Shot a BUG Gun Match at NIGHT

[doc540]

what a hoot!



Match conditions mandated backup guns only (BUG), so everyone had their little Kahr's, snubbies, and mini-Glocks.



Short barrels and low light are great equalizers.



One string reguired totally blacking out the range and starting without having your gun in hand, having to reach for it in the dark, turning on your flashlight and shooting while being timed.



All my practice with my snubose .38 Agent paid off, and I shot really well for my first night match. I guess I was "point shooting" because with my eyesight and the light conditions I wasn't clearly focusing on my front "sight" or whatever Colt calls that little bump on the end of a snub barrel.

Of course, I'm new to match shooting but I have been carrying and shooting a snub for several years now. The trigger action seems to be the most important factor in how well I shoot a D frame. The lightness and smoothness make it a joy to shoot.

Very practical match since all these nightstand guns and pocket guns rarely get shot in lowlight or no light conditions.



Really FUN match to shoot, too!

[JTROKS]

Sounds like a real good time! I'd probably shoot a match like that just to see how I do with my sub compact guns. Can the lights be mounted on guns such Glock 19s or does the match call for sub compact.

[doc540]

Sounds like a real good time! I'd probably shoot a match like that just to see how I do with my sub compact guns. Can the lights be mounted on guns such Glock 19s or does the match call for sub compact.

Don't know about attached lights, but it called for pocket guns (interpreted pretty generously).

Wasn't a "sanctioned" match, but I think everyone in attendance was an IDPA regular.

[Californio]

Did they have target identification shoot/no shoot as part of the low/ no light exercise?

[doc540]

Did they have target identification shoot/no shoot as part of the low/ no light exercise?

No, but it's been part of a previous match, and, I'm sure, while be scheduled in the future.

[Bug Splat]

WOW that's cool! I wish they had something like that around here. I have shut off the lights before at a local indoor range when I was alone one time and I have done night matches but with flood lights. Not being able to see your sites its a huge test of your skill. This is why I tell people to train in instinctive shooting. Train so your hands know where they are pointing your gun. A good shooter should be able to close his/her eyes and bring the pistol up to eye level. When you open your eyes the sites should be lined up.

[doc540]

WOW that's cool! I wish they had something like that around here. I have shut off the lights before at a local indoor range when I was alone one time and I have done night matches but with flood lights. Not being able to see your sites its a huge test of your skill. This is why I tell people to train in instinctive shooting. Train so your hands know where they are pointing your gun. A good shooter should be able to close his/her eyes and bring the pistol up to eye level. When you open your eyes the sites should be lined up.

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[Super Spy]

Sounds like FUN.....I wonder if I could use my Glock 30, it's considered a Sub Compact by Glock....

[JTROKS]

Tritium sights will be good. Are mag pouches allowed? I asked, since thinking it's a defensive scenario in a house the pouches won't be worn. Holsters may be needed just to keep your gun while waiting for your turn during a match.

[doc540]

Tritium sights will be good. Are mag pouches allowed? I asked, since thinking it's a defensive scenario in a house the pouches won't be worn. Holsters may be needed just to keep your gun while waiting for your turn during a match.

Just determined it's actually an IDPA sanctioned match.

Holsters and pouches weren't needed since all strings were started with either gun in hand or within reach.

The total darkness shoot using a flashlight was really a practical challenge.

[olhunter]

Now if they spun everyone around 3-4 times before they start, that would be fun! Unless you were spectating, then not-so-much.

[JTROKS]

I just briefly read the BUG IDPA rules and that sounds interesting. I wonder if there is a BUG club match in the bay area?