Introduction
Welcome to the LC&SA Pistol Skill builder. All shooters are welcome – both members and non-members. We meet the first and third Wednesdays from May through September. Sign-in is at 5:30 p.m. at the pistol range. Both new and experienced shooters are invited. You are encouraged to bring your spouse, neighbor, and/or a friend.
IDPA abbreviated Intro Class
This year we will be offer an abbreviated IDPA class at the same times as the pistol league. You will need to register at least 3 days before the date you want to attend. Class is limited to the first 6 shooters. We will cover rules, equipment and safety while on an actual IDPA stage. Equipment needed 9mm hand gun or larger, strong side holster, 3 Magazines and holder. 50 rounds min. eyes and ears.
Cost: $5.00
To register: email Dave Johnson daj1911@yahoo.com or John Fillion fillionco@comcast.net.
3 gun Practice
This year we are introducing a 3-gun practice. We will set up 1 stage for handgun, rifle and shotgun. If you don’t have guns some maybe available from other shooters to borrow.. this will be a great way to see what three gun is about.
Cost: $5:00
Pistol League
The Pistol Skill builder at LC&SA is intended for shooters who wish to become more proficient with their handguns. Courses of fire are made up of a number of ‘strings’ requiring 8 to 18 rounds to be fired. The strings of fire involve engaging silhouette targets from close range (as close as 2 yards) to typical defensive shooting distances of up to 15 yards and include strong-hand only, support-hand only, and various firing positions, including firing from behind cover. All strings of fire are timed. 3 magazines are recommended. Revolver shooters are welcome also. Targets are scored and standings are maintained. An awards banquet/meeting/pizza party will be held at the end of the shooting season. Cost: Members $5.00, Non-Members $7.00, Additional Course of Fire, for practice, $2.00
Practical Stage (optional)
Those who have completed the Pistol Skill builder Course of Fire may participate in the Practical Stage. The Practical Stage will involve applying the skills learned in the Pistol League in a practical exercise. Shooters will engage up to nine IDPA targets while using cover, tactical movement, and proper reloads. IDPA scoring will be used.
Cost: Members $2.00, Non-Members $3.00. Scores will be recorded and standings maintained.
Handgun Skills Development (optional)
Instruction will be given to develop skills in the following areas:
- Chamber and Magazine Checks
- Safely Loading and Unloading
- Stance, Presentation from the Holster, Proper Grip, Sight Alignment, Sight Picture, Trigger Press, Follow Through, and Safely Reholstering a Loaded Handgun
- Tactical and Emergency Reloads
- Malfunction Clearing
Schedule
| April 15, 2020 | Free Shoot, Pistol Skill builder Meeting, and Safety Rules Review (Weather Permitting) |
| May 6, 2020 | Regular Skill Builder |
| May 20, 2020 | Regular Skill Builder |
| June 3, 2020 | Regular Skill Builder |
| June 17, 2020 | Regular Skill Builder |
| July 1, 2020 | Regular Skill Builder |
| July 15, 2020 | Regular Skill Builder |
| August 5, 2020 | Regular Skill Builder |
| August 19, 2020 | Regular Skill Builder |
| September 2, 2020 | Regular Skill Builder |
| September 16, 2020 | Regular Skill Builder |
| October 7, 2020 | Regular Skill Builder |
| October 21, 2020 | End of Season Competition, Banquet, Meeting, and Awards Ceremony |
General LC & SA Range Rules
We run a ‘cold’ range. This means firearms remain unloaded until instructed to load on the firing line. When you arrive, holster your empty firearm at the designated SAFE AREA. Do not touch your firearm again until you are on the firing line and instructed to ‘Load and Make Ready’. You may load magazines/speed loaders at benches located away form the Safe Area.
NRA and LC&SA safety rules are followed at all times:
Always keep the firearm pointed in a safe direction
Always keep the firearm unloaded until ready to use (until instructed to load and make ready)
Always keep your finger out of the trigger guard until ready to shoot (your sights are on the target)
Equipment Needed
Handgun with a 6+ shot capacity suitable for personal protection, Strong side holster
Minimum of 3 speed loaders or magazines, mag holders are recommended
Eye Protection, Ear Protection, Hat
50+ rounds of ammunition for each string you plan to shoot (plus a minimum 18 rounds for the practical stage)