https://www.reveresriders.org/event/2024-mar-16-17-midvale-oh/
Intermediate Pistol Overview
Prerequisites: This course has no formal prerequisites, but is a fast-paced program covering a lot of instructional points. The course is designed to instill pistol marksmanship fundamentals into attendees who’ve taken an entry-level class already and who are familiar with the safe handling and operation of a pistol. If you are totally new to firearms/pistols, you may be better served to attend our (Basic Pistol) course which has a slower pace.
Youth 16 – 18 must be accompanied by parent for both days. Youth under 16 years of age can contact Event Director for evaluation of attendance.
Estimated Ammunition Required: About 500/700 rounds for the entire 2-day course.
Pistol Requirements: You will need a safe semi-automatic pistol with a minimum of two (2) functioning magazines of ten (10) or more round capacity (bringing additional magazines recommended), to fully participate in this course. Pistols should be of a modern, drop safe design.
Overview: This course, based on traditional American service pistol fundamentals teaches “Hits Count!” This course lays a sound foundation for students to shoot groups under time pressure from a practical stance. Pistol skills development includes classroom, drills and range time to improve your hand gun skills. Students learn:
Optional Equipment: The following equipment is not required but may come in handy at the event:
Intermediate Pistol Overview
Prerequisites: This course has no formal prerequisites, but is a fast-paced program covering a lot of instructional points. The course is designed to instill pistol marksmanship fundamentals into attendees who’ve taken an entry-level class already and who are familiar with the safe handling and operation of a pistol. If you are totally new to firearms/pistols, you may be better served to attend our (Basic Pistol) course which has a slower pace.
Youth 16 – 18 must be accompanied by parent for both days. Youth under 16 years of age can contact Event Director for evaluation of attendance.
Estimated Ammunition Required: About 500/700 rounds for the entire 2-day course.
Pistol Requirements: You will need a safe semi-automatic pistol with a minimum of two (2) functioning magazines of ten (10) or more round capacity (bringing additional magazines recommended), to fully participate in this course. Pistols should be of a modern, drop safe design.
Overview: This course, based on traditional American service pistol fundamentals teaches “Hits Count!” This course lays a sound foundation for students to shoot groups under time pressure from a practical stance. Pistol skills development includes classroom, drills and range time to improve your hand gun skills. Students learn:
- Rules for safe gun handling & range rules
- Pistol parts and operation & ammunition
- Shooting fundamentals: Five steps to firing each shot
- Proper Two Hand, Strong Hand, Weak Hand, Stance, Grip & Trigger Press.
- Natural Point of Aim
- Shot Group Analysis
- Clearing Common Stoppages
- Progress checks throughout the event using a multi-target qualifier
- at least two magazines for your pistol
- a case for your pistol
- a way to take notes
- hearing protection
- eye protection
- plenty of your preferred method of hydration (both plain water and something to replace electrolytes you will lose via sweating is ideal)
- clothing appropriate for the weather (loose fitting clothing, especially around the neck, is discouraged as hot brass can lodge against the skin and cause a burn)
- lunch (there are no restaurants sufficiently close to the range)
Optional Equipment: The following equipment is not required but may come in handy at the event:
- stapler (and extra staples) to attach your target to the backer board
- hat with a brim (to deflect flying hot brass)
- folding chair
- snacks
- sunscreen and/or bug spray (outdoor events only)
