OCSA Intro to Practical Shooting July 2026

This is an ADVANCED SHOOTING CLASS. PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE DESCRIPTION.
This is a 5 - 6hr course consisting of interactive instruction followed by intense training/practice on the range. Please report to the IDPA pits at the rear of the club. Please do not drive to the pits unless authorized to do so by the staff.
Emphasis will be on teaching shooters who are new to IDPA to navigate a course of fire safely and efficiently. Students will learn the terminology and range commands used in the sport of IDPA.
The following skills/techniques will be taught and then practiced under the supervision of experienced and currently certified IDPA Safety Officers:
Loading and unloading the gun while on the line;
Drawing from a holster and acquiring a target;
Proper clearing of the gun at the end of a course of fire;
Holstering the gun; target transitions; engaging targets in tactical priority; slide-lock reloads; tactical reloads with retention;
Shooting on the move (forward, backward, laterally);
Shooting strong hand, weak hand, and freestyle;
Proper use of cover; muzzle control while competing; and scoring of targets.
Certified IDPA Safety Officers teach the basics at the IDPA ranges. The students then proceed to the different pits where a team of certified SOs run students through a small match. Stages are designed to complement the classroom teaching, and provide practical illustrations to many of the rules of IDPA.
Cost is $25 for non-Old Colony members. Old Colony members are free.
Class is limited to 20 people. 4 squads of 5.
Minimum caliber of gun .38/9mm or larger. PCC is allowed.
Note: If class registration is full, go ahead and register as we always have cancellations.