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Hello Everyone,

We've had a great run with Four Leaf Training over the past year and a half, meeting a lot of new folks, getting to work with some fantastic shooters and helping to bring the best to Alpha Range.

After taking stock of our time commitments and personal goals, we've decided that it would be best to take a break from the teaching business.

We will still be running McHenry IPSC and doing as much as possible to continue bringing great matches to Alpha.

If you're looking for instruction, here are our recommendations:

• Team Spartan Training Network: Defensive firearms training
• Permanent Solutions Training: Defensive firearms training
• Excel Training Group: Competition firearms training
• Ben Stoeger: Competition firearms training

Sincerely,

Terry Brown and Les Kismartoni

Skills & Drills

In anticipation of the Mchenry IPSC Shooting Society' season starting up we are pleased to offer 2 Skills & Drills sessions in September. Remember that each session is unique so come for one or both if your schedule allows. We have also opened registration for all sessions through the end of the year so feel free to sign up early. See you soon.

LINK to all 4LTG Registrations

Intro to Competition Pistol - August 28th, 2014

Our monthly Introduction to Competition Pistol class at Alpha Range in McHenry, IL

For the shooter wanting to enter into pistol competition this 3 hour class will be an introduction to the rules and safety procedures needed to get started. This is accomplished through a small class size where individual attention coupled with open communication leads to a solid foundation in the shooting sports. Classroom topics covered will include safety, equipment, range procedures, basic rules, basic scoring and what to expect on the range. The live fire element of the class will expose the new shooter to a basic stage scenario where the shooter will have a chance to practice what they’ve learned in a low stress (uncompetitive) environment. The live fire portion of the class also gives the instructors an opportunity to evaluate and address any safety issues the student may exhibit prior to participating in a USPSA or IDPA match.

This introduction is designed for intermediate shooters who are looking to begin participating in action pistol shooting sports. Students should be knowledgeable with the safety and operation of their pistol and related equipment. Additionally students should be familiar with using and drawing from a holster. New shooters not familiar with the above should contact us to discuss training that will bring you to this level.

August 2014 Skills and Drills: Transitions!

We'll be exploring transitions and practicing this skills with a variety of drills - some humble even the best shooters!

Wednesday, August 13th, 2014!

July 2014 Introduction to Competition Pistol

Competition Skills and Drills - July 9th, 2014

Join us for some challenging position entry/setups work. We'll be shooting small targets at speed and examining reloads "on the way"...

Competition Skills and Drills - May 14th, 2014

We'll be looking at a some match skills/transitional drills (transition in the mental sense, not the "between targets dwell time" sense...) - It'll be a smaller class too so we can cover more information.


 

Two Intro Classes Coming Up!

We're going to be helping Pine Tree Pistol Club in Rockford, IL out by running our intro course on Saturday, April 19th!

(See update!)



Additionally, we'll have our regularly scheduled intro class at Alpha Range in McHenry, IL on April 23rd!

Registration is open for April Skills and Drills

Registration is open for April Skills & Drills.

Registration is open for March Skills & Drills.

Come and join us.

February Introduction to Competitive Shooting

Sign up by clicking the button below!



(A complete syllabus is available here)

February Skills and Drills (Block 2)

This month's Skills & Drills will start off focusing on the draw. Once we've pushed you to draw faster than you ever have before we'll move on to some very challenging drills. Don't be intimidated though because, as always, drills are tailored to the individual shooter regardless of skill level. Our drills are geared to push shooters against themselves not others in the class. What would all this be without some fun? It wouldn't. That's why we always end on a fun note by playing a "game". If you're with us regularly then we look forward to seeing you again. If not then we look forward to you joining us to see what it's all about. See you there.

January Introduction to Competitive Shooting

We're going to run a Saturday afternoon Introduction to Competitive Shooting class right after the upcoming McHenry IPSC match from 1PM to 4PM.

January Skills and Drills (Block 1)

Ok! Playtime is over, back to work!

We'll be spending the time working on position entry and exit...