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What to expect or learn in a class?

fiatlux

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So I just went out to the range and shot 300 rounds. I think I did pretty well from 5-45 yards out for my first time and I'm not exactly sure what I will get out of a class if it's a basic introduction class. Should I do a private lesson? Can I jump into an intermediate class? I know the dunning-kruger effect is very strong with me right now which is why I'm posting. Are there "objective" standards for what constitutes a beginner, intermediate, advanced? Please take a second to look at my groupings and all criticism is appreciated!

 
How long does it take you to shoot those?

Some baselines are B8's 10 shots 10 seconds and score:


Depending on the class, you'll learn different things. There's fundamentals and movement fundamentals. Shooting is one skill handling is another skill. Reloads, reloads on the move. Draw time, etc. Static range its hard to say since you can take a long time to find a shot.

Generally if you can score 90+ on the B8's that's not bad, then your handling comes into play. If you can shoot that with 95+ you're probably an intermediate static shooter. There's different levels so it's hard to say definitively. Take some video of how you shoot then we can gauge a little better.
 
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