IPSC Holster Course

COURSE DETAILS

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Maximum places available in each course: 6

The IPSC Australia Introductory Safety and Holster Proficiency Course is a compulsory step for both new and existing club members who are not currently participating in but want to shoot the IPSC discipline or other handgun matches requiring holster use.

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There is both pre-reading and theory/learning assessment document completion required prior to attendance so that on range instruction time can be maximized. These documents will be made available prior to the course date.

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Successful completion of the course will enable attendees to join IPSC and may also obtain a SSAA holster accreditation (*TBC). Holster accreditation is required to join IPSC Australia in order to participate in IPSC matches, and holster and draw a loaded handgun during SSAA Combined Services Match and Wild Bunch matches with SSAASRB.

Please note: IPSC Australia membership is required to compete in IPSC matches level I and above.

• The course is delivered by IPSC trained SSAASRB ROs (for Annex 1 and 2) and Accredited IPSC ROs (for Annex 3 final sign off) and must be successfully completed and passed for eligibility for IPSC Australia membership.
• Membership and Holster accreditation allow participation in monthly club Level I matches and IPSC sanctioned Level II and above matches.

* To Be Confirmed with SSAA NSW

WHAT TO BRING

When attending this course, any registered participant must bring with them:

• Completed paperwork per the supplied course material
• Eye and ear protection
• SSAA membership card
• Full Category H licence
• Pants or shorts with at least 3 belt loops (required to safely wear an IPSC belt rig)
• Comfortable, appropriate clothing
• Semi auto or revolver centrefire handgun
• Suitable belt, holster (trigger guard covered when holstered) and mag pouches
• Minimum 120 rounds of suitable ammunition (Minimum Power Factor of 125 eg 125gn projectile doing a minimum 1000fps = 125 PF)
• Personal items such as water and a snack if desired

Please note:

• Participants are required to use their own equipment 
• Equipment must meet IPSC rules (refer training material) and be approved for use by the instructor on the day
• Only center fire pistols are permitted to be used in the course
• Minimum of 4 magazines are required for course
• Personal ammunition must not have a power factor over 180
• Full Metal Jacket ammunition is not permitted per SSAA range rules

COURSE STRUCTURE

Prior to attending course, in your own time:

• Off Range Theory in own time prior to course (about 1 - 2 hours).
• All required reading and examination documents will be emailed out for study, completion and return by email in the weeks prior to range attendance.

Dry Fire on Range (about 1 hour):

• IPSC Range Safety Briefing
• IPSC Range Etiquette
• The IPSC Range Commands
• Safely Loading/Unloading On The Line
• Malfunctions & Stoppages
• Safety Breaches
• There will be a written assessment recorded of the theory component.

Live Fire / Practical On Range Drills + Annex 1, 2 and 3 Assessment (about 3 hours):

• Static Single & Double Shots
• Reloading
• Strong Hand & Weak Hand
• Strong Hand to Weak Hand Transfer
• Turning, Drawing & Shooting
• Drawing, Motion & Shooting
• Drawing, Kneeling & Shooting
• Shooting Prone
• Barricade Shooting

Please note:

• There will be a written assessment recorded of the practical components of the course
• Any sustained safety breach will result in expulsion from the course without refund
• The cost of the course per participant EXCLUDES range entry and ammunition costs
• The use of center fire handgun ONLY in caliber of 9mm in Semi-Automatic is mandatory
• Only club approved ammunition is allowed to be used in club firearms
• Please direct any questions prior to booking to training@ssaasrb.org.au via email before attending course
• All the theory and practical aspects above are taken from the current IPSC Holster Qualification Course with accreditation being submitted to IPSC Australia on successful course completion