Another successful IPSC Training Course at Abby saw three enthusiastic students meet the safety/shooting standards required by IPSC to compete in matches. With the definite lack of Metro Van qualifiers, the rest of the years shoots and those in 2015 will be jammed. Remember to register early!
Saturday started with the class working around the wiring being run for the new target system being installed. Always a pleasure working with other club members to advance the cause. By the time we had finished our lecture, the workers were done and things ran as normal. Thanks to that work crew for their cooperation.
This class had a different selection of guns excluding the usual sea of CZ Shadows that show up. They had brought a Glock 17, Kimber 1911 (yes .45ACP, a real gun:) and a S&W M&P Pro. It is always great fun to introduce students to other guns that I bring to show them the gamut available to shoot IPSC.
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 (TCI) Murray Gardner guided the class through all these skill sets and added others that commonly are required at IPSC BC qualifier matches around the Province.
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.
As always, 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