1911 Mastery Course – Rob Leatham

THE 1911 MASTERY COURSE WITH ROB LEATHAM AND JASON BURTON

Everything you need to know about your 1911 Pistol, from function to firing!

Rob Leatham and Jason Burton, of Heirloom Precision, are two of the industry’s most-respected and successful 1911 professionals. They have teamed up to present an in-depth educational experience all about the time-tested 1911 platform.

It’s a 3-day experience, designed to optimize each client’s proficiency and understanding of the magnificent 1911, both on the range and in the workshop.

Leatham and Burton have been passionate about the 1911 pistol for as long as each can remember.

Their coming together for the 1911 Mastery Course is an event like none other.

The varied backgrounds of Rob and Jason will help you to better understand the iconic 1911 pistol – from the firing cycle to physically breaking down the 1911, piece by piece, in the classroom — to the application and execution of a variety of shooting techniques and non-traditional philosophies on the range.

Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity!

CLASS

DATES AND COST:

2025 April 30 through May 2.

Class Cost: $ 750 Class Fee
$ 35 Range Fee
$ 25 Classroom Fee
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$ 810 TOTAL

DATES: April 30, May 1, May 2

TIME: 0800 to 1700 each day

Please plan to arrive the day before class.

Please don't plan to depart until
AFTER 1700 on day 3.

L O C A T I O N

Mesa, AZ

LOCATIONS:

Range Location:

Rio Salado Sportsman's Cub
3996 N. Usery Pass Rd.
Mesa, AZ 85207

Classroom Location: Rio Salado Sportsman's Club

S C H E D U L E

3-Day Class

SCHEDULE:

Day 1 & 2: Range Time – 4 hours - Clients begin their journey, with focus on 1911 performance shooting.

Classroom Time – Following lunch break, we move to the classroom for a presentation covering the operational theory and functional details of the 1911.

Day 3:
A full day of shooting allows the clients to apply and further advance the techniques covered on day 1 & 2.

CLIENT REQUIREMENTS:

LEGAL POSSESSION – Must be legally able to posses / own a firearm in the USA in accordance with ALL questions / requirements on the BATF-E Federal Form 4473.
LAWS – Must be informed about laws and regulations regarding firearm ownership, use and transportation in the location of the class and any states / counties / cities, etc. you may travel through to attend the class.
PROFICIENCY – Must be familiar, safe and proficient with your pistol.

WHAT EXACTLY DO WE EXPECT OF OUR CLIENTS IN TERMS OF SAFETY?

In all of our classes, SAFETY is priority one.

When we are all safe, aware and in control, the entire class benefits.

Participating on a common firing line with multiple shooters DEMANDS that we all pay attention at all times and that we follow all safety rules.

There are no exceptions when it comes to safety – any shooter deemed unsafe will be DISQUALIFIED and sent home, without refund. Go to the CLASS EXPECTATIONS page for the detailed safety info.

RANGE SAFETY – Must be knowledgable about range safety and firing line operations and demonstrate safe practices at ALL times during class.
FIREARM SAFETY – Must demonstrate universal firearm safety rules regarding muzzle direction and finger position at all times.

CLASSROOM REQUIREMENTS / EQUIPMENT:

Your UNLOADED 1911 pistols. NO LOADED GUNS IN CLASSROOM!
Pin punch for removing MSH pin (Brownells P/N: 080-850-000 is recommended).
1/16” punch (Brownells P/N: 827-525-780).
Bench block (recommended but not required, Brownells P/N: 080-000-493).
Screwdriver or Allen-wrench (as appropriate for your gun) for stock screws.
Screwdriver or Allen-wrench (as appropriate for your gun) for mag-catch lock.
Bushing wrench (as appropriate for your gun).
Cleaning mat or towel .
Basic cleaning tools – rod, bore brush, patches, cleaning brush, etc.
Pen or pencil & notebook.

RANGE REQUIREMENTS / EQUIPMENT:

SINGLE STACK 1911 PISTOL in the caliber and configuration of your choice.
NOTE: This is a general enrollment class with a wide variety of students. As such, it is our recommendation to NOT bring something ultra exotic or outside a normal 1911 that is suited for concealed carry, used in USPSA Single Stack or IDPA CDP / ESP division.
BACKUP 1911
QUALITY BELT – must be rigid enough to securely hold magazine pouches and holster securely in place. The belt should thread through the holster and magazine carriers, and preferably through belt loops.
STURDY HOLSTER – Holster should be firmly attached to your belt on your strong side. Holster must completely cover the trigger, preventing access to or activation of the trigger while the gun is holstered.
HOLSTERS NOT ALLOWED:
— Holsters that utilize a trigger finger to manipulate any retention device,i.e. Blackhawk Serpa, ARE NOT ALLOWED.
— IWB holsters are NOT permitted.
— Appendix holsters are not allowed.
— Nylon holsters are not allowed.
— Cross-draw holsters are not allowed.
— Shoulder / back holsters are not allowed.
— Ankle holsters are not allowed.
— Fanny pack holsters are not allowed.
MAGAZINE POUCHES – 3 magazine pouches (minimum) mounted to belt on support side.
MAGAZINES – Minimum of 6 mags.
AMMUNITION – Nominal 1500 rounds of factory ammunition.
EYE & EAR PROTECTION – electronic ear protection is highly recommended.
APPROPRIATE RANGE CLOTHING – based on the weather.
GENERAL SUPPLIES – hat, sunscreen, water, snacks, backup batteries for ear protection.

RANGE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:

COLD RANGE / SAFETY AREA – We run a cold range. Arrive with your gun unloaded. We will establish a safety area for handling your unloaded gun unsupervised. You will put your UNLOADED gun in the holster and remove your UNLOADED gun from the holster ONLY in the safety area. Once your unloaded gun is holstered, DO NOT HANDLE YOUR GUN. Your gun may NOT be handled unless you are:
1) on the firing line and under the command of the instructor / SO or
2) in the safety area
LOADED GUNS ARE NOT ALLOWED IN SAFETY AREA.
GUN CONDITION – Before you holster the gun in the safety area or you leave the firing line, double check the condition of your gun:
1 – the gun is unloaded
2 – the gun does not have a magazine inserted
3 – the slide is forward / closed
4 – the trigger has been pulled and the hammer is down
ONE GUN RULE- Clients are allowed to have one (1) gun ONLY during class and said gun will be in your holster on the strong side of your body.
CONCEALED FIREARMS ARE NOT ALLOWED ON BODY / IN RANGE BAGS, ETC.
FIRING LINE – The only time you will load and unload your gun is on the firing line, and only upon the LOAD & MAKE READY command of the safety officers and/or instructors.
MUZZLE DIRECTION – Keep muzzle pointed in a safe direction at all times – straight downrange, toward the targets, parallel to the ground.
We do not allow muzzle up or muzzle low positions. A common firing line allows very minimal lateral muzzle movement.
FINGER POSITION – Practice proper finger placement. Finger should only be in the trigger guard or on the trigger when pointed at the target and ready to shoot! At all other times, during all manipulation, malfunctions, drawing, holstering, moving, etc. finger should be VISIBLY out of the trigger guard. As soon as you are done shooting targets, trigger finger should immediately come off of the trigger and out of the trigger guard.
DRAWING & RE-HOLSTERING – Must be practiced and proficient in drawing from a holster and re-holstering. MUST able to safely draw firearm from holster and safely reholster firearm with the finger completely and VISIBLY outside of the trigger guard during these processes. At no time while drawing or re-holstering your pistol, should the muzzle point at any part of your body / support hand / arms. Be aware of your support hand during the drawing and holstering processes – keep it away from and behind the muzzle!
MANUAL SAFETY DURING THE DRAW –
1) Do not take the safety off during the draw until the muzzle is straight downrange, pointed at targets, parallel to the ground.
2) Do not put your finger on the trigger or in the trigger guard until AFTER the safety is OFF.
MANUAL SAFETY BEFORE HOLSTERING –
Before re-holstering:
1) Trigger finger must be visibly outside of the trigger guard.
2) The manual safety must be engaged, while the muzzle is straight downrange, parallel to the ground.

THE 1911 MASTERY COURSE WITH ROB LEATHAM AND JASON BURTON