The Hopkinton Intro to USPSA class is for experienced handgun shooters who are interested in taking their skills to the next level by participating in local action shooting matches. Students are expected to be proficient in the safe handling and operation of their handgun and able to follow basic range commands and safety rules. This is a single day class that will cover everything from the range commands to what it feels like to participate in an actual USPSA match. Your instructors will be active USPSA competitors who run the program at Hopkinton Sportsman's Association and hold Range Officer or Chief Range Officer certifications. We will begin with the basics and work our way up to a multiple stage mock match which students will shoot after completion of all classroom lessons. This match will be run and scored like a real match giving you the most accurate representation of what it's like on a real match day. Some FAQ on the course: Q: "What do I need to have for the class" A: You need a safe and functional handgun or pistol caliber carbine rifle, at least 3 magazines (or speedloaders of some kind for revo), a holster that fully covers the trigger (preferably OWB), a sturdy belt to hold it all together, and 200 rounds of ammo. Some loaner gear is available on a first come first served basis. Q: "What kind of gun can I use" A: USPSA has division for just about any modern handgun from 9mm - .45 or pistol caliber carbine rifle. For handguns something in the mid to full size range works best. Q: "How is this different from other action pistol sports?" A: The most common sport to USPSA is IDPA, and many shoot in both types of matches. IDPA tries to focus on more "real world defensive" scenarios and tactics, USPSA is just about having fun and challenging yourself.

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Price: $50.00