The Tewksbury Rod & Gun Club is holding a free pistol marksmanship class on Sunday September 19, 2021. This class is open to all club members. Students are encouraged to bring a pistol they already own or have access to a pistol they can legally use during the class. If a student does not currently own a firearm, we will have a limited number of Ruger Mark III .22’s available for loan, including ammunition. Students are expected to be familiar with safe handling and operation of any pistol that is brought to class.
This class will introduce and reinforce current club members to the fundamentals that will help you become a more accurate pistol target shooter.
The following topics will be covered: Stance, Grip, Sight alignment, Breath control, Trigger squeeze and Follow through.
Instructors will also be available to discuss the pistol team and competitive shooting leagues for those who might be interested. The lead instructor will be Mark Tenant.
If you are interested in attending this clinic, please reach out to Mark Tennant at marksmanship@tewksburyrodandgun.org or call 978-277-3050. There will be a maximum of 8 students allowed, on a first come, first serve basis. You must be on the list prior to class in order to attend. A walk-in list will be held, however a maximum of 8 students will be enforced.
The class will start promptly at 8:30am, downstairs at the indoor pistol range.
Please arrive 10-15 minutes early to check in.
Once all shooters have arrived, we will start by each student shooting 5 rounds at a target. From there we will discuss the fundamentals of pistol shooting. We will then return to the range for a hands-on practice sessions. At the end of the class, each student will be able to compare their more recent targets to their first target in order to gauge improvement.
Students are encouraged to bring the following with them to the class:
- Pistol (must be chambered in a caliber acceptable for use in the indoor range)
- Ammunition for your pistol (at least 100 rounds)
- Eye protection
- Ear protection
The club will provide any and all the above items, on an availability basis.
Summary
Class starts 8:30 am
Class ends 10:00 am
Limited to 8 students (Must contact Mark Tennant)
Targets will be provided by the club
Safety is imperative, any student in violation of pistol safety best practices will be asked to leave the class