This course is designed for anyone who is interested in learning how to load, shoot, and clean a muzzleloader. Students may bring a muzzleloader already in their possession or use one provided by Burbank Muzzleloaders. This course is also appropriate for anyone who is interested in purchasing a muzzleloader and wishes to learn more about what to look for. Eye and ear protection are provided. Muzzleloaders include the following guns:
Traditional roundball rifles (flintlock and caplock)
Single-shot pistols
Civil War muskets
Cap and ball revolvers
Muzzleloading shotguns
Club History:
The club was formed in 1933 by a group of old collector shooters in Burbank, CA, where the range was until 1950 moving to Saugus, CA, and in 1986 moving to the current location in Piru, CA.
Chartered in 1950 by the National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association and incorporating in 1966.
The club conducts matches for both muzzleloading rifles and pistols as well as nineteenth-century black powder cartridge rifles!
Prerequisites: None
Student Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
Safely shoot muzzleloaders (caplock or flintlock)
Load muzzleloaders correctly
Sight in a muzzleloader
Determine correct projectile size
Prepare and use correct patching materials
Determine appropriate powder charges for varying projectile sizes and shooting distances
Apply troubleshooting techniques if the rifle misfires due to dry loading or clogged priming system
Utilize various muzzleloading tools for loading, unloading, troubleshooting, and cleaning
Correctly disassemble and clean a muzzleloader for storage after shooting
Recommended gear:
Proper clothing for the weather.
Snacks, lunch and plenty of water.Eye and ear protection.
Sunscreen, hats, long sleeves shirts, long pants.
Please arrive 10-15 minutes early
Availability: 3rd Wednesday & 3rd Sunday of each month
Price: $99
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.
The course is designed to make shooters significantly faster and more accurate under pressure with timed training drills. The curriculum includes; timed holster draws, quick presentation, multiple target engagement, speed reloads, malfunctions, high speed cadence drills and more.
Additionally, the course will cover:
Vision barriers and cover
Target discrimination (threat no threat)
Mobility shooting
Limited target exposure
Declarative statements
Mechanics on the clock
Drills and speed techniques taught to the highest level of Special Operation Forces and world champion shooters
This is not an entry level firearms course. This class requires that the student knows basic handling and manipulations
of both their rifle and handgun. A sturdy belt or chest rig with magazine holders and a handgun with a holster and
magazine holders. A 1 or 2-point sling will be required. It is recommended that the student bring knee pads, elbow pads,
and suitable footwear for movement.
During this course, you will learn firearms safety, mechanical offset at various distances, malfunction clearances, and
conventional and unconventional shooting positions.
The student will also work on rifle tactics, shooting with movement, speed, and positions utilizing cover. Additional
topics covered will be handgun transitions, multiple target engagements, bilateral shooting, and advanced
manipulations to include:
Sling use
Standing positions (high/low ready)
Intermediate positions
Tac loads/ Speed loads
Malfunctions (Type 1,2, brass over bolt)
Transition to Pistol
Hammer/ Controlled pair/ failure drill
Support Side
Compressed High/ Low ready
Pivots
Shooting with movement (left, right, forward, rear)
Shooting on the move
Barricade shooting
Supine, urban, roll over prone
EQUIPMENT LIST
Students provide 400 rounds of rifle ammunition and 100 rounds of pistol ammunition
Serviceable carbine in good working order
400 rounds of rifle ammunition
(3) or more rifle magazines
1 or 2-point sling
At least (1) magazine pouch that will retain equipment when moving
Proper belt to support equipment (leather or tactical belt type 1 ½ W or 1 ¾ W)
Serviceable handgun (9mm, .40, .45)
100 rounds of pistol ammunition
Outside the waistband (OWB) pistol holster, Kydex or rigid leather. NO NYLON HOLSTERS
Hearing protection
Ballistic rated eye protection
Note pad, and pen/pencil
Clothing suited for physical activity and seasonally appropriate
Rain gear / cold-weather gear (seasonal)
Brimmed Hat, Baseball style or Boonie
Weapons lube/Cleaning kit
Snacks, lunch, water for hydration
Knee and elbow pads (optional)
Gloves (optional)
An open mind
Maximum bookings available - 8
Instructor: Ron Clayton
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.
Exclusive opportunity to train with Martial Artist Alessandro Padovani at CTA!
"I prepare my students using real-life scenarios and train them in techniques that are uncomplicated and effective in life-threatening situations. Safer Faster Knife Defense can help the novice student to develop skills quickly, and also help the advanced student to streamline and hone his/her defensive skill-set. We train to be quick, brutal, and efficient.
Simple
The least amount of variables and complexity the easier to retain and apply under stress.
Intuitive
It works in unison with the body’s natural reactions to fear and violence.
Efficient
It achieves its goal with the least amount of time effort and energy.
Mindset
A habitual or characteristic mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to situations."
Date: Coming soon
Time: 8 AM - 4 PM
Cost: $225
All course purchases are transferable but non refundable.
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.
In our CQB Level 1 course the student will learn how to effectively stack, enter a room with a 2 to 4 man team, and clear the room/s safely while incapacitating threats. You will also learn how to work with verbal and non verbal communications to ensure the element of surprise is maintained.
Date: November 17, 2019
Cost: $400
*Possible cancellation in case course is not filled with minimum number of participants.
This course incorporates level 1 methods, running walls, hall boss, slicing the pie, cross cover, tactical magazine exchange concepts, threat, no threats, and more.
United Defense Tactical is the premier provider in firearms and tactical training program available to civilians, law enforcement, military and private organizations. Learn the most current techniques, procedures, tactics & tools to improve your performance. Our ultimate mission is to teach you how to safely & expertly perform in a variety of scenarios. We accomplish this by providing effective and practical training that you can apply in real-life situations.
Date: December 15, 2019
Cost: $400
*Possible cancellation in case course is not filled with minimum number of participants.
In this 4 hour course the student will learn the basics of mastering their handgun. Topics covered will be stance, grip, sight alignment, sight picture, trigger manipulation, and recoil management. In this course we guarantee on or two outcomes. The student will increase their accuracy and/or speed by 50%. By the end of this course each student will be effective at 50 yards on a life size target.
Course fee: $200
Available dates: June 27, 2020
Time: 8:30 AM-12:00 PM
*Possible cancellation in case course is not filled with minimum number of participants.
In this 4 hour course the student will continue their knowledge base from Handgun Concepts lvl I. This course is designed to continue to increase the shooters overall accuracy and speed while improving on recoil management to ensure timely and effective follow up shots. Students will engage multiple targets and various distances. Movement while shooting will be introduced as well.
Course fee: $200
Available dates: June 27, 2020
Time: 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM
*Possible cancellation in case course is not filled with minimum number of participants. All course purchases are transferable but non refundable.
In this 4 hour course students will begin building a more advanced and effective platform that many world champion shooters use. This course is designed to significantly improve the shooters accuracy, engagement speed, and target transitions under stressful situations.
Course fee: $200
Available dates: June 28, 2020
Time: 8:30 AM - 12 PM
*Possible cancellation in case course is not filled with minimum number of participants. All course purchases are transferable but non refundable.
In this 4 hour course students will continue to improve on their accuracy and speed, single, multiple, and hostage threats, static and dynamic movement, as well as learning to control sympathetic responses the body goes through when it is introduced in self defense situations.
Course fee: $200
Available dates: June 28, 2020
Time: 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM
*Possible cancellation in case course is not filled with minimum number of participants. All course purchases are transferable but non refundable.
In this 4 hour course students will be introduced to night shooting, deployment of their firearm and light, threat recognition, basic communication, multiple engagements, situational awareness, team work, and introduction to team movement at night.
Course fee: $400
Available dates: October 19, 2019
Time: 6 PM - 10 PM
*Possible cancellation in case course is not filled with minimum number of participants. All course purchases are transferable but non refundable.
This course is designed for beginners and those who want to refine their shooting platform, re enforcing good habits and breaking any bad habits that may have developed over time. You will focus on efficiency and speed while building an improved muscle memory. During this class we guarantee that each shooter will decrease their shot placement by 50%, increase their overall speed, improve their weapon handling and safety, and overall capabilities. When you leave this course your confidence level in your capabilities with be much greater.
Course fee: $200
Available dates: March 14, 2020
Time: 1 PM-3:30 PM
*Possible cancellation in case course is not filled with minimum number of participants.
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Address: 6700 Holser Canyon Road, Piru, CA 93040 Office Hours: Tuesday through Sunday 8 AM – 4 PM Public Range Hours: Wednesday through Sunday 8 AM – 4 PM Voicemail: (805)-222-0261 Email: [email protected]
