CrossRoads will be hosting the GLOCK Shooting Sports Foundation (GSSF) Indoor League May 11, June 8, and July 6 of 2017 First in IOWA – ever! The competition is conducted with Glock pistols. If you do not have a Glock pistol to shoot, CrossRoads will have rental Glocks available for $5 per match. Shooters who […]
USPSA at CrossRoads Shooting Sports
Are you ready for some competition? Ready to use skills such as moving and shooting, drawing from the holster, and transitioning between multiple targets? CrossRoads is hosting USPSA matches. There will be 4 stages with an approximate round count of 100. Cost – $5 match fee and $20 range fee Match fee online through Practiscore, or […]
Personal Protection Inside The Home
This 1 day course teaches the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude essential to the safe and efficient use of a handgun for protection of self and family, and to provide information on the law-abiding individual’s right to self-defense. Students should expect to shoot 100 rounds of ammunition. Students will learn basic defensive shooting skills, strategies for […]
Principles of Self Defense
Taught by CWR Firearms Training Whether you are a beginner, or experienced, this class has something for you. It will introduce you to the reality of a use of force encounter in a comfortable environment. Why chance your ability to rise to the occasion when you can test and advance your skills in a safe […]
Minnesota Non-Resident Permit to Carry
Minnesota Department of Public Safety Non-Resident Permit to Carry Certification This course designed for individuals who are proficient with shooting skills and the defensive mindset who frequent Minnesota and wish to carry a weapon of legal choice in that state. Prerequisites to attend this certification program: • Possession of VALID IOWA Permit to Carry • […]
Iowa Law and Self Defense
You train with your gun to defend your life. Now you need to learn how to defend your freedom. What does Iowa’s new “Stand Your Ground” law really mean? Maybe you have your permit to carry a gun, but do you know when you are legally justified in using it? If you ever had to […]
Minnesota Non-Resident Permit to Carry
Minnesota Department of Public Safety Non-Resident Permit to Carry Certification This course designed for individuals who are proficient with shooting skills and the defensive mindset who frequent Minnesota and wish to carry a weapon of legal choice in that state. Prerequisites to attend this certification program: • Possession of VALID IOWA Permit to Carry • […]
Handgun 202 – Defensive Pistol Step 2
Handgun 202 includes work from the holster, strong hand and support hand shooting skills and transitions between hands. We will discuss the contexts in which transitions are necessary in defensive shooting such as traumatic injuries and priorities regarding self-care if wounded. Participants will practice malfunction clearing as well as using cover and concealment effectively. This […]
Intro to AR Platform Rifles and Carbines Part 1
This 2 hour clinic will cover the following for AR- platform rifles and carbines: Description of Parts, Capabilities, Clearing, Disassembly, Cleaning & Lubrication, Reassembly, Functions Check, Loading and Unloading, Cycle of Functions, and Immediate Actions. There will be a brief discussion of zeroing, this will be based on the .223Rem & 5.56mm version of the […]
Immediate Casualty Care w/ Paramedic Mike McElmeel
Immediate Casualty Care 1 Instructor: Mike McElmeel, Paramedic If you want to have a plan for traumatic injuries due to accident or evil, this is the class you need to take. After attending this course the student will be able to: *Define relevant physiological functions of the human body. *Establish principle treatment standards for a […]
Handgun 102 – Defensive Fundamentals
Already comfortable with firearms, and ready to build your skills and mindset for concealed carry? Then Handgun 102 – Defensive Fundamentals should be on your calendar. In this course, you’ll learn: The importance of a Defensive Mindset Basic self-defense principles Active awareness Holster selection Defensive pistol work PLEASE NOTE THIS IS NOT A BEGINNER LEVEL […]
Des Moines, IA: The Armed Parent/Guardian
The Armed Parent/Guardian taught by Citizens Defense Research Course Description: A fast-paced course designed around the thought, “What if my children are with me when I get into a shooting?” Contextual Handgun: The Armed Parent/Guardian discusses with students the hard/soft skills necessary to solve the commonly observed shooting problems associated with fighting with our children present. […]
