Have shot at both the PSC and the Thunder IDPA matches (and met members from the other clubs in Houston are) I can sincerely state that if you like shooting at all and are serious about being safe, you will recieve a warm welcome to any match and be encouraged to participate right then even if you came to JUST watch. You do not have to join IDPA ($35 annual membership fee) until AFTER you shoot your first Official match.KB5AKO wrote: I am going to do some research on the IDPA. It sounds like it may very well pique my interest. I would also like to attend some matches and Cowboy Action Shooting in the Houston area. There are some Cowboy Action Shooting events in the Tomball area. Hopefully they allow spectators to attend.
As to Cowboy Action clubs, they not only welcome visitors, they will lend the equipment to shoot with them. Every CSA match I've attended reminded me of the church and town picninc we had back in small town Ohio.