Another group of five for the IPSC TC held over two consecutive Tuesdays. This is a new format and seems to have a use for those who can’t quite find a weekend to take the course. See the club and/or my class schedule to find one that may work best for you. They are limited and conditions apply. Call me for more information.
These 5 shooters, in the class using an interesting mix of pistols, 4 in 9mm Luger and 1 in .40SW. Guns were 1 Walther PPQ M5(might have that wrong but close enough), 1 SW M&P in 9, 1 in .40, 1 Shadow-2 & 1 Glock. No left handers. ONE student currently reloads and, I suspect, the others will follow suit soon to join the legions of those of us who do reload. My new trigger pull gauge(available on line from mdgardner.com;) opened eyes. When they try my Open gun trigger, the concept of GST becomes much more tangible. If you don’t know what GST means, not the tax, you will find out in my class.
There was a hiccup with the Shadow-2. Broken/lost barrel bushing from first day to second required using a Jerry-rigged 1911 bushing proved unsuccessful. Thanks to Paul who brought a Beretta 92FS to test his trigger pull, and all the gear, so he could lend it out. Many thanks to Paul.
I met our new caretakers, Audrey and Dan. Nice people and very helpful when I needed access.
These TC classes certify the students for holster use anywhere holsters are used. That is a great testament to the quality and trust the IPSC TC provides. The class also provides a peek into the world of IPSC and, hopefully, intrigues the students to continue on.
It was obvious this group got it that the TC first priority is SAFETY while learning to shoot a wide variety of skills; freestyle, strong hand, weak hand, reloads, kneeling, prone, movement and more that students may encounter in matches.
My IPSC TC classes for the balance of calendar 2017 are scheduled. Take a look and contact me to be register in the one that works for you. Next scheduled class is Sep16/17.17. After that, classes in Oct and Nov, break in Dec and then the 2018 schedule kicks in. If you want to take the course, maybe think about registering early or look at my calendar for later dates.
If you can’t get into qualifiers, check out ISL on the Islands. They tend to be good practice for qualifiers. These are held in Victoria, Nanaimo and Campbell River. And, of course, steel matches at TMSA and Mission. Chilliwack does IDPA for yet another exposure to pistol shooting challenges.
Students can, and should, shoot steel matches before their first qualifier. TMSA has a steel match Sat Nov04.17. Mission also shoots steel, check their site. Even coming out to a qualifier just to watch is a good idea to get a feel for how the game is played.
I put out a “sorta” weekly email announcing matches of which I am aware, Abby courses and more. If you want to be on that email list, send me an email asking to be added. Anytime you want to opt out, just send another email asking and it will happen.
Still time to register for Victoria and Poco. The 2018 season starts in Victoria Labour Day weekend followed by Poco in Oct. Opportunities to complete TC requirements can be a challenge to the students. Still lots of time to stop saying, “I really want to shoot IPSC and take the course” and ACTUALLY sign up to prove it 🙂
You can join this fast growing dynamic shooting sport by being a class graduate. Class dates and more information can be found at
http://mdgardner.com/extreme-pistol.htm#SCHED
I look forward to having you involved.
DVC
Murray “DOC” Gardner