My first IDPA style run (VIDEO)

[fourteentwo]

A friend of mine helped me set up a course on Sunday since we both had intended on going to the ORSA toys for tots match and had to miss it for family obligations...

 

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My friend had been to some competitions a long time ago I don't remember if he said he was into IDPA or USPSA but the targets said IDPA on them so that's what I'm calling it.

 

I know, I'm very slow, but I very much enjoyed it. I am hoping I can start going to some competitions soon.

 

Feel free to critisize my technique if you see anything.

 

If the embed thing does't work here is a link: http://youtu.be/mhdbNwhPgpo

 

[itchytriggerfinger]

Fun isn't it.  Watch your draw, at 0:06 it looks like you just about swept your leg/foot.

[fourteentwo]

Fun isn't it. Watch your draw, at 0:06 it looks like you just about swept your leg/foot.

Hadn't noticed that, thanks for pointing it out, it does seem that way, maybe I need to turn more or not spread out so much?

It was a lot of fun, we were using a little timer app on the phone so we could time ourselves, shot for a couple hours and each maybe 100 rounds and had 10 times more fun that when we just take turns shooting 250 rounds at the side of the hill. Awesome.

Thanks for your comments.

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[dlmeadows]

Come out to Gallatin Gun Club this Saturday and shoot their IDPA match if you can. I will be there and will be more than happy too help you along and give you some pointers if youre interested in advice from someone that doesnt know what he's doing lol ;)

[Jcoop]

Just bring some 5 hour energy drinks, he'll be your best friend. He dose to know what he's doing !!!!!! Way to go on that bump, there expert !!!!

[dlmeadows]

LOL I love me some 5hr energy, and I aint the only one on this thread that bumped too expert last weekend. Nice dominant run there Justin. Edited November 5, 2013 by dlmeadows

[Jcoop]

Well thank you !!!! I'll be there this weekend also so come on out boys it'll be BIG fun !! All skill levels are always welcome at GGC.

[fourteentwo]

Thanks guys! Gallatin's kinda far for me but who knows, could make a trip out of it, my wife loves the shopping at Nashville. Don't think I could plan it for this weekend but maybe next one...

[dlmeadows]

Whats the general area you are located in, there are several idpa and uspsa clubs around that I travel too.

[fourteentwo]

I live in Knoxville, but I go as far as Cookeville sometimes for work. Most of the time I'm around Harriman/Rockwood area.

[dlmeadows]

Fantastic, I'm in Cookeville. I'll be shooting Oak Ridge Sportsmans Association USPSA match next weekend. Come out and join us.

[fourteentwo]

Awesome, thank you. 

[Rickey]

I see your from Knoxville just try out ORSA at OakRidge There IDPA match is the first sat of the month heres a link    http://www.orsaidpa.com/

[dlmeadows]

Yes sir, i'll be the only guy there with a white LSU hat on, you cant miss me lol

[HOGNUT]

There will be a new IDPA club opening in Cookeville soon.  I will be traveling to it this week or next to review the range for specs.

[dlmeadows]

News too me. But good news. I need closer places too shoot

[BrasilNuts]

We've got several TGOers that shoot IDPA and USPSA at Oak Ridge that would be more than happ to shoot with you and help you out with the rules etc.

[dlmeadows]

Rules??? I dont follow no stinkin rules.

[BrasilNuts]

Rules??? I dont follow no stinkin rules.

I guess you need to Google the closest Dairy Queen then.

[dlmeadows]

Mmmmm Dairy Queen

[fourteentwo]

We've got several TGOers that shoot IDPA and USPSA at Oak Ridge that would be more than happ to shoot with you and help you out with the rules etc.

Thanks, I have been reading up on the rules and could use clarification on some things, it would also be great to practice with someone before the match.

The only thing I can't make out from reading and watching the videos is what the flow or protocol is like at these matches, where to sign up, where to go first, how I know when it's my turn or when it's gonna be my turn... that's really whats scary to me so I'd be really nice to meet up with someone who s used to going and just follow them around the first time.



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[dlmeadows]

You just show up pay your entry and they give you a score sheet. they will say form x amount of lines with x amount of people. these are called squads. get in a sqaud and they will tell you what designated bay too go to. then you hand in your score sheet too the scorekeeper. they will call out the first 3 shooters using terms like. X is our shooter Y is on deck Z is in the hole.

[dlmeadows]

They also have a new shooters meeting before everymatch that a new shooter must attend. they will go over some of the rules, range commands, and safety issues. Really the only thing you should worry about is being safe and having fun. when you show up make sure your gun is unloaded and there is not a mag in the firearm. that gun also has too remain in its holster until you are getting ready to shoot and are told you can "load and make ready"

[dlmeadows]

And if you decide to go to ORSA next Saturday i'll be happy too meet up with you somewhere and you can follow me to the range and i'll step you through everything. Edited November 6, 2013 by dlmeadows

[BrasilNuts]

Edit: He beat me to it.

To add to what dlmeadows said, they will have a new shooters meeting before the match begins. Just let them know when you sign up that you are a new shooter and they will take good care of you. Edited November 6, 2013 by BrasilNuts