CZ52GUY
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Shot my first IDPA match this weekend, great fun!
I was curious how many THR members game?
I was curious how many THR members game?
Do you game?
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CZ52GUY
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If interested in IDPA...
http://www.idpa.com/clubs.asp?Organization=Columbia Green Valley I D P A
This is an affiliated club in your state...don't know if location is convenient.
Safe shooting,
CZ52'
http://www.idpa.com/clubs.asp?Organization=Columbia Green Valley I D P A
This is an affiliated club in your state...don't know if location is convenient.
Safe shooting,
CZ52'
CZ52GUY
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tc300mag1
http://www.idpa.com/clubs.asp?Organization=Centerline
If your schedule frees up and you have an interest...
CZ52'
http://www.idpa.com/clubs.asp?Organization=Centerline
If your schedule frees up and you have an interest...
CZ52'
cratz2
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I don't, but I should. There's a forum member I'm friends with that shoots regularly but I haven't managed to go with him yet.
CleverNickname
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I'm lucky enough where I have two weekly matches and one monthly match within 10 miles of me. 
I usually only make it to one though.
I usually only make it to one though.Smoke
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I don't now, but have in the past. But even then only occasionally.
Noticed a few matches are getting closer to me.
IPSC has a good club up and running 60 miles away.
IDPA is 100+.
Thinking about shooting IPSC again, maybe.
Smoke
Noticed a few matches are getting closer to me.
IPSC has a good club up and running 60 miles away.
IDPA is 100+.
Thinking about shooting IPSC again, maybe.
Smoke
Texas Bob
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IDPA at the "club level" "every" monday night 48 out of 52 weeks a year at an indoor range. I've been doing this since 1996. I find at my age, it beats the hell out of all other relaxing endevours, unless it involves my wife. BTW, I have a very supportive wife.WhoKnowsWho
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I want to, boy do I want to. But my funny schedule really cramps trying. IDPA looks very fun.
Sven
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IDPA has been some of the best and most fun training I've been able to do.
Heck, where else would I have learned that you might grab a loaded magazine instead of your flashlight (during a night shoot) if you keep them in the same pocket? I will not make that mistake again!
OT: When I saw the thread I thought you were asking "are you a GAMER" which is a term I've learned is reserved for the guys who run through the course in their heads, thinking of when to do reloads and stuff, finding ways to cut corners....
I think true "gamers" would pull off similar tactics in a real world-scenario (ie, multiple bad guys in a bank, who do you shoot, how many times, in which sequence?) so it can't be all that bad to do this a little....
Back on topic: if you haven't tried IDPA, you have nothing to lose - try it once if you can, you'll be hooked and meet some great folks.
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Heck, where else would I have learned that you might grab a loaded magazine instead of your flashlight (during a night shoot) if you keep them in the same pocket? I will not make that mistake again!
OT: When I saw the thread I thought you were asking "are you a GAMER" which is a term I've learned is reserved for the guys who run through the course in their heads, thinking of when to do reloads and stuff, finding ways to cut corners....
I think true "gamers" would pull off similar tactics in a real world-scenario (ie, multiple bad guys in a bank, who do you shoot, how many times, in which sequence?) so it can't be all that bad to do this a little....
Back on topic: if you haven't tried IDPA, you have nothing to lose - try it once if you can, you'll be hooked and meet some great folks.
-s
CZ52GUY
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What the heck...I'll tangent...
I shot my first IDPA Saturday and found by stage 4, I was trying to map out the COF in my head as you described...
...spray and pray stage...1 popper, at least 3 on paper targets required...I can load 10+1...save 4 for the longest distance target...should have used it on the swinger...missed it completely (ugh!).
Still...used the round count plan to get to a slide-lock state while still in cover position...did the tac' reload...advanced to second shooting position...3 and 3 at remaining targets (could have used the other 4) but decided to save the time instead of taking insurance shots...should have observed target more closely and picked up the misses on the left target...
Great fun indeed! It does make you think!
Safe shooting,
CZ52'
I shot my first IDPA Saturday and found by stage 4, I was trying to map out the COF in my head as you described...
...spray and pray stage...1 popper, at least 3 on paper targets required...I can load 10+1...save 4 for the longest distance target...should have used it on the swinger...missed it completely (ugh!).
Still...used the round count plan to get to a slide-lock state while still in cover position...did the tac' reload...advanced to second shooting position...3 and 3 at remaining targets (could have used the other 4) but decided to save the time instead of taking insurance shots...should have observed target more closely and picked up the misses on the left target...
Great fun indeed! It does make you think!
Safe shooting,
CZ52'
faustulus
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oh I've been called a gamer from time to time.
Night Guy
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I would love to, but I don't know where to start.
Nor do I think I have the skills to do anything other than make a fool of myself.
Nor do I think I have the skills to do anything other than make a fool of myself.
Texas Bob
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Nightguy, we all looked like fools when we started. "All" the people I've run into around IDPA are very supportive of the "new guy." Would you rather "look like a fool" in competition or "on the street" if you had to draw from concealment. What you are "really doing" if you approach it right is "competing against yourself", and finding out what "works for you!" Along the way you'll meet some new friends, and see some great shooters, improve your techneique(sp?), and most importantly have a greater confidence level about yourself.
CZ52GUY
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re: Night Guy
http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?s=&postid=952141#post952141
A narrative of my first match...an exercise in humility .
http://www.galatiinternational.com/...reen=PROD&Store_Code=GIO&Product_Code=GVX0169
I found this DVD very useful because it explained the origins of the event, showed several COF. Explained the rules...described where expert shooters got a procedural because they didn't adhere to the rules...many of the TERMS were carefully explained.
Some basic understaining of tactical techniques is helpful (e.g. slicing the pie when cornering as part of a clearing exercise).
The competition section of this board is extremely useful. Many experienced IDPA shooters (and IPSC and other games also) willing to share their knowledge. I've learned much from them to prepare.
I dry fired a lot with snap caps to practice techniques that are not permitted at my indoor public access range.
I'm taking a class in June (on the wait list for May) called "Intro' to IDPA". A local IDPA affiliate in your area may offer something similar.
I'm sure that most clubs would be happy to have you come observe a couple of matches if you indicated an interest. Check with your shooting friends to see if any of them game, or know someone who does who would allow you to tag along.
My experience so far, the gamers are good people who enjoy bringing others into the sport.
Safe shooting,
CZ52'
http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?s=&postid=952141#post952141
A narrative of my first match...an exercise in humility
.http://www.galatiinternational.com/...reen=PROD&Store_Code=GIO&Product_Code=GVX0169
I found this DVD very useful because it explained the origins of the event, showed several COF. Explained the rules...described where expert shooters got a procedural because they didn't adhere to the rules...many of the TERMS were carefully explained.
Some basic understaining of tactical techniques is helpful (e.g. slicing the pie when cornering as part of a clearing exercise).
The competition section of this board is extremely useful. Many experienced IDPA shooters (and IPSC and other games also) willing to share their knowledge. I've learned much from them to prepare.
I dry fired a lot with snap caps to practice techniques that are not permitted at my indoor public access range.
I'm taking a class in June (on the wait list for May) called "Intro' to IDPA". A local IDPA affiliate in your area may offer something similar.
I'm sure that most clubs would be happy to have you come observe a couple of matches if you indicated an interest. Check with your shooting friends to see if any of them game, or know someone who does who would allow you to tag along.
My experience so far, the gamers are good people who enjoy bringing others into the sport.
Safe shooting,
CZ52'
miko912
Member
Thought about it....
I'm sure it would benefit my training immeasurably, but duty to family has been my chief time consumer these days. I try to shoot as often as I can and draw from concealment in live and dry fire practice. For now it will have to be enough, but I can see myself getting into IDPA someday. Everything I've seen and heard about it has been absolutely positive.
Bill
I'm sure it would benefit my training immeasurably, but duty to family has been my chief time consumer these days. I try to shoot as often as I can and draw from concealment in live and dry fire practice. For now it will have to be enough, but I can see myself getting into IDPA someday. Everything I've seen and heard about it has been absolutely positive.
Bill
I've been shooting IDPA for a while now and enjoy it very much. I shoot with some great folks! Some of the best training in handgun shooting I got I learned about because of IDPA and that was taking a course from Matt Burkett.
John Forsyth
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I try to play every chance I can.
You think?
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oh I've been called a gamer from time to time.
You think?
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faustulus
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ooh i knew that was coming
TonyB
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I've been doing IDPA for about a year and a half..I love it...it's a guarenteed night to shoot every week....I'm going to a match next week in Cortland NY.....my second match(came in second in our club match)...can't wait.....
Poohgyrr
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IDPA
I wish I had more time, making our IDPA club shoots is difficult lately But every match is great, always something to learn and it helps keep my head on straight about my abilities..
And I miss the other matches too:
I haven't made it to any ICORE matches, but that should be a lot of fun. There really is something about a good trigger on a good Smith revolver.
And then we have bullseye, with the accuracy
those guys have, there must be something I can learn.
Some of our best local IDPA shooters have a lengthy IPSC history where they must have learned something.
A great bunch of folks.
I wish I had more time, making our IDPA club shoots is difficult lately
But every match is great, always something to learn and it helps keep my head on straight about my abilities.. And I miss the other matches too:
I haven't made it to any ICORE matches, but that should be a lot of fun. There really is something about a good trigger on a good Smith revolver.
And then we have bullseye, with the accuracy
those guys have, there must be something I can learn.Some of our best local IDPA shooters have a lengthy IPSC history where they must have learned something.
A great bunch of folks.
People who love the shooting sports know the future of the sports depends on bringing in new shooters. At our club, we do everything possible to recruit and retain newbies. After you have been shooting for a while you will realize that no one really cares one way or another about what the other guy is doing. When new shooters crash and burn it's normal and you will never be crticized, only encouraged. OTOH, when a Master or Grandmaster crashes the ribbing starts almost immediately, lol.
Grunt
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Well, both me and the wife are pretty active in the games. Her favorite is IPSC but mine would be either IDPA or SASS (tough call there) though the both of us shoot all 3 games. Nope, before we got married, I was able to get by with my old RCBS Rock Chucker but now that there's 2 of us shooting and shooting a wider variety of games, I'm glad I upgraded to a Dillion 650.
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