Introduction to Practical Shooting Matches Course

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Are you interested in practical shooting matches but don’t know where to start? Don’t get disqualified at your first match! Get the training you need in a welcoming, fun environment.

ATX Bull’s Eye Training’s “Introduction to Practical Shooting Matches” is a combination classroom and range time format course which will teach you:

• How safe gun handling is carried out at matches
  • Cold range concept
  • Safe table areas, what’s allowed and what’s not
  • Muzzle direction
  • Trigger finger control
  • Handling your firearm
• General overview of differences between ASI, IDPA and USPSA (and mention Steel Challenge)
  • Classification systems
  • Scoring
  • Range commands
• Gear
• Range time: Learn how to complete match stages with timer, on command under Range Safety Officer, with various start positions, moving and shooting, and target transitions as you might encounter at a match.

Duration: 1/2 day

Prerequisites:

• Know and always follow the 4 rules of gun safety:
  • Always keep your muzzle pointed in a safe direction.
  • Always keep your finger off of the trigger until you have made the conscious decision to shoot.
  • Always keep your gun unloaded until ready to use.
  • Always know your target and what is beyond it.
• Know how to operate your firearm safely, including loading, shooting, unloading, and engaging the safety (if your pistol/PCC has one).
• Agree to use factory ammunition, no reloads allowed for this class.
• All equipment used in the live-fire portion of the class is subject to approval by the instructor.
• You must be 18 years or older. For those under 18, ATX Bull’s Eye Training can offer a modified introduction for youth entering action steel matches.

 Required equipment:

• Eye and hearing protection rated for shooting sports.
• A semi-automatic pistol, preferably 9mm and preferably full size.
• At least 2 magazines, but 4 or more are recommended.
• 200+ rounds of factory target/plinking ammunition.

 Optional but highly recommended:

• A gun belt sturdy enough to keep your holster from shifting around, preferably 1.5” to 2” wide.
• Outside the waistband (OTW) holster, but if you do not have a holster you may participate in the live-fire portion of class from a low ready, barrel or table start. Also, no SERPA holsters, such as those that require a button to be pressed to release the pistol from the holster.
• If you will be drawing from a holster, it is recommended to have at least two magazine holders on your belt.

Payment must be made in full at least one week prior to class. Course fees are non-refundable. Refunds will be issued if ATX Bull’s Eye Training cancels class due to elements out of our control, including but not limited to weather or minimum attendance not met.

Please note:

Range may charge an additional use fee. Ask instructor for requirements of the host range.