Uh, it was Saturday.jhutto wrote:I acually thoought it was saturday. I drove all the way to the range only to find no one there for the match :(
Sunday I had to do some work.
Next time I am going for sure,
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I know, it's kinda confusing. Texas Tactical IDPA matches are typically the third Saturday and fourth Sundays of the month. However, April is different this year as he sometimes tries to have "holiday" matches.
But when in doubt, check out their website, it has the most up-to-date schedule information.
http://www.texastactical.net/index.asp (Click on Schedule)
Or PM CWOOD or AggieMM if you have a question. We're both pretty good about responding quickly.
Ryan
But when in doubt, check out their website, it has the most up-to-date schedule information.
http://www.texastactical.net/index.asp (Click on Schedule)
Or PM CWOOD or AggieMM if you have a question. We're both pretty good about responding quickly.
Ryan
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My bad. I got my threads mixed up and thought we were talking about the PSC IDPA match. That is the easy part...just show up!!
Hey, Chewy,
Look at my post on page one of this thread and see what you need to play at one of our games....matches.
Then, just show up and participate. It is really that simple. I wish I could arrange to meet you there this coming weekend but I have to work to support my nasty shooting habit.
Go to the Texas Tactical website for a map and directions from SA at:
http://www.texastactical.net
When you get to the range you can sign up, pay your $20 and get your scoresheet at a table set up with a nice lady named Jennifer, who is Mike's wife. You will also be asked to sign a range liability waiver. It will be obvious where everything is as there will be a crowd of folks waiting to sign up.
The Mike I mentioned is Michael 'Iron Mike' Webb. He will be the tall, well built guy with a crew cut and shorts with a 1911 tucked in on the right side. He is a truly nice guy so go up to him as he will be setting up the range for the match. Introduce yourself. Tell him Carl Wood and Ryan referred you to him....he might let you shoot anyway.
Get there close to 9AM so you will have a chance to get oriented and sign up early so you don't get rushed making it to the 'new shooters' meeting. This will start around 9:30. There you will probably meet Bubba or one of the other SO's who will conduct the meeting. They will explain what is expected. They will tell you about scoring, about range commands, about safety expectations and to not try to keep up with some of the VERY good shooters you will be shooting with. There will most likely be several others with you in the new shooters meeting. I still go frequently as it is good to have the basics reviewed. You will probably hear that the two main things to do that day are: 1. Be Safe and 2. HAVE FUN. Ask your questions at this time. If you think of some more questions later, just asked one of the experienced shooters on your squad. You will find them courteous and generally helpful. Be sure to write "New Shooter" at the top of your scoresheet so they will know not to have you shoot first in the rotation.
Then they will call for the regular shooters meeting where much that was covered in the new shooters meeting will be reviewed for everyone. Then everyone will have their squads announced and SO's identified and you will be sent to your respective shooting bays to begin. Hand your scoresheet to the scorekeeper who will have some sort of clipboard.
The SO will then read the scenerio and everyone will join in the group walkthrough to see what is expected. Again, this is a time to ask questions and clarify what is expected. Then watch the fun begin as the shooters work through the course of fire. Watch what they do.
Do not be intimidated by some of the really good shooters. There will be shooters of a wide range of skill levels, from novices to National Chapmions. Just try to be safe and make your hits. You will start of slower than you would like, but with accuracy, it is easier to add speed over time that if you start out with speed but do not hit your targets well.
You will feel adrenaline.
The match will start at 10AM and run till about 1-2PM. Often there is a shotgun sidematch afterward---no charge. If your have a shotgun and 25-50 rounds of target loads or birdshot you will be welcome to participate. If you choose to leave that is OK too.
While you are with your squad, help pick up brass, and tape targets. This will help you to be more involved and you will be doing a service to your SO and and get to meet other shooters.
That is about it. If you have any specific questions, ask away. I wish I could join you this weekend.
Regards
Carl
Look at my post on page one of this thread and see what you need to play at one of our games....matches.
Then, just show up and participate. It is really that simple. I wish I could arrange to meet you there this coming weekend but I have to work to support my nasty shooting habit.
Go to the Texas Tactical website for a map and directions from SA at:
http://www.texastactical.net
When you get to the range you can sign up, pay your $20 and get your scoresheet at a table set up with a nice lady named Jennifer, who is Mike's wife. You will also be asked to sign a range liability waiver. It will be obvious where everything is as there will be a crowd of folks waiting to sign up.
The Mike I mentioned is Michael 'Iron Mike' Webb. He will be the tall, well built guy with a crew cut and shorts with a 1911 tucked in on the right side. He is a truly nice guy so go up to him as he will be setting up the range for the match. Introduce yourself. Tell him Carl Wood and Ryan referred you to him....he might let you shoot anyway.
Get there close to 9AM so you will have a chance to get oriented and sign up early so you don't get rushed making it to the 'new shooters' meeting. This will start around 9:30. There you will probably meet Bubba or one of the other SO's who will conduct the meeting. They will explain what is expected. They will tell you about scoring, about range commands, about safety expectations and to not try to keep up with some of the VERY good shooters you will be shooting with. There will most likely be several others with you in the new shooters meeting. I still go frequently as it is good to have the basics reviewed. You will probably hear that the two main things to do that day are: 1. Be Safe and 2. HAVE FUN. Ask your questions at this time. If you think of some more questions later, just asked one of the experienced shooters on your squad. You will find them courteous and generally helpful. Be sure to write "New Shooter" at the top of your scoresheet so they will know not to have you shoot first in the rotation.
Then they will call for the regular shooters meeting where much that was covered in the new shooters meeting will be reviewed for everyone. Then everyone will have their squads announced and SO's identified and you will be sent to your respective shooting bays to begin. Hand your scoresheet to the scorekeeper who will have some sort of clipboard.
The SO will then read the scenerio and everyone will join in the group walkthrough to see what is expected. Again, this is a time to ask questions and clarify what is expected. Then watch the fun begin as the shooters work through the course of fire. Watch what they do.
Do not be intimidated by some of the really good shooters. There will be shooters of a wide range of skill levels, from novices to National Chapmions. Just try to be safe and make your hits. You will start of slower than you would like, but with accuracy, it is easier to add speed over time that if you start out with speed but do not hit your targets well.
You will feel adrenaline.
The match will start at 10AM and run till about 1-2PM. Often there is a shotgun sidematch afterward---no charge. If your have a shotgun and 25-50 rounds of target loads or birdshot you will be welcome to participate. If you choose to leave that is OK too.
While you are with your squad, help pick up brass, and tape targets. This will help you to be more involved and you will be doing a service to your SO and and get to meet other shooters.
That is about it. If you have any specific questions, ask away. I wish I could join you this weekend.
Regards
Carl
Chewy,
Read prior posts for equipment. No, you don't need to join IDPA.
I may go there this Saturday. I'm deciding if I want to shoot IDPA (where I'm in great need of practice) or silhouette (where I want to try out a new ammo) this weekend.
If you go, you can look for an Asian guy wearing a white cap and that'll be me.
Read prior posts for equipment. No, you don't need to join IDPA.
I may go there this Saturday. I'm deciding if I want to shoot IDPA (where I'm in great need of practice) or silhouette (where I want to try out a new ammo) this weekend.
If you go, you can look for an Asian guy wearing a white cap and that'll be me.
Is there anything like this in the Dallas Area? Sounds like fun.
Do you have to be a CHL holder to participate?
Do you have to be a CHL holder to participate?
Wildscar
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There are several IDPA clubs in Metro area, I will let the members of them tell you why their club is the best.
No CHL is required.
You can go to http://www.idpa.com to see rules/equip requirements and get a list of IDPA clubs. You are NOT required to join IDPA before shooting your first match. If you carry a normal service size gun in a belt holster and have 2 spare mags you should be fine for equipment.
Come out and try it. No excuses. You WILL have fun.
Resistance is futile. You will be assimilated.
No CHL is required.
You can go to http://www.idpa.com to see rules/equip requirements and get a list of IDPA clubs. You are NOT required to join IDPA before shooting your first match. If you carry a normal service size gun in a belt holster and have 2 spare mags you should be fine for equipment.
Come out and try it. No excuses. You WILL have fun.
Resistance is futile. You will be assimilated.
Reasonable gun control is hitting your target with the first shot.
I am also going to try to make it this weekend, but I can't promise.chewy555 wrote:Thanks, I will try to make it out this weekend. I guess since I have never dont anything like this it has me worried. I will be there is I can find a new mag this week. I only have 2 for the gun that I want to use. I hope to see people from here out there.
I've only done 3 or 4 IDPA matches and the last one was right before Texas Tactical moved to their new range, so I'm out of practice. It will seem strange to you at first, but my experiences were, as a beginner, everyone is really friendly and helpful.
After your new shooters meeting and you get put in your squad, make sure they know you are a beginner and they will probably put you as the last shooter so you can watch some of the others and learn the shooting routine for each stage. By the time you reach your last stage, you'll be wanting to go first!
Just go and have fun
I believe there is safety in numbers..
numbers like: 9, .22, .38, .357, .45, .223, 5.56, 7.62, 6.5, .30-06...
numbers like: 9, .22, .38, .357, .45, .223, 5.56, 7.62, 6.5, .30-06...