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Massad Ayoob - Massad Ayoob Group

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Massad Ayoob runs the Massad Ayoob Group training company. His training experience spans multiple decades and his classroom curriculum is cited as one of the most complete classes in the legal defense space.


Recently I took Massads MAG-40 course. The classroom was presented by a master instructor and run partially through video.


While using video may seem like just an easy way to present, Massad wanted the information to be available to your jury (in the case of a defensive shooting) even after his passing. The only way to ensure that is to use the same video you were shown in class.


His classroom presence is excellent. His passion for your safety, in and out of court, comes through readily when he speaks. He also shows that he is a master instructor with regularly scheduled breaks and emphasis on the more important points.


On the range, Massad does not disappoint. His command of repeatable skill (even with a Beretta DA/SA pistol) is absolutely solid. The lessons began with the history of a technique and then we worked the technique. He demonstrated both the skill we were learning, but also the standard to which it needed to be performed. While his qualification does not have tight time standards, it does require a great deal of focus. The qual starts at 3 yards and goes out to 25 yards, so there is no room for error.


The class ends with both a written and a shooting test. Since the class is 40 hours (with working lunches) there is a great deal of information and skill that is tested.


One of the more fun components of the class was the bets. Massad has a long tradition of everyone donating a dollar to the pot that goes to the best shooter. In addition to this, if you beat Massad Ayoob, he will sign a five dollar bill with the inscription "you beat me at my own game". This has the unexpected benefit of adding even more stress to the qualification. I am proud to say, our own Ian Mena-Wieland won both awards.


Massad is an excellent instructor and you should definitely seek his training. It can be found at: massadayoobgroup.com/



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