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Thinking about joing IDPA
Posted: Wed Dec 09, 2009 10:21 am
by jtran987
Hi I'm looking for a IDPA match here in Houston anyone got any club suggestions? I'm completely new to the competitive shooting area so any tips or advice would be great. Thanks

Re: Thinking about joing IDPA
Posted: Wed Dec 09, 2009 10:38 am
by LarryH
Look here:
http://www.idpa.com/clublist.asp?pick=TX" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Besides the "Houston" listings, you also have Thunder in Conroe, PSC in Friendswood, one in Hempstead.
I believe you can find at least one fun match each week in the area.
Re: Thinking about joing IDPA
Posted: Wed Dec 09, 2009 1:13 pm
by CompVest
We would love to have you join us at Thunder Tactical Shooters in Conroe. We have a weekly Wednesday night match - starts at 6:30 PM with new shooter orientation at 6:00 PM. There is a $10 range fee and a $5.00 club fee. You will need 100 rounds of ammo.
We have a Saturday Match on the second Saturday of the month - this coming Saturday! Match starts at 9:00 AM, new shooter orientation at 8:30 AM. There is the range fee and a $8.00 club fee. You will need 150 rounds of ammo.
It is a good idea to come to either match at least 15-30 minutes early to allow for sign-in.
The equipment you will need are a handgun, a belt, a holster for your handgun, at least 2 but should have 3 magazines, a magazine holder, and hearing and eye protection.
If you decide to join us this week, dress warm and wear foot gear appropriate for muddy conditions.
Re: Thinking about joing IDPA
Posted: Thu Dec 10, 2009 1:43 am
by jtran987
great thanks for the prompt reply, i'll prob head out there next week once my finals for UH are all done and over with
Re: Thinking about joing IDPA
Posted: Thu Dec 10, 2009 7:40 am
by C-dub
That sounds like a lot of fun. Is there anything like this in the DFW area?
Re: Thinking about joing IDPA
Posted: Thu Dec 10, 2009 8:39 am
by CompVest
jtran987 wrote:great thanks for the prompt reply, i'll prob head out there next week once my finals for UH are all done and over with
Look forward to seeing/meeting you at one of our matches soon.
Re: Thinking about joing IDPA
Posted: Thu Dec 10, 2009 8:40 am
by CompVest
C-dub wrote:That sounds like a lot of fun. Is there anything like this in the DFW area?
Yes there are and hopefully some one will respond from one of the clubs soon.
Re: Thinking about joing IDPA
Posted: Thu Dec 10, 2009 8:45 am
by Beiruty
Sure, I am planing to shoot this Saturday at
http://www.ntpshooters.org/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
None members are welcome. You pay $15
Note, this is an IPSC/USPSA
for IDPA you can go this Sat for Personal Protection at:
http://www.dallaspistolclub.com/personalprotection.php" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Re: Thinking about joing IDPA
Posted: Thu Dec 10, 2009 6:42 pm
by DonP
C-dub wrote:That sounds like a lot of fun. Is there anything like this in the DFW area?
Collin County IDPA is a big IDPA club with one or more matches each week near Greenville.
Very welcoming to new shooters. Match Schedule, locations, and more info on the site. (Scroll Down to Match Schedule)
Lots of good info for new shooters on the website, too.
Don P
Re: Thinking about joing IDPA
Posted: Thu Dec 10, 2009 8:44 pm
by C-dub
Cool. Thanks guys. I think I might really enjoy that. I, like many others, am pretty busy the rest of this year. I bookmarked both sites and will check the schedules for next year later.
I do have a question about equipment, though. When they say "belt holster" do they just mean a holster that is on the belt and not a shoulder holster? I'm guessing that my blackhawk on my hip is okay, right?
EDIT: Never mind. I just went back and looked more thoroughly.
Re: Thinking about joing IDPA
Posted: Thu Dec 10, 2009 11:58 pm
by Sport Coach
We'd enjoy having you come check us out and shoot with us at Shiloh Tactical Shooters near Willowbrook Mall. We shoot Thursday nights, 7-9 PM at Shiloh Indoor Gun Range. We generally have about 10-15 shooters and plenty of newbies to a dynamic form of shooting fun. - Keith
Re: Thinking about joing IDPA
Posted: Mon Dec 14, 2009 2:41 pm
by texxas guy
C-dub wrote:That sounds like a lot of fun. Is there anything like this in the DFW area?
Cross Timbers IDPA shoots weekly at Winchester Shooting Gallery in Fort Worth.
http://www.ctidpa.com/index.php?option= ... e&Itemid=1" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;