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Practical/Tactical 3-Gun
An Introduction
to Competitive Shooting
Date: March 20, 2010
Time: 9:00am – 1:00pm
(approximately)
Place: Action Pistol
Range – Brock’s Gap Training Center
Skill Level: Novice &
Intermediate
Equipment:
Firearms – for this class, any pistol, carbine or shotgun,
in good working condition, will suffice. For pistols and carbines
bring a minimum of 2 magazines for each. Loaner carbines and
shotguns will be available for those who do not yet own one.
Revolvers are allowed – bring speed-loaders if you have them.
Ammunition
– 50 handgun rounds, 1 box of shotgun shells (25 rounds), 50 carbine
rounds. Suggested calibers - Handgun: .38 Special, .38 Super, 9mm,
.40 S&W, .44 Special, .45ACP (For .357 & .44 Magnums use .38 & .44
Special ammunition). Carbine: .223, .30 Carbine, 7.62, 6.8.
Shotgun: size 7.5, 8, or 8.5 birdshot only.
Safety
Glasses and Hearing Protection – REQUIRED for all
participants
Miscellaneous
– No additional shooting equipment is required. A folding chair and
water is recommended.
Course Summary:
This half-day course is
designed for the beginning or intermediate shooter who desires
closer familiarization with their firearms and who is interested but
inexperienced in the exiting world of competitive shooting. This
course will focus on three main areas: firearm handling skills,
firearm safety, and an introduction to competition. Participants
will experience an actual, yet simple, competitive live-fire course
designed to utilize the skills learned in class.
Course Outline:
1. 1.
Basic range safety – Do’s
and Don’ts
2. 2.
Basic firearm handling
skills for pistol, rifle and shotgun. (Participants interested in
only one firearm type need not attend
the other two sessions, although it is strongly recommended, as the
training builds upon itself.)
3. 3.
Loading and unloading each
firearm type, correctly and safely
4. 4.
Carry methods, holstering
and un-holstering techniques
5. 5.
Common malfunctions and
how to safely clear them
6. 6.
Introduction to
competitive shooting
a. What to expect
b.
Safety aspects
c. What’s required
d.
Moving and shooting
e.
Using cover
f. Clearing a firearm
g. Shoot the course
Come prepared to learn
and to have fun. Our goal is to help you become a more
knowledgeable and confident shooter. If you decide to pursue
competitive shooting, we encourage you to attend our monthly matches
(frankly, there’s no better way to practice and help improve your
skills). If not, then we hope you take the skills you learn in this
course and continue working on them as a safe and responsible
firearms user.
For questions, contact:
Mark Edwards - (205) 516-1569
edwa842@bellsouth.net |
