Overview
We recruit new members twice a year during the beginning of the fall semester and during IAP. We allow all undergraduates who express interest and follow our safety rules to join the team.
To join the team, new members must complete a safety and training process that last 6 practices across 2 weeks. These practices are on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday of the first 2 full weeks of classes. Each day has two sessions new members can attend: 5-6pm and 6-7pm.
To receive information about joining the team, fill out this form: https://forms.gle/3gHYqmQ3D95J3V5p7. If you have any questions, email us at pistol-captain@mit.edu or come by our table at Activities Midway!
Process and Timeline
Info Sessions
The safety and training process begins with an info session, typically held on the first day of the fall semester. Attendance is not mandatory, but highly encouraged.
Safety Lectures
The first few sessions of training consist of mandatory safety lectures. Attendance at all of these is required to join the team.
Training
During the rest of the training process, practices are spent learning about various marksmanship techniques and then applying them in the range. Recruits will be taught how to handle their air pistol and improve their marksmanship over the course of the series.
Practice Match
The training series culminates with a practice air pistol match. This match simulates a real air pistol match, and gives everyone trying out a chance to test their marksmanship skills.
Team Selection
After the practice match, the team will accept a number of new members onto the team. Generally, everyone who completes the safety and training series is accepted on to the team. In the case that we do not have capacity to accept everyone on to the team, new members will be accepted based on attendance, personality, coachability, and attention to safety.