Road to Grand Master: Get A Grip (4 Hours)

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Overview

Experience Requirements

Course Outline

Equipment List

Ammo

Overview

Welcome to Road to Grand Master: Get a Grip. In this class the student will learn, experiment and apply specific grip techniques in order to get their sights back on target faster. Students will focus on hand placement and pressure and fine tune tension and muscles being used at a personal level to achieve this goal.

Experience Requirements

We require the successful completion of Handgun 103, USPSA/Steel Challenge B class or higher in a semi-automatic pistol division or equivalent before attending this course. The student MUST know and be able to demonstrate how to safely load, fire, and unload a handgun as well as have demonstrated competency in working from a holster and performing reloads.

 

Competitive Shooting Classifications as a Prerequisite

Certain competitive shooting classifications reflect a level of skill and experience that meets or exceeds our course progression standards. Students holding qualifying classifications may bypass specific prerequisites based on the discipline and division in which they are classified.

To bypass Handgun 101, 102, or 103: You must be classified as B, A, M, or GM in USPSA or Steel Challenge, or Sharpshooter, Expert, Master, or Distinguished Master in IDPA.

Only the following divisions count:

• USPSA: Open, Limited, Limited 10, Production, Single Stack, Carry Optics, Limited Optics
• Steel Challenge: Production, Limited, Open, Carry Optics, Single Stack, Limited Optics
• IDPA: CDP, ESP, SSP, CCP, CO

To take any of our civilian pistol classes: You must be Master or Grand Master in USPSA or Steel Challenge, or Master or Distinguished Master in IDPA. Same divisions apply as above.

Classification Verification for Prerequisite Bypass

Students who wish to bypass a course prerequisite based on competition classification must provide proof of current classification prior to registration.

To request a bypass, please email SSAinfo@sigsauer.com with one of the following accepted forms of verification:

• USPSA classification card or screenshot from uspsa.org/mobile app
• IDPA classification card or screenshot from idpa.com
• Steel Challenge classification screenshot from scsa.org/mobile app

A member of our team will contact you to confirm that the prerequisite requirement has been removed, allowing you to proceed with enrollment in your desired course(s).

Course Outline

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to…

• Identify the difference between hand placement and grip pressure.
• Experience the difference between different grip pressures.
• Learn about the importance of consistency.
• Understand the importance of not having any unnecessary body movement.

Disclaimer: Instructors have the discretion to add or remove topics of discussion based on the safety and capabilities of the students throughout the duration of the course. This is to ensure that every student is learning in a safe environment and receives applicable training based on students’ skill set at the time of the course.

Equipment List

• Quality functional semi-automatic pistol – Full size and compact pistols only (semi-auto center fire pistols only - revolvers or .22 caliber pistols are not allowed)
• NO micro pistols or pocket pistols to include: P238, P938, P365, M&P Shield, Glock 43, etc.
• Full framed “Micro guns” can be used (Fuse,  x macro, etc.). Must have an appropriate holster (No IWB Holsters).  Firearm must have high magazine capacity, 15 rounds flush fitting. However, it will always come down to Instructor discretion.
• 3 magazines
• Magazine pouch
• Dominant side, hip-mounted outside the waistband belt-mounted holster
• Holster Requirements:
  • Must completely support the pistol.
  • Must not collapse once drawn.
  • Must fit properly to the belt. 
  • When holstered, the trigger guard must be completely covered. 
  • Must be oriented in a safe direction for drawing. 
  • “Trigger Finger” style retention devices are not permitted.
  • Must be able to draw and holster one-handed; Support hand cannot be utilized.
  • Holster compliance is at the discretion of the Instructor. If a holster is deemed to not comply with safety requirements, a loaner SIG SAUER pistol and/or appropriate holster will be provided. Exceptions can be made for Agency or Department issued equipment. Questions? Please call us at 603.610.3400.
• Please wear long pants with pockets and belt loops, a sturdy 1.5" belt, closed toe shoes (no flip flops or sandals), and a crew neck (T-shirt) or button-up shirt (no low-cut neckline)
• Hydration system
• Wraparound eyewear, polycarbonate lenses or non-shattering prescription glasses
• Recommend electronic hearing protection or earmuffs and earplugs
• Loading devices (optional)

Tuition includes free loan of firearms, holsters, safety glasses and hearing protection at the Epping, NH location

Ammo

• Estimated round count: 400 rounds pistol
• For Epping, NH courses, non-toxic, non-jacketed FRANGIBLE ammunition may be required - call for clarification
• Lead core ammunition to be used on steel only
• No green/brown tip, armor piercing, or surrogate rounds to be used on steel at any time
• Ammunition is available for purchase from the Epping and New Smyrna Beach facilities only