USPSA Action Pistol Shooting Training Class

The Bismarck-Mandan Rifle and Pistol Association will be hosting a training session for USPSA action pistol shooting. This is a perfect class for anyone who is interested in getting into this sport, or any currently shooting and interested in improving.

WHEN

Sunday, March 1

Noon to approximately 4:00 p.m.

COST

$20

WHERE

At the BMRPA indoor range: 4667 Sky Way, Bismarck.

INSTRUCTOR

Canon Kroh

The class will consist of both classwork and range time. You will need eye and ear protection.

Bring your shooting gear if you have it (guns, mags, belt, ammo). It is not necessary to bring gear, we will have some you can borrow. Bring a box of 40 S&W ammo if you want to shoot.

This course will NOT cover IDPA, self defense, tactical, or duty tactics. It is strictly focused on shooting USPSA action pistol matches – shooting fundamentals, rules, stage strategies and planning, maximizing efficiency. The preliminary itinerary is below.

You don’t need to be registered to show up, but it will make it easier for us to plan, so please send a message via email to let us know if you are coming.

Thanks.

– Brian Stonecipher

12:00 p.m. (noon) – 2:00 p.m. – Classroom (no firearms allowed, only plugged barrels or training aids)

Introduction

Mission statement, caveats

Safety (classroom and range)

USPSA (speed vs accuracy)

Importance of dry fire practice (muscle memory)

Grip / Stance

Draw efficiency / reload efficiency

Efficiency of movement (shooting while moving / reloading on the move)

Equipment

Ammo selection

Physiological limitations (sleep / glycemic levels)

No shoots / mikes (score vs speed and accuracy)

2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Practical (range)

Walkthrough (visualize the plan)

Learn from others (video others, select a mentor)

Test your plan, memorize your plan, don’t deviate from your plan

Difficulty vs skill level

Fields of fire

Pie the corners

Advance / retreat but don’t cover same ground unnecessarily

Efficiency of movement

Time saving techniques