Match Chat

Flying to matches....?

feeds@yuku.com (1stSSPZ) — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 20:25:39 GMT

Would like some input from those of you who fly often to matches. What modestly priced priced, TSA approved cases do you use/recommed that hold two handguns? How about any advice on heading off any other problems you may have encountered while flying? Thanks,

Tom and Nathan

Classifier Low Cover

feeds@yuku.com (caldwest) — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:24:02 GMT

Stage 3 / Strings 2 and 3 require the shooter to kneel and fire from around 'either side of the barrel' at position 5. We have some large shooters at our matches who when kneeling, find it quite difficult to use cover properly (50% of upper torso behind cover) and still safely aim without shooting over the top of the barrel.

Has anyone used two-stacked barrels at position 5 to address this issue? With the two-stacked barrels the shooter would still be kneeling and would have...

Newbie Question

feeds@yuku.com (kirock7) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:49:08 GMT

Hi all, getting ready to attend an IDPA match at the end of the month... my first time to try it out.
I have a noob question (at least it feels like one); I plan on using a Blackhawk Serpa holster to draw
a .40 24/7 Pro.
Here's my question finally: after I load and make ready... am I required by the rules to use the safety?
Is disabling a safety on drawing a requirement?
What if the gun is DA/SA? Does that make a difference? (I bet I'm sounding so green!)...

2010 Louisiana State

feeds@yuku.com (Steve J) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 11:48:38 GMT

Brandon, Kyle, et al,

Is there a planning date for LA State in 2010? I haven't been able to connect to Miculek IDPA's web page recently.

Thanks.

Flashlight techniques

feeds@yuku.com (freeidaho) — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 11:41:40 GMT

Howdy,
October is our annual night match month, and I was just preparing our group by sending out bassic reference material on flashlight techniques. Here is a good basic starting point for using a typical flashlight with a handgun. http://www.surefire.com/articles-handheld_techniques It does not cover some of the newer flashlight configurations like the one used at the Nats however.

Ken Reed

Maryland matches?

feeds@yuku.com (six) — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 20:29:06 GMT

Hi, trying to get into matches in maryland.They seem few and far between. There is one club in Anne Arundel county that has them but almost impossible to get into it. they send out an email alert then the first certain number of respondants get it. I responded about 1 hour after the last alert and didnt make it, so people are at this like pirhanas. Any ideas on other clubs?

Professional Photographer at 2009 IDPA nationals

feeds@yuku.com (j ted murphy) — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 18:40:01 GMT

http://www.photomotionphotography.com/

These guys had cameras downrange for the rank and file shooters as well as the super squad ones. You can purchase photos from their web page.

Beautiful picture of me (RO Squad 5) validating what I always feared; That I stick my tongue out when I'm shooting.

I really appreciate them setting up on the day the staff shot. Most of the time the Staff...

Question

feeds@yuku.com (freeidaho) — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:28:18 GMT

Howdy,
How many of your local clubs have an "outlaw" division? That is a place for people to regularly shoot with non-compliant equipment. I don't mean the occasional new shooter showing up with non-compliant equipment. This question was spurred by a thread I just read over on BE.

Thanks for your replies....

Ken Reed

Another write up on the 2009 nationals.

feeds@yuku.com (j ted murphy) — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 08:19:55 GMT

http://theshootingmall.com/content.php?item=121

Nice Write up on 2009 IDPA Nationals

feeds@yuku.com (j ted murphy) — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 19:23:38 GMT

On Mas Ayoob's blog page:

http://backwoodshome.com/...-national-championships/

Starting in IDPA - is ESP possible

feeds@yuku.com (dacsoft) — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 13:54:47 GMT

Is it possible to start IDPA in ESP or should a beginner start in SSP? I would like to use my XDm 9mm, but it has stippling on the handle which means it can't be used in SSP. Or should I just look for using another pistol, maybe my Ruger P95?

Duane

Nationals Side Match results?

feeds@yuku.com (rledwards) — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 11:03:15 GMT

Are the results of the side matches at Nationals posted anywhere?
Or does anyone have a copy they could post?

Thoughts on the chrono at the 2009 IDPA Nationals.

feeds@yuku.com (j ted murphy) — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:55:18 GMT

I had an interesting time working the chronograph. I thought I'd point out a few things. I am working from memory, so the numbers may be a bit off.

If you are collecting ammunition from the shooters, it was faster for us to pull and weigh the bullet than it was to ask the shooter for the bullet weight.

2009 Nationals in the book!

feeds@yuku.com (JoyceFowler) — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 18:56:35 GMT

Hello all! I don't spend much time here as most of you know, but I wanted to just give a really, really big KUDOS to all who worked and shot the match. I heard nothing but good comments from all levels of shooters. It was a difficult match, but fair. No procedural traps or tricky engagements, just good honest shooting. That is a real testament to Match Director Curt Nichols and Assistant Match Director Jerry Biggs. They are just truly wonderful people all around. The United States...

Major Match question.

feeds@yuku.com (Victor Rojas) — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 14:54:19 GMT

Are all the major matchs based around the same time as they were the year before including Nationals? I ask because I would like to plan for next year and need to know if I need to let people know in advance that my business will be closed on a certain day. Thanks for any info.

Classifier today- what an experience!

feeds@yuku.com (glockstar) — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 20:05:43 GMT

Well, I shot the classifier today at my local club so that we can participate in the postal match. Thanks to Koski and Jane for the support and info for how to prepare! I studied everything I could lay my hands on, watched youtube videos of people shooting the stages, went to my local range and practiced shooting strong and weak hand only (that was eye-opening!) and did lots of hoster and dry fire practice at home. Nothing could have prepared me for actually shooting the COF! I can't...

Silence is Deafening

feeds@yuku.com (MontanaNate) — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 23:56:29 GMT

I have always heard that the shooting community is the most welcoming, however my experiences are slowly showing me otherwise. I happen to really enjoy shooting IDPA, and thus I thought I would enjoy starting an IDPA club unfortunately this is not the case. Everyone I have run into in this sport has their own little agenda. My agenda has always been the same to start and run a great IDPA club in which everyone can come shoot, and have a good time. In the beginning I had lots of individuals...

Sanctioned Match Shooters

feeds@yuku.com (Garo) — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 05:31:29 GMT

Hello,

Are non-IDPA members and unclassified IDPA members allowed to shoot in a sanctioned match?
Will there be a penalty for the host club if non-IDPA members are allowed to attend?
..... even if the reason for allowing non-member entries is simply to introduce them to IDPA?
Thanks in avance for your comments.

Ed

country list

feeds@yuku.com (b79holmes) — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 11:59:43 GMT

Hello,
I read somewhere that there are IDPA chapters in 30 something countries.
I checked idpa.com and skimmed the rule book and don't see that info.
Is there a list of affiliated countries somewhere?
Thanks,
Bill

IDPA in Oregon

feeds@yuku.com (humphreys19) — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 20:25:39 GMT

Can any body out there enlighten me on the state of IDPA in Oregon? A job move might send me that direction, and clubs at which to shoot IDPA might make a difference in the decision. We are talking Willamette Valley, close to Salem. Thanks.