USPSA Training by Ben Stoeger

View · by **westberg** on Wed Jan 30, 2013 10:52 am

We are pleased to announce that Ben Stoeger will be conducting a 2 day USPSA training class at Forest Lake Sportsman Club April 6th and 7th. Class cost $350.00, contact Ron Westberg 651.261.9265 for class information and payment, payment must be paid in full by March 17th.

1,000 to 1,200 rounds

This is a great way to kick off your shooting season.

Instructor:

Ben Stoeger is a USPSA Production Grand Master, having numerous Section, Area, and National Championship wins. Ben finished the 2011 and 2012 season as the USPSA Production National Champion.

The curriculum for the class will be as follows:

USPSA Techniques (this will consist mostly of specialized movement techniques)

Moving Targets

Stage Breakdown/Analysis

Practice Tips and Techniques

High Speed Accuracy

Preparation for Major Matches

+ anything people request to be added

The format of the class consists of one day of intensive work on technique. The first half day will cover USPSA fundamentals. The second half of the first day will cover more advanced USPSA techniques.

The second day will consist of shooting USPSA stages multiple times.

This class is geared towards anyone interested in shooting USPSA matches

View · by **lizard55033** on Wed Jan 30, 2013 12:21 pm

Any pistol, gear, or shooter requirements?

View · by **rugersol** on Wed Jan 30, 2013 12:31 pm

westberg wrote:April 6th and 7th ... payment must be paid in full by May 17th.

I think I can do that!

... will Kita be there?!

View · by **rugersol** on Wed Jan 30, 2013 12:34 pm

lizard55033 wrote:Any pistol, gear, or shooter requirements?

... jest a guess ... maybe most of this stuff ... http://9x23.net/?show=stuff

As to the shooter ... again, jest a guess ... I'd guess ya might want at least a few matches under yer belt, first ... at the very least, otherwise, I'd guess a lotta of what'd be covered, would be lost on ya?!

View · by **Snowgun** on Wed Jan 30, 2013 12:56 pm

Fyi, typically in the past ben has suggested you are a B or high C or better, since that is what he typically teaches to, but westberg would know more.

View · by **westberg** on Wed Jan 30, 2013 1:07 pm

rugersol wrote:
lizard55033 wrote:Any pistol, gear, or shooter requirements?

... jest a guess ... maybe most of this stuff ... http://9x23.net/?show=stuff

As to the shooter ... again, jest a guess ... I'd guess ya might want at least a few matches under yer belt, first ... at the very least, otherwise, I'd guess a lotta of what'd be covered, would be lost on ya?!

Yes very good website to check out if you have gear questions ^^^. It's recommended to have a USPSA Classification, Ben is very good at helping individual students during the class.

Not sure if Kita will be around or not.

View · by **jonahk** on Wed Jan 30, 2013 2:34 pm

I took one of Ben's single-day courses last April and I will say it is worth every penny. The phrase "intensive work" is spot-on. I fired almost 1000 rounds that day and everything ached by the end of it. But I loved every minute and learned a lot about the faults in my technique and what I needed to work on. I learned the most from how we approached the various stages he set up. He'd ask why we chose a certain order and then challenge us to look for improvements. I can't imagine how much more valuable shooting actual stages over and over again will be.

For what it's worth, I was a D-class shooter and while Ben made fun of me for not being able to call my shots, he still worked with me on an individual basis (as he did everyone else in the class) and got me to the point where I was making decisions and producing par times of an A or better.

The highlight of my day was the entire wide bay at Holmen being set up with a bajillion pieces of steel. We got to shoot this for over an hour, with Ben giving us plenty of time to work on the texas star and plate racks until we felt comfortable.

Since I pretty much forgot everything I learned last year, I'll be signing up for this. Hope to see some of you there

View · by **rottenit** on Thu Jan 31, 2013 9:58 am

Would this be good for a total noob?

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View · by **rugersol** on Thu Jan 31, 2013 10:00 am

rottenit wrote:Would this be good for a total noob?

westberg wrote:
rugersol wrote:
lizard55033 wrote:Any ... shooter requirements?

I'd guess ya might want at least a few matches under yer belt, first ... at the very least, otherwise, I'd guess a lotta of what'd be covered, would be lost on ya?!

It's recommended to have a USPSA Classification

View · by **westberg** on Wed Feb 27, 2013 9:39 am

There is still 3 openings in this class, if your interested let me know.

View · by **Snowgun** on Wed Feb 27, 2013 11:03 pm

Im totally bummed i cant make this ;(

View · by **shooter115** on Thu Feb 28, 2013 1:14 am

Okay kinda kickin this around. What if you've never shot a sanctioned USPSA match ever, yet are a consistent top 10 or better finisher at the MN 3-gun matches?

View · by **rugersol** on Thu Feb 28, 2013 6:56 am

rugersol wrote:
westberg wrote:April 6th and 7th ... payment must be paid in full by May 17th.

I think I can do that!

wait! ... now we gotta pay BEFORE the class?! :shock:

No deal!

really, I jest wanted to see Snowballs tell Ben what he was doin' wrong!

View · by **rugersol** on Thu Feb 28, 2013 6:57 am

shooter115 wrote:consistent top 10 or better finisher at the MN 3-gun matches?

... yer probly still a "D" ... I wouldn't waste the money!

View · by **westberg** on Thu Feb 28, 2013 8:12 am

shooter115 wrote:Okay kinda kickin this around. What if you've never shot a sanctioned USPSA match ever, yet are a consistent top 10 or better finisher at the MN 3-gun matches?

Sign up it will improve your 3-gun game, we have another 3-gunner considering it.