Developing skills requires continued opportunity for instruction, practice, and encouragement.

Thunder Shooters Club Membership Handbook Developing skills requires continued opportunity for instruction, practice, and encouragement.

Introduction... 1 Benefits of Membership... 2 Additional Benefits... 2 Member Conduct and Responsibilities... 3 Safety... 3 Safety Procedures... 3 Member Ratings... 4 Training... 5 TSC Classes... 5 National Rifle Association (NRA) Classes... 5 Coached Practices... 5 Youth Program... 5 Club Events... 5 Women on the DRAW... 6 Training Classes... 6 TSC Class Descriptions... 7 101: New Member Safety Orientation... 7 Handgun Track... 7 110: Strong Hand, Support Hand Shooting & Malfunctions... 7 111: Presentation and Reload... 8 115: Shooting Positions... 8 211: Accuracy Shooting... 8 212: Shooting While Moving... 8 213: Use of Cover and Concealment... 9 214: Engaging Multiple Targets... 9 215: Reduced Light Shooting... 9 310: How close is too close?... 9 Revolver Track... 9 120: Basic Defensive Revolver... 10 220: Intermediate Defensive Revolver... 10 320: Advanced Defensive Revolver... 10 Carbine Track... 10 130: Basic Defensive Carbine... 10 230: Intermediate Defensive Carbine... 11 330: Advanced Defensive Carbine... 11 Shotgun Track... 11 140: Basic Defensive Shotgun... 11 240: Intermediate Defensive Shotgun... 12 340: Advanced Defensive Shotgun... 12 Competition Preparation Classes... 12 150: Introduction to IDPA... 12 151: Introduction to USPSA... 13 152: Introduction to LSSA... 13 153: Introduction to ICORE... 13 Additional Classes... 13 001: Women s Basic Handgun Class... 13 002: Men s Basic Handgun Class... 13 003: Firearm Cleaning and Maintenance... 14 004: Basics of Metallic Cartridge Reloading... 14

Introduction Thunder Shooter's Club (TSC) is a members only organization formed to safely develop defensive shooting skills through training, coached practice, and competition. TSC is open to anyone, any age, any skill level, regardless of their current abilities. Our goal is to enhance your shooting experience, and build your shooting skills. TSC offers exciting, dynamic opportunities for you to improve your defensive shooting by providing: Training classes and seminars Coached practices Private lessons Intra club competitions Women s Programs We will get you out of the cubicle, and into the field. Our training is conducted in open bays, and focuses on dynamic shooting skills. The guiding tenets of TSC are: 1. Safety. Events are conducted in the safest manner possible. PERIOD. All events are supervised by National Rifle Association (NRA) certified instructors and coaches 2. Education. Participants will gain useful information from our training sessions. 3. Fun. Everyone has a good time. Training Classes TSC has a large catalog of classes available to members to develop knowledge and skills relating to rifle, shotgun and handgun. These classes employ various formats including National Rifle Association (NRA) courses, courses developed in-house, specialized outside instructors, and internal instructors. Coached Practice TSC schedules regular practice sessions, using knowledgeable shooting coaches as an opportunity for shooter to refine their shooting skills in a controlled, supervised environment. The sessions will consist of drills that are designed to support the skills taught in the skill development classes. 1 Private Lessons Club instructors and coaches are available to conduct classes for individuals or small groups to develop specific shooting skills. Women s Programs TSC has a series of events for women only to encourage them to shoot, and empower them to develop their shooting skills. Competition TSC provides opportunities for members to shoot in International Defensive Pistol Matches, US Practical Shooting Association, and Thunder Shooting Club Team Matches. The club also has courses to familiarize members with the rules, scoring, and procedures of the various shooting associations. Benefits of Membership TSC is an opportunity for you to develop advanced shooting skills, and practice them. TSC also provides those who either compete or attend major schools, the opportunity to practice their skills economically on a regular basis. Thunder Shooting Club has qualified instructors to work with you personally, and these added advantages: We re local. You don t have to travel cross country and pay for food and lodging. Our teaching method is effective. Skills are presented in small, manageable blocks; usually about 2 hours. You are allowed to develop skills at your own pace. TSC provides you the opportunity to learn a skill, practice it in class, and then continue to develop it through coached practice sessions. Simply put, TSC provides a safe, positive environment for you to learn and practice skills that is not available on most public ranges. Additional Benefits Wide variety of skills development classes NRA certified instructors and coaches Ammo purchase specials Pro shop specials Coached practice sessions Class Package Purchase Program 2

Friendly Competitions Women Only Programs NRA "Patch Qualification" sessions Youth programs Member Conduct and Responsibilities TSC is hosted by Thunder Gun Range, and as such, we MUST follow their safety and operating procedures. Members MUST demonstrate responsible gun handling at all times, or they may be asked to leave the range. Safety Safety is number one... PERIOD! Handling firearms in a dynamic environment is inherently dangerous. TSC has rules and policies to prevent injury to shooters and spectators. Always follow the Four Rules of Gun Safety: 1. All guns are always loaded. Even if they are not, treat them as if they are. 2. Never let the muzzle cover anything you are not willing to destroy. 3. Keep your finger off the trigger until your sights are on the target. This is the Golden Rule. 4. Identify your target, and what is behind it. Never shoot at anything that you have not positively identified. Minors MUST be accompanied by a responsible adult. All new Members are required to attend the New Member Orientation class. All TSC members, guests, and spectators are required to wear appropriate eye and hearing protection. Holsters are required for handgun events. Members are responsible for ensuring their guns are in proper working order, and that they have the proper ammunition for their firearms. Safety Procedures All club events will have a designated Safe Area for uncasing and casing handguns. Members should carry their range bag into the Safe Area, verify there is no magazine or round the chamber, and put the unloaded gun in a holster. No ammunition is allowed in the Safe Area. Guns are only loaded at the specific direction of the Instructor. Guns are unloaded and holstered at all other times. Instructors will cover class specific safety procedures in pre-class briefings. Member Ratings There are three levels of member participation based on the criteria described in the following sections. Members increase their level of participation with an Instructor recommendation. Member Members have completed the basic range safety class, and can participate in classes and practice sessions led by a club safety officer or instructor. Range Safety Officer/Coach RSO/ Coaches are experienced shooters with a proven commitment to safe range operations who can act as safety officer at events or coaches for practice sessions. Range Safety Officer/Coaches will be certified as IDPA Range Safety Officers, USPSA Range Officers or NRA Range Safety Officers, and have demonstrated their ability to safely handle multiple shooters in a dynamic shooting environment. These members are not allowed to charge for their services when working in this capacity. They may have their range fee waived or discounted while performing their duties for Thunder Shooting Club. TSC Instructors These members are experienced shooting instructors with a known record, who have the skill and experience to conduct training sessions for Thunder Shooting Club. TSC instructors are required to have an instructor certification from NRA, TCLEOS, or another recognized instructor development program. Instructors in this classification will be validated by the Range Management as meeting the requirement to be a TSC instructor. 3 4

Training The primary purpose of TSC is to teach members defense shooting skills. This is achieved through a series of training classes, practice sessions, seminars, and friendly competitions. TSC Classes TSC Instructors have developed a comprehensive training program, called Thunder Shooting Academy, to help shooters master defensive shooting skills. These classes are available to all members based on their track skill level rating. See the Training Classes section for details. National Rifle Association (NRA) Classes All TSC instructors and coaches are NRA certified. We will periodically offer NRA courses to members. Coached Practices Club instructors and coaches lead coached practice sessions where students can practice skills learned in class. See the TSC website for the schedule. Youth Program TSC has events to introduce youth to shooting sports: Basic firearm safety Three position shooting Club Events TSC periodically hosts friendly intra club competitions for members to use skills learned in class. Defensive Pistol Shooting (DPS) League Shoot This gives members the opportunity to apply the skills they have learned in a safe, fun and supportive environment. These events are conducted according to the rules of the Lone Star Shooting Association (www.lssa.us). Rimfire Fun Shoot This event is designed to give individuals and families an opportunity to shoot in a fun, supportive environment with their.22 LR pistols, 5 revolvers and rifles. The event is run according to the guidelines of the Ruger Rimfire Challenge. Other Firearm Associations TSC also has affiliations with IDPA, USPSA, LSSA, and ICORE clubs for members that want additional competitive experience. Women on the DRAW TSC holds events for women only to encourage them to shoot, and to empower them to develop their shooting skills. Women s Night at the Range This is an issue based discussion/social evening including a shooting activity. Women s Basic Handgun Class This is a coached practice and introductory to handgun shooting class. It emphasizes safe handgun handling, and the basics of good marksmanship. Rental guns are available through the range and loaner holsters and belts are available at the class. Women s Advanced Handgun Class This class emphasizes advanced shooting skills, and has prerequisites of 3 Basic classes, and possession of all necessary equipment. Women s Open Practice This session will be open to anyone that has been to any Thunder Shooters Club or Women on the DRAW activities and have their own equipment. Woman s CHL Class The class fulfills the requirements for women to obtain a Texas Concealed Handgun License. Training Classes TSC offers a variety of class to improve shooters skills. These courses were developed in-house by TSC Instructors. The training classes are divided into five tracks with three skill levels in each track. The training tracks are: 1. Handgun Semi Auto or revolver 2. Revolver 3. Carbine 6

4. Shotgun 5. Competitive Match Preparation The skill level categories are: 1. Basic Introduction to skills 2. Intermediate Increased difficulty in material 3. Advanced Members progress through the levels within a track by completing skills assessment tests. After successfully completing a test, members are issued a certificate, and are eligible to take classes from the next level within the track. TSC Class Descriptions TSC classes are numbered according to the following scheme: Level 0xx Unrated courses. Open to all members. 1xx Basic courses 2xx Intermediate courses 3xx Advanced courses 101: New Member Safety Orientation This class covers the basics of running a firearm safely in a dynamic environment. It is required that all new members complete this class, and it is a good tune up for experienced shooters. Prerequisites: None Handgun Track This series focuses on defensive handgun (semi auto or revolver) skills. 110: Strong Hand, Support Hand Shooting & Malfunctions This class teaches shooters to effectively engage targets one-handed. It has the shooter experience shooting with their primary hand, and support hand. The class also includes one handed draw, and reloading. This class teaches the student to identify and clear common handgun malfunctions. 7 111: Presentation and Reload Upon completion of this class the shooter will have the skills to efficiently present their handgun from various concealed carry options. They will also understand the various types of reloads, and how to accomplish them when necessary. Equipment: Handgun; holster; 2 or more magazines; > 150 rounds of ammo 115: Shooting Positions This class describes and allows you to experience handgun shooting positions from standing to prone. It teaches the various shooting positions, how to shoot from each of the positions, and how to move into and out of each of the positions. The objective is to prepare the shooter to effectively deploy their handgun from any position. Equipment: Handgun; holster; 2 or more magazines; > 150 rounds of ammo; optionally, a pad to kneel and lay on 211: Accuracy Shooting This class focuses on the fundamentals of handgun marksmanship. The goal is to teach students to develop the basic skills of sight alignment, sight picture, and perfect trigger press which allows them to shoot accurately from various ranges. Prerequisites: Handgun Track Intermediate ranking 212: Shooting While Moving This class teaches students how to engage targets while advancing, retreating, or moving laterally. This class helps students to develop the ability to effectively deploy, and fire a handgun during movement. Prerequisites: Handgun Track Intermediate ranking 8

213: Use of Cover and Concealment This class discusses the use of cover and concealment in a defensive situation. Students then perform shooting drills from various cover scenarios. Prerequisites: Handgun Track Intermediate ranking 214: Engaging Multiple Targets This class teaches students how to efficiently engage multiple targets in a defensive situation. Topics include how to move the gun, target prioritization, and shot recovery. Prerequisites: Handgun Track Intermediate ranking 215: Reduced Light Shooting This class teaches students the proper use of the flashlight and handgun in low light conditions. Material includes: light selection, flashlight carry techniques, uses of cover, reloading, and movement. Prerequisites: Handgun Track Intermediate ranking Equipment: Flashlight; handgun; holster; > 150 rounds of ammo 310: How close is too close? This class covers the mindset and skills necessary to defend against short-range armed and unarmed attacks. It employs the Tueller Drill which is a self-defense training exercise designed to defend against a short-range attack when armed with a holstered handgun. The Tueller Drill is based on the concept that an average person can cover 21 feet in less than 2 seconds. The class discusses awareness, and how to determine when to draw. Prerequisites: Handgun Track Advanced ranking Equipment: Handgun, holster, > 150 rounds of ammo Revolver Track This series focuses on skills specific to using revolvers. 9 120: Basic Defensive Revolver This class is designed for people who carry a revolver, or want to carry a revolver for personal defense. It covers revolver selection, ammunition selection, carry methods, basic marksmanship with the revolver, and reloading. Equipment: Revolver; holster; > 150 rounds of ammo 220: Intermediate Defensive Revolver This class builds on the skills obtained in the basic revolver class. The emphasis is on effective defensive deployment of the revolver. Focus of this class is to build the basic skills, and to introduce additional skills such as drawing from concealment, engaging multiple targets, and effective reloading of the revolver. Upon completion of the class, students will have the skills to competently run a defensive revolver. Prerequisites: Revolver track Intermediate rating Equipment: Revolver, holster, > 150 rounds of ammo 320: Advanced Defensive Revolver The advanced class emphasizes operating a revolver under stressful conditions. The focus of this class is to develop the skills in the student to allow them to operate a revolver competently in a high stress, defensive situation. Prerequisites: Revolver track Advanced rating Equipment: Revolver; holster; > 150 rounds of ammo Carbine Track This series focuses on using carbines in defensive situations. 130: Basic Defensive Carbine This class is designed for people who have acquired a carbine for self defense, and want to become familiar with operating the gun. This class covers an overview of the rifle, cleaning and maintenance, initial sightin, and basic marksmanship. While this class focuses primarily on the AR platform, any rifle is welcome in the class. Mini-14, M1 carbines, pistol caliber carbines, even lever action rifles are acceptable. 10

Equipment: Carbine; > 250 rounds of ammo; optionally, a pad to kneel and lay on. 230: Intermediate Defensive Carbine This class builds on the skills obtained in the basic carbine class. It includes a review of the basic skills then moves on to teach the student to shoot on the move, reload, use cover, and transition from the carbine to a handgun. Prerequisites: Carbine track Intermediate rating Equipment: Carbine with sling and > 250 rounds; handgun with holster and > 150 rounds 330: Advanced Defensive Carbine The advanced carbine class is designed to develop competency in students under a variety of conditions. This class teaches students how to operate the carbine under the stressful conditions of longer ranges, and shorter time. The focus of the class is to develop a high level of competency in using a carbine for defensive of themselves and others. Prerequisites: Carbine track Advanced rating Equipment: Carbine with sling and > 250 rounds; handgun with holster and > 150 rounds Shotgun Track This series instructs students in the use of shotguns for personal defense. 140: Basic Defensive Shotgun This class is for people who have a defensive shotgun. Upon completion of this class the student will understand the basic skills involved in using a shotgun for self defense. Topics covered include shotgun selection, basic maintenance, types of ammunition and their capabilities, presenting the shotgun, and shotgun accessories. Equipment: Defensive shotgun; 75 rounds of #7.5 or smaller shot; 10 rounds of #3 or larger buckshot; 10 rounds of slug ammunition 11 240: Intermediate Defensive Shotgun This class builds on the skills learned in the basic shotgun class. It includes a review of the basic skills, then moves on to teaching the student to shoot on the move, reload, use cover, and transition from the shotgun to the handgun. Any shotgun is acceptable for this class. Students with shotguns choked modified or tighter will not need to bring slugs to the class, and can substitute buckshot. Prerequisites: Shotgun track Intermediate rating Equipment: Defensive shotgun; 75 rounds of #7.5 or smaller shot; 10 rounds of #3 or larger buckshot; 10 rounds of slug ammunition 340: Advanced Defensive Shotgun This class focuses on developing the skills needed to run a shotgun in a defensive situation. This class builds on the skills learned in the intermediate class and focuses on using them in stressful, conditions under the pressure of longer shots and shorter times. Upon completion of this class, students will have the skills and ability to effectively use a shotgun to defend themselves and their family. Prerequisites: Shotgun track Advanced rating Equipment: Defensive shotgun; 75 rounds of #7.5 or smaller shot; 10 rounds of #3 or larger buckshot; 10 rounds of slug ammunition Competition Preparation Classes This series of classes prepare students to compete in organized league competitions. Classes cover the scoring, rules, and procedures for several shooting organizations. 150: Introduction to IDPA In this class, students learn the rules, scoring, procedures, and strategies for participating in International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) matches. The instructors will present skills, tips, and lessons learned to help students compete effectively in IDPA matches., 111 Recommended: 212, 213, 214 Equipment: Handgun; holster; 2 or more magazines; > 150 rounds of ammo 12

151: Introduction to USPSA In this class, students learn the rules, scoring, procedures, and strategies for participating in U.S. Practical Shooting Association (USPSA) matches. The instructors will present skills, tips, and lessons learned to help students compete effectively in USPSA matches., 111 Recommended: 212, 213, 214 Equipment: Handgun; holster; 2 or more magazines; > 150 rounds of ammo 152: Introduction to LSSA In this class, students learn the rules, scoring, procedures, and strategies for participating in Lone Star Shooting Association (LSSA) matches. The instructors will present skills, tips, and lessons learned to help students compete effectively in LSSA matches., 111 Recommended: 212, 213, 214 Equipment: Handgun; holster; 2 or more magazines; > 150 rounds of ammo movement. These classes can be substituted for New Member Orientation 101. Duration: 3 hours Equipment: Handgun; holster; a spare magazine; > 150 rounds 003: Firearm Cleaning and Maintenance This is a classroom only session that covers break down, inspection, maintenance, and cleaning of firearms. Equipment: Firearm; Owners or maintenance manual; cleaning supplies; NO AMMO! 004: Basics of Metallic Cartridge Reloading This is a classroom only course that introduces the basics of cartridge reloading. The class teaches beginning reloaders the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary to safely reload metallic cartridges (pistol or rifle). Each student is taught reloading safety; centerfire cartridge components; reloading manual and reloading data uses; equipment; and the metallic cartridge reloading process. 153: Introduction to ICORE In this class, students learn the rules, scoring, procedures, and strategies for participating in International Confederation of Revolver Enthusiasts (ICORE) matches. The instructors will present skills, tips, and lessons learned to help students compete effectively in ICORE revolver matches., 120 Recommended: 220 Equipment: Revolver; holster; speed loaders; > 150 rounds of ammo Additional Classes 001: Women s Basic Handgun Class 002: Men s Basic Handgun Class These classes are open to the public. They introduce students to the basics of running a firearm safely in a dynamic environment. Topics include drawing and holstering; grip; stance; trigger press; and basic 13 14