CyclingCraig 11 Posted November 23, 2015 Hi All Looking for some advice on the RTSP Pistol 2 Course (Fundamental Shooting Skills). I have taken the Full NRA Basic Pistol Course already (The 8 Hour course, not the short first steps course). I am looking to improve my accuracy and technique while reinforcing good safety habits. Further down the road, I am planning to take additional instruction with the Defensive Pistol course and the CCW course. I was wondering if anyone here has taken the Pistol 2 course at RTSP and would lend some insight to the course. Would this be a good course to address my goals? Should I look at a different course or just look right to the defensive pistol course (Pistol 3 I think they call it also). Thanks and any advice is welcome. -Craig Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
67gtonut 847 Posted November 23, 2015 I am looking to improve my accuracy and technique while reinforcing good safety habits. Further down the road, I am planning to take additional instruction with the Defensive Pistol course and the CCW course. Looking at what you wrote there.... I would take the Level 2 Pistol course from RTSP..... If you were confident in the above skills, then I would say you could skip it and go to Level 3 ...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alex V 99 Posted December 8, 2015 $200 for 6 hours? Yes, I understand the convenience of an indoor range, and RTSP has one of the nicest ranges I have ever been to, but for that $, I would recommend looking elsewhere... For the same cost per hour you can get a Vickers, Hackathorn, McNamara, Pannone, etc. At the risk of sounding like a training snob, those guys know their sh*t. No snub to the instructors at RTSP, but they don't have their instructors credentials listed on the website (not that I could find), so its hard to make the call that asking for the same cost/hour is justified. They come around to PA and CT quite often. Like I said, RTSP has the continence factor, but IMHO, that's about it. Class will be smaller at RTSP for sure FWIW. Okay, Flame Away. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AVB-AMG 530 Posted February 1, 2016 $200 for 6 hours? Yes, I understand the convenience of an indoor range, and RTSP has one of the nicest ranges I have ever been to, but for that $, I would recommend looking elsewhere... For the same cost per hour you can get a Vickers, Hackathorn, McNamara, Pannone, etc. At the risk of sounding like a training snob, those guys know their sh*t. No snub to the instructors at RTSP, but they don't have their instructors credentials listed on the website (not that I could find), so its hard to make the call that asking for the same cost/hour is justified. They come around to PA and CT quite often. Like I said, RTSP has the continence factor, but IMHO, that's about it. Class will be smaller at RTSP for sure FWIW. Alex: What similar courses at various training facilities can you suggest and/or recommend, that are in a 2-3 hour driving distance from the Morristown, NJ area? I am very interested in continuing my firearms education and training for pistols and rifles, building upon the basic and first steps pistol and rifle courses I have already taken at RTSP and GFH/Woodland Park ranges. I have enjoyed and learned much at each of these courses, but anticipate wanting and needing a steadily advancing instruction sequence. I am willing to travel within reason. At this point, I am not going to make a dedicated trip to shooting schools in TX, NV or other states that would require more time and expense than I am willing to dedicate and pay. Also, I have been enjoying ongoing shotgun and sporting clays lessons at the Griffin & Howe Shooting School in Andover, NJ, so it is really just learning and understanding the options for more advanced education and training for pistols (9mm & .45 ACP) and rifles (various calibers). from really good, experienced instructors. Any suggestions from you (and others), would be greatly appreciated. AVB-AMG Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blacksmythe 71 Posted February 22, 2016 What are your goals as far as marksmanship? Combat or bullseye? If its combat, start with pistol 1 or urban carbine 1 at GFH. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ronhonda 86 Posted February 22, 2016 Honestly, consider shooting a USPSA, IDPA, Steel match, or even 3gun. It takes the skills you have and helps you improve them. Yes I know this will open the door to those that feel that these "games" will get you killed in the streets, but you draw from a holster, shoot on the move, and from diffrent positions. Will test you and your gear. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AVB-AMG 530 Posted February 23, 2016 What are your goals as far as marksmanship? Combat or bullseye? If its combat, start with pistol 1 or urban carbine 1 at GFH.Blacksmythe & ronhonda: I have taken the NRA Pistol 1 at RTSP, as well as Urban Pistol 1 & 2 at GFH. Later this year I will take Urban Carbine 1 at GFH. I will be taking the NRA Shotgun 1 at Shongum this Spring. My desire is to learn and practice both accurate shooting and defensive combat skills. Also, later this year I will also probably try one or more of the competitive pistol shoot organizations, when I have more free time. AVB-AMG Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maksim 1,504 Posted February 23, 2016 That is the beauty of shooting sports... you can always learn something new from different things, again, depends on your goals. Its like going to the gym... your goal may be to bulk up muscles, but you may learn a thing or two taking a yoga or pilates class. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites