USPSA match in Dickson 11 & 12 February

[AH1356]

The North Tennessee Practical Shooters will host a USPSA match next weekend, 11 & 12 February, in Dickson.

4 stages plus a classifier, 112 rounds total. There is something for everyone here: lots of movement & steel, some close targets to hose and an optional mini popper at 65+ yards for a time bonus. The stage diagrams will be up soon.

Click here for directions to the range or here for club info, or post here or PM me with questions.

Cheers,

Aaron

[AH1356]

Stages for next weekend. Should be a good challenge.

[bulm540]

65 yard popper? What's wrong with you Aaron? LOL, That should be interesting.

[AH1356]

65 yard popper? What's wrong with you Aaron? LOL, That should be interesting.

It's a 65 yard MINI popper. And why do you just automatically assume it was my idea? ;-)

Just pull the trigger when the front sight blade completely obscures the target. Or not - it's optional. Bring your 6-inch Benny gun. Being 1 inch closer to target the makes all the difference.

[Stainless]

So if I've never done this before, this would be my quailifer right?

would I be shooting along side the pros or in a separate group?

[timcalhoun]

So if I've never done this before, this would be my quailifer right?

would I be shooting along side the pros or in a separate group?

Only one stage is a classifier "O6-05 Fluffy's Revenge 2". In USPSA you need to shoot 4 of these to get classified nationally. Next month we have our yearly classifier match that has 4 classifiers. So, if you shoot that, you get your classification in one match.

[AH1356]

"So if I've never done this before, this would be my quailifer right?"

I assume your question is referencing the "qualifier match" concept from IDPA. USPSA does not do this, and instead calculates shooters' ranking (called "classification") using scores from multiple classifier stages. The process is similar to calculating a golf handicap based on multiple rounds at multiple courses. If you are a USPSA member, then your score on the classifier stage will be used to calculate your classification. The process and math for this is too detailed to describe here, but can be found in the USPSA rulebook or in their new shooter info here. If you are not a USPSA member then you just shoot the classifier stage for fun. If you are planning to join USPSA and you are interested in getting your initial classification, then your timing is excellent. We will host our annual "Classifier match" with 4 different classifier stages next month.

"Would I be shooting along side the pros or in a separate group?"

Pros? Unlikely - if you mean people who literally shoot for a living. Will you shoot with people who are likely to be among the fastest pistol shooters you have ever seen in person? Yup. We are lucky in this club to have some seriously talented shooters. We are luckier still that this is a welcoming, inclusive bunch, eager to share their knowledge with anyone who is safe. We have a few new shooters who show up and are intimidated and don't come back. But we have more who show up, are a little intimidated at first, and get hooked. We always mix squads up with shooters in different divisions and skill levels. Show up early, introduce yourself, and ask lots of questions. Look for me (I'll be wearing the gun in my avatar) or Brad (who will be running registration).

Aaron

[AH1356]

^^ Tim beat me to it. He built the gun in my avatar, and he is another one who is generous with his helpful advice.

[MCFooter]

Planning to make this match if the weather forecast holds.

[Stainless]

All great info, thank you. I don't want to load up this thread, so who can I contact or PM for more details?

I shot at the intro to comp shooting yesterday and enjoyed it.

[timcalhoun]

All great info, thank you. I don't want to load up this thread, so who can I contact or PM for more details?

I shot at the intro to comp shooting yesterday and enjoyed it.

I would be happy to answer any questions, and I know Aaron would be too. PM away!!!

[bulm540]

It's a 65 yard MINI popper. And why do you just automatically assume it was my idea? ;-)

Just pull the trigger when the front sight blade completely obscures the target. Or not - it's optional. Bring your 6-inch Benny gun. Being 1 inch closer to target the makes all the difference.

65 yard mini popper ( Oh S&%$). I doubt the long slide will help in my case.

[AH1356]

PM away - but I'm on the road until Friday so be patient if I'm slow to reply.

If you want a faster (and more informed) reply, Tim is your guy.