Son wants to shoot competitively. Where should I go?

[bwframe]

Had to look up 3 gun on you tube. Looks fun. Uspsa website isn't much help. Gonna look into steel first and see how he handles it and likes it.

You'll get a lot more of the appropriate eyes for your questions if you take them to the Shooting Sports Forum.

Lots of details on USPSA info on http://forums.brianenos.com/ . I'd look locally on INGO first though.

 

[bwframe]

Incidentally, Steel Challenge at Riley Conservation Club, April 1

 

[miguel]

Do you need to be a member at MCFG to do FNS?

 

[bwframe]

Do you need to be a member at MCFG to do FNS?

No. I don't think any of the advertised steel shoots in the state require any membership, club or sanctioning body.

Eye/ear protection, safe gun handling knowledge/practice, willingness to follow range officer commands and entry fee are all that is required.

 

[Hawkeye7br]

For a slower pace or getting him started, we have silhouette shoots at Riley Conservation Club. Youth shoot at knock down steel target from 25-100 yards, and can use whatever position challenges their skill level. scope or iron sights with rimfire 22 rifle. PM me if interested and I'll get you some additional info.

 

[natdscott]

And same as Hawkeye said at Danville Conservation Club if it's closer. Silhouette, while not my primary sport, sure is a lot of fun and is usually pretty laid back. Also, cost of entry to the sport is about as low as you'll see.

I'd second Silo as a solid entry option, maybe the best listed.

But don't get the idea that it isn't challenging. The Rifle Silo guys that win much at the National level are some of the very best shooters in the world, in any rifle sport.

-Nate

 

[BE Mike]

I would suggest the 4H shooting programs. A few colleges and universities offer scholarships for international style shooters. Precision shooting can be a great foundation in marksmanship, even if he decides it isn't for him. Many high schools have international style rifle teams, both smallbore and air rifle.

 

[singlesix]

And same as Hawkeye said at Danville Conservation Club if it's closer. Silhouette, while not my primary sport, sure is a lot of fun and is usually pretty laid back. Also, cost of entry to the sport is about as low as you'll see.

I'd second Silo as a solid entry option, maybe the best listed.

But don't get the idea that it isn't challenging. The Rifle Silo guys that win much at the National level are some of the very best shooters in the world, in any rifle sport.

-Nate

I've shot these matches, great bunch of people, note that this Standing (no sling) shooting.