Handgun Proficiency Training – Spring – Cycle 1

The Sydenham Sportsmen’s Association is excited to host both a spring and a fall cycle of Four Handgun Proficiency Training Modules, lead by Chuck Cannon and assisted by facilitators in training.   The SSA wishes to thank Chuck for the time he donates to lead this – all proceeds from registrations will go towards handgun range improvements.

These training cycles (four modules each) are open to any current SSA member who is handgun qualified and wants to increase their competency with their firearm.

On October 28^th 2023 there will be a Year End Qualification Shoot – OPEN TO ANY SHOOTERS – who wish to be challenged and tested against a known standard of precision handgun shooting (ie. The Canadian Forces Annual Personal Handgun Qualification Standard.)

Registration is $84.00 for each Cycle (which covers all four Modules) – online registration only – rain or shine.  No Refunds.  If you miss any training module the equivalent $ fee becomes a donation to the SSA.  6 participants maximum per cycle/module. Individuals may only participate in 1 cycle.

The registration link for the Spring Series – Cycle 1 – is on the All Events Calendar on April 02, 2023.

The registration link for the Fall Series – Cycle 2 – is on the All Events Calendar on August 27, 2023.

Registration for the Year end Qualification Challenge will go live late summer 2023.

Dates, Details and equipment requirements are as follows:

All training will occur on the SSA Handgun Range.

Cycle 1 – Spring 2023

Mod 1 – Apr 2,  12:00 – 16:00

Mod 2 – Apr 16, 12:00 – 16:00

Mod 3 – Apr 30, 12:00 – 16:00

Mod 4 – May 13, 12:00 – 16:00

Cycle 2 – Fall 2023

Mod 1 –  Aug 27, 12:00 – 16:00

Mod 2 –  Sept 9, 12:00 – 16:00

Mod 3 –  Sept 17, 12:00 – 16:00

Mod 4 –  Oct 1, 12:00 – 16:00

Year End Qualification Challenge

This will be held on the 100 yard range on October 28 2023, and will be open to ANYONE regardless of whether you took the handgun training with Chuck Cannon or not.

The Qualification challenge will be a culmination of the Modules/training and an opportunity to test your skill development against a known standard such as the Canadian Forces Annual Personal Handgun Qualification Standards.

Registration for the Year end Qualification Challenge will go live late summer 2023.

Module 1: Equipment Required

1.Valid Restricted firearms licence or have completed the Canadian Restricted Firearms Safety Course

2. Any handgun (revolver or pistol, center fire or rimfire) and 100 rounds of safe ammunition
3. Hearing and eye protection (mandatory)
4. Appropriate clothing; long sleeves, pants, a Hat……. ” No open toed shoes, Sandals or Tank Tops”
5. A Belt  and a holster if you have them; but not a must for this training session.(don’t run out and buy one if you don’t have one already)\
6. Personal Bug repellent, Sun Screen, Water to Drink.

Module 1 Topics Covered

– Basic Equipment, belts, holsters. as applied to variety of activities “IPSC,IDPA,CAS, Service Conditions, Bullseye”

– Introduction to Group Range activities, Military range practices

-Basic handgun manipulation Skills (load,Unload, Ready, Stoppage Drills, Reload Drills)

-Self administered training techniques

Module 2: Equipment Required

1. Successful Completion of Module 1 or Equivalent training.
2. Any handgun and 100 rounds of safe ammunition
3. Hearing and eye protection (mandatory)
4. A Belt  and a Holster, Personal Bug repellent, Sun Screen, Water to Drink.
5. Successful Completion of the Module 1 Shooting Test before the start of the training session

Module 2 Topics Covered

-Review Module 1 and Shooting test

– Developing Holster technique with an Unloaded Firearm

-Introduction to “Rest” and “Alert” Positions

-Introduction to “Snap” and “Rapid” shooting at varying distances

Module 3: Equipment Required

1. Successful Completion of Module 2 or Equivalent training.
2. Any handgun and 100 rounds of safe ammunition
3. Hearing and eye protection (mandatory)
4. A Belt  and a holster, Personal Bug repellent, Sun Screen, Water to Drink.
5. Successful Completion of the Module 2 Shooting Test before the start of the training session

Module 3 Topics Covered

-review module 1 and 2,  and complete the module 1/2 shooting tests

-Holster techniques with Loaded Firearms, Safe Draw techniques, SSA Holster approval Shooting test.

Module 4: Equipment Required

1. Successful Completion of Module 3 or Equivalent training.
2. Any handgun and 100 rounds of safe ammunition
3. Hearing and eye protection (mandatory)
4. A Belt  and a holster, Personal Bug repellent, Sun Screen, Water to Drink.
5. Successful Completion of the Module 1/2/3 Shooting Test before the start of the training session

Module 4 Topics Covered

-review Mod 2/3 and complete the 2/3 Shooting test

-Introduction to Fire and Movement

-Introduction to Positional Shooting

-Introduction to Military Disruptive Pattern targets

Year end Qualification Challenge Shoot

Equipment Required: as per all previous Modules 1 through 4

Topic Covered

Culmination of the Modules/training and an opportunity to test your skill development against a known standard by challenging the PRS Handgun Qualification Shoot.(AKA Canadian Forces Annual Personal Handgun Qualification)