Here ya' go....
For being the first match of the year and not really practicing all winter I did OK, I fumbled two reloads throughout the match and totally blew on stage by initially forgetting to put head shots into four targets but picked them up due to a very gracious RO that reminded after asking me if I was done...Head shots? What head shots? Oh, those head shots...crap.
All that being said, I came in 5th, if not for those three screw ups I would have been in 4th, maybe third, not bad for shooting CDP against the SSP crowd.
The Nighthawk ran as expected, I do like the 10-8 gen II slide stop and will probably keep going with it.
And yes, I should have just let the mag go as I almost missed my window of opportunity on that mover, surprisingly I was only down 1 on that stage.
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Monday, March 28, 2011
CIDT Iowa Permit to Carry Class - April 30th - Traer, IA
This class is on our class listing as "Basic Carry Class" but after reviewing the class we're now calling it Iowa Defensive Pistol.
This course is cousin to the Wolf Creek Carry Class offered last fall, it is an Iowa specific carry class detailing Iowa code and the fundamentals of carrying and using a pistol for self defense. An excellent course for those looking to further their knowledge base having taken other less informative classes or for those looking for information regarding the recent changes in Iowa law or those looking to renew their permit.
This class incorporates both lecture and range instruction. It is designed to educate the Iowa Permit to Carry holder on the mindset, equipment, tactics, law, and handgun safety associated with carrying a firearm every day for self defense. Learn where you can and cannot legally carry your firearm, the best means of carry, in what situations the use of a firearm may be justifiable and the best tactics involved in deploying your firearm in a self defense situation. Range portion will include working from the holster (if applicable), acquiring multiple targets and shooting at different distances.
This class is for those with a comfortable, working knowledge of their firearm. If you have never fired your firearm before or are not comfortable with its operation we strongly recommend taking the NRA Basic Pistol or Developing Pistol classes before enrolling for this class.
This class will take place rain or shine so be prepared for all weather conditions.
Training Prerequisites:
NRA Basic Pistol or Equivalent, Carry Permit or Relevant Experience
What To Bring:
Center fire handgun in good working order (rentals available)
A strong-side belt holster (Not required but strongly recommended)
Minimum 200 rounds of ammunition
Preferably 2 magazines or speed loaders and carrier(s)
Note taking material
Weather appropriate clothing
Ball Cap (Not required but generally recommended)
[b]Eye protection
Ear protection[/b].
Water or other soft drinks.State ID
What Is Included:
CIDT student handout
CIDT certificate of completion
Maximum of 12 students.
Sign in will start at 08:30 and class will run till 17:30. Students may bring a lunch (bring your own cooler) or adjourn to Traer for lunch.
See our website for registration information.
This course is cousin to the Wolf Creek Carry Class offered last fall, it is an Iowa specific carry class detailing Iowa code and the fundamentals of carrying and using a pistol for self defense. An excellent course for those looking to further their knowledge base having taken other less informative classes or for those looking for information regarding the recent changes in Iowa law or those looking to renew their permit.
This class incorporates both lecture and range instruction. It is designed to educate the Iowa Permit to Carry holder on the mindset, equipment, tactics, law, and handgun safety associated with carrying a firearm every day for self defense. Learn where you can and cannot legally carry your firearm, the best means of carry, in what situations the use of a firearm may be justifiable and the best tactics involved in deploying your firearm in a self defense situation. Range portion will include working from the holster (if applicable), acquiring multiple targets and shooting at different distances.
This class is for those with a comfortable, working knowledge of their firearm. If you have never fired your firearm before or are not comfortable with its operation we strongly recommend taking the NRA Basic Pistol or Developing Pistol classes before enrolling for this class.
This class will take place rain or shine so be prepared for all weather conditions.
Training Prerequisites:
NRA Basic Pistol or Equivalent, Carry Permit or Relevant Experience
What To Bring:
Center fire handgun in good working order (rentals available)
A strong-side belt holster (Not required but strongly recommended)
Minimum 200 rounds of ammunition
Preferably 2 magazines or speed loaders and carrier(s)
Note taking material
Weather appropriate clothing
Ball Cap (Not required but generally recommended)
[b]Eye protection
Ear protection[/b].
Water or other soft drinks.State ID
What Is Included:
CIDT student handout
CIDT certificate of completion
This course meets Iowa requirements as well as Florida requirements for their nonresident Concealed Weapons License, if you are interested in applying for the FL permit, inform us at time of registration and we will provide the FL application packet.
Cost: $60 + $10 range fee ($50 + $10 range fee for returning CIDT students)Maximum of 12 students.
Sign in will start at 08:30 and class will run till 17:30. Students may bring a lunch (bring your own cooler) or adjourn to Traer for lunch.
See our website for registration information.
Sunday, March 27, 2011
A bit chilly....
But otherwise a great day at the range, a quick guess would be 6-8 new shooters at today's match. I bolted early as the wife was ill and didn't get to see any of the precision rifle side match but the pistol portion was pretty good.
I will admit I was "rustier" than I thought as I fumbled to reloads with retention and totally whiffed on a stage firing the course correctly....except that each target got 3 shots, not two so there was a time gap where the RO was just "Ummm, the head shots?" to which I said head shots? I got my shots in but don't even want to guess at my time.
I will admit I was "rustier" than I thought as I fumbled to reloads with retention and totally whiffed on a stage firing the course correctly....except that each target got 3 shots, not two so there was a time gap where the RO was just "Ummm, the head shots?" to which I said head shots? I got my shots in but don't even want to guess at my time.
Saturday, March 26, 2011
NRA Basic Pistol Class - Marshalltown, IA - April 16th, 2011
CIDT will be holding our next NRA Basic Pistol Class on April 16th, this will be the last Basic Class before we raise costs in June.
Details can be viewed at the Iowa Firearms Coalition discussion forum. For other upcoming classes/schedule, see our website, Centraliowadefensivetraining.com.
Details can be viewed at the Iowa Firearms Coalition discussion forum. For other upcoming classes/schedule, see our website, Centraliowadefensivetraining.com.
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