Training
Matt is available for handgun training, whether it is for competition, concealed carry, self defense or anything else. The student can be anyone at any skill level. One on one instruction is available or Matt can travel to teach a group of students at your home range. Small groups of 2 to 4 or even up to 10 are great. Also be on the lookout for Matt to hold joint classes with some other shooters who are also on top of the game! Private instruction is available!
Pricing for local instruction at CASA (just outside of Little Rock, AR):
One on one private sessions start at $300 for half day and $500 for full day.
Generally local 10 student classes are $1500 for a full day of instruction, or $2500 for 2 days.
Please make all inquiries on the contact page and give as much information as you can.
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Mar 24,2012 - Mar 25,2012Time: 8:00 am - 10:00 pm

TBA
TBA
Jackson, Mississippi
Apr 7,2012 - Time: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
A STEADY PACED 8 HOUR CLASS LIMITED TO 10 STUDENTS
YOU NEED THIS CLASS IF:
- You do not know your all around skill level.
- You do not know how to properly negotiate a stage.
- The IDPA Classifier really kicks your butt!
IN THIS CLASS YOU WILL LEARN:
- How to draw and fire safely, smoothly, and efficiently.
- How to analyze a stage to maximize your score.
- How to turn correctly, quickly, and safely.
- How and when to quickly perform tactical and slide lock reloads.
- How to properly draw from concealment.
- Useful gun modifications.
- Belt, holster, and magazine carrier recommendations.
- Tips to maximize your performance on the IDPA Classifier.
YOU CAN BE THE “ONE TO BEAT” AT ANY MATCH!
EQUIPMENT: IDPA legal handgun and holster, eye and ear protection, at least 5 magazines or speed loaders, ammo carriers, concealment garment, and 350 rounds of ammo.
INSTRUCTOR: Matt Mink is a two Division IDPA Distinguished Master, 3 Division USPSA Grand Master, and holder of numerous world and national shooting titles.

CASA
43210 Higginbotham Rd
Perryville, Arkansas
Class $ 150.00
Apr 14,2012 - Time: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
A STEADY PACED 8 HOUR CLASS LIMITED TO 10 STUDENTS
YOU NEED THIS CLASS IF:
- You do not know your all around skill level.
- You do not know how to properly negotiate a stage.
- The IDPA Classifier really kicks your butt!
IN THIS CLASS YOU WILL LEARN:
- How to draw and fire safely, smoothly, and efficiently.
- How to analyze a stage to maximize your score.
- How to turn correctly, quickly, and safely.
- How and when to quickly perform tactical and slide lock reloads.
- How to properly draw from concealment.
- Useful gun modifications.
- Belt, holster, and magazine carrier recommendations.
- Tips to maximize your performance on the IDPA Classifier.
YOU CAN BE THE “ONE TO BEAT” AT ANY MATCH!
EQUIPMENT: IDPA legal handgun and holster, eye and ear protection, at least 5 magazines or speed loaders, ammo carriers, concealment garment, and 350 rounds of ammo.
INSTRUCTOR: Matt Mink is a two Division IDPA Distinguished Master, 3 Division USPSA Grand Master, and holder of numerous world and national shooting titles.

MVSA
320 Ten Mile Road
Hot Springs, AR
Apr 28,2012 - Apr 29,2012Time: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Basics and Fundamentals (draw, reload, etc....)
- Sighting and Sights - how to use them and when and when not to
- Trigger control and accuracy
- Basics of movement and footwork
- Drills incorporating the above at various points in the day
- How to shoot speed shoots
- How to shoot classifiers
- Hit factor discussion
- How to shoot field courses to incorporate what we learned on day 1
- Advanced techniques on movement, footwork, positioning, target order, hit factor
- Discussion on match preparation, food, hydration, equipment
- Mental aspect of the game

Alpha Training Academy
2366 W 530 Rd
Pryor, OK
Class $ 350.00
Class $ 400.00
Jul 7,2012 - Jul 8,2012Time: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
***CANCELLED DUE TO HEAT*****
A STEADY PACED 2 DAY CLASS LIMITED TO 16 STUDENTS
YOU NEED THIS CLASS IF:- You struggle with basics and fundamentals.
- You do not know how to properly negotiate a stage.
- You always feel like something is missing while shooting.
- You wonder what hit factor really means and how to apply it to your shooting.
- Basic techniques such as drawing, reloading, sighting, footwork and movement.
- How to analyze a stage to maximize your score, using hit factor scoring.
- Putting it all together shooting drills and stages.
- Useful gun modifications discussions.
- Belt, holster, and magazine carrier recommendations.
- Tips to maximize your performance on various USPSA Classifiers.

Old Fort Gun Club
Gun Club Road
Fort Smith, Arkansas
Slot for class $ 395.00
Jul 21,2012 - Time: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
A STEADY PACED 8 HOUR CLASS LIMITED TO 10 STUDENTS
YOU NEED THIS CLASS IF:- You do not know your all around skill level.
- You do not know how to properly negotiate a stage.
- The IDPA Classifier really kicks your butt!
- How to draw and fire safely, smoothly, and efficiently.
- How to analyze a stage to maximize your score.
- How to turn correctly, quickly, and safely.
- How and when to quickly perform tactical and slide lock reloads.
- How to properly draw from concealment.
- Useful gun modifications.
- Belt, holster, and magazine carrier recommendations.
- Tips to maximize your performance on the IDPA Classifier.

MVSA
320 Ten Mile Road
Lonsdale, AR
Class fee $ 150.00
Aug 18,2012 - Time: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
A STEADY PACED 1 DAY CLASS LIMITED TO 10 STUDENTS
This class is a tuneup for the upcoming USPSA matches to be held at MVSA!!! YOU NEED THIS CLASS IF:- You struggle with basics and fundamentals.
- You do not know how to properly negotiate a stage.
- You always feel like something is missing while shooting.
- You wonder what hit factor really means and how to apply it to your shooting.
- Basic techniques such as drawing, reloading, sighting, footwork and movement.
- How to analyze a stage to maximize your score, using hit factor scoring.
- Putting it all together shooting drills and stages.
- Useful gun modifications discussions.
- Belt, holster, and magazine carrier recommendations.
- Tips to maximize your performance on various USPSA Classifiers.

MVSA
320 Ten Mile Road
Lonsdale, AR
Class fee $ 150.00
Sep 8,2012 - Time: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
A STEADY PACED 8 HOUR CLASS LIMITED TO 10 STUDENTS
YOU NEED THIS CLASS IF:- You want to gain skill above the basic skill level.
- You need fine tuning.
- You want to move into Expert or Master but are not sure how.
- Above and beyond basic shooting and techniques.
- How to start nitpicking IDPA stages to get every advantage possible to reduce your time on the course.
- How and when to quickly perform tactical and slide lock reloads.
- Tips to maximize your performance on the IDPA Classifier.

MVSA
320 Ten Mile Road
Lonsdale, AR
Class fee $ 150.00
Jul 14,2012 - Jul 15,2012Time: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

CASA
43210 Higginbotham Rd
Perryville, Arkansas
Class fee $ 295.00
Aug 25,2012 - Aug 26,2012Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Private range
TBA
Fort Worth, TX
Class fee $ 275.00
Jan 1,2013 - Time: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Cresson range outside Fort Worth, TX
14333 Cleburne Hwy
Cresson, TX
Regular Seat $ 295.00
Oct 6,2012 - Oct 7,2012Time: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

MVSA
320 Ten Mile Road
Lonsdale, AR
Class fee $ 395.00
Class fee $ 325.00
Apr 13,2013 - Apr 14,2013Time: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Eastern Nebraska Gun Club
12700 Hwy 66
Louisville, NE
Class fee $ 395.00
Jun 22,2013 - Jun 23,2013Time: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

CASA
43210 Higginbotham Rd
Perryville, AR
Class fee $ 450.00
May 4,2013 - May 5,2013Time: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Pine Island White Pines Sportsman's Club
51650 Highway 52 Boulevard
Pine Island, MN
Class fee $ 395.00
Mar 23,2013 - Mar 24,2013Time: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm

Magnolia Rifle & Pistol Club
188 Swinging Bridge Rd
Florence, MS
Class fee $ 450.00
Jun 11,2013 - Time: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

CASA
43210 Higginbotham Rd
Perryville, AR
Class fee $ 100.00
Jul 27,2013 - Time: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

CASA
43210 Higginbotham Rd
Perryville, AR
Class fee $ 100.00
Sep 14,2013 - Sep 15,2013Time: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

CASA
43210 Higginbotham Rd
Perryville, AR
Class fee $ 450.00
Sep 4,2013 - Time: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

CASA
43210 Higginbotham Rd
Perryville, AR
Class fee $ 100.00
Nov 9,2013 - Time: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

CASA
43210 Higginbotham Rd
Perryville, AR
Class fee $ 100.00
Apr 5,2014 - Apr 6,2014Time: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Lefthanders Gun Club
9364 Rhea Park Rd
Loami, IL
Class fee $ 395.00
50% Down $ 200.00
Final payment $ 195.00
Jan 1,2014 - Dec 1,2014Time: 6:00 am - 11:45 pm

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2014 Contingency Program $ 0.00
Sep 6,2014 - Sep 7,2014Time: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

CASA
43210 Higginbotham Rd
Perryville, AR
Class fee $ 395.00
May 3,2014 - May 4,2014Time: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Alpha Range
5002 West Elm Street
McHenry, IL
Class fee $ 325.00
Jul 3,2014 - Jul 7,2014Time: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

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Jun 7,2014 - Time: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

CASA
43210 Higginbotham Rd
Perryville, AR
Class fee $ 100.00
Nov 15,2014 - Time: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

CASA
43210 Higginbotham Rd
Perryville, AR
Class fee $ 100.00
Apr 18,2015 - Apr 19,2015Time: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Lefthanders Gun Club
9364 Rhea Park Rd
Loami, IL
Class fee $ 350.00
Apr 14,2015 - Apr 16,2015Time: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

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class fee $ 100.00
Jul 25,2015 - Jul 26,2015Time: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

CIPSC Devils Hole Range
17626 Hwy 136
Havana, IL
Class fee $ 350.00
Nov 14,2015 - Time: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

CASA
43210 Higginbotham Rd
Perryville, AR
Class fee $ 100.00
Words from the students:
"Thanks for coming down and giving the class, I really enjoyed the weekend and the class format I thought was really well done. I learned a lot about myself just stripping back down to the basics and revisiting fundamentals again."
Justin Myers
"I wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed the class this weekend. You are obviously a top competitor in the sport, which gives you instant credibility, but your enthusiasm for it bleeds over and makes you a great instructor as well. Starting from the bottom, I wanted a solid foundation, and you provided it."
Clarence Guthrie
"Matthew, your class is the best that I have attended since I first attended Jim Cirillo's class in '97 with the MS Tactical Officers Association. Well planned and organized, everyone worked together and the class flowed very smoothly. I will write an article soon about the training and will highly recommend your class to others. Thanks for your time, insight and training."
Scott Womack
Practicing the wrong things don't make us better. I owe you a thank you for your class I took. Even though I've been around the sport for a long time I still learned a few things to carry with me to the range when I want to practice the "RIGHT" things.
Ron Hardee
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