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1st IDPA match

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atygrit

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I FINALLY was able to go to my first IDPA match. It was a lot of fun. I screwed up plenty, like forgetting to shoot at a target entirely. But no safety issues, and that is what I was really going for on my first attempt.

I will say, I will be going back next month, I'm hooked.

By the way it was at Benchrest Gun Club in Wright City, MO; VERY nice place and everyone was helpful.
 
Good for you. New shooters are universally welcome at every club I've ever visited. I hope you have as much fun with IDPA as I do.

I'm just curious, what pistol did you use and did you have any reliability issues?
 
I FINALLY was able to go to my first IDPA match. It was a lot of fun. I screwed up plenty, like forgetting to shoot at a target entirely. But no safety issues, and that is what I was really going for on my first attempt.

I will say, I will be going back next month, I'm hooked.

By the way it was at Benchrest Gun Club in Wright City, MO; VERY nice place and everyone was helpful.
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Thats great to hear. You hit the 2 main points right on the nose!
 
"Benchrest Gun Club in Wright City, MO; VERY nice place"

Agreed. I have shot a couple of BPCR matches there and it is a very complete facility.
 
Indeed, welcome to IDPA. Don't be concerned about forgetting a target. I was SOing at the Ala State Match this year and forgot to engage the last target on the stage I was working. Jeez. That was frustrating.
 
this is what i was trying to say in my post--"where is the accuracy" on handguns/autoloaders. and don't worry, missing a target completely really comes home when you shoot a bowling pin match. i mean 15 rds. downrange at a bowling pin placed 20 feet away. you think that the bullets must have passed right through the pin. it's humbling but a lot of fun. congratulations.
 
Glad you had a great time! Next match bring a friend or two that has never shot a match. The more new shooters, the better!!!!
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I did in a way, a friend that "twisted" my arm to buy a gun, went with me. It was the first time for both of us and both of us had a great time.

Planning on going again next month, assuming life doesn't get it the way of having fun.
 
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