Two-Day Performance Pistol Class​ 

​October 28-29


Hosted by the Richmond Rod & Gun Club


​The Performance Pistol​ class is a comprehensive course designed to provide the tools, analysis, and in-depth critique essential to advancing a student's shooting to a higher level. Its primary focus is competitive practical shooting (USPSA/IPSC).


Course Fee: $625

Round count: Approximately 800 rounds.


Course Curriculum 


Grip: mechanics and geometry
Stance: Power Stance, Single-Hand, Barricade
Trigger Control: The 3 Stages and when and how to use

Target Types: L1, L2, and L3
Draws: All types from holster 
Table Starts: Loading and drawing
Mag Changes: Static and moving

Transitions: Mechanical and visual aspects
Ocular techniques: The 4 types of visual processes and how to train them
Visual processing: Methods to enhance efficiency and speed

Sight Acquisition: Two Types
Target Acquisition: Blind and Peripheral
Velocitization: Using speed acclimatization to make gains in a shorter amount of time

Calling Shots: In-depth process analysis and awareness exercises

Movement: Detailed break-down of position entry and position exit 

  • 4 different types of exit techniques based upon target difficulty and scenario


 Mindset

  • Cognitive Priming 
  • The Circle of Performance
  • Visualization and Mental Imagery
  • Neuroplasticity
  • The Two Mind Modes: Manual and Automatic
  • The RAS System: how to tune for success and initiating change
  • Confidence
  • Breaking Through Plateaus 


 Match Preparation: Physical, Mental, Nutrition
Match Craft: Performance, Strategy, Consistency
Vision Barriers: Shooting prop manipulation and negotiation


Daily question & answer session

And much more...