Practical Pistol/Competition Skills Clinic (4.5 HRS)

Prerequisite: Previous pistol courses (totaling 16 hours) or USPSA “C” Classification/IDPA Marksman or higher. Our classes are NOT a prerequisite but training from a reputable company/instructor or competition experience is required.

Description

This course is designed to increase handgun skills for self-defense or competitive shooting. We will stress speed and accuracy while covering handgun manipulation skills that will enable the shooter to more effectively use their pistol. The focus will be on the improvement of handgun shooting skills such as speed shooting, accuracy, the draw, reloads, barricade drills, shooting while moving, etc. Students will learn self-diagnostics to continue development of their own personal performance, how to practice and tracking one’s own skill level. The target audience of the course is the experienced law enforcement/military operator or USPSA/IDPA competitor who is looking to improve their speed, marksmanship and gun handling skills. We will use time-tested and proven drills to increase your skills.  This is a great opportunity to become more proficient with your defensive pistol skills required to advance in competition and self-defense. 

Location

Stone Quarry Range
Culpeper, VA

Link Up Point

E.V. Baker's Store

4066 Zachary Taylor Highway
Culpeper, VA 22701

Link-up occurs and convoy departs 20 minutes prior to class start.

Topics Covered

  • Fundamentals of Marksmanship review

  • Barricades

  • Shooting while moving

  • Tactical & Emergency reloads

  • One handed shooting

  • Driving the pistol/target transitions

Equipment Needed

  • Serviceable semi-automatic pistol (9mm or larger caliber)

  • 3-5 magazines of 10 round capacity (minimum).

  • Quality belt with strong-side or appendix Concealment holster & Magazine pouch

  • Serpa holsters or similar holsters that use the trigger finger to deactivate a retention device are NOT allowed

  • Be able to retain 2 magazines on your body

  • 400 rounds of dependable ammunition (minimum). No steel core and No steel jacket, no armor piercing, no tracer.

  • Knee pads (optional)

  • Eye protection, hearing protection (electronic recommended) and baseball cap.

Services

Indoor restrooms available.