Sylvana Experience Shooting a .22LR & .32acp Caliber Pistols For the First Time with ES2

Sylvana is shown here shooting the Walther P-22 in .22LR

at a target posted at 7 yards 

The loading of the P-22 Magazine with .22LR Ammo

Continued getting used to the Walther P-22 in sighting the target, 

the target was moved out to 15 yards

After gaining confidence and feeling comfortable Sylvana upgraded 

to shooting a CZ-70 in .32acp caliber which she found comfortable to shoot

Miami, Florida 11th November 2012: Having an interest to get familiarized with guns, Sylvana took the advise of  a friend and opted to contact the folks at Experience Shooting Solutions (ES2). 

Never really experiencing in shooting a gun other then when she was a kid, Sylvana would accompany her Father to his gun club, she realized that she wanted to know as to how to handle, shoot and carry for her protection and that of her family. Therefore, she turned to ES2 for guidance, so as be educated and not intimidated as the case with many of the local training facilities which appear to be the case as mentioned to us by many of new shooters that come to ES2 for their experience, especially women. 

Sylvana enjoyed the one on one instructional method as employed by ES2. She experienced shooting the Walther P-22 pistol and experiencing the Czech CZ-70 in .32acp caliber. She has opted to continue with further sessions, as she wished to prepare for her Florida State Conceal Carry Permit and to start looking at a pistol that might suit both her needs and likes. 

Experience Shooting Solutions (ES2) Founder Completes 14 Week Training Course With Miami-Dade Police Department Citizen Academy Program

Experience Shooting Solutions (ES2) Founder Benny Benitez is seen addressing routine Police paperwork after experiencing a dispatch call to a code "32 Assault" / "17" Traffic Crash at 12840 SW 8th Street during the 4th September afternoon patrol shift within the assigned area of operation

Experience Shooting Solutions (ES2) Founder is seen here within the Police "Dodge Charger" Police Cruiser which logged a total of 65 miles of driving while patrolling the operational area of Kendell / Hammocks region as accompany with "Ride Alone" Police Officer C. Bonn who served as Training Officer

Part of the 14th course of the Citizen Academy included the presentation and handling of all small arms utilized and employed by Miami-Dade Police Officers as well as Special Response Teams (SRT) Units

Shown here is classmate Ms. Tania L. Bauza holding a 50 Caliber round as used within the department Barrett M-017 long range sniper rifle. Ms. Bauza is studying Criminal Justice and is inspiring to become a Miami-Dade Police Officer

Shown is the typical Miami-Dade Police cruiser as experienced  within the eight hour ride alone-patrol. It should be noted as indicated by Department Officers that the above model tends to over heat and appear to have a large fuel consumption than the Ford Crown Vic's still in service.

Miami, Florida 6th June to 19th September, 2012: On 19th September Miami Dade Police Department Citizen Academy Class Number 41 successfully graduated 24 participants out of the 44 that started out on 6th June. Experience Shooting Solutions (ES2) Founder, Benny Benitez was one of those proud 24 participants that was received and acknowledged of their successful accomplishment by the Department Assistant Director Mr. J.D. Patterson who was present for Department Director Mr. James K. Loftus.

The program spanned a period of fourteen (14) weeks from 6th June to 19th September and allowed the participants to obtain an operational knowledge of all of the many departments that make up the forth largest Police Force within the Southeast of the United States.

During the fourteen week program, the participants were exposed to all elements of Police work to include such areas as Criminal Law, Enforcement, Domestic Crimes, Crime Scene, Special Response Teams to name a few. This also included a session with hands on experience on an array of small arms weapons operational utilized by the Department.

The success of the program is attributed to the shear dedication and effort of Sergeant Joseph Bermudez (Training Supervisor) and Officer Enrique Cuevas (Training Advisor) who's leadership, knowledge and shear professionalism made the fourteen week course very informative and enjoyable to all of the participants.
A few of the highlights of the program was learning about the Department Special Response Teams (SRT) who training, dedication and operational capabilities under the leadership of their training officer Lieutenant Jorge Herra would rival any global / real world dedicated Special Forces organization.
The other highlight which every graduation participant experienced on their schedule during the duration of the course was an eight (8) hour "Operational Ride Alone" which was mandated for success completion of the course. Again the ability to relate to officer on the street gave all of the participant a well founded appreciation of what the officers on the street deal with on a day by day basis and the respect and admiration toward all of them had been realized beyond what anyone ever expected.
Experience Shooting Solutions (ES2) Thanks and Salute the men and women of the Miami-Dade Police Department and in the traditional U.S.Navy lure we say "Bravo Zulu" job well done!
It should be noted that Experience Shooting Solutions (ES2) Founder Benny Benitez is now a successful graduate of both the Miami-Dade Police and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Citizens Academy Programs.

Lupe Age 50 Celebrates the 4th of July With ES2 By Shooting An Array of Firearms. A Shooting Experience Unlike Any That She Has Ever Had

Shown from left to right is an array of weapons thus derived from ES2 arsenal, they are as follows. A 1908 Bayard .32acp pocket pistol, a Walther P-22 in .22LR followed by the Czech VZ-61 "Scorpion" chambered in the .32acp caliber and finally the venerable VZ-82 "Makarov" semi-automatic pistol chambered in the 9 x 18 round

Lupe shown getting the feel of holding and aiming the Walther P-22 

The 4th of July array of weapons as provided by ES2 for their client. Note the "Red Slider Stopper" on the 1908 Bayard pocket pistol. By design, the weapon does not have slide back hold mechanism. It should be noted that the Bayard was manufactured in 1908, thus making this  weapon a 104 year old weapon which functions flawlessly and has a well tight grouping at 7 yards

Lupe is shown here loading the Walther P-22 magazine with Federal .22LR ammo. The Walther P-22 Magazine holds 10 rounds

Lupe getting the feel of holding and aiming the Cech VZ-61 "Scorpion" Semi-Auto pistol

The proof of having a great 4th of July experience with ES2 as evident by the tight grouping which Lupe achieved while firing the VZ-82 pistol thus chambered in the  9 x 18 round at 15 yards distance

Miami, Florida 4th of July 2012: As our great Nation celebrated its 236 years, ES2 was providing a 4th of July shooting experience unlike any to yet another of their client. One by one, ES2 continues to help Americans within South Florida to realize their ability to respect, understand and establish an appreciation for firearms and for some the experience of shooting a weapon for very first time in their lives.
ES2 takes pride in bringing to light to their clients that as citizen of this great Nation, we have one of the most important amendments within our Constitution, our 2nd amendment, the right to bear arms.
ES2 found themselves on this 4th of July bringing this to light to "Lupe" a retired U.S. Army Master Sergeant who despite being proficient with an M-16, since retirement has longed to get back into experiencing the sensation of once again firing a weapon. ES2 provided the Master Sergeant with a vast a array of weapons for her to experience which she enjoyed firing them. Through their associated group based in Orlando, Florida known as "Fighting Knights Arms" as head up by Mr. Chris Cochran a Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco & Firearms (BTAF) approved Federal Firearm Licensed (FFL) dealer, the Master Sergeant plans to purchase her own 20 inch barrel, Bushmaster AR-15 and with the assistance and guidance of ES2 obtain her Florida Concealed Weapons Permit License and join the National Rifle Association (NRA).
Having fired all of the weapons as provided by ES2 and doing very well with the VZ-82 9x18 "Makrov" pistol in keeping a tight grouping at a distance of 15 yards, Lupe took a real fancy to the Czech VZ-61 "Scorpion" and Walther P-22 pistols.

ES2 Founder Maintenance His Proficiency While Providing His Clients With A One Of A Kind Shooting Experience

ES2 Founder "Benny" sights in his target while employing the Romanian made AK-47 assault pistol so as to maintain his proficiency

Let it not be said that ES2 does not have one of the largest assortments of weapons that they could their clients the ultimate experience in shooting

The most famous and recognizable weapon in the world, the venerable AK-47

The Walther P-22 semi-automatic pistol (in all black) with a simulated suppressor attached

This is what 710 rounds of .22LR ammunition looks like and what ES2 on average would expend so as to give the client and excellent experience in shooting

From left to right: ES2 Founder "Benny" with returning client Mr. "P" and Mike. The smile on their faces serves as an indicator to the excellent experience they both had when calling upon E2S to satisfy their experience to shoot and enjoy a firearm of their choice

Miami. Florida 16th June 2012: To ES2 proficiency in shooting and as well as proficiency in client care are both one in the same so as to deliver to the client the experience that they seek and which they come to ES2 to obtain concerning firearms. It should be noted and as indicated above by the various photos that ES2 is one if not the sole operating group in South Florida that brings its client a vast range and assortment of weapons that they could experience.

To ES2 client care is very important and one of its mission statement to render onto the client the best and a safe experience toward firearms. This is profoundly evident by the above photo of ES2 and the clients at the end of the day, as the smiles says it all. Also ES2 does not skimp on providing their client ample amount of ammunition within the established time frame for their services, as these usually run on an hourly bases for cost. 

Mike Age 27 Experiences Shooting an AK-47 Assault Rifle and The AK-47 Assault Pistol Version

Mike is shown here preparing to fire the AK-47 with the visual
assistance of a "Red-Dot" Scope

After experiencing the AK-47 attention was turn to the assault pistol
version of the same weapon

Racking the weapon in preparation for firing.Note that for safety when doing this the muzzle is being pointed upward in the event of a "slam fire" in as the round that is being chambered could fire when allowing the receiver to slam forward

Miami, Florida 16th June 2012: One of the most versatile and highly common ammunition within the ES2 inventory of arms aside of the .22LR is the 7.62 x 39 round, which is the main stay of the AK-47. ES2 client Mike had the ability to experience this world common round with a well recognized and highly common weapon on the globe, the AK-47 assault rifle and its derived variants.

ES2 allowed Mike to experience shooting the world famous AK-47 and one of its variant the AK-47 assault pistol. The experienced that ES2 provided Mike was an overall success with Mike expressing an interest in not only wishing to return for continued instructions, but indicated that he may wish to possibly purchase either the AK-47 in the full rifle size or the assault pistol size in the near future, which ES2 relationship with Mr. Chris Cochran of Fighting Knights Arms of Orlando, Florida, ES2 preferred Federal Firearm Licensed (FFL) dealer could assist with Mike wishes.

Aside from providing a client with the experience, ES2 enforces a great level of safety awareness concerning each weapon that a client may wish to experience. Clients like Mike who has had some exposure to firearms in the past, but like the most common story which we at ES2 hear is that they all seek for for someone to give them that level of knowing as to how to use whatever firearm they may have without being intimidated or having to deal with someone who is more interested in showing off what they know instead of passing that knowledge in a comfortable one on one training experience like ES2. Today ES2 achieved yet another satisfied client with Mike.

Returning Clients Continued Their Shooting Experience, As Well As Experiencing Firing Other Weapons from ES2 Arsenal

                     This young shooter takes aim down range with an SKS Rifle

                            Dad too gets in on the experience and fire the SKS
                                                    Semi-Automatic Rifle

Unlike his Brother who opted to shoot the SKS Semi-Automatic Rifle, this young shooter 

opted to experience the AK-47 pistol version in short burst

The Walther P-22 is the preferred weapon of choice with younger shooters

Miami, Florida 16th June 2012: Finally, with a break in the daily rain shower patterns that are prevalent to South Florida this time of year, ES2 was once again back outdoors with returning clients in providing them a continued experience in safely utilizing and enjoying firearms while allowing them to experience a continued, vast assortment of weapons.

This visitation by an already returning client saw the utilization of the SKS semi-automatic assault rifle and the the AK-47 assault pistol both weapons are chamber in the 7.62 x 39 caliber. The SKS was found to be well liked by the client as it sighting was good and the AK-47 assault pistol was a great experience for new shooters who may have never seen it before or experienced such a weapon. It should be noted that ES2 Walter P-22 semi-automatic pistol has been found to be a well appreciated and liked, especially by the younger shooters, as the rapid firing of the 10 round magazine is a awesome experience for the young shooter. The Walther P-22 within ES2 arsenal is equipped with a "simulated suppressor" which despite not being able reducing the sound from firing the .22LR ammunition it does provides stability to the weapon when fired from the hands of younger, inexperienced shooters.

Miami Father & Son Experience Shooting ES2 Collection of Weapons And Shared A Wonderful Moment

At 15 yard, 12 year old "Jr." aims the Bersa .380 semi-automatic, compact pistol at a series of targets as set up by ES2 and makes good contact

Mr. "P" fires the Russian Siaga .410 semi-automatic shotgun equipped with the four round magazine. Note the spent / ejected .410 shell caught in the flight within the photograph

The target area as set up by ES2 for the experience of the day

Mr. "P" experiencing shooting the I.O. PPS-43C chambered in 7.62 x 25

Miami, Florida 19th May 2012: Often ES2 provides a considerable amount of their time to parents who may wish for their children to obtain and establish both an appreciation and understanding of firearms. ES2 feels that "Community Service" the sense of giving back to ones community is paramount and often provide families, parents and their kids with special bonding moment's free of charge. 

ES2 strongly feels that giving to the community is something that we all as Americans should do toward one another and as in this case, ES2 provided a brilliant shooting experience for a Miami Father & Son team.

The Bersa .380, the Russian Siaga .410 and the PPS-43C were taken out from the armory and placed into the hands of these two lucky individuals for their shooting experience. We especially wish to thank Fighting Knights Arms of Orlando, Florida who is a partner with ES2 for their donation of ammunition for the days event. BRAVO-ZULU to Fighting Knights Arms.

Jennifer Age 15 Had Her 1st Time Experience Of Shooting An Ak-47 WARSA-10 Assault Rifle With ES2

Jennifer shown shooting the WARSA-10 AK-47 Assault Rifle

Shown here is a Century International Arms WARSA-10 AK-47 Assault Rifle

Ocala, Florida 5th May 2012: Experience Shooting Solutions (ES2) provided Jennifer of Ocala, Florida the experience of handling and shooting a Century International Arms AK-47 for the first time. The weapon is a semi-automatic assault rifle that fires the 7.62 x 39 round. ES2 presented Jennifer with the understanding and experience of handling the weapon. Jennifer showed a good understanding and confidence in handling and firing the weapon. Despite the 7.62 x 39 caliber having a noticeable kick back, she maintained a good over control of the weapon and got many rounds on target from 15 and 25 yards.

Cheri Age 34 Had Her 1st Time Experience Of Shooting A Remmington 12 Gauge Assault Shotgun with ES2

         Show is Cheri holding a Remmington Model 870 12 gauge Tactical Shotgun

Fort Lauderdale, Florida 30th April 2012: Experience Shooting Solutions (ES2) provided Cheri of Fort Lauderdale the experience of handling and shooting a Remmington Model 870, 12 gauge, Tactical Shotgun. Cheri has purchased the weapon about 4 months before for her home defense, but never had a full understanding of the weapon and did not have anyone who had the ability to provide here with a one on one introduction on the weapon within a non-intimidating manner and training atmosphere. She learned of ES2 through friends and ES2 gave Cheri the experience of learning how to handle and utilize her firearm. ES2 provide Cheri with the confidence to continued her training in firearms utilization.

Amanda Age 14 Had Her 1st Time Experience Of Shooting a Jimenez JA-22 & The Basic Of Field Stripping & Cleaning Of The Weapon with ES2

Shown is Amanda displaying a proper stance while firing the JA-22

Amanda is shown field stripping the same JA-22 semi-automatic pistol she utilized, being the first weapon that she had ever fired

The JA-22 as "Broken Down" by Amanda for proper cleaning after firing 100 round of  .22LR CCI Mini-Mag ammunition

Miami, Florida 6th April 2012: Experience Shooting Solutions (ES2) provided 14 year old Amanda her first time experience in shooting a firearm. The weapon of choice by her parents was the six round, semi-automatic, Jimenez Arms JA-22 pistol, chambered in the .22LR round. She found the weapon comfortable to shoot, as it fitted nicely to the size of her hand and overall grip.
She experienced shooting at target placed at 7 and 15 yards range and was able to get a good amount of rounds fired onto the target. Furthermore, her first experience with a firearm included "Field Stripping" the weapon after firing 100 rounds of CCI Mini-Mag .22LR ammunition.

Once shown, she found the weapon to be simple to break down and experienced cleaning and re-assembling an actual firearm with no problems. Amanda gained a great deal of confidence and commented that she is the only girl in her class grade to understand not only how to safely handle and fire a weapon, but to field strip it as well.

Marisol Age 47 Had Her 1st Time Experience Of Shootinging a SIG Sauer 522 With A High Capacity Magazine with ES2

Marisol shooting a target at 15 yards utilizing the Sig Sauer 522 equipped 

with a high capacity magazine and a red-dot scope

The Sig Sauer SIG-522 (chambered in .22LR) the training complement 

to the SIG-523 (chambered in .223)

Miami, Florida 25th March 2012: ES2 provided Marisol the experience of shooting a weapon for the very first time and her weapon of choice from ES2 training arsenal was the Sig Sauer Sig-522 chambered in .22 LR round. The Sig-522 is referred to as the "Little Brother" of the Sig-523 thus chambered in the .223 round and used by many world Law Enforcement and Military organization. The Sig-522 is an economical means for organizations to training with their primary weapon being a Sig-523, but at an economical cost advantage of the .22LR round. Marisol found the weapon enjoyable and very easy to control due to its light caliber ammunition. Marisol since then has gained a new found sense of confidence and basic understanding of firearms and she has expressed to ES2 her interest to purchase her very own first weapon and obtain her Florida State Concealed Weapons Carry Permit.

Yvette Age 9 Had Her 1st Time Experience Of Shooting A Cricket .22LR Rifle with ES2

Young 9 year Yvette shooting her .22LR Cricket rifle designed for the very young shooter

Shooting at a target placed at 15 yard while resting her rifle for stability 

Yvette Mom and friend who also came to experience their first use of a firearm with ES2

Lake Whales, Florida 10th March 2010: Young and old, everyone who comes to ES2 for their first opportunity to learn about and shoot a firearm always enjoy their experience. To date, young 9 year old Yvette of Lake Whales, Florida is the youngest person to experience the shooting of a firearm through ES2.

Children are especially the audience that we at ES2 enjoy teaching and exposing to the basic knowledge and safe handling and attitude around and toward firearms for their safety should they come across a firearm.

Having the experience of shooting a weapon such as the Cricket rifle, especially made for very young shooters like Yvette, gives a child a sense of understanding that a gun or rifle is not a toy and any firearms that may come in contact with are to be considered as a loaded weapon and they should call an adult. We at ES2 enjoy providing young kids like Yvette and her Mother with the experience of shooting.

John Age 24 Had His 1st Time Experience Of Shooting a Ruger SR9c Pistol with ES2

The Ruger SR9c subcompact 9mm Semi-Automatic Pistol

John displaying the hits onto his target after shooting the Ruger SR9c

Jacksonville, Florida 7th February 2012: Often we engage with clients such as John shown above from Jacksonville, Florida who may have had an initial exposure to firearms sometime back in their life, but for various reasons never fully appreciated the exposure as due to the approach (training) he may have had and now wishes to re-engage the experience. 

ES2 reaches out to all who may want that initial experience of handling and shooting a firearm to those who may wish to re-engage and pick up were they may have left off. Our one on one approach make the experience either as an initial one or as in John case a re-engagement a pleasurable and educational experience. Our secret, keep simple, keep it one on one and non-intimidating approach and exposure.

We have heard from John since and are glad to hear that has purchased his first weapon from Green Acres Sporting Goods in Jacksonville (904) 786-5166 of which oddly enough his first purchased of a weapon consisted of the Ruger SR9c, which he became familiarized with from our experience and inventory.

ES2, wishes to thank Green Acres Sporting Goods for providing a brilliant price on the purchase of an AK-47 pistol while providing the experience in Jacksonville, Florida.

Kristy Age 21 Had Her 1st Time Experience Of Shooting An AR-15 with ES2

Kristy shooting from the sitting position

Jacksonville, Florida 5th February 2012: Despite the bone chilling 32 degrees for Floridians, ES2 is well verse to operate in all manner of "Atmospheric Conditions"and so are the clients in their wiliness to obtain the experience of understanding and shooting their first firearms. Kristy a local property manager heard about ES2 and hear that ES2 is not high tempo firearms training group like so many out there, but geared to the new shooter and wanted to have the experience of shooting a weapon for the first time in a one on one approach in a non-intimidating manner, ES2 was who she called. ES2 instructor Chris Cochran of Orlando, Florida provided Kristy with what she was looking for and the above photograph of Kristy shooting from a sitting position encapsulate the who experience that she received from ES2.