Instructor Brandon Wright demonstrates not crowding cover, but knowledge of the proper implementation of this skill translates to survival on duty.
slice the pie around barricades without hav- ing to move your entire body by extending into the shooting position and how to get in/out of that position effi ciently. While most of the class is learning to shave time for competition, you will use those same skills to keep yourself and others alive. T e instructor will explain how these moves will help you on the job. T roughout the Competition Pistol II
class, these skills are reinforced with “mini- matches.” T ese are instruction block fi nal exams to show how all the skills you have worked on combine to improve your shoot- ing on the clock. Using a shot timer, whether shooting standards or action pistol stages, will give you hard data to measure your progress. Your shooting scores may not show improve- ment if you are already shooting “A’s” or “X-rings,” but your times will show improve- ments. Your times are the improvements that could keep you alive.
A particular skill set that the course covers has become crucially needed today, because of
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active shooting incidents, is shooting on the move. CPII will help you realize how fast you can move and shoot accurately. It will also de- termine what your distance limitations are for accurate engagement. You will also perform target transitions on the move and engage in a multiple hostile incident. T ese are duty skills you may one day be called up to achieve. You can also incorporate weapons transitions for these drills when training on your own de- partment range.
For those who do not plan to ever shoot an action pistol match, the fi nal session of the course will give you a chance to have some shooting fun. You will get to shoot various steel targets, such as the Texas Star (with fi ve falling plates rotating around a center point). You will also fi re on various-sized steel pop- per targets, activating targets (which appear/ disappear, like a bad guy would), and various plate racks. You’re pretty much guaranteed to have fun shooting GS4 ITI’s steel. Speed shooting steel is just plain fun and excellent training too.
Competition Applies to the Street
While the course name is G4S ITI Compe- tition Pistol or Competition Pistol II, these courses can be applied to enhance your duty training. T ese courses will hopefully get you out to shoot an I.D.P.A., U.S.P.S.A., 3 Gun match, CMP, etc. Not only will com- petition make you a better shot and enhance your ability to work under stress, it will help you be comfortable with your work tools and learn your personal and equipment limita- tions. One added bonus from getting out and shooting matches is that you will work with shooters who can improve your skills, off er knowledgeable opinions on fi rearms/support gear, and you will even have fun doing it. T ere are many GIs and LEOs who partici- pate in shooting sports for these reasons and it’s a win/win for all parties involved. PM
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