I wouldn't let ones act or words to prevent me from shooting USPSA. I shoot a few different types of shooting sports and i absolutely love it!
Riley is where I started shooting competition at their IDPA matches way back in 2000.
I would love to go, unfortunately I will be at USPSA Nationals.
I will definitely be digging out the vest..it will need some modifications as I think the old Royal Robbins may still have cardboard expanding the side pockets for retention reloads. (Old school gaming..pre-5.11 vest)
I have not shot an IDPA match since the state match in 2009.
I am really looking forward to making some of these.
That's a good attitude!
Will the Nowlin come out of retirement?
I shot it at Single Stack Nationals this year...
the 7 round mags will...
Actually I need to read the rules, I used the 7 rounders because slide lock reloads and no mag retention..but you used to not be able to dump rounds
I might even break out the Alessi holster and mag pouches though
Are the pants with the ripped out crotch coming back?
Please say yes
You guys won't shoot USPSA because one of the divisions limits magazines to 10 rounds loaded? Whuh?
There you have it!
Never shot IDPA before need to read up on it but I thought someone told me before you had to be a member to shoot. Is that true?
I dont' know anything about mag rules. My comment was directed towards the guy with the attitude calling another member a douchbag.
I probably would try USPSA some day. A couple good friends of mine were heavily involved with USPSA a few years back(I think they may have helped get Riley going as far as I can tell). They are great people. If they were still doing it, I would be there.
I get trash talking and am fine with it. But what I see from the outside looking in is that USPSA doesn't seem to care if they get new shooters or if someone who shoots a different discipline wants to come try it. It appears to be a very tight knit group of shooters with a somewhat elitist attitude.
Maybe I should just come out to a match and prove myself wrong.
Never shot IDPA before need to read up on it but I thought someone told me before you had to be a member to shoot. Is that true?
Well I just realized that the 23rd is the workday for the state match in october.
I most likely won't be able to shoot but I will do my best to make the next one.
I don't care about the rules I'll just eat procedurals until I figure it out.
Shooting is shooting
Most rules out side of the safety rules are pretty dumb if you think about it long enough.
Question
Can I shoot a 1911 in 40 in what ever passes for single stack?
I dont' know anything about mag rules. My comment was directed towards the guy with the attitude calling another member a douchbag.
I probably would try USPSA some day. A couple good friends of mine were heavily involved with USPSA a few years back(I think they may have helped get Riley going as far as I can tell). They are great people. If they were still doing it, I would be there.
I get trash talking and am fine with it. But what I see from the outside looking in is that USPSA doesn't seem to care if they get new shooters or if someone who shoots a different discipline wants to come try it. It appears to be a very tight knit group of shooters with a somewhat elitist attitude.
Maybe I should just come out to a match and prove myself wrong.
You are good to go by the rule book, it has as long as I have been shooting given the opportunity to shoot one match before joining. I don't have my rule book handy but IIRC that has been changed to three matches. Jim.
2017 IDPA Rulebook rev 2017, page 13.
3.11 Responsibilities and Code of Conduct
By shooting IDPA Matches, I agree to the following:
D.I will maintain a current IDPA membership after my third match.
I am sure it varies by club, but I didn't get that at all when I started last year. I now help with set up at BORCC and am an RO. I try to be as friendly and helpful as I can. (sometimes that is a stretch for a grumpy person like me)
I dont' know anything about mag rules. My comment was directed towards the guy with the attitude calling another member a douchbag.
I probably would try USPSA some day. A couple good friends of mine were heavily involved with USPSA a few years back(I think they may have helped get Riley going as far as I can tell). They are great people. If they were still doing it, I would be there.
I get trash talking and am fine with it. But what I see from the outside looking in is that USPSA doesn't seem to care if they get new shooters or if someone who shoots a different discipline wants to come try it. It appears to be a very tight knit group of shooters with a somewhat elitist attitude.
Maybe I should just come out to a match and prove myself wrong.
I dont' know anything about mag rules. My comment was directed towards the guy with the attitude calling another member a douchbag.
I probably would try USPSA some day. A couple good friends of mine were heavily involved with USPSA a few years back(I think they may have helped get Riley going as far as I can tell). They are great people. If they were still doing it, I would be there.
I get trash talking and am fine with it. But what I see from the outside looking in is that USPSA doesn't seem to care if they get new shooters or if someone who shoots a different discipline wants to come try it. It appears to be a very tight knit group of shooters with a somewhat elitist attitude.
Maybe I should just come out to a match and prove myself wrong.
My bad on misquoting someone! Sorry. Well, I know Jake is cool. I like Rhino(even if he didn't buy my P226,lol) and I'm betting you are right. There are asshats in every walk of life and activity. I've had the privilege to be somewhat of a jack of many activities, master of none. I can't think of any that didn't have that "one guy".
I'll be around one day. I have a lot of work to do on fundamentals of shooting before I'm ready for runnin and gunnin.
If mastering fundamentals were a prerequisite, a lot of us would not be out there shooting matches! HAHA!
Seriously, I understand your position -- it's natural. However, it's kind of like saying, "I'm not strong enough to go to lift weights in a gym, so I won't join a gym until I am strong enough." As long as you can adhere to the safety rules, you will be welcomed and shooting in matches will help you improve your skills. If nothing else, you will have an objective assessment of your current abilities in terms of marksmanship, gun handling, speed, decision making, etc. That can help guide you toward those areas where you need the most improvement. Most people who practice only practice what they're good at doing. Most people need to practice what they are not good at doing (including me). For some, the matches provide a lot of motivation to practice and you can learn how to practice the right ways from the other competitors.
Summarizing, you're missing some good, clean fun for not a great reason!
Well said. You sound like my CrossFit coach. And believe me, I do a lot in his gym that I'm not good at, but I keep coming back. I just need to transfer that mentality to shooting.
I'll admit that it's tough being dead last. I'm used to at least being in the middle of the pack, but when it comes to shooting, I haven't figured it out yet. I either see the target or see the front sight. Never both. I either pull the trigger straight back in a controlled smooth stroke or I keep my eyes on the front sight. Not both. I either shoot the bad guy or the hostage. Sometimes both.
If mastering fundamentals were a prerequisite, a lot of us would not be out there shooting matches! HAHA!
Seriously, I understand your position -- it's natural. However, it's kind of like saying, "I'm not strong enough to go to lift weights in a gym, so I won't join a gym until I am strong enough." As long as you can adhere to the safety rules, you will be welcomed and shooting in matches will help you improve your skills. If nothing else, you will have an objective assessment of your current abilities in terms of marksmanship, gun handling, speed, decision making, etc. That can help guide you toward those areas where you need the most improvement. Most people who practice only practice what they're good at doing. Most people need to practice what they are not good at doing (including me). For some, the matches provide a lot of motivation to practice and you can learn how to practice the right ways from the other competitors.
Summarizing, you're missing some good, clean fun for not a great reason!
You aren't kidding. Even though I did reasonably well at that match at Wildcat, I went home and practiced the one thing that really hurt me, those stupid unloaded table starts.