Milcun Pistol Courses
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EEJayde
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I shoot pistol at Milcun and really enjoy it. Did the Operational Pistol competition last year and the Steel Challenge just a couple of weeks ago. Headed up there for another course later this year.
Keith and Linda always put on quality courses and matches.
Keith and Linda always put on quality courses and matches.
EEJayde
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They don't really follow either IPSC or IDPA. There are quite a few current and former IPSC shooters who shoot there, but no speed holsters allowed. Everything is geared towards real world operations.
Every course of fire starts from a draw. OSA does their own holster qualification so you don't need Black Badge or any other formal holster training. There was moving targets, shooting while moving, barricade work, 50m, ground work (shooting from knee, back, and laying on your side) mandatory mag changes.... I know I'm missing a bunch, but that's all I can remember off the top of my head.
Pistol requirements are "anything that you would realistically use on an operation" Most people there seem to shoot .40 or .45 but a few people use 9mm. They'll let you run with .22lr, but you'll be penalized for it. Scoring for the OPC is based on accuracy, not speed, but there are time limits for each course of fire.
There's usually at least a handful of LEOs out there for the match and a couple of military types as well.
They usually run a skills and drills course the week prior to the competition, which I wish I had done. They go over all the skills you'll need for the competition. If you have experience with IPSC or IDPA you would probably be fine, but I was a newbie to that sort of shooting, so I was a bit overwhelmed by the competition.
I really enjoyed it. Definitely something I'd like to do again.
Every course of fire starts from a draw. OSA does their own holster qualification so you don't need Black Badge or any other formal holster training. There was moving targets, shooting while moving, barricade work, 50m, ground work (shooting from knee, back, and laying on your side) mandatory mag changes.... I know I'm missing a bunch, but that's all I can remember off the top of my head.
Pistol requirements are "anything that you would realistically use on an operation" Most people there seem to shoot .40 or .45 but a few people use 9mm. They'll let you run with .22lr, but you'll be penalized for it. Scoring for the OPC is based on accuracy, not speed, but there are time limits for each course of fire.
There's usually at least a handful of LEOs out there for the match and a couple of military types as well.
They usually run a skills and drills course the week prior to the competition, which I wish I had done. They go over all the skills you'll need for the competition. If you have experience with IPSC or IDPA you would probably be fine, but I was a newbie to that sort of shooting, so I was a bit overwhelmed by the competition.
I really enjoyed it. Definitely something I'd like to do again.
I havn't attended any of their pistol matches or clinics yet, but I have taken their hunter skills and reloading courses and had a great time at both. Both Linda and Keith are exteamly knowledgable, I can't wait until I can enrol in a few more classes there next year.
You too can learn to shoot only perfect shots!!!
You too can learn to shoot only perfect shots!!!
The Women's Introduction to Competition is the 13th of October. The intent is to give women a taste of shooting matches on an instructional basis, without being thrown into a formal competition. The OSA Operational Pistol Championship is the 13th and 14th. There are two pistol ranges. There will be a new, and rather unusual trophy for the Pistol Championship.
Have a look at the remaining events in the OSA calendar at www.osacanada.ca. There are a number of interesting shoots into the fall. September and October can be a beautiful time of year in Haliburton County.
The OSA Pistol Matches are not IPSC type matches. They are a series of matches shot by relays, each match emphasizing specific skills. You will need a good zero.
All matches are timed, some are slow fire deliberate, others require fast double taps or rapid fire, coupled with emergency magazine changes. There is a set round count for each match.
I'm telling all of ya right now, I owe lots and lots of my success to Keith and Linda. The knowledge and experience they impart on you is near priceless. The people they coach win/ experience success and that's what matters.
I ain't trying to be a 'schill' (sp?) for their business but frankly, any more courses / edumacation that one takes never hurts your progress in any field/endeavour. There are many good sources of expertise around our community. Use them, learn from them, shoot more matches and step up yer game!
Cheers,
Barney
I ain't trying to be a 'schill' (sp?) for their business but frankly, any more courses / edumacation that one takes never hurts your progress in any field/endeavour. There are many good sources of expertise around our community. Use them, learn from them, shoot more matches and step up yer game!
Cheers,
Barney
