Why you should compete with your firearms

Cone out to the Clinton match Saturday. It has a lower turnout than the other matches and would be a great place to get started on your competitive shooting journey.
 
Amp Mangum said:
Cone out to the Clinton match Saturday. It has a lower turnout than the other matches and would be a great place to get started on your competitive shooting journey.
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I'm definitely coming out for this one, but not sure I'm ready to actually do one...unless I can go last? I'm really slow, being new to moving with a loaded gun. LOL. I'm definitely up for one soon, though! (I don't even know the rules yet.)

I already got the 2-magazine pouch and extra mags and I'm just going to learn by watching, then I'll be good to go.
 
Millie said:
I'm definitely coming out for this one, but not sure I'm ready to actually do one...unless I can go last? I'm really slow, being new to moving with a loaded gun. LOL. I'm definitely up for one soon, though! (I don't even know the rules yet.)

I already got the 2-magazine pouch and extra mags and I'm just going to learn by watching, then I'll be good to go.
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We let the new shooters go last so you get to see how it's done. Go ahead and sign up, we'll walk you thru it step by step.

Here are the rules: https://www.idpa.com/wp-content/themes/idpa/assets/match-files/2017_Rule_Book.pdf
 
Millie said:
I'm definitely coming out for this one, but not sure I'm ready to actually do one...unless I can go last? I'm really slow, being new to moving with a loaded gun. LOL. I'm definitely up for one soon, though! (I don't even know the rules yet.)

I already got the 2-magazine pouch and extra mags and I'm just going to learn by watching, then I'll be good to go.
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Negative ghost rider! Take your gear and SHOOT! You can go as slow as you need to and nobody cares. They will also enjoy passing along any knowledge they can. That is probably my greatest joy, helping new shooters! You will regret it if you don’t just go shoot it.
 
FatboyFlash said:
Negative ghost rider! Take your gear and SHOOT! You can go as slow as you need to and nobody cares. They will also enjoy passing along any knowledge they can. That is probably my greatest joy, helping new shooters! You will regret it if you don’t just go shoot it.
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Well, I'll get the 9mm cleaned and lubed and ready to go in case I get a wild hair, I guess.
 
Millie said:
Well, I'll get the 9mm cleaned and lubed and ready to go in case I get a wild hair, I guess.
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Here is a easy way to approach it.

As FF stated, " GO shoot the match".....

Make it your mission to shoot the match slowly and SAFELY without getting DQ'ed. If you can do that, You will have won yourself a big victory. Don't worry about the score or speed. Just go shoot the stages safely and you will be ok! The other shooters and the RO's will make sure you know what to do. If in doubt, ASK....
 
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Hashknife said:
Here is a easy way to approach it.

As FF stated, " GO shoot the match".....

Make it your mission to shoot the match slowly and SAFELY without getting DQ'ed. If you can do that, You will have won yourself a big victory. Don't worry about the score or speed. Just go shoot the stages safely and you will be ok! The other shooters and the RO's will make sure you know what to do. If in doubt, ASK....
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Yeah, the only time I was under a timer, I heard the tone, then moved and forgot it was there, so as not to try to rush. And I'm going to sign up now.....
 
Millie said:
Yeah, the only time I was under a timer, I heard the tone, then moved and forgot it was there, so as not to try to rush. And I'm going to sign up now.....
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Good for You!!!!

The timer is nothing more than your "engage" signal... Nothing more...
Shooter ready?
Stand By.
"BEEP"
Go!

Keep it simple and you will be fine!
 
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Hashknife said:
Good for You!!!!

The timer is nothing more than your "engage" signal... Nothing more...
Shooter ready?
Stand By.
"BEEP"
Go!

Keep it simple and you will be fine!
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Yep, I start when I hear the timer, then it's not even in my mind.
I was told about someone almost shooting his foot because he was so focused on the timer. I'm going to be the opposite of that, I hope.
It should be an interesting day, for sure. Lol. Looking forward to a day of learning!
 
Millie said:
Yep, I start when I hear the timer, then it's not even in my mind.
I was told about someone almost shooting his foot because he was so focused on the timer. I'm going to be the opposite of that, I hope.
It should be an interesting day, for sure. Lol. Looking forward to a day of learning!
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Your first priority should be executing a safe draw, then shooting the stage..!
 
Millie said:
I'm definitely coming out for this one, but not sure I'm ready to actually do one...unless I can go last? I'm really slow, being new to moving with a loaded gun. LOL. I'm definitely up for one soon, though! (I don't even know the rules yet.)

I already got the 2-magazine pouch and extra mags and I'm just going to learn by watching, then I'll be good to go.
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No one will care how slow you are. We’ll only care if you point a gun at us. Everyone starts somewhere
 
Butter said:
No one will care how slow you are. We’ll only care if you point a gun at us. Everyone starts somewhere
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I promise not to point a gun at anyone I'm not going to shoot. And y'all might care how slow I am once you see how slow I am. LOL. BatteryOaksBilly calls it "deliberate." I call it reallll slooowwwww.....
 
Millie said:
I promise not to point a gun at anyone I'm not going to shoot. And y'all might care how slow I am once you see how slow I am. LOL. BatteryOaksBilly calls it "deliberate." I call it reallll slooowwwww.....
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"Deliberate" is spot on...

Go Slow and shoot accurate... Deliberate...
 
I haven't shot formal competition in many years. I was on a tear from 76 to about 90. Had some good results. More importantly I learned something Everytime I went. Truth be known I always seemed to learn more when I finished down than up. Go shooting. I get to go everyday, I live in a shooter's paradise. Come by and shoot with our folks. We are not now much match oriented but you will enjoy yourself. I promise.
 
BatteryOaksBilly said:
I haven't shot formal competition in many years. I was on a tear from 76 to about 90. Had some good results. More importantly I learned something Everytime I went. Truth be known I always seemed to learn more when I finished down than up. Go shooting. I get to go everyday, I live in a shooter's paradise. Come by and shoot with our folks. We are not now much match oriented but you will enjoy yourself. I promise.
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He really does live in a great place and teaches me every time I go. You gotta make the trip down there! Trust me.....
 
Majicmike said:
This year the wife and I celebrate our 30th anniversary. I told her I wanted to plan it around @BatteryOaksBilly meetup but she hasn't got back with me on that:)
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Congrats in advance, and a Battery Oaks visit would be perfect...if she likes guns it would be cool, but even if not, it's a lovely place and she'd have fun!
 
BatteryOaksBilly said:
Millie, thanks for the kind remarks. You have improved 100 fold. You are better because you want to be. Another thing also, surround yourself with people that Want To See You Do Better. No Turd Lickers or Back Biters. Hurry back to see us .
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I must say, people do encourage me to do better and do more than I think I can....which is great!

I'll be down after a while to see you with tales of all kinds of things I've been up to, not only shooting!
 
Millie said:
Ok.....with some trepidation, I'm going for it! I guess I can sign up from the link on the other thread?
Ed: signed up. first time using my member #
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When the trepidation wears off, you’ll need to find another hobby. I think I’m into my 4th year of shooting and shoot 4 weekends a month, most months. I feel butterflies every match and to be honest, that’s a big part of why I keep coming back.
 
Good stuff there ^^^! I’ve shot all my life and shot in a match for the first time in January. Never thought I’d be good enough, intimidated, etc. I shot that match and one other since and have taken a RSO course at my club and plan to shoot in more. What I’ve found is that I’ve gotten better, safer, learned a ton, and am not as bad as I thought. We don’t run matches as involved as the one in the video, but I’ve held my own against some good shooters being one of the very few that shoots a revolver.
 
tbafile said:
Good stuff there ^^^! I’ve shot all my life and shot in a match for the first time in January. Never thought I’d be good enough, intimidated, etc. I shot that match and one other since and have taken a RSO course at my club and plan to shoot in more. What I’ve found is that I’ve gotten better, safer, learned a ton, and am not as bad as I thought. We don’t run matches as involved as the one in the video, but I’ve held my own against some good shooters being one of the very few that shoots a revolver.
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A revolver must add a degree of difficulty to the proceedings! Lol. Good for you!
I wish I hadn't waited till late last year to get serious about shooting, but it is what it is, and I'm doing what I can to get better and learn new skills. I'm looking forward to this match!
 
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