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SDPS New Shooter Clinic

Schedule: Clinics for 2010 are scheduled on Jul 3, Jul 31, Sep 4, Oct 2, Nov 6, and Dec 4 at 9:00 AM.

Purpose: To introduce new shooters to SDPS / IDPA match guidelines. To explain all range commands and procedures used when shooting a match. To review equipment required and how it should be worn. To explain classifications, timing, scoring, and penalties assessed. To practice shooting and working a match which covers all basic shooting skills and match etiquette.

Who Should Attend: It is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that anyone without IDPS or IPSC experience attend the New Shooter Clinic prior to shooting a regular match with SDPS. Upon completion, you will get a certificate which entitles you to $5 off your first match fee. You will learn a lot, have fun, and be a safer member of your squad when you shoot a match with us. Safety is our #1 Priority.

Experience Required: Prior to taking clinic you should be comfortable reloading / exchanging magazines in your pistol and drawing from a holster. You should have the ability to consistently hit a silhouette target at a distance of 2 to 20 yards.
You should not be a completely novice shooter who has never shot a handgun at a range. If this is the case, please go to a local range and practice your basic stationary shooting skills and practice drawing your UNLOADED gun from your holster at home prior to attempting "Action Shooting" with SDPS.

Equipment Required: A pistol or revolver in the 9mm to 45 ACP caliber range. A holster which covers the guns trigger. A magazine or speed loader pouch (or moon-clip holder) that is worn on the belt with a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 3 magazines. A vest or shirt / jacket that can be worn as a "cover garment". Eye and hearing protection. 50 rounds of ammunition.

Topics Covered:

• Review of basic gun safety rules.
• Cold range policy and safety at our range.
• Basic IDPA equipment guidelines.
• IDPA classification of guns and shooters.
• Range Commands used while shooting a match with SDPS / IDPA.
• Timing, Scoring, and Penalties incurred when shooting a match.
• Proper wearing and placement of holster, magazine pouches, and cover garments.
• Step by step walkthrough of shooting a match with SDPS including safety procedures, match flow, working the stages, and etiquette.

Shoot four Practice Scenarios which cover the following skills: Range Safety. Drawing from concealment, shooting from retention, strong hand, and freestyle, tactical priority, tactical sequence, emergency reloads, tactical reloads and reloads with retention, threat and non-threat paper targets, hardcover targets, steel targets, moving targets. Shooting while stationary, shooting while moving, proper use of cover, shooting from cover, shooting from low cover, and multiple string scenarios.  Practice taping, brassing and scorekeeping skills. Approx 50 rounds total.

Cost: $25 per shooter includes range fees. Upon the successful completion of the clinic you will receive a voucher good for $5 off your first match fee with SDPS.

Duration: Approx 5 hours. (9 am till 2 pm) with 30 min lunch break.

Reservations: Clinics for 2010 are scheduled on Jul 3, Jul 31, Sep 4, Oct 2, Nov 6, and Dec 4 at 9:00 AM.  Clinics need a minimum of 6 shooters and maximum of 16 shooters (maximum 8 students per instructor). To make a reservation or for further information contact Bob Peake at NSClinic@sdps-idpa.org or (916) 365-1819.