2-Day Intensive Training

High Performance Handgun Course

Instructors: AJ Zito and Tim Herron

Gold Camp Shooting Sports Center
Cripple Creek, Colorado

Start: August 01, 2026 @ 8:00 AM

End: August 02, 2026 @ 5:30 PM

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Learn from the Best

Your Instructors

Tim Herron

USPSA Grand Master

Tim has been a Grand Master since 2014, winning numerous shooting titles while continuously pursuing improvement. His finely tuned eye for detail and personal "trial and error" experience gives him the ability to spot inefficiencies that many people overlook. Tim fosters an atmosphere of fun and personal development, making a personal investment in the improvement of every shooter.

Grand Master in 4 USPSA Divisions
Multiple Area Championship Titles
Top 10 National Championship Finishes
Teaching since 2015

AJ Zito

Founder, Practical Performance

A.J. is the founder, gunsmith, and lead instructor for Practical Performance. After serving with the U.S. Army in Iraq, A.J. worked as an executive protection specialist and PSD instructor. He holds a Master classification in USPSA Single Stack and multiple IDPA divisions, bringing vast knowledge of firearms mechanics, instruction, combat experience, and competitive concepts.

U.S. Army Veteran - Iraq
Master USPSA & IDPA Classifications
Degree in Gunsmithing
Executive Protection Background

Comprehensive Training

What You'll Learn

Day One Foundations

Assessment of current skill level
Group shooting and untimed accuracy
Grip, hand placement, and applied pressures
Understanding sight management
Diagnosing grip and triggering issues
One-handed SHO/WHO shooting concepts
Dry fire skills and techniques
Managing mental and emotional pressure
Sight deviation and anchoring mastery
Shot calling fundamentals

Day Two Performance

Multiple targets and transitions
Building efficiency in movement
Throttle control and application
Entries and exits technique
Gun-up ready position principles
Barrel drill mastery
Stage planning and visualization
Self-talk techniques
Stage shooting performance
Evaluation and improvement strategies

Event Information

Course Details

Duration

2 Full Days

Intensive hands-on training

Round Count

500 Rounds

Quality over quantity approach

Class Size

10-13 Students

Personalized attention guaranteed

Skill Level

All Levels

Beginner to advanced welcome

Come Prepared

Required Equipment

Gear Checklist

500 rounds ammunition
Reliable pistol (backup recommended)
At least 3 magazines
Holster and mag pouches
Eye protection
Hearing protection
Range bag with essentials

Weather & Comfort

Rain gear / umbrella
Sunscreen and hat
Jacket and gloves
Plenty of water
Food/snacks for brain fuel
Lunch (plan to bring your own)
Notebook and pen for notes

Important

Please ensure your equipment is working, proven, and zeroed. Malfunctions hinder your ability to learn. Bring spare batteries if you have an optic, and consider a backup pistol. We want you to get the most out of your training investment.

Training Venue

The Range

Gold Camp Shooting Sports Center

Operated by Teller County Shooting Society

Set in the stunning Colorado mountains near Cripple Creek, Gold Camp Shooting Sports Center provides the perfect backdrop for focused, distraction-free training. The facility features multiple ranges designed for various shooting disciplines.

The outdoor environment offers realistic training conditions while the mountain setting provides a unique opportunity to combine world-class instruction with Colorado's natural beauty.

2067 CR-81
Cripple Creek, CO 80814

25 Yard Pistol Range

100 Yard Covered Range

400 Yard Rifle Range

9,500 Feet Elevation