This past Saturday, Feb 26th, I attended the 8 hour pistol class taught by Jack Manfre.  It was the first WTA training event I have attended.  I am really good at finding an excuse -usually my family- for not going to any kind of training that involves spending my time and my money.  The WTA email for this one grabbed my attention because of the instructor.  About 5 years ago, Karen and I attended a similiar class taught by Jack.  I left the class knowing I was a better shooter and feeling…

Philanthropy has its benefits, well at least for Chicago Police Detective (and WTA member!) John Folino, who landed the job of Technical Advisor on The Chicago Code after successfully bidding on a silent auction prize at a fundraising event for Officer Michael Gordon. Folino, a 12 year veteran of the CPD, currently a homicide detective assigned to Area 5, discusses…