Intermediate Practical Pistol

This class will take you to the next level. Class is offered once a quarter. This is a four hour class. Practical pistol shooting is both exciting and challenging, as well as being one of the fastest growing shooting sports in the United States. Courses of fire utilize many aspects not found in other disciplines:

• Movement by the shooter
• Drawing from the holster
• Multiple targets
• Reloads
• Shooting through and/or around barricades
• Shooting strong hand, weak hand, and freestyle (both hands)

Practical pistol allows the shooter freedom to solve the problems presented by the match design. The stages in practical pistol utilize a basis of application in the defensive use of a firearm. Practical pistol matches are based on the principles of accuracy, power and speed. The matches are varied, with new courses of fire for every stage. Participation in these matches will develop a high degree of proficiency in the use of the handgun, as well as providing a great means of recreation.

Prerequisites:

Must have attended Practical Pistol beginning class and/or participated in at least two Practical Pistol matches. You must have 200 rounds of ammunition, two magazines, or speed loaders, pistol, holster, eye and ear protection. Please no hard soled shoes.

Course Outline:

• Equipment
• Clothing
• Rig Setup
• Gun Grip
• Strong & Weak Hand Transitions
• Range Bag Content
• Stage Scenarios
• Reloads
• Drills
• Chronographing
• Sectioning a Stage
• Positions and movements
• Reloading
• Do's and Don'ts of Gun Care and Range Drills

Available to: Open enrollment