The Weather God treated us much better than she did last month so the seven students were able to access the range easier.
This course saw not only me and Rob training the students but also George P from Hope. George is working towards his certification as a Training Course Instructor (TCI) part of which is being involved at various levels with a TC. This helped prove a boon for the class as there were 3 instructors providing guidance and range control. Their comments showed the class found this helpful.
The usual crop of 2 Shadows, 1 1911, in 9mm Luger, 2 Glocks (one gun took Sat off and had to be replaced with my Shadow for the day; remember to bring ALL your range gear including holsters;) 1 CZ Checkmate Open gun and 1 HK model I can’t remember.
Like all the other students of the TC, they are looking for IPSC BC Qualifiers to shoot but, sadly, these are few and far between this year without travelling. This is a niche that AFGC is thinking about filling if someone will take on that chore. I am always happy to help someone put a qualifier on… hint, hint, nudge, nudge, wink, wink 😉
The TC first priority is SAFETY while learning to shoot a wide variety of skills; freestyle, strong hand, weak hand, reloads, kneeling, prone and more that students may encounter in matches.
Training Course Instructor Murray Gardner assisted by Rob, guided the class through all these skill sets and added others that commonly are required at IPSC BC qualifier matches around the Province. George was able to add value with his experiences that he will share with his classes once his certification is completed.
Remember, once the students have successfully completed the TC, they have achieved the highest level of holster qualification there is. 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.
Typical gear included Blade-Tech drop offset holsters, DAA Racer mag pouches and the requisite magnetic pouch for those “pick up your mags” stages found in almost all matches. A lonesome CR WSMII was used, always a good holster.
At the end of the class they shot a mini stage to get the feel for what they mind find in a match. The class instruction covers a wide spectrum of shooting knowledge.
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
Thanks as always to Dave and Linda, our caretakers, for making range access and use a pleasure.
I look forward to having you involved.
DVC
Murray “DOC” Gardner