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One or Two-Day Intermediate Pistol Class
You can take one or both days, depending on your previous experience and training goals.
If you have never shot a competition, taken a USPSA-style class, or done any performance-focused shooting, I strongly recommend starting with Day 1.
If you are new to competitive or performance shooting and want to attend Day 2, completion of Day 1 is required. Shooters with previous competition or equivalent performance-shooting experience may attend Day 2 independently.
Not sure which day is right for you? Please reach out to me. I’m happy to discuss your experience and goals and help determine which option best suits your needs.
Loren / Brave Castle
renzo@bravecastle.com
Call or text: (707) 888-0014
Intro to Competitive Shooting 1 & 2 is a two-day course designed to introduce experienced pistol shooters to the fundamentals, techniques, and expectations of competitive shooting.
This is not a beginner firearms course. Students should already have a solid understanding of handgun safety, operation, loading, unloading, and basic marksmanship. This course is intended as a continuation of foundational pistol training and is appropriate for shooters who have completed previous training with Brave Castle or another qualified organization.
Learn how to show up to a match, what to expect, and how not to get DQ’d.
Day 1 introduces the fundamentals of competitive shooting, including match and range procedures, safety requirements, stage planning, shooting positions, movement, target engagement, and the basic skills needed to safely participate in a match.
The goal is to give you the knowledge and practical experience to understand how a match works and confidently take your first steps into competitive shooting.
Day 2 builds on the concepts introduced on Day 1 with a more advanced approach to stage execution.
We’ll work on shooting and movement techniques, entering and exiting positions, target transitions and blending, efficient stage planning, and learning how to move aggressively while maintaining safe firearm handling and control.
Expect more movement, more shooting, and more emphasis on putting individual skills together into complete stages.
Students must have prior pistol training and be able to safely and independently operate their handgun. Training involving movement with loaded firearms is an inherent part of this course.
Not sure if you're ready for the class?
Contact Loren:
renzo@bravecastle.com
Call or text: (707) 888-0014
Instructor: Loren — fully insured and certified firearms instructor with 20 years of firearms use and experience. USPSA A-Class competitor, #A153306.
Come prepared to spend both days outdoors, moving, shooting, and working through competition-style stages.
Required:
Eye protection
Ear protection
Working and zeroed pistol in 9mm, .40 S&W, or .45 ACP
Iron sights are absolutely fine and encouraged. Optics are welcome.
Quality holster made specifically for the handgun you intend to use. The holster must securely retain the handgun and completely cover the trigger guard.
Concealment holsters are welcome provided you are already proficient and safe drawing from them.
At least 3 magazines; 5 recommended
Magazine pouches/carriers
Sturdy belt capable of securely supporting your holster and magazines
300 rounds of ammunition in the caliber of your handgun
Closed-toe shoes appropriate for running and movement
Clothing that allows unrestricted movement and can get dirty
Hat
Plenty of water
Electrolytes
Snacks
Lunch — food is also available nearby
Highly Recommended:
Backup pistol, if you have one
Additional magazines
Additional ammunition
Sunscreen
Sun shirt or other sun-protective clothing
Range bag or handgun case
Small towel/rag
Basic tools, optic batteries, lubricant, or other items specific to keeping your handgun running
Please arrive with your handgun zeroed, functional, and ready to train. This is not the class to troubleshoot an unfamiliar firearm, holster, or equipment setup for the first time.
The equipment requirements are intentionally similar to what you would bring to a USPSA match so that students leave the course familiar with not only the shooting, but also the equipment and preparation involved in showing up to compete.
One or Two-Day Intermediate Pistol Class
You can take one or both days, depending on your previous experience and training goals.
If you have never shot a competition, taken a USPSA-style class, or done any performance-focused shooting, I strongly recommend starting with Day 1.
If you are new to competitive or performance shooting and want to attend Day 2, completion of Day 1 is required. Shooters with previous competition or equivalent performance-shooting experience may attend Day 2 independently.
Not sure which day is right for you? Please reach out to me. I’m happy to discuss your experience and goals and help determine which option best suits your needs.
Loren / Brave Castle
renzo@bravecastle.com
Call or text: (707) 888-0014
Intro to Competitive Shooting 1 & 2 is a two-day course designed to introduce experienced pistol shooters to the fundamentals, techniques, and expectations of competitive shooting.
This is not a beginner firearms course. Students should already have a solid understanding of handgun safety, operation, loading, unloading, and basic marksmanship. This course is intended as a continuation of foundational pistol training and is appropriate for shooters who have completed previous training with Brave Castle or another qualified organization.
Learn how to show up to a match, what to expect, and how not to get DQ’d.
Day 1 introduces the fundamentals of competitive shooting, including match and range procedures, safety requirements, stage planning, shooting positions, movement, target engagement, and the basic skills needed to safely participate in a match.
The goal is to give you the knowledge and practical experience to understand how a match works and confidently take your first steps into competitive shooting.
Day 2 builds on the concepts introduced on Day 1 with a more advanced approach to stage execution.
We’ll work on shooting and movement techniques, entering and exiting positions, target transitions and blending, efficient stage planning, and learning how to move aggressively while maintaining safe firearm handling and control.
Expect more movement, more shooting, and more emphasis on putting individual skills together into complete stages.
Students must have prior pistol training and be able to safely and independently operate their handgun. Training involving movement with loaded firearms is an inherent part of this course.
Not sure if you're ready for the class?
Contact Loren:
renzo@bravecastle.com
Call or text: (707) 888-0014
Instructor: Loren — fully insured and certified firearms instructor with 20 years of firearms use and experience. USPSA A-Class competitor, #A153306.
Come prepared to spend both days outdoors, moving, shooting, and working through competition-style stages.
Required:
Eye protection
Ear protection
Working and zeroed pistol in 9mm, .40 S&W, or .45 ACP
Iron sights are absolutely fine and encouraged. Optics are welcome.
Quality holster made specifically for the handgun you intend to use. The holster must securely retain the handgun and completely cover the trigger guard.
Concealment holsters are welcome provided you are already proficient and safe drawing from them.
At least 3 magazines; 5 recommended
Magazine pouches/carriers
Sturdy belt capable of securely supporting your holster and magazines
300 rounds of ammunition in the caliber of your handgun
Closed-toe shoes appropriate for running and movement
Clothing that allows unrestricted movement and can get dirty
Hat
Plenty of water
Electrolytes
Snacks
Lunch — food is also available nearby
Highly Recommended:
Backup pistol, if you have one
Additional magazines
Additional ammunition
Sunscreen
Sun shirt or other sun-protective clothing
Range bag or handgun case
Small towel/rag
Basic tools, optic batteries, lubricant, or other items specific to keeping your handgun running
Please arrive with your handgun zeroed, functional, and ready to train. This is not the class to troubleshoot an unfamiliar firearm, holster, or equipment setup for the first time.
The equipment requirements are intentionally similar to what you would bring to a USPSA match so that students leave the course familiar with not only the shooting, but also the equipment and preparation involved in showing up to compete.
