What are some good classes to take for competition?

White Kid

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What are some good classes to take for like say just plain production competition?
I'm not sure if this is the right place to post this topic, my bad if it's not.
But I need help to find some good classes I can take in like Spring and Summer so I could get ready for some upcoming matches, I hear there's gonna be two GSSF matches in Kansas and Texas, one in each.
 
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TDSA offers thier ACP1 class year round. It's a fantastic class, I highly recommend it.

USSA also offers pistol classes. They're highly rated as well.
 
For me the best class was to just go out and do it. Watching people run through the courses really helps make sense of what's going on and as a new shooter you'll be one of the last to shoot so you'll see a lot of people go before it's your turn. Everyone out there is usually pretty friendly and can answer questions and explain things as you go. For your first few events don't worry about time and scores, just concentrate on getting through. It won't take long before it will all click and you're ready to go.

My first match I was really nervous and worried about screwing up, but after seeing the courses run a few times I figured out I was making things a lot more difficult than they were. By the end I was moving through with no major issues and having a blast.

Most important thing is range safety, so if you're not used to being out on a range with a lot of other people I'd focus on that more than anything.
 
I also highly recommend the AP1 Class at TDSA. It will teach you how to effectively run your gun whether for self defense or competition...it isn't much good if you can't hit the target...in my class of 24, there were 7 folks taking it as an annual refresher...WELL WORTH your time.

Last year, they had a discount for BS members too
 
Check out AndersonShooting.com - He's the dryfire guy.
Also, +1 to the US Shooting Academy. If you live in the area, you must take a class out there. It's a great facility.
 
I'll try to hit up some USSA and TDSA classes then, I'm really good at competition but I ain't like Max Michel or Jerry M.! Ahaha! :P
But those are the best 2 I've heard about so I'll give 'em a try! Thanks for the help! But I won't be able to start till say the beginning of Summer since it's a wee bit cold outside. :P
Best start saving the money then!
 
mike cyrwus said:
"best" compared to what class?
Sorry, I should have probably worded that differently. To be clear, I haven't taken any classes on shooting competitions. I also assumed the OP was somewhat new to shooting competitions like me. That might be completely wrong since I don't really know him.

My intention was to point out the value of just going to some competitions without worrying about time and scores. Watching people in action and talking to other people that have been doing it for awhile are an extremely valuable resource and shouldn't be overlooked. And if you're on a limited budget like myself that kind of "training" can really help without having to spend a lot of money on formal classes.

Take my advice/opinions for what you will. I go out to these things not so much to get the high score, but to have fun and get excellent practice for shooting on the move and shooting targets behind cover, etc. it's hard to go to the range and just shoot a target down a lane after doing this a couple times. ;)
 
Mike Seelander is teaching a competition class at USSA in March. I took it last year and its a good class we worked on everything from dry fire to competitions
 
Ryan Alexander said:
Mike Seelander is teaching a competition class at USSA in March. I took it last year and its a good class we worked on everything from dry fire to competitions
i took this class and it is great, my classifiers jumped 10% after taking this course.. highly recommend
 
benjamin-benjamin said:
i took this class and it is great, my classifiers jumped 10% after taking this course.. highly recommend
**** that

why would I take a class that makes sandbagging harder
 
Ryan Alexander said:
Mike Seelander is teaching a competition class at USSA in March. I took it last year and its a good class we worked on everything from dry fire to competitions
I'll check that out, I've heard of him before and it sounded great!
 
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