IFC Educators Academy – Present, Trained, Willing: A research-based response to the active shooter threat based on data collected by Ed Monk, using modern learner-centric educational theory and data-driven analysis of real-world threats.
18 scholarships are available to Iowa public and private school staff members.
The Iowa Firearms Coalition, in cooperation with active-shooter researcher Lt. Col. Ed Monk (US Army retired) and military veteran and police trainer Adam Winch of Defenders-USA, have developed the IFC Educator Academy: Present, Trained, Willing.
Three full days of training begin with a historical look at the active shooter threat in schools and the sobering reality that the threat must be neutralized in the first 30 seconds to one minute in order to keep the victim count low.
Educators will be trained in basic tactical movement and the balance of speed and accuracy when firing a handgun. Each participant will be evaluated with a firearms skills assessment before the training and at the end to gather metrics on improvement in accuracy, time to draw from concealment and the ability to shoot precisely at a variety of distances under pressure. This data will be used to tweak the curriculum with the goal of offering “best practices” and streaming video content of Ed Monk’s presentation to all interested Iowa educational institutions. Additional instructional blocks include Trauma Medicine, Deep Concealment for Educators, and What to Do When the Shooting Stops.
18 participants will be selected to attend the 30-hour course. Applicants should have or will obtain, an Iowa permit to carry weapons before the class. The scholarship covers the $1000.00 course fee and lunch during training. Successful applicants will need to provide an appropriate firearm, concealed holster, and a minimum of 500 rounds of ammunition.
LISTEN HERE for the Simon Conway WHO Radio 1040AM interview centering on the IFC Educator Academy.
Each Attendee Will Receive -30 hours of Instruction -Lunch each Day -Steak dinner with a presentation by Ed Monk.
IFC meets with Governor Reynolds to discuss school safety strategies and training.
(DES MOINES, Iowa) — Iowa Firearms Coalition (IFC) Chair John McLaughlin and volunteer lobbyist Richard Rogers met this week with Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds to discuss strategies for keeping school children safe in the classroom and how best to harden soft targets. The meeting focused on the sobering statistics compiled by active-shooter researcher Ed Monk, which show that on average, one person is shot every ten seconds while waiting for 911 response to an armed attack on a school.
To address this issue, McLaughlin proposed that IFC lead the way with a private sector program that would test and evaluate the ability of school staff members to react appropriately after receiving firearms, tactical, and trauma medical training. McLaughlin noted that, “The Iowa Firearms Coalition is uniquely positioned to assist through our relationship with the nation’s top experts in all aspects of the active shooter threat.”
Iowa code allows schools to approve certain staff members to carry a concealed firearm. To date, however, only two public schools in northwest Iowa are developing plans to arm select staff members.
“Governor Reynolds clearly is passionate about school safety and was impacted by the data we provided,” said Rogers.
The proposal put forward by IFC has the potential to significantly improve the safety of Iowa’s school children. It remains to be seen whether IFC’s proposed program will be implemented statewide, but it is clear that the issue of school safety is being taken seriously by Governor Reynolds and other state officials.
This training is aimed at people in church, school, or individuals hoping to elevate their skill level – young, aged, teachers, students, women, men, etc. If you’re a teacher and would like some real-life considerations for rendering aid when needed and would like to have the mental wherewithal to avoid being a victim, this training is for you. Churches out there considering a security and first aid program, this training should offer the basis for a well-prepared body. This is a beginner’s level course, so don’t feel pressure to fall into a certain “box” in order to fully absorb and enjoy the day. This is vital and practical training.
BREAKDOWN:
-Morning Session 10am to Noon (First Responder, Basic Medical Attention, etc.)
-Noon to 1pm – break for lunch
-Afternoon Session 1pm to 3pm (Self Defense Strategy and Tactics including *Pepper Spray)
Extra Considerations: The cost of the basic training is FREE. There is a *Pepper Spray component that people can either watch or physically participate in for a $20 cost (see below for the Pepper Spray explanation). IFC has absorbed the cost of the training and Cornerstone Bible Fellowship is offering the use of its church and facilities. IFC will have a donation jar present for folks who wish to contribute – all proceeds will be given to Cornerstone Bible Fellowship.
*Pepper Spray Training: The pepper spray portion of the self-defense training can be viewed as a demonstration. However, if you’d like to participate, we encourage it. For $20, you’ll receive an inert canister to use during the training or use where you practice. Additionally, the $20 purchase includes a full-strength canister of pepper spray for self-defense use. You’ll get the feel for how these work with an inert canister, and also take home the “real deal” for your defense. This $20 pack will be available for purchase that day. There is no way to run through cards or verify checks during the training, so cash is the accepted method of payment.
WHAT: First Responder & Self Defense Training will be offered at no cost in a joint effort between the Iowa Firearms Coalition and Cornerstone Bible Fellowship in Newton Iowa. The training is aimed at people in church, school, or individuals hoping to elevate their skill level – young, aged, teachers, students, women, men, etc. If you’re a teacher and would like some real-life considerations for rendering aid when needed and would like to have the mental wherewithal to avoid being a victim, this training is for you. Churches out there considering a security and first aid program, this training should offer the basis for a well-prepared body. This is a beginner’s level course, so don’t feel pressure to fall into a certain “box” in order to fully absorb and enjoy the day. This is vital and practical training. Age-appropriate children are welcome!
BREAKDOWN:
-Morning Session 10am to Noon (First Responder, Basic Medical Attention, etc.)
-Noon to 1pm – break for lunch
-Afternoon Session 1pm to 3pm (Self Defense Strategy and Tactics including *Pepper Spray)
Extra Considerations: The cost of the basic training is FREE. There is a *Pepper Spray component that people can either watch or physically participate in for a $20 cost (see below for the Pepper Spray explanation). IFC has absorbed the cost of the training and Cornerstone Bible Fellowship is offering the use of its church and facilities. IFC will have a donation jar present for folks who wish to contribute – all proceeds will be given to Cornerstone Bible Fellowship.
*Pepper Spray Training: The pepper spray portion of the self-defense training can be viewed as a demonstration. However, if you’d like to participate, we encourage it. For $20, you’ll receive an inert canister to use during the training or use where you practice. Additionally, the $20 purchase includes a full-strength canister of pepper spray for self-defense use. You’ll get the feel for how these work with an inert canister, and also take home the “real deal” for your defense. This $20 pack will be available for purchase that day. There is no way to run through cards or verify checks during the training, so cash is the accepted method of payment.
TRAINING NOTATION – This training is designed and offered in the spirit of preparedness basics. Terrible things can and do happen in this world. Mental preparation combined with training and practice offers you much better odds to avoid becoming a victim and to be able to come to the aid of others. This training is foundational to grasping very tough concepts. We naturally resist thinking outside our comfort zones. But… If we’re going to contradict evil and save lives, we do have to face the unpleasant nature of violence itself, and that begins with understanding it. When you’re truly ready for a perspective that offers a concrete reflection of violence and what is required to counter it, watch the IFC Warrior Wednesday Episode 29 with Ed Monk below:
Karen Butler of “Shoot Like a Girl,” tells IFC Chairman John McLaughlin how the SLG mobile educational display has changed of lives of literally thousands of women and is now including men in its 2A outreach.
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