Vickers Tactical - Pistol & Carbine - Sept 2009 - COLORADO

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Vickers Tactical (Larry Vickers)

Pistol Basic - September 26 - 27, 2009

&

Carbine Basic - September 28 - 29, 2009

in

Pueblo West, Colorado


2 day pistol / 2 day carbine Sept 26 - 29, 2008 (you can take one class or both classes):


Price:

*2 day Pistol (Sept 26 - 27)
$450 PWSA member
$500 non member

*2 day Carbine (Sept 28 - 29)
$450 PWSA member
$500 non member

*4 days - Both Pistol and Carbine:
$900 PWSA member
$1,000 non member


Note that the range fee (for non-PWSA members) will be collected at the range by PWSA personnel on the first day of each class.

ONLY CHECK OR MONEY ORDER WILL BE ACCEPTED AS PAYMENT FOR THE RANGE FEE (NO Cash / NO Credit Cards please).




Vickers Tactical Pistol Basic

This class is an entry level course for handgun shooters and is designed specifically for those who have not had any formal instruction. Topics covered include the following: safety, stance, grip, sight alignment and trigger control. Familiarization with their service pistol includes field stripping and maintenance. In addition to this, other topics that are covered include reloads, draw, and introduction to different skill drills including dry fire and bullseye shooting.

Class requirements:

• Eye and Ear Protection (electronic hearing protection is preferred)

• Serviceable handgun of at least 9mm Para caliber

• Serviceable holster

• Minimum 1 double magazine pouch

• Minimum of 3 serviceable magazines (5 is better)

• 800 rounds of ammo – factory service type (no reloads)

• Suitable range wear depending on the season

• Good attitude




Vickers Tactical Carbine Basic Course

An entry level course for carbine shooters. This class is geared for those who have not had any formal instruction. Topics covered include safety, stance, zeroing for iron sights and optics, sight alignment and trigger control. Familiarization with their carbine includes field stripping and maintenance. Other subject matter that is covered includes reloads, presentation, shooting positions, and introduction to different skill drills including dry fire and bullseye shooting.


Class requirements:

• Eye and ear protection (electronic hearing protection is preferred)

• Serviceable carbine - typical calibers include 9mm, 45 ACP, 30 cal, 5.56 mm, 7.62 x 39mm

• Serviceable sling- suitable for a variety of shooting positions - tactical type preferred

• Minimum 1 magazine pouch - or method to carry spare magazine(s)

• Minimum of 3 serviceable magazines (5 is better)

• 800 rounds of ammo - service type

• Suitable range wear depending on the season

• Good attitude


To register contact Larry Vickers at lvickers7@aol.com ..... Make checks payable to Larry Vickers


Larry's Bio can be seen here: www.vickerstactical.com/about.htm


For local support feel free to contact me at Carpenter0311@msn.com

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A couple pics from the 2008 Larry Vickers Pistol and Carbine course:

Larry doin' what he does best:


And the dude that was driving the "Short bus" during some drills at the begining of day 1:

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Directions to the range and motel info listed below:


-Motels in Pueblo West (10 minute driving time to the range)

-Best Western Inn Pueblo West (719) 547-2111
-Comfort Inn of Pueblo West (719) 547-9400




If you stay at one of these motels see special directions (read: short cut) to the range below


-Motels in the city of Pueblo (20 to 25 minutes driving time to the range)

-Comfort Inn (719) 542-6868
-Super 8 Motel (719) 545-4104
-Days Inn (719) 543-8031
-Econo Lodge (719) 542-9933
-Hampton Inn (719) 544-4700
-Holiday Inn (719) 543-8050
-La Quinta Inn (719) 542-3500


Directions:

**From the City of Pueblo**

-North bound on I-25 to Exit #108

-Exit on #108, at the end of the off ramp turn left onto Purcell (go through the tunnel under the interstate and keep going straight)

-Travel 4.2 miles on Purcell to Platteville Rd (dirt road) and turn right onto Platteville Rd.

-Travel 2.4 miles on Platteville Rd to Cashmire Ave

-Turn Right on Cashmere ave and take the second road left to the range. There are green / white signs once your reach Cashmere ave directing you to the range



**Coming from Colorado Springs**

-South bound on I-25 to Exit #108

-Exit on #108, at the end of the off ramp take a right onto Purcell

-Travel 4.2 miles on Purcell to Platteville Rd (dirt road) and turn right onto Platteville Rd.

-Travel 2.4 miles on Platteville Rd to Cashmire Ave

-Turn Right on Cashmere ave and take the second road left to the range. There are green / white signs once your reach Cashmere ave directing you to the range


**Coming from the Best Western or Comfort Inn in Pueblo West**

-Take McCulloch north of Highway 50 west and follow it until it dead ends into Platteville Rd.

-Turn Left (West) onto Platteville Blvd and travel to Gantts Fort

-Turn Right (North) onto Gantts Fort and tavel 2.4 miles to Platteville Rd. (Platteville Rd makes a large loop through Pueblo West)

-Turn Left (West) onto Platteville Rd and travel .3 (3/10) mile to Cashmere Ave

-Turn Right on Cashmere ave and take the second road left to the range. There are green / white signs once your reach Cashmere ave directing you to the range



*The Colorado Springs Airport is only 45 minutes away from the PWSA Range*




If anyone has any questions on directions or lodging feel free to contact me directly at Carpenter0311@msn.com

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Slots still avalible.


Updated / additional hotel info:



-Motels in the city of Pueblo (15 - 20 minutes driving time to the range....the following hotels are located close to I-25 & Exit #102....6 miles south of the exit to the range)

-Best Western Eagleridge Inn & Suites (719) 543-4644 (4727 N Elizabeth Street Pueblo, CO. 81008)

-Comfort Inn Pueblo (719) 542-6868 (4645 N. Freeway Pueblo, CO. 81008)

-La Quinta Inn (719) 542-3500 (4801 North Elizabeth St. Pueblo, CO. 81008)

-Ramada Inn (719) 544-6526 (4703 North Freeway Pueblo, CO. 81008)

-Sleep Inn (719) 583-4000 (3626 North Freeway Pueblo, CO. 81008)

-Wingate By Wyndham (719) 586-9000 (4711 North Elizabeth Pueblo, CO. 81008)




Some pics from the 2008 Vickers Tactical Carbine and Pistol classes:

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A couple more pics from last year's pistol and carbine classes:

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Unfortunately this class has been canceled due to Larry filming his new show during the same timeframe