Another keen group completed the IPSC TC last weekend.
There were 5 shooters in the class using a 2 Glocks in .9mm Luger, 2 SW M&P in 9mm and a Beretta 92FS clone of some type. No, I didn’t get the name;)
All but one were right handers and no reloaders. If they want to keep on playing the IPSC game, that has to change unless they are in a tax bracket I can’t imagine. Not one was an Abby member so a good chunk of Day Card fees from them.
Again Dean M helped both days. Dean keeps me sharp by catching anything I may miss as well as adding his perspective as a shooter. With these helpers and great support from the Club, IPSC membership and activity continues to grow.
A special thank you to Linda for bailing me out when I forgot my power bar. Might be worth while having one in the hall for me, or anyone else, who needs one.
These 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. I used to be shocked that there was a 40-60% attrition rate but have come to grips with the fact not everyone is an IPSC junky like me :))
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.
It is now up to them to attend not only IPSC matches but also steel, PPC, IDPA, etc. to improve on those skills learned in the class. Rob Engh can hone some of those skills at his Skills & Drills sessions as well.
Metro Van has 8 qualifiers this year making lots of opportunities to complete TC requirements. The first match is already full and 5 more are moving rapidly towards the same but there is still room to enter. Be certain to get your entry in quickly as matches are filling up fast, typical of Metro Van matches. You can always travel outside Metro Van and get a broader experience in matches as well as meeting new shooters.
Another class is scheduled for Mar12/13 and again Apr16/17.16. 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. Classes 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