Intro to Competition (USPSA format)
Tuition: $89
Students will hear a presentation of the rules and gear used in competition shooting and students will complete multiple courses of fire in competition format. (Intro to Handgun and Advanced Handgun are required to take this course)
Students will gain the knowledge and abilities for the following:
Required gear for the course:
Please consider physical aspects like standing for periods of time at the range when you choose your attire.
Rain Gear
Sunscreen and bug spray
Water or snacks
Course Location:
Classroom & Live Fire Range
Marianna Field & Stream Club
144 Hufford Run Rd
Marianna, PA 15345
When you register, you accept the course agreement and will adhere to all safety rules of Archangel Defense, LLC and the range.
Students will hear a presentation of the rules and gear used in competition shooting and students will complete multiple courses of fire in competition format. (Intro to Handgun and Advanced Handgun are required to take this course)
Students will gain the knowledge and abilities for the following:
- Nomenclature
- Learn how to set up your gear for success
- The safe and proper techniques for drawing from a holster
- Fundamental Refresher
- Learn how to follow up your shots with strings of fire through proper recoil management
- Learn how to shoot using instinctive shooting, flash sight picture, and point shooting.
- Learn how to reload your handgun
- Footwork for pivoting and moving and shooting
- Engage multiple targets
- Learn how to find your balance of both speed and accuracy
- Learn how the proper maneuvering for a stage
- Learn the rules of the USPSA format and competition shooting
Required gear for the course:
- Handgun of a common caliber that the operator can easily control (no micro size handguns, see size chart)
- Minimum 150 rounds. If you would like a higher round count you can bring more ammo as well.
- Minimum of 2-3 magazines or speed loaders per handgun
- Magazine carriers for your belt are highly recommended
- A sturdy belt (NO canvas or flimsy belts)
- Safety glasses and hearing protection
- Strong OWB (outside the waistband) holster
- Kydex or Leather, the holster must be stiff and must have full cover over the trigger. (NO Black Hawk or Serpa Style Holsters with a button release trigger lock, FOBUS or paddle style holsters, shoulder holsters or nylon holsters. If you are unsure, you should be able to holster and unholster without the use of your support hand.)
- Weather-appropriate attire (NO open toed shoes. Tennis shoes or hiking shoes are recommended, they may get dirty. NO Sleeveless shirts or low cut shirts. Hats are also recommended for your safety)
Please consider physical aspects like standing for periods of time at the range when you choose your attire.
Rain Gear
Sunscreen and bug spray
Water or snacks
Course Location:
Classroom & Live Fire Range
Marianna Field & Stream Club
144 Hufford Run Rd
Marianna, PA 15345
When you register, you accept the course agreement and will adhere to all safety rules of Archangel Defense, LLC and the range.
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Course Agreement
It is required that you view our course agreement before arriving at the range to ensure everyone's safety.