My first IDPA match

[MadRussian]

I was out at Nenameseck Sportsmen's Club this morning for my first time shooting IDPA. I've been meaning to do it for a while but...never mind, no excuse.
Four stages, first one I did in about 27 seconds, the last one was about 21 seconds - by that point I felt a little more comfortable. A few mistakes here and there, but nothing major - overall I'm very happy.
Fewer shots then a usual range trip, but much better training IMO.
Now I can't wait until the next one.

 

[Dirtypacman]

You got the bug - glad you enjoyed.

 

[45collector]

I have to try it too. I've been saying for years I want to go to a match.

 

[SeanT]

How was the experience at the club? I keep meaning to get over there to give it a try but haven't yet (stupid kids... lol). Beginner friendly, etc?

 

[MassMark]

Congrats! Make a trip out to Lee this Spring/Summer. We have a blossoming program out here and I cook some pretty kickass hamburgers...

www.leesportsmen.com

http://berkshireidpa.us/

 

[ntomsw]

Excellent. Glad you had a good time. I need to get to a match eventually as well.

 

[jar]

Congrats on your first match. Be careful, this stuff can be addicting. I shoot 4+ matches / month in the summer.

Anyone who's been meaning to come out to a match, just jump in and do it. You'll wonder why you waited so long.

 

[Independence Arms]

I've been wanting to do this forever!

 

[shootback]

I just put in my aplication to join at Nenemesek. I can't wait to start going to the events held there.

 

[SeanT]

I just put in my aplication to join at Nenemesek. I can't wait to start going to the events held there.

It's a nice club. Empty most of the time I show up there. Haven't tried any of the events yet as I'm a fairly new member myself.

 

[MadRussian]

I just put in my aplication to join at Nenemesek. I can't wait to start going to the events held there.

You don't have to be a member to shoot at an event, just look at the schedule and show up.

How was the experience at the club? I keep meaning to get over there to give it a try but haven't yet (stupid kids... lol). Beginner friendly, etc?

I shot there once before at a Bowling Pin Shoot (next one is this Sunday), so they recognized me. But I told them I never shot IDPA before so they kept an extra eye on me and explained a few things a little more then usual.
The range is nice, and it's the only 300yd range within reasonable distance. And they have an outdoor only range price.

 

[60 buckscash]

Congrats! Make a trip out to Lee this Spring/Summer. We have a blossoming program out here and I cook some pretty kickass hamburgers...

www.leesportsmen.com

http://berkshireidpa.us/

Welcome to the sport!

MassMark makes a pretty good burger!

 

[MadRussian]

Congrats! Make a trip out to Lee this Spring/Summer. We have a blossoming program out here and I cook some pretty kickass hamburgers...
www.leesportsmen.com
http://berkshireidpa.us/

It's about an hour away. But will definitely keep an eye out, probably will end up making the drive.

 

[hedgehound]

I wonder if you would like USPSA? Similar but free-er game.

 

[MadRussian]

I wonder if you would like USPSA? Similar but free-er game.

I came across this video - local too.


As long as I have the time and the money, I'll try pretty much anything.
Bud I doubt I will leave the "stock" or "factory" class (for now).
Just shooting at the range got boring a while ago. I would rather spend the same amount of ammo competing and learning from better shooters then just stand there and try to hit the same piece of paper.
I want to be able to hold my own at any of these shooting competitions.

 

[hedgehound]

That would be "production" division. The site below contains a list of local matches.

http://www.uspsa-ne.org/

 

[MassMark]

Our program at Lee has come a long way thanks to Bob and now Andy and some pretty diverse shooters. We'd love to have you out for a shoot - worth the drive and we are always looking for more experienced IDPA shooters and organizers to help push us along...