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Wow! This seems awesome. Wish I saw this thread sooner. Maybe next year...
Why wait until next year? If you want to take a class, GOAL is having intro to IDPA classes this fall. But you don't have to wait that long - many IDPA and USPSA clubs have open practices. Bring your gear, ammo, and a good attitude to an open practice.
Wow! This seems awesome. Wish I saw this thread sooner. Maybe next year...
Yea... the season is just about to get started!
Saw this a little late too.. but now I'm really interested.
Is there a thread on what you should be using in terms of trigger pull weight? Is it suppose to mimic a carry weapon? Can you lighten the trigger?
The short answer for USPSA is, 'whatever you want as long as it's safe'. The only caveat is if you want to compete in the production division, you can't change external parts or disable any safety mechanism.
You really should read the rule book for this sort of thing.
I'm sure there's a rule book I can read - but the forum is too convenient. So swapping springs and trigger bars (in a Glock) to a 2# trigger is acceptable? One might argue it's not safe (for carry) but may be perfect for competition. Didn't know if production division meant, stock or stock parts only; and trigger components are internal.
TIA
I'm sure there's a rule book I can read - but the forum is too convenient. So swapping springs and trigger bars (in a Glock) to a 2# trigger is acceptable? One might argue it's not safe (for carry) but may be perfect for competition. Didn't know if production division meant, stock or stock parts only; and trigger components are internal.
TIA
See you all in the morning.
Nice video, looks like fun, but I would suck at that.
Is this all indoor? Just want to make sure I dress appropriately.
See ya tomorrow.
I know that I never really wandered down to the competitive shooting forums here on NES until I stumbled upon this class at my club a couple years back and got hooked on the action shooting sports so I wanted to put a quick post in "General" for those who never venture down the forum list.....the club really doesn't make any dough on this class so hopefully I don't catch the ban-hammer for "spam"
Once a year Hopkinton Sportsmans does an Introduction to IPSC/USPSA class at the club. If you've ever thought about trying your hand at "action" pistol competition this class will teach you everything you need to know to be safe and confortable at your first match. It's a two day class on March 23-24 and covers all the range commands, procedures, safety rules, scoring, how to breakdown a stage, etc, and includes a simulated match on the second day that is run just like the real thing. oh, and lunch is included both days in the class fee (short money at $75).
Info on registration can be found HERE, or feel free to PM me with questions.
for those who don't follow the different disciplines USPSA is about "run, gun, and have fun"...you choose how you want to shoot a stage and do it as quickly as you can while still getting your hits (or that's the theory, I forget that last part sometimes). Here's a youtube of some of my (not very good) runs at last years big championship match at Harvard Sportsmans to give you an idea of what to expect....
If USPSA doesn't look like your thing other clubs do classes on IDPA, 3gun, service rifle, and probably everything else so do yourself a favor and check the Competition forums every now and then...it's a lot more fun than standing in one spot poking holes in the same piece of paper 50' away!
BostonBullit
I had a great time too. I agree that the Hopkinton Heavy Hitter group is a good one. Great communicators and instructors. And it was cool meeting some NES members.
Pete didn't make me feel too much like an idiot when I chambered a round, removed the magazine to fully charge it then promptly put the mag IN MY BACK POCKET. Heard the bell, shot the target, then slide lock. Tap, rack and CLICK. Stared at the mag well then looked at my feet looking to see if I accidentily hit the mag release. BUT NO... it was in my pocket. Total brain-fart.
But overall a great experience. I can't wait to try my first competition. Hopefully my first real match will be free of such egregious mental mistakes.
John