Handgun Competition shooting

[soulbyte]

Here you go.

https://appleseedinfo.org/schedule/?...ate=California

Thanks for the link. I don't think that's exactly what I was thinking when I used the term Appleseed. I could very well be using it incorrectly. I was thinking more bullseye matches with 22lr.

[rodralig]

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

Nathan and Jeff are back?

After ISI retired, I wondered when the clinic will come back.

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[enorbit3]

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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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.

thank you both! the info is much appreciated.

[enorbit3]

just wanted to ask another question regarding the IDPA clinic/matches.

what gun belt and mag holster do you guys like and is required?

I have heard you dont want to use a regular belt.

Thanks again.

[OCEquestrian]

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?

Do you have any formal tactical training classes that you have taken? Fairly developed weapons familiarity and manipulation skills are ABSOLUTELY required to shoot a match safety. Safely drawing / re-holstering a loaded weapon, combat and tactical reloads, engaging targets around / thru barricades and while moving are skills you need to bring with you to a match.

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/

The GSSF matches have little resemblance to a IDPA/USPSA/ 3 gun match. Best to google IDPA or USPSA match on YouTube to watch some stages and then go to the IDPA and USPSA web sites for more detailed info.


After that... GO TO A MATCH and observe one.

[Tehjosheh]

Escondido Fish and Game has a pistol steel match 1st saturday of every month.

Super friendly to beginners, very easy to get into competition shooting there.

[Scratch705]

i would suggest that if neither one of you have any formal training, then take a pistol class.

learn how to draw safely first before even showing up to a IDPA/USPSA match.

you don't want to get DQ'ed right off the bat, nor put you or other competitors in danger as your first experience.

for the poster in the LA area, there are a few classes that teach intro pistol classes where they start training you on drawing from holster.

and if you are close to Chino Hills, there is a training company that runs out of Prado shooting range called Artifex, and they have intro to competition shooting classes. they offer private class if they don't have one in the time frame that you want, but know that you will pay a bit of $$ for private lesson.

[fish45]

Do you have any formal tactical training classes that you have taken? Fairly developed weapons familiarity and manipulation skills are ABSOLUTELY required to shoot a match safety. Safely drawing / re-holstering a loaded weapon, combat and tactical reloads, engaging targets around / thru barricades and while moving are skills you need to bring with you to a match.




The GSSF matches have little resemblance to a IDPA/USPSA/ 3 gun match. Best to google IDPA or USPSA match on YouTube to watch some stages and then go to the IDPA and USPSA web sites for more detailed info.


After that... GO TO A MATCH and observe one.

What difference does it make how much GSSF matches resemble other matches? It's a valid suggestion for someone new to competitive shooting. The OP said he/she was thinking about getting into matches, which is a fairly general statement. I could have recommended bullseye matches, but started with something that is easy for new competitive shooters to get involved with.

[tanks]

What difference does it make how much GSSF matches resemble other matches? It's a valid suggestion for someone new to competitive shooting. The OP said he/she was thinking about getting into matches, which is a fairly general statement. I could have recommended bullseye matches, but started with something that is easy for new competitive shooters to get involved with.

The thing is OP asked for regular matches in SD area. And to be honest the GSSF matches are not that regular and also are not much different than going to the range and standing and shooting at static targets with the exception of being timed.

They are not action shooting sports.

[fish45]

The thing is OP asked for regular matches in SD area. And to be honest the GSSF matches are not that regular and also are not much different than going to the range and standing and shooting at static targets with the exception of being timed.

They are not action shooting sports.

The thing is nowhere did the OP say regular matches.

"I am thinking of getting into some of the competitions"

His OP is literally a blanket request and opens his post to whatever type of competition is out there and is open for recommendation. Again, GSSF matches are good for new competitors and it was a suggestion to the OP. Not everyone out there has a desire to compete in a run-n-gun style competition, especially if they are new.