{"id":41017,"date":"2015-08-09T12:25:09","date_gmt":"2015-08-09T16:25:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/?p=41017"},"modified":"2015-08-09T12:25:09","modified_gmt":"2023-08-18T22:29:37","slug":"win-a-spot-in-a-nighthawk-1911-critical-skills-class","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/win-a-spot-in-a-nighthawk-1911-critical-skills-class\/","title":{"rendered":"Win a Spot in a Nighthawk 1911 Critical Skills Class"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"Richard<\/a>

Richard Heinie is a noted 1911 wizard who often collaborates with Nighthawk to bring design innovations to the platform.<\/p><\/div>\n

GunsAmerica is proud to offer up a spot in Nighthawk Custom’s 1911 Critical Skills Class. This is a two day class designed to build your single action skill-set. The class will focus on maintenance, carrying, and shooting the 1911. This Saturday\/Sunday class will be taught by Nighthwk Custom Training and GunsAmerica writer Jon Hodoway, and Richard Heinie<\/a>–a well respected 1911 gunsmith.<\/p>\n

This should be a fantastic class. I’ve attended classes Hodoway has taught, and they’re an experience. Heinie’s skills with the old single action are legendary, and he has a devoted following. I’ve seen his collaborations with Nighthawk and respect his work<\/a>. Together, the two will mix classroom time and range time to build out a complete sylabus for those who are serious about carrying a high-end 1911.<\/p>\n

So what about the contest? Here are the details. We’re giving away a spot in the class, which will be held Saturday, August 29, and Sunday, August 30. The winner will be responsible for getting to Berryville, Arkansas (where the class is being held). If you don’t have a suitable 1911 that you want to bring, Nighthawk will let you borrow one for the class. All you have to do is show up.<\/p>\n

What you get<\/h2>\n

A slot in the 1911 Critical Skills class on August 29th, 30th<\/p>\n

Use of a Nighthawk 1911, if you don’t have your own 1911<\/p>\n

Range gear, ammo for the class<\/p>\n

What you have to do<\/h2>\n

Find a way to get to Berryville, Arkansas.<\/p>\n

Find a place to stay Friday night and Saturday. There are numerous options in Eureka Springs and Berryville.<\/p>\n

How do you enter?<\/h2>\n

Simple. There’s a comment section below. In that comment section, type in “1911.” This coming Friday afternoon, August 14th, we’ll take all of the entrants and compile a list and run it through a randomizer. The first one on top wins. If, for whatever reason, that person isn’t able to make it, we’ll pick number two and so on down the list. One entry each, please.<\/p>\n

And if you don’t win? You can still attend (until the class fills up). Click here for all of the registration information<\/a>. The two day class runs $500.<\/p>\n

[full_width]\"heinie<\/a>[\/full_width]<\/p>\n

What’s on the Sylabus?<\/h2>\n

Manipulation: Understanding the proper manipulation and handling of the weapon system is critical to the user having the confidence and skills to leverage the advantages while avoiding the pitfalls that novices can experience with John Browning\u2019s design.<\/strong><\/p>\n