Meet-Up Information for
Practical Revolver

Time

Please check your ticket for the start time. Class usually starts at 9:00 AM, but may start later in the summer season.

Meet on the RANGE to start class.

Please arrive at least 20 minutes early to class. Don't be late because everyone will have to wait for you.

Documentation

Please complete the 2 steps below at least three days before class:

Range Equipment

Double-action revolver in a common defensive caliber, such as .32, .38 Special, .357 Magnum. No single action only revolvers in this course.
An outside the waistband/strong side holster made of rigid material that allows for easy reholstering (nylon type holsters or flimsy leather holsters are not acceptable)
At least two reloading devices (such as speedloaders or speed-strips)
200 rounds of ammunition
12 inert dummy rounds in your revolver’s caliber (
Eye protection (ballistically rated)
Ear protection (electronic preferred to hear range commands)or Midway USA

Protect Against the Elements

To make your range time enjoyable, we strongly suggest you wear the appropriate clothing to the range and bring sustainment items. We train in the rain and in the heat. Take this seriously; we don't want you to suffer a heat-related illness or hypothermia during our training.

Hot weather:

Sunscreen and clothing to protect against the sun
Plenty of fluids
Cooling towel

Cold & Rain:

Waterproof jacket
Waterproof boots
Handwarmers
Consider extra jackets, boots, socks to change-out when wet

Range Safety

Report to the range with your pistol in the case. Firearms in holsters are NOT permitted in the USI parking lots.

Once you arrive at the range, put on your holster, if you haven't done so already. At the Firearms Safe Area, ensure the pistol is safe and empty. You may then move your pistol from the case and place it inside of your holster. Maintaining muzzle discipline while at the Firearms Safe Area.

Move to the Magazine Filling Area and place 10 rounds in each magazine. Wait for further instruction.

You may only handle your pistol at 1) the Firearms Safe Area or 2) on the Firing Line - Do NOT handle your pistol inside the classroom, behind the firing line, or at the Magazine Filling Area.

Location

United Sportsmen, Inc.

4700 Evora Road

Concord, CA 94520

On weekdays, the main gate on Evora Drive may be partially closed indicating the range is closed. However, it is open for the Paladin Tactical class. Pass through the gate and drive down the hill toward the public range. Just past the public range, you will see a sign for "Education Classrooms." Turn right and go down the hill. Park on the gravel.

If the parking lot is full, park on the pavement next to the "Corporation Yard" which just up the hill and past the sign for the Action Pistol Range. Don't park in the public range parking lot.

We will meet on the range (likely Training Bay 1 next to the warehouse). If we are on Training Bay 1, you may park your vehicle near the concrete platform.