Join us for the Action Pistol Introductory Course.

In this course we will address the following topics:

• Introduction to the Action Pistol Shooting Competition
• Addressing Common Misconceptions
• Basic Speed Shooting Fundamentals
• Learning the 6 current Stages of Fire that make up the Action Pistol
• And much more! Sign-up is limited to the first 10 students!

What You Will Learn

Safety Meeting

• Safety Rules and Procedures: The 4 Basic Rules of Firearms Safety
• Safe Gun Handling while competing i.e., muzzle discipline and the 180 degrees of safety
• Loading and Unloading on the Firing Line
• Trigger Finger Discipline

Introduction to Competition Shooting (Rules)

• Scoring: Bonuses and Penalties
• Courses of Fire
• Targets: Stationary, Reactionary and Point Values

Introduction to Shooting Concepts

• Precision Shooting
• Speed Shooting
• How to Combine the two

Sights and Sight Pictures

• The Right Sights on Your Pistol for the Sport Your Shooting
• The Right Sight Picture for the Speed and Accuracy of the Course of Fire
• How to Acquire Your Sights Through Proper Grip and Body Position.

Stance, Grip, and Drawing

• Optimum Body Position for Acquiring Target Acquisition
• The Proper Grip to Control Recoil for High-Speed Shooting

Magazine Loading and Exchanging

• Proper Indexing Techniques
• When and Where

Mastering the Trigger: The Key to a Successful Match

• Staging the Trigger vs Slamming the Trigger
• Setting the Trigger for Accurate Speed

Practical Application of Speed and Accuracy (Live Fire)

• Eye Drills: High-Speed Shooting is High-Speed Seeing
• Target Acquisition at Match Speed
• How to Deal with Plate Racks, Spinners, Texas Stars and Dueling Trees

Stage Strategies and Positioning (Live Fire)

• Developing A Plan and executing it.
• Designating Positions Versus Hunting for Targets

Mental Management: Dealing with Nerves (Live Fire)

• Winning the Battle of the Conscious Mind vs. Subconscious Mind

Prerequisites

Must have experience shooting and know basic pistol.  Normally, each student supplies their own pistol. Otherwise, firearm rental is available at the Pro Shop on site, provided you are a legal firearm owner. Please clean and lubricate your gun in advance of the course or bring your gun cleaning kit with you. We have rentals available at the pro shop.

Bring The Following

1. Semi-Automatic Pistol (9 mm, 38 Super, 40, 45) and 500 rounds for your gun (Call to arrange ammunition if needed)
2. 4 or more Working Magazines with Holster for the Belt
3. Commercial Grade Holster (Outside the Belt)
4. Eye and Ear Protection, Hat; Ball Cap or Wide Brim Type
5. Food and Water to Sustain You for the Day

Instructor Bio

Joe “Lefty” Alesia – a Certified FBI Instructor for Pistol, Rifle, and Shotgun. Over 30 years experience as a law enforcement and civilian firearms instructor. World Champion titles in S.A.S.S., W3G and Steel Challenge SA Revolver.

Time: 9 AM – 1 PM
Check-in Time: 8:30 AM

Cost: $350

*Please check in at least 30 minutes earlier than check-in time on Saturdays and Sundays if you are renting gear for the course.

Cancellation Policy:

In order to receive full refund we require a notice of at least 5 days before the course date.

CTA reserves the right to cancel any course. Any notification sent to fully paid customers will be done so within a 48 hour advance notice. Due to Law Enforcement contracts with the State of California, CTA reserves the right to withhold cause or reason for cancellations. CTA reserves the right to refuse participants for any reason. CTA is not responsible for any non-refundable expenses incurred by you or any other persons as a result of your registration, attendance, non-attendance, or self-cancellation of any course.