Training and Education Information Submitted by the Training and Education Committee Content Subject to Change or Event Cancellation
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"You're always going to default to your lowest level of training in a high stress incident. If you don't have any formal training; just because the thing is on your belt doesn't mean you know how to use it outside of the range"
Unless a Full Range Closure is specifically posted, the shooting stalls on Bay 1 will be available for "Supervised Shooting" during our 2nd Saturday of the Month Training Day Events to Non-Members from 9- 12pm Only. Normal Member Range Activities Closed
Our Training Day class: Each month we will offer these longtime favorite classes every 2nd Saturday. Open shooting of handguns and .22LR rifles, 9am-Noon, - $5; Defensive Pistol clinic, 9am-Noon, - $10; Women's Free Range Afternoon, 1-3pm, - Free; Trap is open 9-Noon, -$5/round, Handgun Introduction class, ($20). 9:00AM to Noon, and the Long Rifle Range, ($10) 9AM – 1PM.
Introduction to Handguns($20) Classroom and Bay 2, 9AM-1PMClass gives you the opportunity to receive formal training in handguns and establishes a solid base for continued skill development. Your class fee includes eye and ear protection, targets, printed materials and all range support. We will furnish free of charge handguns and ammunition if you do not want to use your own or if you have not yet made a choice. Should you wish, you may bring your personal handgun (we will teach you to use it). Please contact us to ensure we have ammunition in your caliber if you bring your personal handgun, or bring your own ammunition.
Defensive Handgun Skill Development Clinic, ($10), Bay 3, 9:00AM to 1:00PM - Both basic and Intermediate/Advanced. New or experienced shooters who want to improve their shooting skills and learn basic techniques which, when practiced, will improve their defensive handgun skills. Equipment Required: Your Handgun, belt holster, magazines (or speed loaders), hearing protection, eye protection, 250 - 300 rounds of ammunition. Your class fees covers targets, range facilities, etc… Topics Covered: Improving basic defensive marksmanship / accuracy at both short and long distances, Multiple types of draws from holster, Improving Shooting methods: strong-hand, weak-hand, low ready, Reloads: Slide-lock, tactical, Clearing jams and malfunctions, Movement while shooting: forward, backward, left/right, Positions: standing, kneeling, prone, Barricades: walls, low cover, barrels, doors, Multiple Targets: Tactical priority, tactical sequence, Snatching gun: loaded or unloaded from table, drawer, and briefcase, Mental Discipline and record keeping, Speed improvement, and Practice recommendations. Specifics skills will be class dependent. Not everything will be covered in the 4 hours – this is a clinic format, so we cover what majority of the class needs. It is recommended to bring at least 250 - 300 rounds of ammo and a minimum of 2 spare mags, preferable 3.
Within the Defensive Handgun Clinic – Intermediate offering, we will offer either Defensive Rifle or Shotgun clinics each quarter. Ie: over three months there will be clinics of 1st month handgun, 2nd month handgun, 3rd month rifle, etc…
Open shooting of handguns and .22LR rifles, ($5). Bay 1, 9:00AM to 1:00PM - Handguns and .22LR Rifles only due to noise. This is an open clinic to improve your marksmanship skills, or just plink, chronograph your loads, or just check out your new loads performance. We will have instructors, Safety Officers and subject matter experts on hand, to give you some help if needed. We may have to limit time on the firing line to 30 minute sessions if we get a large participation though. First come first served. Hearing and Eye Protection is required and may be available on the range (you are encouraged to have your own). All firearms must be cased or in a holster or rug prior to entering the range.
Long Distance Rifle Shooting, ($10) 9AM-3PM is available on the 2nd Saturday of each month, weather dependent. The range is 25-600 yards in general, maybe longer depending on agriculture activities. The range is open each month from 9:00am to 3:00pm, on the 2nd Saturday. Cost is $10 all day. You bring your firearms and ammunition. Everything else is provided, but feel free to bring your own stuff or if you'd like or want a special target. We meet at the pistol range parking lot about 8:45am and caravan out to the rifle range. Call Dave at 209-614-1718 for more info if needed. Membership not Required.
American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Classes ($140) This is the in-person American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED for Adult/Child/Pediatrics and will satisfy OSHA and most employer requirement's. In addition to your Red Cross Certification, Our "Stop the Bleed" class is included along with "on the sidewalk" mitigation to the 7 battlefield killers that may be found at an active shooter incident, or your violent assault.
"SFSA and Hammer Stryke are offering these classes. The class will be $140 and includes certification fee's. Class will be held at the range in the classrooms and is limited to 15 attendees. You must be present for the whole class and participate in all exercises. Our Stop the Bleed Training uses realistic mannequins' with bleeding you have to control.
If you have questions on the physical requirements, please call Dave. Bring lunch, fluids, note taking materials, and dress comfortably to be inside and move around. Our simulated blood shouldn't stain clothing, but don't wear your finest to class.
Questions? Call Dave 209-614-1718. Sign-ups are done through Hammer Stryke as the range doesn't take credit cards. Go to the Hammer Stryke Calendar and scroll to find the class that works for you. Once you find your class, you can reserve your seat and pay through the paypal link on the class description.
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If you have a specific training or activity need, please contact Dave at 209-614-1718 for assistance and we will see what we can do for you. Most of the range activities during the month as shown on our calendar page are open to the public.
To physically be present on this range, or to participate in firearms training you must not be restricted or prohibited due to a court order, terms of probation, terms of parole, or violations of certain sections of law from possessing firearms, ammunition, and or dangerous weapons. Due to ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) restrictions on training you must be a United States Citizen, or have permanent resident legal alien status (Green Card). You cannot work for a foreign company, a foreign government, or a foreign governmental agency/organization.
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Basic California Transportation Laws From the DOJ Website (2016 Summary)
Handguns California Penal Code section 25400 does not prohibit a citizen of the United States over 18 years of age who is in lawful possession of a handgun, and who resides or is temporarily in California, from transporting the handgun by motor vehicle provided it is unloaded and stored in a locked container . (Pen . Code, § 25610 .) The term "locked container" means a secure container which is fully enclosed and locked by a padlock, key lock, combination lock, or similar locking device . This includes the trunk of a motor vehicle, but does not include the utility or glove compartment . (Pen . Code, § 16850 .)
Rifles and Shotguns Nonconcealable firearms (rifles and shotguns) are not generally covered within the provisions of California Penal Code section 25400 and therefore are not required to be transported in a locked container . However, as with any firearm, nonconcealable firearms must be unloaded while they are being transported . A rifle or shotgun that is defined as an assault weapon pursuant to Penal Code section 30510 or 30515 must be transported in accordance with Penal Code section 25610 .
Registered Assault Weapons and .50 BMG Rifles Registered assault weapons and registered .50 BMG rifles may be transported only between specified locations and must be unloaded and in a locked container when transported . (Pen. Code, § 30945, subd . (g) .)
For all of the above - The term "locked container" means a secure container which is fully enclosed and locked by a padlock, key lock, combination lock, or similar locking device . This includes the trunk of a motor vehicle, but does not include the utility or glove compartment . (Pen . Code, § 16850) .
A firearm is deemed loaded when there is a live cartridge or shell in, or attached in any manner to, the firearm, including, but not limited to, the firing chamber, magazine, or clip thereof attached to the firearm . A muzzle-loading firearm is deemed loaded when it is capped or primed and has a powder charge and ball or shot in the barrel or cylinder . (Pen . Code, § 16840 .)
From the CHP Website: Handgun transportation: If you wish to transport a handgun during your California visit, it should be carried unloaded in a locked container. In the absence of a suitable container, you may secure the unloaded handgun in the locked trunk of a passenger car. Ammunition may be kept in the same container or trunk, but the handgun must remain unloaded with no rounds in the cylinder and no loaded magazines in the magazine well
From Hammer Stryke: Generally – when in any public place, or public road, your firearm should be unloaded in a locked container or in your car's trunk. This is the wisest and safest method of carry and compliance with the various laws. (with a CCW permit and only with your CCW handguns, carry them however you want). This also allows compliance for transporting a firearm with in a school zone, such as when you are driving past or in the area of a school. If you live within a 1000feet of a school zone then your residence or business is exempt, but you should lock up your firearms.
School Zone means an area in, or on the grounds of, a public or private school providing instruction in kindergarten or grades 1 to 12, public or private college or university, or within a distance of 1,000 feet from the grounds of the public or private school, college or university. (Note: realize that the 1000 foot rule is a straight line).