Good day, shooters.

This months 27 April ATS day at Abbotsford fish and Game will be a Service Rifle dust-off course, instructed by Ryan Steacy. This is some of the best positional shooting instruction you can get, over the course of a day; I highly recommend it. Cost is $55.00 for AFG members, $65.00 for non members, 1000hrs start, range 3.

Contact Ryan at actionrifleleague@gmail.com or myself, to RSVP.

24-25 May, Edged Weapons Overview, instructed by Shivworks, hosted by ATS. There are only 3 slots left for the This is a “first paid, registration confirmed” course, so if you’ve been on the fence, please contact me soonest. See http://shivworks.com/ for more information.

Other shooting goodness, around the area, over the next while:

TacRifle at Thompson Mountain: Sunday April 20th, 2014 – Season opener. Contact Ben, at contact@tacmatch.com, for more information.

For those of you who have been coming out for the CQB matches, see below, for the longer range equivalent, shot on the nicest range in Canada:

British Columbia Rifle Association Pistol and Service Rifle Championship Matches, 30 May to 01 June, Vokes Range, Chilliwack. Come try that 16” AR (or any other platform), back to 500m- it’s a hoot. Membership info and registration forms at http://bcrifle.org/.

British Columbia Rifle Association Precision Rifle Championship, 13-15 June, Vokes Range, Chilliwack. Run that tactical precision rig of yours, back to 600m. The Friday is the optional (yeah, right….) walk back to 600m, to confirm your come ups… contact info as above.

Rob E’s Skills and Drills is hosting Langdon Tactical Pistol Skills Course.

Langdon Tactical, Inc. has been providing advanced tactical pistol and rifle training to military, law enforcement and civilians for more than ten years. Langdon Tactical, Inc. combines more than 25 years of military, industry and competition experience to bring the latest in tactical shooting techniques and equipment knowledge.

There will be two courses offered and you won’t want to miss out! Space will be limited and non-members are welcome to register.

Tactical Pistol Skills Course
July 12 & 13, 2014

Topics that will be covered:

  • Combat Mindset
  • Training for performance under stress
  • Grip & Stance
  • Draw Stroke & Concealed Draw
  • Reloads, Emergency and Tactical
  • Clearing Malfunctions
  • Multiple Target Engagement
  • Turn and Shoot Techniques
  • Shooting Positions & Use of cover
  • Shooting while moving
  • One handed shooting
  • One handed malfunction clearing (fighting while wounded)

Advanced Tactical Pistol Skills
July 14 & 15, 2014

Topics that will be covered:

  • Combat Mindset & Training for performance under stress
  • Grip & Stance
  • Full Spectrum Trigger Control
  • Draw Stroke and Presentation of Handgun
  • Reloads, Emergency and Tactical
  • Multiple Target Engagement
  • Use of cover
  • Close Proximity shooting
  • Alternate aiming techniques
  • Shooting while moving
  • Engaging moving targets
  • Engaging moving targets on the move
  • One handed shooting (strong & support hand)

Students will need:

  • High quality Semi Auto Handgun
  • 4 Magazines
  • Holster, Magazine Pouch for at least two magazines
  • Sturdy belt suitable for Holster and Magazine pouches
  • 1000 rounds of reliable ammunition
  • Eye and Ear Protection
  • Rain Gear

Ernest Langdon has 12 years active duty as a U.S. Marine and 17 years in the firearms industry. His duties in the Marine Corps include participation in military operations all over the world to include Panama, Cuba, Philippines, and the Persian Gulf. He is a graduate of 20 formal shooting schools and 4 anti-terrorism schools with instructor certifications from the FBI, NRA, US Army and US Marine Corps. Ernest has trained over 2500 students in advanced marksmanship skills to include personnel from the FBI, DEA, CIA, DIA, Federal Air Marshals, State Department, Secret Service, state and local law enforcement, as well as every branch of the US and some foreign military services.

Go to www.langdontac.com to find out more.

Register
Cost is $450 USD each
All classes will be held on site at Abbotsford Fish and Game Club

Contact Rob Engh for more info and to register: rob@activeshooter.ca

Regards,

Claude Murdoch
ATS Co-Director