got it but it sure demonstrated what a little stress can do to the best laid plans of mice and men.
But, I had a blast and came home dirty, hot and smiling ear to ear. I'll do this again, for sure. I'm also part of a small group trying to get this going in our area, so I wanted to experience it and learn how to run one.
I have a lot to learn, but feel this very doable for us to get a club going.
Thanks for the advice!