OpSpec Training returns to Mesa, Arizona and the Rio Salado Sportsman’s Club offering our flagship Practical Fundamentals class on Feb. 8 & 9, 2019. This class has been very popular with all pistol shooters including law enforcement and competition shooters. Rio Salado is located about 30 minutes northeast of Mesa, and 30 minutes east of Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.
We encourage you to reserve your class slot and make hotel reservations early, as this has been a popular class in the past.
This is not a basic class. At minimum, students should have taken a basic handgun safety course and be confident with their firearm and gear. We expect students to have experience shooting on a line in a safe manner, including loading, reloading and drawing/shooting from the holster. Shooters with IDPA, USPSA, NRA Action Pistol, 3-Gun, law enforcement and military experience meet the program prerequisites.
Practical Fundamentals Using a building-block approach, Practical Fundamentals encourages students to focus on the process of running the gun, tamping down the emotional desire to see results on the target. By using a variety of dry fire and live fire exercises, students are brought through the fundamentals of marksmanship with a focus on trigger control to help the shooter make fast hits on small targets, on demand.
Instructors*: Jerry Jones & Kyle Sandlin
When: Feb. 8 & 9, 2019 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day
Class size: Limited to 24 students, with a minimum of 12 students.
Tuition: $450, with a $225 deposit
Range Fees: $40, to be paid in cash directly to the range on the morning of Feb. 8.
Local Host: Alan Haynie
Ammunition: Round count for Practical Fundamentals will be approximately 750 - 850 rounds
* Instructors listed for specific programs have committed to teach the class on those dates. Although we do not anticipate changes, travel delays, family emergencies or illness may result in instructor substitutions.
Where: Rio Salado Sportsman’s Club 3960 N Usery Pass Road Mesa, Arizona
Where to Stay Country Inn & Suites by Carlson 6650 E. Superstition Springs Mesa, Ariz. 85206 For reservations, call direct (480) 641-8000. We are working to arrange a discounted rate, so when you call ask them if it is available.
Food at Lunch Break To ensure you get the most "bang for your buck" we keep lunch breaks to one hour. If you have the ability to bring your lunch, you may do so. There are a few fast food choices 15 minutes or less from the range including Subway and Wendy’s.This message has been edited. Last edited by: steve495,
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July 11, 2018, 07:27 PM
Davenator
Interested. It's only been, like, 15 years since I've trained with OST. I think I'm due.
July 11, 2018, 09:31 PM
amhaynie
Yes! As always I'm super excited to host another OpSpec training class Here in Mesa.
NRA Certified instructor, and Range Safety officer
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July 24, 2018, 06:38 PM
amhaynie
Awesome! Dates are officially up. Looking forward to hosting this class again!
NRA Certified instructor, and Range Safety officer
Evil exists. You can not negotiate with, bribe or placate evil. You're not going to be able to have it sit down with Dr. Phil for an anger management session either.
Evil exists. You can not negotiate with, bribe or placate evil. You're not going to be able to have it sit down with Dr. Phil for an anger management session either.
October 05, 2018, 03:54 PM
Riley
I'm very interested! Anything special for weather in Mesa in February?
This is a drive for me, but I don't think it will be too bad.
All set, looking forward to it.This message has been edited. Last edited by: Riley,
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October 11, 2018, 07:44 AM
amhaynie
Expect the weather to be a little chilly in the morning but shorts and T-Shirt weather in the afternoon. A few thin layers will be your friend. Hope to see you out here
NRA Certified instructor, and Range Safety officer
Evil exists. You can not negotiate with, bribe or placate evil. You're not going to be able to have it sit down with Dr. Phil for an anger management session either.
November 20, 2018, 02:37 PM
amhaynie
Almost got the Hotel stuff worked out. Should have the info in next couple of days. Stay tuned
NRA Certified instructor, and Range Safety officer
Do not send me to a heaven where there are no dogs. Step Up or Stand Aside: Support the Troops ! Expectations are premeditated disappointments.
November 26, 2018, 09:41 PM
amhaynie
Ok Here is how you can get a hotel room discount at the hotel listed in the OP
"Your guests can now call in to book-ask for Upper Hand Defense, they can also book online. Please see the directions in witch your guests can book online also;
once at this page, enter dates of arrival and departure per agreement. Go to more search options, under promotional code type in UPPERH, enter, room type, and rates will appear and guests can book."
NRA Certified instructor, and Range Safety officer
Evil exists. You can not negotiate with, bribe or placate evil. You're not going to be able to have it sit down with Dr. Phil for an anger management session either.
