Pistol Holster Course (IDPA) – 18 Oct 2026

Google Directions for Langemark Gate: https://maps.app.goo.gl/o26fswaVjQdT6g8k7
Head Coach: Richard Lasaga (aka IDPA Rich)
Questions? Coach Sammy [email protected]
The New Shooter Comprehensive Introductory (NSCI) holster program for IDPA equips participants with foundational knowledge and skills in safe firearm handling and using a holster. Its 8 hours of training and practical tests on the range. Those that pass the live fire exam are eligible to certify for the IDPA 5x5 Classifier Stage.
Participants will learn about IDPA rules on engagement and safety requirements, safety table etiquette DO’s and DON’T’s, proper carry procedures, drawing techniques, ensuring safe and efficient firearm deployment.
Participants are taught the correct method for clearing and re-holstering their firearm to conclude each exercise or CoF safely.
Training includes navigating a CoF and engaging designated targets with precise muzzle control. Emphasis is placed on maintaining strict muzzle discipline throughout all movements, drills, and engagements.
What this course is:
- Learning to use a Holster safely and attaining a certification to use in competition.
- Successful participants of this this course will receive a NSCI Holster Certificate, which will enable you to compete in IDPA, 3 GUN, ODPL, the Service Pistol Course, and the Pistol/Rifle Unknown Distance Match.
What this course is not:
- It is not a pistol course to learn how to be a better competitor, or how to shoot a pistol, you should already know how to shoot at a beginner’s level minimum, but you will learn to be a better pistol shooter on the course through the excercises.
What you will learn at the Course:
- Shoot up to 245 rounds & learn to shoot small groups that are centred, because you zero your pistol and centre your group.
- Learn to shoot with a holster for competition and be safe.
What you Need to attend:
1. Your Experience:
- You should be well-acquainted with your pistol and how it operates, including the ability to field strip and clean it.
- You must have fired a minimum 1000 rounds with your pistol that will be used on the course.
- Know how to zero your Iron sights or Red Dot optic, and have the tools needed to do that.
- For safety reasons if your Pistol or Optic is non-functional on the course, you will be pulled from the course.
2. ORA Membership + Waiver
If you are NOT an ORA 2026 Member, you must register as a Guest,
and you must sign the Guest & Handload Ammo Waiver. Copy this link into your browser and sign every time you are a guest.
Link: https://waivers.targetscore.com/d/RGv5jeWGv8AJmt
ORA Guest fee is $45, and you must tick the Guest Fee box in Practiscore when paying and it adds the $45 Guest fee to your payment.
(ORA allows you to attend twice as Guest, and then you must Join ORA the cost ranges from $0 to $195. If you want to Join ORA sign up online at this link): https://ontariorifleassociation.ca/membership-types/
3. An ATT to bring a Pistol (restricted firearm) to a CAF Military Range. Standard ATT’s you receive with your RPAL do NOT cover it.
A. If you are a member of ORA - email Greg Delbridge: [email protected] and request an ATT for a restricted pistol for the ORA at CFB Borden.
B. If you are not a member of the ORA:
- go online RCMP / CFO and request an ATT for your Pistol.
Range: CFB Borden, Club: ORA
Address: CFB Borden, Langemark Range, Range Road, Borden, L0M 1C0
Weblink below: (cut and paste in your browser)
https://www.services.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/chooser-eng.html?ipeReferer=eCFISIWS
What you need to bring:
- Pistol Belt with Holster, and a min. of 3 magazine pouches (No Appendix holsters)
- RPAL & registration for your pistol
- ATT for CFB Borden
- Your pistol (that is on your ATT)
- Min. of 3 magazines for your pistol
- 245 rounds of factory match ammo or safe Hand-Load ammo minimum.
- Tools - All tools to adjust sights or red dot
- Electronic Ears w/ Spare batteries. MANDATORY.
You must be able to hear Range Commands. For safety reasons anyone not hearing
or understanding range commands will be pulled from the event.
- Eye Protection MANDATORY.
- Sun Hat MANDATORY.
- Sunscreen MANDATORY.
- Water Minimum 5L, preferably w/ Electrolytes. MANDATORY.
You will be required to show your water. For Health and Safety reasons if you have
signs of Heat Related Illness you will be pulled from the Course.
-Snacks & lunch. There is nothing is available on site, and no time to leave the range.
- Appropriate clothing for the weather. We shoot rain or extreme heat. DO NOT WEAR BLACK CLOTHING. Wear light coloured and loose fitting clothing.
- You may bring a Pop Up Tent to shelter under.
- Work Gloves for Targets
- Pens & Paper (Or device) for Notes
- Allergic to anything? If so, it’s mandatory to bring an EpiPen, Antihistamines, Benadryl etc. There will not be any on site as we cannot administer medication.
Cost and Course Details:
- Course Cost is $250 (If a not an ORA Member + $45 ORA Guest fee)
If the course is full, please sign up anyway and it will add you to the waiting list
with no charge.
- Read course material sent to you in advance by email
- Complete and send back the test sent to you which needs an 80% pass minimum
- 1 day course at CFB Borden and successful participants receive a Holster Certification
Course Schedule:
- Meet at 7.45 am at gate to Langemark Range (Do not be late), check in with Staff at gate. If gate is open proceed to the range, leave all equipment in car and find a staff member to receive further instructions.
Head Coach: Richard Lasaga (aka IDPA Rich) is a:
IDPA Match Director and a 3 Gun Match Director at a number of clubs.
Craig Samuel (aka Coach Sammy) is a:
- Coaching Association of Canada (CAC) - Registered Coach with the Professional Coaching Program
- Shooting Federation of Canada (SFC) – Shooting Instructor in ISSF (Olympic) shooting, Certified in Pistol, Rifle and Shotgun
- SAFETY BRIEFING: For safety reasons If you are not present for the start of the Safety Briefing you will not be allowed to shoot.
- READ THIS PLEASE: If you are not certain you will attend this Course DO NOT REGISTER.
- REFUNDS: Refunds are available up until 45 days before the course, less an Admin fee of $25. Under no circumstances can any payments be transferred to a future event or used by someone else.
- DO NOT SPEED ON BASE. This is a training Base, and MPs will ticket and possibly escort you off the Base. Follow Speed limit signs.
50 km/h through centre of CFB Borden, 60 Km/h on Range Road, 15 Km/h on any range access road. Pass Marching Troops at a max of 15 km/h and less to be respectful.
- MATCH CANCELLATION BY MILITARY:
If the event is cancelled by the Military because they need the Range, then a full refund will be issued, if an alternate date does not suit you. This is not common and usually done well in advance due to CAF Range requirements.
- Because we shoot on a Military Range, Range Control can shut us down for a high Fire Index, Lightning or Storm Warning etc. This is out of our control, and there is no refund in that scenario. I have seen it happen only once in the last 10 years, but it’s part of shooting on a Military Range, and must be stated.