BVSC Practical Pistol Shoot - Practical Course Week
Saturday, Jan 14, 2023
10am - 1pm - BVSC Pistol Range
PLEASE READ THIS IN ITS ENTIRETY SO THAT YOU WILL BE PREPARED FOR THE SHOOT
DATE & TIME
- Saturday, Jan 14, 2023 - 9:30am Setup / 10am - 1pm Shooting
LOCATION
- BVSC Pistol Range - 38°46'57.5"N 106°04'33.9"W
THIS IS A BVSC MEMBERS ONLY SHOOT
This shoot will be limited to 10 shooters for safety and range capacity reasons. If you plan to attend this shoot, please email Rex Roberson (roberson.rex@gmail.com) to let him know you are coming and how many people are coming with you. If more than 10 shooters show up, members will have priority over guests.
- Members may bring one guest. If a member wants to bring more than one guest, please check in with Rex @ 303-253-1920 to make sure there are open spaces available.
- If you are not a member and would like to join or would like to check out an event prior to joining, please reach out to Rex.
COST
- Payable in cash at the event.
- $5 per BVSC Member / $10 per BVSC Guest.
- All money goes back into purchasing and maintaining range equipment.
WEATHER & CLOTHING
- We will shoot in lightly inclement weather so please dress accordingly.
- If unsure of weather please contact Rex @ 303-253-1920 to confirm the shoot is on.
THIS WEEKS COURSES OF FIRE
- IDPA Classifier Match
SHOOTING EQUIPMENT
- GUN - Any semi-automatic handgun that is in safe working condition. Revolvers are welcome but if shooting a revolver please be aware of the number of rounds we will be shooting on this week’s course of fire. You will need to be able to reload your revolver quickly.
- BELT/HOLSTER - Optimally we would like you to shoot from a holster. However we understand that some of our attendees may not be comfortable drawing from a holster yet and that is ok. If you prefer, you can start from the low ready position.
- EXTRA MAGAZINES - Some of our exercises include reloading the gun so we do suggest you have at least one extra magazine for your gun.
- EYE & EAR PROTECTION - All attendees must wear any time range is hot.
ROUNDS NEEDED
- 75 - 100 rounds - Preferred round calibers are 22LR or 9mm, but most handgun calibers are welcome.
SKILL FOCUS
- Firm high grip, sight alignment, trigger, drawing from holster, movement, target transition.
SHOOTER SKILL LEVEL
- All shooters are welcome; however, we do expect that you have a good understanding of gun safety, a safe gun handling mindset, you are comfortable loading / unloading your firearm and manipulating the slide. If you don't feel you meet this level please contact Rex Roberson, 303-253-1920, prior to attending the shoot.
WARMUP DRILL - No warm up drill this week.
PRACTICAL SHOOTING COURSE - IDPA Classifier Match - 72 Rounds Needed
Stage 1
Start Position - Shooter Position 1
24 rounds total - All Shot from P1
Stage Procedure String 1 (12 shots): Load exactly 6 rounds in the firearm. Draw and fire 2 shots to each body, re-load from slide-lock and fire 2 shots at each head.
Stage Procedure String 2 (6 shots): Draw and fire 2 shots at each target strong hand only.
Stage Procedure String 3 (6 shots): Start with firearm in weak hand, pointed down range at a 45 degree down angle, safety may be off but the trigger finger must be out of trigger guard. Fire 2 shots at each target weak hand only.
Stage 2
Start Position Shooter Position 2, Shooter Position 3. The start position for all strings is standing erect with hands naturally at sides, pistol in holster.
Stage Procedure String 1 (12 shots): Load exactly 6 rounds total in the firearm at P2. Start back to the target, turn, draw and fire 2 rounds to each target, re-load from slide-lock and fire 2 more shots at each target.
Stage Procedure String 2 (6 shots): From the 10 yard line (P2), draw and fire 2 shots at each target while moving forward. Do not cross the line at P3.
Stage Procedure String 3 (6 shots): From the 5 yard line (P3), draw and fire 2 shots at each target while retreating from the targets
Stage 3
Start Position Shooter Position 4, Shooter Position 5. The start position for all strings is standing erect with hands naturally at sides, pistol in holster.
Stage Procedure String 1 (12 shots): Load exactly 6 rounds total in the firearm at P4. Draw and fire 2 shots at each target using from either side of the barricade, re-load from slide-lock using cover, advance to barrels at the 15 yard line (P5) and fire 2 shots at each target using cover shooting inside of the barrels on either side. Shooters choice. Shooter may not shoot around outside of barrels.
String 2 (12 shots): Load exactly 6 rounds total in the firearm at P5. Draw and fire 2 shots at each target using cover from inside of the barrels, re-load from slide-lock using cover, move to the opposite barrels and fire 2 shots at each target using cover from inside the barrels. Shooter may not shoot around outside of barrels.
I look forward to seeing you there. Please reach out if you have any questions.
Rex Roberson
BVSC Pistol Chairman
303-253-1920