Intermediate Pistol – Two Day (Marengo, OH)
Oct 12 @ 8:00 am—Oct 13 @ 4:00 pm EDT
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Intermediate Pistol Overview
Prerequisites: This course has no formal prerequisites, but is a fast-paced program covering a lot of instructional points. The course is designed to instill marksmanship fundamentals into attendees who’ve taken an entry-level class already and who are familiar with the safe handling and operation of a pistol. If you are totally new to firearms/pistols, you may be better served to attend our Intermediate Pistol course which has a slower pace.
Attendees between ages 14-18 years must be accompanied by a parent for the entire event. If under age of 14, contact the Event Director to review their participation.
Estimated Ammunition Required: 500-700 rounds.
Pistol Requirements: You will need a safe semi-automatic pistol with a minimum of two (2) functioning magazines of ten (10) round capacity (extra magazines recommended), to fully participate in this course. Pistols should be of a modern, drop safe design.
Required Equipment: Plan to bring the following:
- case for your pistol
- at least two magazines for your pistol (5-round capacity minimum, 10-round capacity recommended)
- a way to take notes
- hearing protection
- eye protection
- plenty of your preferred method of hydration (both plain water and something to replace electrolytes you will lose via sweating is ideal)
- clothing appropriate for the weather (loose fitting clothing, especially around the neck, is discouraged as hot brass can lodge against the skin and cause a burn)
- lunch (there are no restaurants sufficiently close to the range)
We will not be drawing from the holster in this class and we will run a “cold range.” You will not need a holster to participate in the class activities.
Optional Equipment: The following equipment is not required but may come in handy at the event:
- stapler (and extra staples) to attach your target to the backer board
- hat with a brim (to deflect flying hot brass)
- folding chair
- snacks
- sunscreen and/or bug spray (this is an outdoor event)
Loaner Firearms: loaner firearms suitable for use at this event are generally available but limited. Please contact the Event Director prior to the event if you would like to request a loaner firearm.
Overview: This course, based on traditional American service pistol fundamentals teaches “Hits Count!” This course lays a sound foundation for students to shoot groups under time pressure from a practical stance. Instruction includes classroom, drills, and range time all of which are designed to improve your abilities with a hand gun. Students learn:
- Rules for safe gun handling & range rules
- Pistol parts and operation & ammunition
- Shooting fundamentals: Five steps to firing each shot
- Proper two-hand, strong hand, and weak hand stance, grip, and trigger press
- Natural Point of Aim
- Shot Group Analysis
- Clearing Common Stoppages
- Progress checks throughout the event using a multi-target Qualifier