Handgun Competition shooting

[Hunt]

I am thinking of getting into some of the competitions, how do I find out what is going on in San Diego County? Any of you guys know the full scoop?

[SAD338]

There's a thread here:

https://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/showthread.php?t=849404

[damon1272]

Where about in SD? Pala has a decent IDPA/IPSC competition along with 3 gun.

[newbie1234]

There's a thread here:

https://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/...d.php?t=849404

sticky that thread. Thanks 338

[OCEquestrian]

There's a thread here:

https://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/...d.php?t=849404

That original listing has not been updated since the OP got banned...and it is not 100% accurate anymore.

I suggest you search for USPSA / IDPA matches in SD area

[soulbyte]

Every Thursday night at Iron Sights in Oceanside. Club is called Oceanside Practical Pistol. Great group of guys there. The match director Andrew is great and he knows his stuff.

[Hunt]

That original listing has not been updated since the OP got banned...and it is not 100% accurate anymore.

I suggest you search for USPSA / IDPA matches in SD area

on it thanks

[broadside]

https://practiscore.com/search/matches

[fish45]

If you have never shot competitively Glock Shooting Sports Foundation (GSSF) matches are a great way to start. Overall they are very inviting to new shooters/ competitors. Check out their match info and schedule info, they have matches all over the place.

http://gssfonline.com/

[Revoman]

I'm pretty sure that there is an ICORE shoot monthly at Lemon Grove Rod and Gun Club (Alpine). As I recall it's usually on a Saturday, but it's been a long time since I shot one, so the memory is a little fuzzy.
Check out LGR&GC website for more information.
mike

[soulbyte]

anyone know of any appleseed shoots in socal?

[tanks]

anyone know of any appleseed shoots in socal?

Here you go.

https://appleseedinfo.org/schedule/?qstate=CA&state=California

[enorbit3]

[scotty99]

In the LA area, there is an IDPA clinic for new and developing shooters the second Sunday of every month. Great people with lots of experience.

Details: http://idpatrainer.com


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[IVC]

What you need depends on the match type, but generally you will need belt, holster, magazine pouches, magazines, gun, ammunition, hat, ear protection and eye protection.

Different disciplines allow different rigs. Generally, if you have a standard semi-automatic gun and a kydex holster that covers most of the gun you can compete at any event as there will be a division for you.

What you need to know before you get to a match is how "cold ranges" operate as most events are run this way. Some events can run "hot/cold ranges," so make sure you understand the process and know the commands.

Once you know how the range operates, you still have to know at least how to safely draw a gun. If you go to an action shooting match, you will also have to know how to safely reload (finger outside trigger guard) and how to safely move with a gun.

On top of the safety above, you will need to learn the rules of the game you're going to play. That includes how you are scored, what is/isn't allowed and alike. Most of the time if you're safe with the gun, scoring and game won't matter much in the first match or three as you'll be learning quite a bit about the overall process.

So, look around you what kind of matches exist, pick something that seems to be interesting, then come back and start a thread in "Competition" forum to ask for details.