Our Introduction To Action Shooting Clinics are designed to help you learn the necessary skills to become a better action shooter. These clinics fill up quickly so please pre-register soon. Pre-registration is required. Please click on the Introduction To Action Shooting Clinic link below under upcoming events, or for more information about this clinic contact us at sfga.idpa@gmail.com.

Online registration via PractiScore at: https://practiscore.com/clubs/scarborough_fish_and_game_idpa

PLEASE NOTE

This is not a “basic pistol” clinic, but rather an intensive introduction to action pistol shooting. This clinic is designed for those interested in expanding or improving their existing handgun skillset to become better action pistol shooters.

Please be comfortable, completely safe and more than passively familiar with your firearm and its operation prior to taking this clinic. Have recommended, appropriate and safe equipment (students arriving with equipment not specifically designed for their firearm will not be allowed to take the clinic. Please contact us if you have questions).

If you are new to pistol shooting, we can highly recommend SFGA’s NRA Basic Pistol, USCCA Concealed Carry, NRA Personal Protection in the Home and NRA Personal Protection Outside the Home courses, taught right here at SFGA by certified NRA and USCCA pistol instructors. You can contact our Chief Instructor Hank Wheat, (207-282-1851), for more information.

If you still have questions not answered below concerning the Introduction to Action Shooting Clinic, please contact Paul Martin or Mark Sontz at sfga.idpa@gmail.com

CLINIC DESCRIPTION

The one day Introduction To Action Shooting Clinic is designed to introduce you to the principles, rules, structure and skills that set practical action pistol shooting, apart from other handgun sports.

We will start promptly at 0800 hours the day of the clinic.

In the classroom and on the range we will cover the basics about action pistol shooting. Below is a sample of the topics we will cover:

• The purposes and principles of action shooting in general
• The difference between self-defense training and practical shooting
• The structure of equipment divisions
• Equipment requirements and restrictions and how to tell what is and is not event/competition legal
• The Action Pistol scoring system and how it relates to your actual performance on the range
• In-depth lessons on action shooting safety rules and how a “Cold Range” operated and is structured
• Range commands and protocols
• The rules of the event and/or match
• Drawing from a holster with and without a concealment garment
• Slide-lock and magazine-retention reloads
• Shooting on the move
• Shooting strong-or support-hand only
• Shooting from kneeling and prone positions
• Shooting from behind cover
• Techniques for clearing semi-automatic handgun malfunctions
• The mechanics of engaging multiple targets at distances from arms-length out to 25 yards

For the Action Shooting Clinic Curriculum please click here

For the description of the Live Fire Drills please click here

By the end of the clinic you will have a thorough understanding of the rules and structure of action pistol shooting, the safety environment under which participants operate and the mechanics of running a fighting handgun and keeping it running while on the clock. Upon completion of the Introduction To Action Shooting Clinic you will be well prepared with the knowledge and skills you will need to dive into the world of action pistol shooting!

EQUIPMENT CHECKLIST

* SEMI-AUTO PISTOL (9mm or 45 ACP)

* DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER: (38spl. or 45 ACP)

* STRONG-SIDE BELT HOLSTER: Specifically designed for your pistol that covers the trigger completely and rides on a sturdy belt that passes through your belt loops. Strong-side belt holsters only, OWB or IWB acceptable. No shoulder, cross draw, appendix carry, belly-band, small of the back, or competition style holsters allowed.

* AMMUNITION: 300 rounds

* MAGAZINES, SPEED LOADERS, or MOON CLIPS: at least 3 (preferably 4 or more)

* EYE AND EAR PROTECTION: YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED ON THE RANGE WITHOUT SAFETY GEAR

* MAGAZINE OR SPEED LOADER BELT POUCH: one that holds two magazines or speed loaders

* CONCEALMENT GARMENT: An open front garment (no pullover hoodies or sweatshirts). Either a jacket, shirt or tactical vest that covers/conceals your handgun and magazines.

* YOUR GOOD SAFE GUN HANDLING SKILLS

IN ADDITION

If you have questions not answered above about the clinic, please contact Paul Martin or Mark Sontz at sfga.idpa@gmail.com

The clinic starts at 0800 hours with registration opening at 0745 hours.

The cost of the clinic is $125.00. Pre-registration is required, including the $125.00 registration fee which is non-refundable if you are a no-show for the clinic. The deadline for clinic registration is 2 weeks prior to the date of the clinic. We must have a minimum of six registered participants in order to conduct the clinic. If by the registration deadline we do not have six participants, we will contact you to determine if you want to roll your registration over to the next scheduled clinic or if you desire to have your registration fee returned.

Clinic participants need to provide their own lunch, snacks and beverages. Dress appropriately for the weather and don’t forget sun screen and bug spray.

Participants who successfully complete the clinic will be allowed to shoot their first Scarborough Fish & Game Action Pistol event for free.

Online registration via PractiScore at: https://practiscore.com/clubs/scarborough_fish_and_game_idpa

Scarborough Fish & Game is excited to host a GLOCK Sport Shooting Foundation(GSSF) competition exclusively for GLOCK Pistols on Saturday, July 25th and Sunday, July 26th 2026. The course is simple and is great for beginning shooters. The total course consists of 3 stages of fire. Each shooter is required to furnish their ammo and must shoot the course with a Glock pistol. Seventy-eight rounds of ammo will be the minimum required to complete the courses. The shooter will not need a holster as you will start from the down ready position. For more information on the course of fire click the link below.

Click the link below for more information on the course of fire:

http://gssfonline.com/courses.cfm

Shooters can avoid the walk up lines at the match and pre-register by clicking the link below and follow instructions on the registration form.

Click the link below for the registration form from the Glock website:

http://gssfonline.com/registration.cfm

Match Contacts

Area Hotels

Courtyard Marriott Portland Airport
100 Southborough Drive
South Portland, Maine 04106
Phone: 207-253-5005

Double Tree by Hilton
363 Maine Mall Road
South Portland, Maine 04106
Phone: 207-756-6505

Please book rooms directly with the area hotels

Food / Area Restaurants

Tuscan Table
390 Gorham Road
South Portland, Maine 04106

Sebago Brewing Co.
201 Southborough Drive
Scarborough, Maine 04074

Cracker Barrel
357 Maine Mall Road
South Portland, Maine 04106

Portland Pie Co.
400 Expedition Drive
Scarborough, ME 04074

Eventide Oyster Company
86 Middle Street
Portland, ME 04101

Portland Lobster Co.
180 Commercial Street
Portland, ME 04101

Finding Your Way

An aerial view of the club is shown below.
Parking will be in designated areas in front of the main clubhouse and at the Law Enforcement (LE) Rifle range.
Match registration will be located at the main clubhouse.
The match will be held on the IDPA bays.

Campsites

SFGA has 24 campsites on the property which are available to use for the duration of the match (pictured below) .
The sites have potable water, but do not have power.
Please contact Carl Dick at cmd4570@gmail.com to reserve a campsite.