I'm look into get into some sort of competitive shooting. I really don't care about winning matches and being super competitive, I just want to have some fun and learn a little more about shooting sports. It would also be nice to be able to get my wife and 15yo son involved because we love going shooting together. I'm interested in the practical shooting contests because they are more realistic than just shooting targets real fast and don't use as much ammo. I know I will need a little better pistol than my EDC which has a 3 inch barrel but wonder if I really need the Glock 34 or can I just use any 9mm I feel like I want to use. Do I have to be a member of the cons. Clubs where matches are held? Do I have to be members of any certain clubs other than NRA? Look forward to hearing and seeing guys at matches.