In addition to our monthly "Intro to Competition Pistol" class this Wednesday, Les will also be available for Private/Semi-Private instruction on a closed range. Private is handled on a 1 to 1 basis and Semi-Private is limited to 3 shooters. Topics can be of your choosing or Les can evaluate and customize the class as needed. There is a 2 hr minimum and 4 hr maximum on Private/Semi-Private bookings during the week.
We understand it's short notice but the opportunity just presented itself so we wanted to make it available.
To register for "Intro to Competition Pistol" please click the button here:
For more information about Private/Semi-Private instruction or to reserve times please email:
Had a great time shooting USPSA at Oak Park Sportsmen's Club this past weekend - we're gearing up for 2013 USPSA Area 5 and this looks like it'll be a stage at the match.
As we were watching, some of us debated whether it was worth engaging the drop turner (no penalty mikes) or if was better to just blow past it. Engaging vs. not-engaging is usually a wash, but in this particular stage not-engaging may have saved a fuzzy reload.
The trouble was that the stage required 11 rounds to complete and competitors started with an empty gun.
I decided to gamble and trust that I could execute a reload, rack the slide, then perform another reload before getting into a shooting position.
This time... It paid off! By not engaging, I was able to shave ~3 seconds off my time compared to most competitors. Even though I missed out on 10 points, a 3 second margin was high enough to ensure a solid lead. (Interestingly, the stage counted for 65 points even though I only shot a 55 point stage effectively - just interesting math in USPSA sometimes...)
Come help us break in the new range with our new format!!!!!!
We're going to hit the ground running and introduce skill blocks. Each month of our five month cycle we will introduce a different "block". The sixth month we'll have a Mini Match. If you're wondering what a Mini Match is then let me explain. A Mini Match is a single long stage or two smaller stages that will incorporate all five elements of the blocks that have been addressed. Shooters will be able to run the Mini Match as many times as time allows. Doing so allows the shooters to work on techniques through repetition and correction.
Our first block will address the draw and transitions at speed. To do so we will be utilizing plate racks, dueling trees and other steel elements. Our plan is to move through rather quickly to avoid wait time between shooters and allow for some head to head competition to wrap up the evening.
