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LCSC ONE DAY COURSE

New to competitive shooting

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

 

  • Introductions- What it takes to participate in a shooting competition.

  • The Four Rules

  • DQ Offenses​

  • Range Rules

  • Division and Equipment Rules

  • Scoring and Targets used

  • Virginia, Comstock, and Timed Courses of Fire

  • Gear Required and Gear Recommended

  • Match Preparation

  • Shooting Classes (U, D, C, B, A, M, G)

  • Stage Briefs

  • Stage Props

  • Range Commands

  • Courtesy Commands

  • Range Duties

  • Bring Gear and Gun Bags to Instruction Safe Area

  • Practice Range Commands and Fundamental Movements

  • Practice a match stage 

 

REQUIRED GEAR/EXPERIENCE:

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  • AT LEAST 1,000 ROUNDS THROUGH YOUR FIREARM

  • Safe firearm that works well and a good understanding of it's operation

  • A holster that retains the firearm and prohibits access to the trigger. Serpas are not recommended. Please no race holsters. Typical rigid OWB holsters are preferred.

  • Two magazines minimum.

  • Mag pouches to hold magazines and a sturdy belt. 

  • 100 rounds of ammunition.

  • Eye and ear protection.

  • Closed-toe shoes.

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INSTRUCTORS:

LEAD:  Jason Bryngelson, Christine Zador

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CHECK-IN: 

BEGINS AT 8:30 AM in the Pro Shop. The course will start in one of the classrooms located North of the Pro Shop. Please verify at check-in.

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Please go to LindenGunRange.com to complete a liability waiver to expedite your check-in process. After check-in, please park in the third parking divide towards the tree line and proceed to the LGR Classroom. Please leave all gear in the vehicle until you are instructed otherwise. 

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COURSE FEE: (Includes Range Fee)

Successful completion of the course earns a free match entry at LCSC

LGR Members $75

Non-Members: $100

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START: 9:00 AM

END: 3:00 - 4:00 PM
Range clean-up to follow. 

 


30 MINUTE LUNCH BREAK

(Please bring a lunch and plenty of liquids to stay hydrated)

AFTER COMPLETING THIS COURSE, YOU WILL BE ELIGIBLE TO  COMPETE IN OUR USPSA COMPETITIONS.  

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 If there is not a competition the following day, register for the next available competition.

There is a lot of information to cover in the course. Taking the course early will allow you the time to work on some of the disciplines and drills taught to you through dry and live fire prior to putting yourself in the competitive environment. Many of the DQ's we have seen could been avoided by spending time working on some of the movement and manipulations an instructor had addressed with you through the course. 

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If you do not complete a USPSA or other action pistol match without a DQ within 6 months of taking of this course, you will be asked to take it again prior to being approved for an LCSC USPSA match.

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IF YOU DISQUALIFY (DQ) DURING THE COURSE OR DURING YOUR FIRST MATCH AFTER, YOU WILL BE REQUIRED

TO RETAKE AND "PASS'" THE COURSE PRIOR TO COMPETING IN A FUTURE LCSC MATCH.

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HOW TO REGISTER:

REGISTER FOR THE NEW TO COMPETITIVE SHOOTING (NTCS) THROUGH PRACTISCORE:

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  1. Go to PractiScore.com, (PS) create an account. Be sure to follow the Linden Competitive Shooting Club in order to get updates on future matches, including Steel Challenge, great for newcomers, and Tuesday Night Fun Shoots (TNFS)

  2. Under the tab, "Matches" search LCSC or follow the link: https://practiscore.com/clubs/linden-competitive-shooting-club

  3. Select first the NTCS Course and register in order to secure your spot. You will pay for the course during registration. You will be approved. Squadding is not of importance for the 1 day course registration.

  4. Register for the next available LCSC USPSA Competition. If you do not see the competition following your class selection posted, look for the next available match and register. Typically the matches are posted 4-6 weeks prior to the competition date. Another great reason to follow our club through PS.

  5. Select YES under the LCSC Qualifed" on the PractiScore match registration form. Select "U" for unclassified under the class section. If you do not know what division you are select Production and then inquire with your instructors. You can edit your selection later. You will pay for the match during registration.

  6. Once approved, you will receive an email confirming your registration and that you have been approved. Once approved follow the link to the match in your Personal Dashboard in PS and select a squad to shoot on. LCSC will spread its students out amongst the squads as there is a limit of 4 "U" classifications per each squad. 

  7. Please email info@lindencsc.com for help with registration for an LCSC match through PractiScore. Please leave a message if we are unavailable at the time of your call.​

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WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR? 

The NTCS Course is for those who are interested in the sport but are not sure if it is the right choice, this is the course for you! It will give you an in depth look at what it takes to compete and will provide you with a safe environment to ask questions, learn about safety and the gear required to compete, and prepare yourself for your first match when you are ready for it.

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The course is USPSA focused but the main safety requirements and fundamental movements we cover are transferable to other games.

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The purpose of this course is not to instruct a person on how to shoot their firearm, it is to offer an understanding of the game, cover rules and explain what a "DQ-able offense" is.

PREREQUISITES?

Because basic firearm knowledge and safe manipulation of a firearm are required to compete, having new shooters come to the course with an unfamiliar firearm with less than 1000 rounds may slow down the course and cause safety issues. 

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If you have never taken an introductory handgun course and are very new to shooting (just a few rounds, ever put through a pistol), please take an introductory firearms training class and get some solid range time with your pistol before testing yourself in a competitive atmosphere.

Course dates:

NTCS Courses will be offered every other month starting in January and on the 3rd Saturday unless demand prompts us to host another course in an off month.

Please visit our

Club Calendar to confirm.

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Linden Competitive Shooting Club is a DBA of the San Joaquin Rifle & Pistol Range, Inc.

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