I shot on a IDPA course the other night

[rojawe]

I usually just punch holes in paper but the other night I shot a IDPA course inside and it was fun and I learned alot. U must try one and see what your missing and especially if you have a ccw. I shot about a 100 rounds and it cost 15 bucks so it won't break the bank, don't worry most are just average shooters trying something new. Try it you will like it I did and I plan to go back, bunch of breaks between shooting as I have to rest when standing that long.

[m25operator]

Good deal, glad you gave it a try, trigger time under pressure is always good, I hope more people will give it or any competition a try, it at least tests your choice of holster and weapon, not to mention ammo choice for functionality and reliability, gets you used to drawing from concealment etc...

[fullautovalmet76]

Good on you, Rojawe!

I have been shooting IDPA for 18 months now and I really like it. I did learn early on not to take their attempts to use tactics too literally; after all, it's still a game.

I also encourage you to try USPSA, which I have been shooting now for about six months. Like M25 said, any good quality trigger time you can get on the clock is good stuff.

Speaking of USPSA, I was at a match today and the incoming match director told he was going to reintroduce long range shooting to the matches next year. He believes that USPSA has become too focused on speed and has left accuracy by the wayside.

We shot targets today out to 50 yards which was a great opportunity for me to see where I need to hold at those longer distances. I don't know how it's done in other parts of Florida or the U.S., but the clubs I shoot at are starting to incorporate longer ranges in the stages. They also like to use alot of no-shoots and body armor too; all good stuff to me.

Good luck, Rojawe!

[m25operator]

Good on you, Rojawe!

I have been shooting IDPA for 18 months now and I really like it. I did learn early on not to take their attempts to use tactics too literally; after all, it's still a game.

I also encourage you to try USPSA, which I have been shooting now for about six months. Like M25 said, any good quality trigger time you can get on the clock is good stuff.

Speaking of USPSA, I was at a match today and the incoming match director told he was going to reintroduce long range shooting to the matches next year. He believes that USPSA has become too focused on speed and has left accuracy by the wayside.

We shot targets today out to 50 yards which was a great opportunity for me to see where I need to hold at those longer distances. I don't know how it's done in other parts of Florida or the U.S., but the clubs I shoot at are starting to incorporate longer ranges in the stages. They also like to use alot of no-shoots and body armor too; all good stuff to me.

Good luck, Rojawe!

Good for your new match director FA, although from past experience, he will get a lot of flack. I left USPSA mostly due to the gun racing approach they took, and they also usurped the sport, instead of just developing their own. The P stands for practical, which is not evident in the sport today.  If it was, then there would be no need for IDPA. Good luck to his approach.

Don't get me wrong, there is nothing wrong with the sport, they should just call it Gun Racing and leave the word Practical out of it.

[Timothy]

Good for your new match director FA, although from past experience, he will get a lot of flack. I left USPSA mostly due to the gun racing approach they took, and they also usurped the sport, instead of just developing their own. The P stands for practical, which is not evident in the sport today.  If it was, then there would be no need for IDPA. Good luck to his approach.

Don't get me wrong, there is nothing wrong with the sport, they should just call it Gun Racing and leave the word Practical out of it.

Well said Benny, well said!

I was wondering that same thing the last match I watched...

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[texcaliber]

Is there a national IDPA directory that will give you or myself the matches in area?

[Timothy]

Tex,

There are matches every month at my range, Worcester Pistol and Rifle.  I've yet to shoot one but I might look into it soon now that I'm moving a llittle better.  I just want to put some trigger time in and thats a great way to do it.  We use all four ranges on the property including the indoor.  Most times the match is over by 1200 or 1300...we're open to the public for IDPA and all Pin shoots.

I believe Harvard has one monthly as well.  Check the GOAL website and the Northeast Shooters, they may have some more info.

Didn't make it to Gardner today.

http://www.goalshooters.org/idpaschedule.html

[fullautovalmet76]

Good for your new match director FA, although from past experience, he will get a lot of flack. I left USPSA mostly due to the gun racing approach they took, and they also usurped the sport, instead of just developing their own. The P stands for practical, which is not evident in the sport today.  If it was, then there would be no need for IDPA. Good luck to his approach.

Don't get me wrong, there is nothing wrong with the sport, they should just call it Gun Racing and leave the word Practical out of it.

He's been shooting competition over 20 years. He told me back in the '80's it was common to see COFs designed with long range shooting involved but he said he hardly sees that now. I heard Rob Leatham give an interview earlier this year where he mentioned he did not shoot open anymore. He felt, like you, that maybe the sport had drifted too far in one direction.

[texcaliber]

Tex,

There are matches every month at my range, Worcester Pistol and Rifle.  I've yet to shoot one but I might look into it soon now that I'm moving a llittle better.  I just want to put some trigger time in and thats a great way to do it.  We use all four ranges on the property including the indoor.  Most times the match is over by 1200 or 1300...we're open to the public for IDPA and all Pin shoots.

I believe Harvard has one monthly as well.  Check the GOAL website and the Northeast Shooters, they may have some more info.

Didn't make it to Gardner today.

http://www.goalshooters.org/idpaschedule.html

Awesome Tim, I am going to give it a shot. I need to get an address for the GPS. If you could provide a link it would be great.

[Timothy]

Awesome Tim, I am going to give it a shot. I need to get an address for the GPS. If you could provide a link it would be great.

http://www.wprclub.com/
http://www.harvardsportsmensclub.com/

We have a practice the week before the match and we're probably closer in Boylston at WPRC.

Harvard is not affiliated with the university.  It's in the town of Harvard, MA.