Knoxville Area - How/where to learn and being shooting competitions?

[zenman]

I'm in Knoxville and I am interested in learning about, watching and beginning pistol competitions in the area.

Any suggestions on organizations to look into or local clubs to join?

[Guest bkelm18]

I'm in Knoxville and I am interested in learning about, watching and beginning pistol competitions in the area.

Any suggestions on organizations to look into or local clubs to join?

Oak Ridge Sportsman's Association (ORSA) hosts competitions often. I don't believe you have to be a member to spectate or participate.

[Paladin132]

You do not. Sunday is three gun! google ORSA and you will find them. They are quite friendly at the three gun, I've been trying to get out there for pistol but no dice so far.

[2Alpha]

Hi Zenman - at ORSA we have something virtually every weekend. Tomorrow, the third Saturday of the month is USPSA. Please be on the action pistol range by 0930 for registration, we start shooting at 1000. You are very welcome to watch, but if you got a suitable pistol (9mm or larger), 4 mags, and a holster, you are good to go. Feel free to ask questions, we are all about helping and encouraging new shooters. Other weekends: First Saturday - IDPA; Second Saturday - Cowboys: Third Saturday - USPSA: Fourth Saturday - Steel Challenge (great venue for shooting .22's or pistol caliber carbine/rifles). Plenty of opportunity for trigger time. Feel free to PM me if you have any more questions.

[Guest bkelm18]

I've actually wanted to go watch sometime, where/when do you go to spectate?

[Guest Cory2]

I am curious as well, that sounds like something that would be fun to do. I don't have the required stuff to participate but I would like to watch.

[Paladin132]

Just show up at the range. They are friendly and will point you in the right direction. The directions are on the website. If I weren't on my phone I would link for you.

[Rickey]

I can say this I've been there 2 times ( IDPA ) and there a super good bunch of people at OakRidge

[Jon_L]

I went to the main gate at ORSA the first time (that's the gate on Gallaher Rd), and it doesn't have a code to get in the gate for non-members. The East gate does. Go towards Oak Ridge and turn when you see the park--if you see the water treatment plant you're going the right right. It should be up on your right.

I missed it this past weekend, but I bet I'll go next month.

[2Alpha]

We don't have a formal address for the east gate, but put 201 Hermitage Blvd. Oak Ridge into your GPS - that should get you close.

[Guest FordMan]

I may have to come check you guys out. I'm down here at school and I didn't know of any shooting events.

[GhostDog]

We'll be shooting IDPA this Saturday (9/03), 09:30. Come and check it out.

[Rickey]

The stages look pretty tough for a wheel gun I'll be there early..