{"product_id":"intro-to-pistol-competition","title":"Intro to Pistol Competition","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCourse Timeframe:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Two-Day Course\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDay 1 – Instruction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sunday, November 15 | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDay 2 – Match Day:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 9:30 AM Warm-Up | 12:30 PM Match Start\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCourse Location:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e California Tactical Academy in Piru, CA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQualified Students:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pistol 2 or Course Equivalent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCourse Description:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReady to put your pistol skills to the test?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntro 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompetition 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDay 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMatch registration and fees are included with the course.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat You’ll Learn:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntroduction to USPSA \u0026amp; Practical Shooting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSPSA Safety Rules \u0026amp; Range Commands\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePractiScore \u0026amp; Finding Local Matches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEquipment Setup \u0026amp; Competition Divisions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAccuracy at Speed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrawing from the Holster\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecoil Management\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTarget Transitions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReloads \u0026amp; Weapon Manipulation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShooting on the Move\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMovement \u0026amp; Maintaining the 180\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBalance of Accuracy, Speed \u0026amp; Movement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSPSA Targets \u0026amp; Scoring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStage Planning \u0026amp; Execution\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMatch Etiquette, Taping Targets \u0026amp; Resetting Stages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePractical Competition Stages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow it Works:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUpon submitting your order, your spot will be reserved for both training days.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDay 1 consists of four hours of instruction and live-fire training focused on preparing you for practical pistol competition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn Day 2, students will meet at 9:30 AM for a two-hour instructor-led warm-up and match preparation. 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