It's that time of year again! I know this is a lot of cut n' paste from previous years but hopefully we get some new eyes on it this year or some of you that wanted to take the class in past years but couldn't will be able to make it. I know that I never really wandered down to the competitive shooting forums here on NES until I stumbled upon this class at my club around 5 years ago and got hooked on the action shooting sports. With that in mind I have posted this announcement here in "General" for the past couple of years so it would be seen by a lot of folks who hadn't even thought about getting into competitive shooting. We've had a good number of NES members through the class since I started posting it here and hopefully the trend will continue this year!
Once a year Hopkinton Sportsmans does an Introduction to USPSA class at the club. If you've ever thought about trying your hand at "action" pistol competition this class will teach you everything you need to know to be safe and comfortable at your first match. It's a two day class on March 12-13 and covers all the range commands, procedures, safety rules, scoring, how to breakdown a stage, etc, and includes a simulated match on the second day that is run just like the real thing. oh, and lunch is included both days in the class fee (short money at $75). We will also be giving each student who completes the class a voucher for 1 free USPSA match at Hopkinton ($20 value) just to make sure people get fully addicted to the sport![[wink]](/xen/styles/default/xenforo/smilies.vb/002.gif "Wink [wink]")
. After taking this class you will be 100% comfortable walking up to the registration table at your first match, whether it's at Hopkinton or another club.
Info on registration can be found HERE, or feel free to post here or PM me with questions. You can also stop by the Hopkinton Sportsman's Association table at the upcoming Marlboro Gun Show, we have a setup there each year with pamphlets, videos, and some gear to check out. If independent reviews are your thing then there are some comments from students in last years thread that you can check out.
Some FAQ on the course:
Q: "How good do I need to be with a handgun to take this class?"
A: You don't need to be a crack shot but you do need to be comfortable with the operation of your gun. Safety is the #1 priority, we don't care if you hit any of the targets but you do need to keep the rounds on the range and operate the gun in a safe manner at all times.
Q: "What do I need to have for the class"
A: You need a safe and functional handgun, 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. 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.
for those who don't follow the different disciplines USPSA is about "run, gun, and have fun"...you choose how you want to shoot a stage and do it as quickly as you can while still getting your hits (or that's the theory, I forget that last part sometimes). If you're more of a visual person here's a youtube of me at my second match after taking the class back in 2011.
[video=youtube_share;SKmW10-bV1c]http://youtu.be/SKmW10-bV1c[/video]
and this one is after a few years of practice, it was shot at the 2014 Area Championship match in New Bedford....I'm shooting a CZ in the Production division. I also worked with the guys at my club to design, build, and run the Raiders of the Lost Ark stage in the video.
[video=youtube_share;wVIXE6JorLw]http://youtu.be/wVIXE6JorLw[/video]
If USPSA doesn't look like your thing other clubs do classes on IDPA, 3gun, service rifle, and probably everything else so do yourself a favor and check the Competition forums every now and then...it's a lot more fun than standing in one spot poking holes in the same piece of paper 50' away!
Hope to see some NES'ers at the class,
Peter "BostonBullit" of the Hopkinton Heavy Hitters and HHH CPPS
Once a year Hopkinton Sportsmans does an Introduction to USPSA class at the club. If you've ever thought about trying your hand at "action" pistol competition this class will teach you everything you need to know to be safe and comfortable at your first match. It's a two day class on March 12-13 and covers all the range commands, procedures, safety rules, scoring, how to breakdown a stage, etc, and includes a simulated match on the second day that is run just like the real thing. oh, and lunch is included both days in the class fee (short money at $75). We will also be giving each student who completes the class a voucher for 1 free USPSA match at Hopkinton ($20 value) just to make sure people get fully addicted to the sport
. After taking this class you will be 100% comfortable walking up to the registration table at your first match, whether it's at Hopkinton or another club.Info on registration can be found HERE, or feel free to post here or PM me with questions. You can also stop by the Hopkinton Sportsman's Association table at the upcoming Marlboro Gun Show, we have a setup there each year with pamphlets, videos, and some gear to check out. If independent reviews are your thing then there are some comments from students in last years thread that you can check out.
Some FAQ on the course:
Q: "How good do I need to be with a handgun to take this class?"
A: You don't need to be a crack shot but you do need to be comfortable with the operation of your gun. Safety is the #1 priority, we don't care if you hit any of the targets but you do need to keep the rounds on the range and operate the gun in a safe manner at all times.
Q: "What do I need to have for the class"
A: You need a safe and functional handgun, 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. 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.
for those who don't follow the different disciplines USPSA is about "run, gun, and have fun"...you choose how you want to shoot a stage and do it as quickly as you can while still getting your hits (or that's the theory, I forget that last part sometimes). If you're more of a visual person here's a youtube of me at my second match after taking the class back in 2011.
[video=youtube_share;SKmW10-bV1c]http://youtu.be/SKmW10-bV1c[/video]
and this one is after a few years of practice, it was shot at the 2014 Area Championship match in New Bedford....I'm shooting a CZ in the Production division. I also worked with the guys at my club to design, build, and run the Raiders of the Lost Ark stage in the video.
[video=youtube_share;wVIXE6JorLw]http://youtu.be/wVIXE6JorLw[/video]
If USPSA doesn't look like your thing other clubs do classes on IDPA, 3gun, service rifle, and probably everything else so do yourself a favor and check the Competition forums every now and then...it's a lot more fun than standing in one spot poking holes in the same piece of paper 50' away!
Hope to see some NES'ers at the class,
Peter "BostonBullit" of the Hopkinton Heavy Hitters and HHH CPPS
I'll have Lady Radtekk bring a resus kit!
![[grin]](/xen/styles/default/xenforo/smilies.vb/041.gif "Grin [grin]")
I help run this class and have been shooting with this group of people for about 20 years now. I am certainly not fleet of foot. An ankle fusion will do that to you. But I enjoy this type of shooting more than any other. Great people, great fun, and you WILL learn to be a better shot. 
