Competition will get you.............

[Bosshoss]

Age Verification - NRA

 

[BehindBlueI's]

poor? is the answer poor?

Or is that just CAS?

 

[Gunmetalgray]

better??


Oooh, oooh did I win?!...

 

[jwamplerusa]

to realize just how bad you suck...

 

[GLOCK91]

More comfortable in stressful situations?

 

[Trapper Jim]

A test of humbleness.

 

[NHT3]

No incoming fire but 15 other competitors watching and a timer running. Amusing to watch those who think they are good to go fold like a cheap lawn chair

 

[Hawkeye7br]

watching

 

[Basher]

…kilt onnah skreetz!

Comps validate training. Shoot them. They’re fun (and eye opening). I’ve always been one to work through problems, but early this year I had the front sight take a hike mid-stage and it stopped me in my tracks. I didn’t know what to do without a sight, so I just kinda admitted defeat and took a 0 on the stage. If I’d just finished, I surely would have scored better than a 0.

I took that as a wakeup call, and now I’m working on training back up to my “old” standard of fighting through whatever comes up. I’d way rather hit such “walls” at a comp so I can focus my training efforts than have it happen when I don’t get a second chance…

 

[Hawkeye7br]

…kilt onnah skreetz!

Comps validate training. Shoot them. They’re fun (and eye opening). I’ve always been one to work through problems, but early this year I had the front sight take a hike mid-stage and it stopped me in my tracks. I didn’t know what to do without a sight, so I just kinda admitted defeat and took a 0 on the stage. If I’d just finished, I surely would have scored better than a 0.

I took that as a wakeup call, and now I’m working on training back up to my “old” standard of fighting through whatever comes up. I’d way rather hit such “walls” at a comp so I can focus my training efforts than have it happen when I don’t get a second chance…

Likewise, when my kids were teens and shooting handgun silhouette (a "slow fire" precision sport), I would sometimes insert a dummy round into a mag to simulate a misfire in a practice session. They would suddenly have to eject the "misfire", remove the mag and add a round to it, reinsert mag, get back in position, find the correct target (at distance) and continue firing, all while the clock was running down, gunfire on both sides of you, and targets in your line of sight falling downrange.

Result? During a match, a misfire went from "OMG, WHAT DO I DO???" to "no big deal, I got this". Preparation is still preparation, it's just how you teach it.

 

[Goodcat]

…kilt onnah skreetz!

Comps validate training. Shoot them. They’re fun (and eye opening). I’ve always been one to work through problems, but early this year I had the front sight take a hike mid-stage and it stopped me in my tracks. I didn’t know what to do without a sight, so I just kinda admitted defeat and took a 0 on the stage. If I’d just finished, I surely would have scored better than a 0.

I took that as a wakeup call, and now I’m working on training back up to my “old” standard of fighting through whatever comes up. I’d way rather hit such “walls” at a comp so I can focus my training efforts than have it happen when I don’t get a second chance…

100% I’ve had an RMR I forgot to loctite pop up 1/2” but not come off during one. Had to shoot side ways. Lost a front sight once. Had to aim down the top over the further targets and estimate muzzle drop. You learn a ton shooting competition. You also learn how little you need actual sights on pistol to hit decent size targets. Lol

 

[breakingcontact]

Objectively it's good to do some competition and training.

Why don't more people participate in competition and training: $, time, false view of their abilities

 

[Michigan Slim]

poor? is the answer poor?

Or is that just CAS?

Showed up at an out of state match with $20,000.00 worth of guns in the truck.....

 

[Whip_McCord]

Objectively it's good to do some competition and training.

Why don't more people participate in competition and training: $, time, false view of their abilities

Over the years I've been at gun shows for some clubs I was in, trying to draw more interest. There were so many people that said they just shoot in their back yard. That's fine for some things, but you are tested more in a competition and that will up your game. Especially if you shoot with buddies that are competitive with each other. That always adds more desire to get better and beat them.

 

[Twangbanger]

Competition will get you:

1) A group of volunteers that runs everything and dwindles over time

2) A group of "interested people" that never shows up

3) A list of $3,000 gun set-ups for sale in the classifieds, posted by the people from 2) who got focused on a new "squirrel" that they won't show up for either

 

[indyblue]

I'd really love to test myself in competition. However, it is now more expensive than ever and my other hobby playing pool limits my time. I do plan on playing less pool this summer so I can go to some steel challenges.

Problem is, I am a pretty competitive pool player after 9 years in the league. I doubt I'd be very competitive in shooting although if I shot competition as much as I play pool I might become a good shooter as well. I am living on a limited budget nowadays which is why I reload more than ever now.

 

[breakingcontact]

Over the years I've been at gun shows for some clubs I was in, trying to draw more interest. There were so many people that said they just shoot in their back yard. That's fine for some things, but you are tested more in a competition and that will up your game. Especially if you shoot with buddies that are competitive with each other. That always adds more desire to get better and beat them.

Right. I thought I was pretty good until I started shooting with a friend who actually was good and showed me a shot timer.

Now I know, I'm alright but not great.

 

[Leo]

I have played various action pistol games since the 1970's. (I really liked bowling pin matches with my .44 haven't seen one in years) There is nothing that will show weakness in a shooter or his equipment like a course of fire set up by someone else and a stop watch. Even my "games guns" are pretty plain, not wanting to grow dependent on narrow focus, specialized gear.

The guys that run unlimited with all the specialized gear ARE amazing to watch.

 

[breakingcontact]

I have played various action pistol games since the 1970's. (I really liked bowling pin matches with my .44 haven't seen one in years) There is nothing that will show weakness in a shooter or his equipment like a course of fire set up by someone else and a stop watch. Even my "games guns" are pretty plain, not wanting to grow dependent on narrow focus, specialized gear.

The guys that run unlimited with all the specialized gear ARE amazing to watch.

I shot bowling pins in a Dave Spaulding course. Very fun (wasn't with a 44 though).

 

[Trapper Jim]

I still shoot the 44 Magnum in BP matches and will be at Second Chance in 2024. Not scared of the realization I might discover.