{"id":7202,"date":"2014-03-20T00:19:55","date_gmt":"2014-03-20T07:19:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ignatius-piazza-front-sight.com\/?p=7202"},"modified":"2014-03-20T11:05:26","modified_gmt":"2014-03-20T18:05:26","slug":"front-sight-blog-video-first-connecticut-now-ny-gun-owners-thumbing-nose-government","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ignatius-piazza-front-sight.com\/2014\/03\/20\/front-sight-blog-video-first-connecticut-now-ny-gun-owners-thumbing-nose-government\/","title":{"rendered":"Front Sight Blog: (video) First Connecticut, now NY Gun Owners Thumbing Nose at Government"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"margin-bottom:1em;\">My   New Year&#8217;s Resolution is to be as pro-active as possible in spreading   the truth about the importance of our cherished Second Amendment, while   exposing the liars, whores and thieves who conspire to strip us of our   freedoms, and to continue to provide you and the rest of America with   the absolute greatest opportunities to become armed and trained.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:1em;\">I firmly believe our future, and the future of our children and grandchildren, depends on it.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:1em;\">As   part of my New Year&#8217;s Resolution, I will do my very best to deliver to   you hard-hitting and entertaining blogs.  You can help greatly, by doing   two things for me&#8230;<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:1em;\">\n    Send me great videos and articles you find, to share with our hundreds of thousands of Front Sight Subscribers.    <\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:1em;\">\n    When   I send you a Front Sight Blog, please forward it to all on your list   and ask them to do the same.  With hundreds of thousands of Front Sight   subscribers and the vast power of the Internet, we can literally educate   the world if we each do our part.  I will dedicate my time and   resources to this end.  Please assist me in our mission to pro-actively   and positively change the image of gun ownership in our lifetimes. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:1em;\">With that in mind, here is a news video showing what gun owners in NY are doing to show government what they think of gun registration.  See the video and then read my non-violent solution to gun confiscation below&#8230; <\/p>\n<p><a name=\"vid\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"521\" height=\"290\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/dtaj9qg5leo?rel=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:1em;\"><strong>George Washington said, &#8220;To be prepared for war is one of the most effectual means of preserving peace.&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:1em;\">I   would like to paraphrase President Washington by saying, <strong>&#8220;An armed and   well trained population, drastically outnumbering any forces that our   government can muster, is the most effectual means of preventing gun   confiscation.&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:1em;\">My   non-violent solution to forever keeping the government&#8217;s hands off our   guns is to train the millions of responsible gun owners in this country   to a level of skill at arms that surpasses law enforcement and military   standards. <\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:1em;\">As   long as the government knows that they could never win a skirmish, or a   battle, or a war for our guns, they will always know better than to   ever attempt to confiscate guns in this country.   <\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:1em;\">I   don&#8217;t just talk the talk, I put my money where my mouth is and deliver   because I believe the future of our country and the freedom for   generations to come is held in the hands of armed and trained Americans.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:1em;\"><strong>So here is my gift to you, your family, and your community. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:1em;\"><strong>Take advantage of it&#8230;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:1em;\"><strong>I   would like to provide you and your family members and friends with a   $1,000 certificate to attend a Two Day Practical Rifle Course for ONLY   $100 that can be used at ANY time in the future.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:1em;\">This is the same Two Day Practical Rifle Course <a href=\"http:\/\/www.frontsight.com\/courses\/practical-rifle-training.asp\">http:\/\/www.frontsight.com\/courses\/practical-rifle-training.asp<\/a> that   normally costs $1,000, but I will cover the difference and make a   certificate to attend it AT ANY TIME IN THE FUTURE available to you and   any members of your family and friends for the next 11 days for only   $100.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:1em;\">Secure   this $1,000 Two Day Practical Rifle Course Certificate now for only   $100, and attend the course at any time in the future.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:1em;\">That&#8217;s right! Only $100 but I ask that you follow some very simple directions to the letter.<\/p>\n<h3>Here is how it works:<\/h3>\n<ol start=\"1\" type=\"1\">\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:1em;\">The   Certificate is good for you to attend Front Sight&#8217;s Two Day Practical   Rifle Course at any time in the future and has No Expiration Date.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:1em;\">The certificate is transferable, but not redeemable for cash.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:1em;\"><strong>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 our corporate office address:<\/strong><strong><br \/>\n    <\/strong><br \/>\n    Front Sight<br \/>\n    7975 Cameron Drive, #900<br \/>\n    Windsor, CA 95492<\/p>\n<p>    The   deadline for postmark of your envelope is Friday, March 28, 2014.   This means you must drop the check in the mail to us before 5:00pm   Friday, March 28, 2014. <\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:1em;\">Upon receipt, we will mail you back, <strong>in the Self-Addressed, Stamped, Envelope you provide<\/strong>,   a special Front Sight Course Certificate good to attend a Two Day   Practical Rifle 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<p style=\"margin-bottom:1em;\"><strong>Again, it&#8217;s very simple. Just follow the directions above.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:1em;\">Take   advantage of the offer to get a $1,000 Two Day Practical Rifle Course   that you can attend at any time in the future for ONLY $100.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:1em;\">Why   am I doing this? Read the last three blog posts. This is my way of   forever preventing gun confiscation by training every responsible,   gun-owning American to levels that far exceed law enforcement and   military standards.     <\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:1em;\">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<p style=\"margin-bottom:1em;\"><strong>PLEASE <\/strong>understand   that I cannot give our courses away 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<p style=\"margin-bottom:1em;\"><strong>PLEASE <\/strong>read and comply with my requests here:<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:1em;\"><strong>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 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.frontsight.com\">www.frontsight.com<\/a> read it thoroughly and STILL have a question that was not answered.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:1em;\"><strong>In other words, read everything that is available to you as it will answer 99.9% of your questions.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>Here are answers to the Most Frequently Asked Questions about this amazing offer: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:1em;\"><strong>Q. Can I purchase more than one certificate?<\/strong><br \/>\n  <strong>A.<\/strong> Yes, purchase as many as you wish. They are transferable so you can give them to family and friends.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:1em;\"><strong>Q. Can I purchase two certificate and use them for one, four day course.<\/strong><br \/>\n  <strong>A.<\/strong> No. The certificate is good only for a Two Day Practical Rifle Course.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:1em;\"><strong>Q. Can I e-mail this offer to others?<\/strong><br \/>\n  <strong>A.<\/strong> Yes, please do.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:1em;\"><strong>Q. If I purchase the certificate can I use it at any time in the future?<\/strong><br \/>\n  <strong>A.<\/strong> Yes, there is no expiration date on it.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:1em;\"><strong>Q.   Is this Two Day Practical Rifle Course for $100 EXACTLY the same as the   Two Day Practical Rifle Course listed on your website and brochure for   $1,000? <\/strong><br \/>\n  <strong>A.<\/strong> Yes, the very same course. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.frontsight.com\/courses\/practical-rifle-training.asp\">http:\/\/www.frontsight.com\/courses\/practical-rifle-training.asp<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:1em;\"><strong>Q. What are the hours of the Two Day Course?<\/strong><br \/>\n  <strong>A.<\/strong> It starts at 7:30am and ends at 5:30pm both days.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:1em;\"><strong>Q. Is it too physical for elderly or disabled people?<\/strong><br \/>\n  <strong>A.<\/strong> We have trained people in their 90&#8217;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<p style=\"margin-bottom:1em;\"><strong>Q. Am I guaranteed to get into the course that I select to attend?<\/strong><br \/>\n  <strong>A.<\/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<p style=\"margin-bottom:1em;\"><strong>Q. How do I apply for a course date?<\/strong><br \/>\n  <strong>A.<\/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<p style=\"margin-bottom:1em;\"><strong>Q. Do I receive a confirmation for the course enrollment?<\/strong><br \/>\n  <strong>A.<\/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.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:1em;\"><strong>Q. What is in the Confirmation Letter? <\/strong><br \/>\n  <strong>A.<\/strong> Everything you need to know to prepare for the course. This information is posted in the Front Sight <a href=\"http:\/\/www.frontsight.com\/FirearmTraining\/faq\/\" target=\"_blank\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a> section on our website.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:1em;\"><strong>Q. Are there any other costs for the course?<\/strong><br \/>\n  <strong>A.<\/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<p style=\"margin-bottom:1em;\"><strong>Q. Where is the training located?<\/strong><br \/>\n  <strong>A.<\/strong> On our world class 550-acre firearms training facility near Las Vegas, Nevada.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:1em;\"><strong>Q. Are there reasonable hotels available?<\/strong><br \/>\n  <strong>A.<\/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 lodging options in <a href=\"http:\/\/www.frontsight.com\/firearms-training\/las-vegas.asp\">Las Vegas<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.frontsight.com\/firearms-training\/pahrump.asp\">Pahrump<\/a>, and &#8220;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.frontsight.com\/firearms-training\/lodging.asp\">The Winery<\/a>&#8221; in Pahrump.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:1em;\"><strong>Q. Do we bring our own gun or do you have rentals available?<\/strong><br \/>\n  <strong>A.<\/strong> You can bring your own gun or we can rent <a href=\"https:\/\/www.frontsightproshop.com\/rentals-and-ammunition\/rifle\/2-day-rifle-gun-gear-package\/\">everything you need for the Two Day Practical Rifle Course for only $100<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:1em;\"><strong>Q. How do I transport my gun on the airlines?<\/strong><br \/>\n  <strong>A.<\/strong> See the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.frontsight.com\/firearms-training\/important-info.asp#travel-with-guns\" target=\"_blank\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a> for the easy, proper procedure for Weapon Transportation.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:1em;\"><strong>Q. What&#8217;s the catch?<\/strong><strong><br \/>\n  <\/strong><strong>A.<\/strong> There is no catch. 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<p style=\"margin-bottom:1em;\">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 and you are also strengthening the back bone of our country by   becoming a responsible, armed and TRAINED American. <\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:1em;\"><strong>Q. What else do I need to know about the offer?<\/strong><strong><br \/>\n  <\/strong><strong>A.<\/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 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.frontsight.com\/FirearmTraining\/faq\/\" target=\"_blank\">Front Sight&#8217;s Frequently Asked Questions<\/a> to get answers to most if not all your questions.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:1em;\"><strong>AGAIN,   please follow these 5 Simple Steps to take advantage of this Special   Offer for a $1,000 Two Day Practical Rifle Course for ONLY $100.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Here is how it works:<\/h3>\n<ol start=\"1\" type=\"1\">\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:1em;\">The   Certificate is good for you to attend Front Sight&#8217;s Two Day Practical   Rifle Course at any time in the future and has No Expiration Date.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:1em;\">The certificate is transferable, but not redeemable for cash.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:1em;\"><strong>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 our corporate office address:<\/strong>\n<p>    Front Sight<br \/>\n    7975 Cameron Drive, #900<br \/>\n    Windsor, CA 95492<\/p>\n<p>    The   deadline for postmark of your envelope is Friday, March 28, 2014. This   means you must drop the check in the mail to us before 5:00pm Friday, March 28, 2014. <\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:1em;\">Upon receipt, we will mail you back, <strong>in the Self-Addressed, Stamped, Return Envelope you provide<\/strong>,   a special Front Sight Course Certificate good to attend a Two Day   Practical Rifle 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<p style=\"margin-bottom:1em;\"><strong>Again, it&#8217;s very simple. Just follow the directions above.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:1em;\">Take   advantage of the offer to lock a $1,000 Two Day Practical Rifle Course   that you can attend at any time in the future for only $100.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:1em;\">I look forward to seeing you, your family and friends in a Front Sight Two Day Practical Rifle Course soon!<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"vid2\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 1em;\">And here is a great video we recently created so you can share it with your family and friends:<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 1em;\" align=\"center\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1Wv-kXxitPg?rel=0\" height=\"293\" width=\"521\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 1em;\">I highly recommend you view it in 720 (a selection you can make at the bottom of the video window)&#8230;so you can see all the awesome detail.<\/p>\n<p>Sincerely,<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Ignatius Piazza<br \/>\nFounder and Director<br \/>\n<a title=\"front sight\" href=\"\/front-sight\/\">Front Sight<\/a> Firearms Training Institute<br \/>\n7975 Cameron Drive, #900<br \/>\nWindsor, CA 95492<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.frontsight.com\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/www.frontsight.com<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:info@frontsight.com\">info@frontsight.com<\/a><br \/>\n1.800.987.7719<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With that in mind, here is a news video showing what gun owners in NY are doing to show government what they think of gun registration.  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