IDPA LIVE-FIRE SHOOTING COURSE
IDPA Live-Fire Shooting Course
Practical Shooting Introduction and Live-Fire Training
The IWFS IDPA Live-Fire Shooting Course introduces students to the fundamental concepts, safety procedures and practical operation used in IDPA-style shooting.\n\nThe course combines firearm safety, range commands, handgun operation, competition rules and supervised live-fire exercises.\n\nIt is suitable for students who want to understand IDPA and begin structured practical shooting training.
Course Information
Course Type
IDPA Introductory Live-Fire Course
Course Name
IWFS IDPA Live-Fire Shooting Course
Duration
6 Sessions
Course Schedule
Introductory Stage Usually Completed Within One Day
Available Firearms
Semi-Automatic Handgun
Ammunition Included
9mm 300 Rounds
IWFS Course Credits
Not Applicable
Course Fee
8,800 RMB per Person
Booking Deposit
1,760 RMB
The booking deposit is equivalent to 20% of the course fee and can be deducted from the final payment.
Training Location
IWFS Tactical Sports Theme Park
IWFS 战术运动主题公園
Address
67/28 Moo 4, Paklok, Thalang, Phuket, Thailand 83100
The course is conducted at IWFS Tactical Sports Theme Park in Phuket. All classroom instruction, dry-practice exercises and supervised live-fire activities are conducted under IWFS instructor guidance and established range safety procedures.
Training hours
08:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Appointment note
Advance booking is required.
Course Schedule & Content
This course introduces the safety standards, handgun-operation skills and competition procedures required for entry-level IDPA practical shooting.
1. Firearm Operation
- Review of firearm safety rules
- Range commands and operating procedures
- Safe loading and unloading
- Handgun condition checks
- Correct grip and stance
- Sight alignment and sight picture
- Trigger-control fundamentals
- Presentation from the ready position
- Magazine-change fundamentals
- Basic malfunction response
- Controlled live-fire exercises
- Accuracy and grouping development
2. Competition Practice
- Introduction to IDPA
- Basic IDPA safety requirements
- Overview of IDPA divisions and equipment
- Introduction to stage procedures
- Starting positions and range commands
- Use of cover principles
- Target-order fundamentals
- Movement within a stage
- Basic scoring concepts
- Procedural-error awareness
- Supervised introductory stage practice
- Competition etiquette and range discipline
3. Course Completion
- Complete the required safety exercises
- Complete the required live-fire drills
- Complete an introductory IDPA stage
- Demonstrate safe firearm handling
- Instructor review and performance feedback
- Course debrief and progression guidance
Booking & Safety Information
Booking Policy
Course Fee: 8,800 RMB
Booking Deposit: 1,760 RMB
The deposit is required to confirm the appointment. The deposit can be deducted from the final course payment. If the booking is cancelled, the deposit is non-refundable.
Booking changes are subject to availability. Please contact IWFS in advance if your schedule changes. The appointment will be held for 15 minutes after the scheduled starting time.
IWFS Safety Requirements
- Participants under 20 years old must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
- Participants who are under the influence of alcohol, or who consumed a large amount of alcohol the previous day, are not allowed to enter the range.
- Please bring your passport or valid ID.
- All participants must follow IWFS instructor and range safety staff instructions.
- Photography is permitted only when safe and under on-site guidance.
- IWFS may stop any activity immediately if safety requirements are violated.
- Course participation remains subject to instructor assessment.
Next Learning Path
After completing the IDPA Live-Fire Shooting Course, students may continue into selected competitive, multi-firearm or IWFS training pathways according to their goals, qualifications and instructor assessment.
Advanced IDPA Shooting Course
Further development of IDPA rules, stage procedures, movement, use of cover and competition performance.
IPSC Competitive Shooting Course
An introduction to IPSC competition procedures, movement, stage operation and technical shooting control.
Multi-Firearm Practical Shooting
A structured training direction involving selected handgun, PCC, rifle or shotgun platforms.
Defensive Combat Shooting Level 1
A prerequisite-based IWFS pathway focused on safety, awareness, controlled movement and practical application.
Private Customized Shooting Course
Customized training arranged according to student level, objectives, available time and instructor assessment.
Completion of this course does not automatically qualify a student for every advanced pathway. Prerequisites and instructor assessment may apply.