Fundamentals are the Foundation

Yesterday’s practice was another great learning opportunity for the Advanced Pistol ladies to reinforce our skills and receive some additional training.  I want to give Matt and Brian a big thank you for answering our questions, offering real world examples and giving us a few pointers.

Nicole getting the review of our last practice with Matt.

Ali shooting her Ruger one handed.

Kanani shooting her 1911 one handed.

Shellie working through the malfunction exercises.
A key skill that will work for any malfunction - Slap and Rack.

Kanani taking aim and showing us how
 to get through a malfunction quickly.

Ali shooting the M&P and racking the slide.

Brian, CEO of Tacti-Cool Guns & Gear, giving a real world example of a rifle malfunction.

Nicole finishing up her malfunction exercise.

CCLSC (from left to right) Shellie, Kanani, Nicole and Ali.

I will be the first to say it can be intimidating at CCLSC when there are skilled shooters practicing and you don’t think you’re good enough to join us.  But, the best part about CCLSC is that we are all still learning regardless of what level we are at.

Our local area is home to On The Firing Line with Matt and Joe.  On The Firing Line is a radio show that broadcasts live on Saturday’s on 1440 AM at 4:00 pm.  If you’re in the Santa Maria area you can tune in at 1440 AM and online at www.AM1440.com.  We discuss the latest news and politics in firearms around the country.

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Thank you all for your support and have a great rest of your week.

CCLSC Rocked the Range

Welcome new CCLSC members Erin and Jennifer!  Both ladies are first timers to practice and Women’s 101 students.  Thank you both for joining us last night!

I want to give a big thank you to Matt at the shop for helping us out and giving us advice for the Advanced Pistol students.   We learned the “why” of body position and creating a fluid movement when drawing from your holster.  Matt also covered reloading your weapon and the importance of having a full magazine.  The experience was incredibly valuable.  If you have already taken the advanced class it would have been a good review of your skills.  I don’t need to sell any of the ladies in attendance last night the value of CCLSC!

As a disclaimer, CCLSC was given special permission to practice the aforementioned advanced pistol skills.  Do not attempt outside of the guidance of Tacti-Cool staff.

Shellie showing new CCLSC member Erin her 9 mm and .22 M&P's.
Experienced shooters mentoring new shooters is one if the positive benefits of CCLSC.

Shellie taking aim with her newly acquired skill.
She showed us all who was boss - great shooting!

Those two shots at the center-top of the bulls eye, one is Matt's on the left and
in the SAME hole Shellie shot moments later.  Did I mention these were shot one handed?

Rarely does Kanani get a chance to "be in a photo" since she's one taking them most days.
Thanks Shellie for taking this weeks photos!

The 1911 - a classic choice for CCLSC.

Ali getting a few pointers from Matt.
Another benefit of CCLSC, getting some exclusive "tips from a pro" during practice.

Matt, giving us some pro tips for an efficient draw from a holster, low ready position and reloads.
Here, Ali is practicing from low ready and taking aim.

Ali working on her new skills.

That about does it for this week's training and practice.  CCLSC provides an exclusive experience for those who attend and we are only just building steam for better opportunities.