Description
Course Timeframe: Two-Day Course
Day 1 – Instruction: Sunday, November 15 | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Day 2 – Match Day: 9:30 AM Warm-Up | 12:30 PM Match Start
Course Location: California Tactical Academy in Piru, CA
Qualified Students: Pistol 2 or Course Equivalent
Course Description:
Ready to put your pistol skills to the test?
Intro to Pistol Competition is designed to introduce experienced shooters to the fundamentals of practical pistol competition while developing greater confidence, speed, accuracy, movement, and overall gun handling.
Competition provides a unique environment to test your fundamentals against measurable standards. The clock, scoring, movement, and unfamiliar stages introduce new variables that challenge you to balance accuracy and speed while maintaining safe and efficient weapon handling.
This two-day course combines instruction with practical application. Day 1 will introduce the fundamentals, rules, equipment, scoring, and skills needed to participate in practical pistol competition. Students will progress through dry-fire exercises, live-fire drills, and mini stages designed to prepare them for an actual match environment.
Day 2 puts those skills into practice. Students will begin with an instructor-led warm-up before participating in an eight-stage local match hosted by SoCal Practical Shooting. Grey instructors will accompany students throughout the match to provide guidance on stage planning, range procedures, and navigating their first competitive shooting experience.
Match registration and fees are included with the course.
What You’ll Learn:
- Introduction to USPSA & Practical Shooting
- USPSA Safety Rules & Range Commands
- PractiScore & Finding Local Matches
- Equipment Setup & Competition Divisions
- Accuracy at Speed
- Drawing from the Holster
- Recoil Management
- Target Transitions
- Reloads & Weapon Manipulation
- Shooting on the Move
- Movement & Maintaining the 180
- Balance of Accuracy, Speed & Movement
- USPSA Targets & Scoring
- Stage Planning & Execution
- Match Etiquette, Taping Targets & Resetting Stages
- Practical Competition Stages
How it Works:
Upon submitting your order, your spot will be reserved for both training days.
Day 1 consists of four hours of instruction and live-fire training focused on preparing you for practical pistol competition.
On Day 2, students will meet at 9:30 AM for a two-hour instructor-led warm-up and match preparation. The match begins at 12:30 PM and consists of eight stages with SoCal Practical Shooting.
Your instructors will remain with the group throughout the match to help guide you through stage preparation, range commands, scoring, and match procedures.
You will receive an email before the course with full details on range attire, equipment, ammunition, and where and when to meet.
What to Bring:
- 500 Rounds of Ammunition
- Serviceable Pistol
- Strong-Side Holster that Completely Covers the Trigger Guard
- Appropriate Belt
- Minimum of Three Magazines
- Minimum of Two Magazine Pouches
- Eye & Ear Protection
- Weather Appropriate Clothing
- Sunscreen, Pants, Closed-Toe Athletic Shoes/Boots & Hat
- Food/Snacks & Plenty of Liquids
- Notepad and Paper, if desired
- Folding Camping Chair, if desired
- Open Mind & Willingness to Learn
SIG Sauer P320-series pistols are not permitted in this course.
What’s Included:
- Day 1 Instruction & Live-Fire Training
- Day 2 Instructor-Led Match Warm-Up
- Match Registration
- Match Fees
- Eight-Stage Local Match
- Instructor Guidance Throughout Match Day
- Applicable Steel/Paper Targets, Barricades, or Obstacles as Required by the Course
- Cooled Liquid Refreshments
- An Amazing Time
What’s Not Included:
- Ammunition
- Eye & Ear Protection
- Firearm
- Firearm Accessories
- Food
Cancelation Policy:
Please verify your availability for both course dates before booking. Should you be unable to attend your scheduled class, contact customer service at info@greydefense.com no less than 5 business days before the first class date.
You may reschedule or transfer your class credit to another eligible class/date. A cancelation or reschedule less than five business days before your class will forfeit your class fee. As class fees reserve your instructor’s time and match registration, no refunds will be provided for cancelations.