{"id":1405,"date":"2009-05-25T08:47:22","date_gmt":"2009-05-25T15:47:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ignatius-piazza-front-sight.com\/?p=1405"},"modified":"2009-05-25T08:47:09","modified_gmt":"2009-05-25T15:47:09","slug":"ignatius-piazza-memorial-day-thank-you-for-all-veterans-and-their-families","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ignatius-piazza-front-sight.com\/2009\/05\/25\/ignatius-piazza-memorial-day-thank-you-for-all-veterans-and-their-families\/","title":{"rendered":"Ignatius Piazza: Memorial Day Thank You for All Veterans and Their Families"},"content":{"rendered":"

Most of you do not know that a decorated WWII Marine who saw action on the islands of Saipan, Tinian, and Iwo Jima provided the single greatest influence in shaping my interest in firearms.<\/strong><\/p>\n

It can be said with total certainty that had he not made the effort to introduce me to the importance of weapons in the hands of responsible citizens, and shared with me the comfort of skill at arms, Front Sight would have never been born so many years later.<\/p>\n

I met him as a wet-behind-the-ears young man. He later became my father-in-law.<\/p>\n

We spent many evenings together watching westerns and any movie that featured John Wayne. He shared with me the sacrifice that men and women of his generation suffered to allow our country to remain free for the next generation, no matter how little we understood or appreciated what had transpired before us.<\/p>\n

He taught me more than he ever imagined and inspired me beyond any thanks I could give him. <\/strong><\/p>\n

In his final hours I held his hand and told him that he was a great man for valiantly serving his country; providing for his family; and raising self-sufficient, productive children.<\/p>\n

I told him that although we would miss him dearly, he was free to go. He had completed his mission with honor and we were all better because of him.<\/p>\n

And I told him his influence on me would positively affect hundreds of thousands of people through Front Sight.<\/p>\n

He squeezed my hand and as tears ran down our faces, I knew he understood.<\/p>\n

As a result, Memorial Day means much more to me than barbecues, parades and a national day off work.<\/p>\n

I would like to thank all veterans and their families for the sacrifices they provide to keep us free.<\/p>\n

Here is my way of saying thanks…<\/h3>\n

I would like to provide any veteran and any veteran’s family members with a $1,000 certificate to attend a Two Day Defensive Handgun Course for ONLY $100 that can be used at ANY time in the future. <\/strong><\/p>\n

This is the same Two Day Defensive Handgun Course that normally costs $1,000, but I will cover the difference and make it available to you and any members of your family for the next 14 days for only $100.<\/p>\n

Secure this $1,000 Two Day Defensive Handgun Course Certificate now for only $100, and attend the course at any time in the future.<\/p>\n

That’s right! Only $100 but I ask that you follow some very simple directions to the letter.<\/p>\n

Here is how it works:<\/h3>\n
    \n
  1. The Certificate is good for you to attend Front Sight’s Two Day Defensive Handgun Course at any time in the future and has No Expiration Date.<\/li>\n
  2. The Certificate is good for a student’s first course only. Certificate is transferable, but not redeemable for cash.<\/li>\n
  3. Simply mail a personal check or money order in the amount of $100 made payable to Front Sight along with a Self Addressed, Stamped Return Envelope. Mail your check to:\n
    Front Sight
    \nP.O. Box 2619
    \nAptos, CA 95001<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
  4. The deadline for postmark of your envelope is June, 8 2009. This means you must drop the check in the mail to us before 5:00pm June 8, 2009.<\/li>\n
  5. Upon receipt, we will mail you back, in the Self Addressed Stamped Envelope you provide, a special Front Sight Course Certificate good to attend a Two Day Defensive Handgun Course at any time in the future with no expiration date. If you decide at any time in the future you cannot use it, the Certificate is fully transferable.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Again, it’s very simple. Just follow the directions above.<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Take advantage of the offer to get a $1,000 Two Day Defensive Handgun Course that you can attend at any time in the future for ONLY $100.<\/p>\n

    Why am I doing this? As I said above, this is my way of thanking all veterans and your families for the sacrifices you have made to keep us free.<\/p>\n

    In order to be able to offer a $1,000 course for only $100 you have to help me by following the directions above to the letter and complying with the rules below so we are not inundated with unnecessary calls and e-mails.<\/p>\n

    PLEASE <\/strong>understand that I cannot give our courses away to thank you and your family and then also have to spend thousands of extra dollars in time and logistics answering phone and e-mail questions that are already answered below.<\/p>\n

    PLEASE <\/strong>read and comply with my requests here:<\/p>\n

    PLEASE <\/strong>read all of these Frequently Asked Questions below and Do Not call or e-mail me or my office about this offer UNLESS you have read everything, visited our website at www.frontsight.com read it thoroughly and STILL have a question that was not answered.<\/p>\n

    In other words, read everything that is available to you as it will answer 99.9% of your questions.<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Here are answers to the Most Frequently Asked Questions about this amazing offer: <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

    Q. Can I purchase more than one certificate?<\/strong>
    \nA.<\/strong> Yes, purchase as many as you wish. They are transferable so you can give them to family and friends.<\/p>\n

    Q. Can I purchase two certificate and use them for one, four day course.<\/strong>
    \nA.<\/strong> No. The certificate is good only for a Two Day Defensive Handgun course.<\/p>\n

    Q. Can I e-mail this offer to others?<\/strong>
    \nA.<\/strong> Yes, please do.<\/p>\n

    Q. If I purchase the certificate can I use it at any time in the future?<\/strong>
    \nA.<\/strong> Yes, there is no expiration date on it.<\/p>\n

    Q. Is this Two Day Handgun Course for $100 EXACTLY the same as the 2 Day Handgun Course listed on your website and brochure for $1,000? <\/strong>
    \nA.<\/strong> Yes, the very same course.<\/p>\n

    Q. What are the hours of the Two Day Course?<\/strong>
    \nA.<\/strong> It starts at 7:30am and ends at 5:30pm both days.<\/p>\n

    Q. Is it too physical for elderly or disabled people?<\/strong>
    \nA.<\/strong> We have trained people in their 90’s. As long as you can walk up to the firing line, stand for 10 minutes to shoot and walk back, we will work with you to make sure you do well.<\/p>\n

    Q. Am I guaranteed to get into the course that I select to attend?<\/strong>
    \nA.<\/strong> Yes, as long as you mail back your Application for Instruction along with the certificate so we have it at least two weeks before the course date you select, you will be guaranteed a spot in the course.<\/p>\n

    Q. How do I apply for a course date?<\/strong>
    \nA.<\/strong> After you receive the certificate you purchased, select the course date you want to attend, complete the back of the certificate, and mail it to us so we receive it at least two weeks before your selected course date.<\/p>\n

    Q. Do I receive a confirmation for the course enrollment?<\/strong>
    \nA.<\/strong> Yes, once we receive your completed Application for Instruction on the back of your Course Certificate at least two weeks before the course date you select, we will e-mail you a Confirmation Letter<\/a>.<\/p>\n

    Q. What is in the Confirmation Letter? <\/strong>
    \nA.<\/strong> Everything you need to know to prepare for the course. See the     Confirmation Letter in the Frequently Asked Questions<\/a>
    \nfor a copy of the standard confirmation letter we send.<\/p>\n

    Q. Are there any other costs for the course?<\/strong>
    \nA.<\/strong> There is a $50 criminal background check fee that must be completed on all students, even CCW holders, law enforcement and military personnel. You are also responsible for travel, lodging, food and ammo.<\/p>\n

    Q. Where is the training located?<\/strong>
    \nA.<\/strong> On our world class 550-acre firearms training facility near Las Vegas, Nevada.<\/p>\n

    Q. Are there reasonable hotels available?<\/strong>
    \nA.<\/strong> Most students currently stay in one of three hotels in the town of Pahrump, 20 minutes from our training site that provide special rates for our students that range from $35 to $75 per night. See the     Hotel List in the Frequently Asked Questions<\/a> for a list of hotels.<\/p>\n

    Q. Do we bring our own gun or do you have rentals available?<\/strong>
    \nA.<\/strong> You can bring your own gun or we can rent everything you need for the Two Day Handgun Course for only $50.<\/p>\n

    Q. How do I transport my gun on the airlines?<\/strong>
    \nA.<\/strong> See the     Frequently Asked Questions<\/a> for the easy, proper procedure for Weapon Transportation.<\/p>\n

    Q. What’s the catch?
    \nA.<\/strong> There is no catch. Thank you for your service to our country. Here is a chance for you and your family to get a level of training that exceeds law enforcement and military standards without any boot camp mentality or drill instructors attitudes for only $100.<\/p>\n

    I know that once you attend a Two Day Course, you will want to attend everything we offer AND will also tell everyone you know to come to Front Sight. So you will then be helping me positively change the image of gun ownership in our lifetimes by spreading the good word about Front Sight.<\/p>\n

    Q. What else do I need to know about the offer?
    \nA.<\/strong> There is nothing else to know about the offer. Just follow the simple steps 1-5 above or below and take advantage of it. For any other questions that I did not answer here, PLEASE go to     Front Sight’s Frequently Asked Questions<\/a> to get answers to most if not all your
    \nquestions.<\/p>\n

    AGAIN, please follow these 5 Simple Steps to take advantage of this Special Offer for a $1,000 Two Day Defensive Handgun Course for ONLY $100.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

    Here is how it works:<\/h3>\n
      \n
    1. The Certificate is good for you to attend Front Sight’s Two Day Defensive Handgun Course at any time in the future and has No Expiration Date.<\/li>\n
    2. The Certificate is good for a student’s first course only. Certificate is transferable, but not redeemable for cash.<\/li>\n
    3. Simply mail a personal check or money order in the amount of $100 made payable to Front Sight along with a Self Addressed, Stamped Return Envelope. Mail your check to:\n
      Front Sight
      \nP.O. Box 2619
      \nAptos, CA 95001<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
    4. The deadline for postmark of your envelope is June, 9 2009. This means you must drop the check in the mail to us before 5:00pm June 8, 2009.<\/li>\n
    5. Upon receipt, we will mail you back, in the Self Addressed Stamped Envelope you provide, a special Front Sight Course Certificate good to attend a Two Day Defensive Handgun Course at any time in the future with no expiration date. If you decide at any time in the future you cannot use it, the Certificate is fully transferable.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Again, it’s very simple. Just follow the directions above.<\/strong><\/p>\n

      Take advantage of the offer to lock a $1,000 Two Day Defensive Handgun Course that you can attend at any time in the future for only $100.<\/p>\n

      I look forward to seeing you, your family and friends in a Front Sight Two Day Defensive Handgun Course soon!<\/p>\n

      I will be posting a different article on this blog each Monday so I look forward to your visit every week.<\/p>\n

      If you have an interesting photo, story or tip about a relevant topic of interest to gun ownership, firearms training or Second Amendment issues, please feel free to send it to me at:<\/p>\n

      See you next week.<\/p>\n

      Dr. Ignatius Piazza
      \nFounder and Director
      \n      Front Sight<\/a> Firearms Training Institute<\/p>\n

      (P.S. Please forward this blog post to all Veterans on your email list.)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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