"Hey guys, we have a new shooter!"

[BillD]

That may make him a local hero, but he'll never do well at a major with that. I'd like to see a video of him shooting a stage.

 

[rhino]

From the scores, it looks like the guy is so fast that by the time they score the penalties and misses, he still comes out ahead of everyone. I may try to video him next match, but I think he may be faster than Chad, but not nearly as accurate.

That may make him a local hero, but he'll never do well at a major with that. I'd like to see a video of him shooting a stage.

Yeah, at bigger matches you get people who are incredibly fast and they don't miss much like Bob Vogel.

 

[Que]

oops. sorry. carry on with your grand plan.

-rvb

That may make him a local hero, but he'll never do well at a major with that. I'd like to see a video of him shooting a stage.

I really don't mind constructive criticism, but these guys were trying to haze the new guy.

I will see if I can find a video of the guy shooting and do one of myself. He said he doesn't play "the game" and shoots how he would in a real situation.

 

[rhino]

I really don't mind constructive criticism, but these guys were trying to haze the new guy.

I will see if I can find a video of the guy shooting and do one of myself. He said he doesn't play "the game" and shoots how he would in a real situation.

Hah! Methinks the opposite is true if he's going that fast.

 

[U.S. Patriot]

Not everything, most.

I've attempted to help new shooters. Before I start, however, I always ask if they would like some advice. When you see a new shooter run a gun dry again and again, you can just about figure he needs some basic pointers about the game. If he wants to know how to play this game really, really well, I'll hook him up with Chris S.

I'll take good advice from anyone. I just hate the whole, "I'm older than you, so I know everything, attitude". I have seen it do more harm then good. A good teacher is humble and stern when they need to be, not egotistical.

 

[BillD]

Obviously you've never seen me shoot. I've got nothing to be egotistical about...

 

[U.S. Patriot]

Obviously you've never seen me shoot. I've got nothing to be egotistical about...

That was not directed at you.

 

[HeadlessRoland]

I started going to the IDPA shoots at my club and decided to shoot 1911 for the last competition. I was paired with the "old guys" and they all took the opportunity to tell me how to stay safe and ensure I understood how to shoot in a competition. They were all pretty bad, but it was only because of their years, or so they said.

We got to a stage that called for strong and support hand shooting and I was first up. Well, I canted my gun and could hear the gasps and snickers from some of them. One guy started taking pictures and I'm not sure where he posted them. Anyway, one of them taught me that canting the gun is only done on television and by gangsters and the proper way to shoot non-supported is to keep the gun straight as possible.

Some people just need to shut up when a new person shows up to these shoots! Just be friendly and get to know a person before offering "lessons" and other insights. Who knows, the guy just may know a thing or two about shooting.

Was it Yeager critiquing you? It was Yeager, wasn't it?

 

[Que]

Was it Yeager critiquing you? It was Yeager, wasn't it?

James wasn't as bad as these guys. Honestly, I don't think they meant any harm. I'm the new guy and I get it. We shall see how the next shoot goes.

 

[Kirk Freeman]

I've always canted with my off hand.

You just go right ahead and be a cantor, Que.

Smile and blow kisses.

 

[U.S. Patriot]

James wasn't as bad as these guys. Honestly, I don't think they meant any harm. I'm the new guy and I get it. We shall see how the next shoot goes.

I know how it feels to be the new guy. I shot my first match last week. Had one guy kind of get ****ty with me. I made a mistake and I addmited to it.

 

[VERT]

Half Homey is the way I roll, especially when shooting WHO. Just do what you have to do and get those hits. I have a feeling that QUE will soon establish himself as the stud of this particular VA range.

Edit: Next time shoot the gun upside down and really blow their minds.

 

[Gluemanz28]

Que

I think that you should throw in a couple barrel rolls between stages just to show them who's Da Man.

 

[GNRPowdeR]

Next time shoot the gun upside down and really blow their minds.

You can do that? Even with a Block / 1911?!?

 

[VERT]

You can do that? Even with a Block / 1911?!?

Can't everybody?

 

[Tanfodude]

Man, at first I didn't want to take what Que is saying knowing him, but I guess this is for real.

 

[BJones]

I started going to the IDPA shoots at my club and decided to shoot 1911 for the last competition. I was paired with the "old guys" and they all took the opportunity to tell me how to stay safe and ensure I understood how to shoot in a competition. They were all pretty bad, but it was only because of their years, or so they said.

That just goes to show you, "Just cause your old don't mean your smart"

 

[rhino]

James wasn't as bad as these guys. Honestly, I don't think they meant any harm. I'm the new guy and I get it. We shall see how the next shoot goes.

Be glad you're not a woman! It would have been much worse, especially the condescension!

 

[looney2ns]

I've been shooting for only 4 yrs. I'm in the "old" age bracket.
I've ran into this attitude at the range after someone muzzles me or worse and I call them on it.
I have heard the line "I've been handling guns for 30 yrs". I've got so now that I have a reply ready "Apparently you've been doing it wrong all that time".

Que, you'll soon learn who to squad with and who not to.

 

[Co Th G]

I really don't mind constructive criticism, but these guys were trying to haze the new guy.

I will see if I can find a video of the guy shooting and do one of myself. He said he doesn't play "the game" and shoots how he would in a real situation.

IDPA will get you killed on the streets.