Waiver
In consideration for the privilege of participating in any activity or training session of Critical Defense Group and in recognition that such participation involves certain inherent risk, do hereby agree to assume the recognized risk of such participation.
A. I am aware, that live fire weapons training and instruction are inherently dangerous activities, and that I am voluntarily participating in these activities with the knowledge of the dangers involved, I hereby agree to accept any and all risks of injury or death.
B. I further understand that by signing this document I hereby waive and release forever any and all claims that I have or may ever have against Macster Enterprises, Inc dba Critical Defense Group, and their members, managers, officers, employees and agents, and Eric Mackinzie, their personal representatives, heirs and assigns or any acting Critical Defense Group instructors (hereinafter collectively referred to as Critical Defense Group) from any liability for personal injury, property damage, wrongful death, losses, liabilities, claims, suits, demands and or causes of action arising from my participation in weapon training activities that I wish to participate in and for any other elements associated with this program including but not limited to magazine publications, gun shops or martial arts dojos.
C. I understand that for live fire weapon training to be of value, it must reflect reality within the bounds of common sense and safety. I understand that the training may include drawing my weapon from a holster, stationary and moving turns from the left, right and rear, shooting from the prone and kneeling positions, shooting on the move, and shooting inside of a specially constructed shoot house. I further understand that these drills may be performed under a certain amount of stress. The use of these drills and tactics during training can result in injuries to participants. These injuries can include but are not limited to sprains, cuts, bruises, gunshot wounds, hearing damage, eye injuries and unconsciousness.
D. I understand that tactical shooting on steel and wooden targets can result in fragments of bullets ricocheting back at the shooter, and that all shooters and spectators are required to wear protective gear in the form of goggles or safety glasses, ear protection, and solid footwear. Furthermore, I understand that any ammunition that I may purchase from the instructors either factory hardball, lead reloads or shotgun buckshot / birdshot, I do so under my own choosing and I will not hold them responsible for any accidents, losses, injuries or claim resulting from any such ammunition defective or otherwise, either to my person or my firearm.
E. I understand that I may refuse to participate in any training that I feel is unsafe or beyond my personal ability. All participants will serve as safety officers and may stop training at any time if they deem the activity unsafe or if they see a potentially dangerous activity about to occur. I hereby state that any weapons that I bring, borrow or rent are in a safe, workable condition and that I fully understand how they operate. I will not hold the company or instructors responsible for any injuries, malfunctions or damage to the weapons, myself or fellow students that may occur.
F. I agree for myself and my heirs and legal representatives to indemnify Critical Defense Group against, and to save Critical Defense Group harmless from any and all damages, actions, causes of action, claims, judgements, costs of litigation, attorney’s fees which may in any way result from participation in any event, training session, use of facilities or equipment of Critical Defense Group.
G. Furthermore, I state that I am not under the influence of drugs or alcohol, am not being treated for any mental disorder, am not a convicted felon or otherwise forbidden by law to own, possess, or train with firearms.
H. Occasionally we enjoy taking photos or videos and post them on our website, our face book page or use them during media presentations at local gun shows. No names or identities are ever used. Do we have your permission to take photos that may involve you during training and post them.
I. I understand that all training sales are final. If I fail to attend or complete any registered class I understand there are no refunds and that my payment may be applied to a future class if there are available slots.
J. I have read this form and I fully understand that weapons training is an inherently dangerous activity and I agree to all of the terms of this agreement as stated herein