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.

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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

Important Links and Information

• What to Bring to an OpSpec Training Pistol Class
  
• Online Course Registration
  
• Make a deposit or pay your balance here
  

* 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,

Interested. It's only been, like, 15 years since I've trained with OST. I think I'm due.

Yes! As always I'm super excited to host another OpSpec training class Here in Mesa.

I'll come.

Bruce

Awesome! Dates are officially up. Looking forward to hosting this class again!

Bump!

Don't dawdle. Two more slots gone.

Looking forward to seeing you there Bruce!

Bump!

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,

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

Any chance Bruce will be joining in?

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Originally posted by HuskySig:
Any chance Bruce will be joining in?

It is doubtful.

Having issues with the usual hotel, as its under new management. I'm working on a deal for an alternative one but no leads yet. Stay tuned

Bump for Arizona when the weather is really nice!

Almost got the Hotel stuff worked out. Should have the info in next couple of days. Stay tuned

Thanks!

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;

https://www.countryinns.com/me...otel-az-85206/azmesa

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."

Just registered for the course with my brother. Thanks for the hotel info.

Thanks, hotel booked!

Bump! If you're enrolled and know any other shooters who may be interested, now would be the time to get them involved and registered!