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This course is an introduction to handgun competition. Approximately 50-75 rounds.

Only basic familiarity with firearm safety and your handgun is required.

Who should attend?

• Someone considering trying a handgun competition for the first time.
• First-time attendees of a formal firearms class.
• Someone with basic experience drawing from a holster, and operating their handgun safely.
• LEO or MIL folks who wish to begin competing.


Is competition good for defensive handgunners? Some say habits learned there will get you kilt (killed) in the streets. The real answer is: It depends.

Being able to shoot fast and accurately under pressure is ALWAYS a good thing.

However, getting started in competition can be daunting. We’re here to take the mystery out of what to expect.

After this course, you should be able to arrive at your first local match with confidence in what you are doing, and start gaining the benefits of Competition for the Defensive Handgunner.

In this class we will introduce you to the basics of 3 common types of handgun competition:

* IDPA (International Defensive Pistol Association)
* USPSA (United States Practical Shooting Association)
* Steel Challenge

We will cover the pros and cons of each sport, discuss the basic rules, where they are similar and where they differ, scoring methodologies, how to be a valued competitor and squad member, and finally, stage planning.

After that, with all class members acting as a squad, we will shoot an IDPA / USPSA stage, and a Steel Challenge stage.

This course is taught by IDPA Match Director Tim Reedy, IDPA Number A1570, and Patrick Flores, Nationally-ranked Expert. Both Tim and Patrick are Rangemaster-Certified Master Instructors.