Just waiting on my package to arrive, but I definetly want to be classified, so I applied today. So next step is just show up and shoot in a match? Production seems like the place to start, from what I have been lurking and gathering. Any advice welcome!
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dennishoddy
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There will be a classifier at all of the USPSA matches.
Come shoot the Ponca matches if you get a chance!
Come shoot the Ponca matches if you get a chance!
Welcome to USPSA and the BS forum. There are several shooters here from Moore. Try to resist the temptation to buy a bunch of stuff until you have a few matches under your belt. Don't worry about classification. Instead, find someone at your skill level and beat them. As you improve find someone else at a level slightly higher than yours and beat them. Repeat the process until you win nationals.
jtischauser
I'm addicted to kicking ass
This happens to me frequently too. It's really embarrassing!
benjamin-benjamin
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production is a little harder division than limited, but you will become great at stage planning and reloads.. the best thing you can do is go any match you can, there is no substitute for shooting a match, you will suck in the beginning so don't get down on yourself, just keep plugging away.. dry fire when you can, ask as many questions as you can, you won't get better by making the same mistakes over and over again..
45recoil
likes to party
I hear they have a pill for that.
45recoil
likes to party
Like its been stated thus far, just get to your first match, stink it up. Your shooting flaws will quickly manifest when that buzzer goes off, but remember, those flaws can be worked on. That's half the fun right there.
use the gun you currently have but load up full & shoot limited to start with. Ask questions & watch what some of the more seasoned guys do. Don't try to go as fast as them but watch the things they do & how they break down the stage. They will be glad give you advice & answer any questions you have. Enjoy yourself & happy shooting.
OK, thanks for the great advice, from each of you. I plan to just bring my favorite noise maker, and try not to stink it up too badly... have fun and learn. I read over the rules, and then studied the divisions in appendix D until my eyes started swimming a bit. I'm sure it will get clearer with each match.
dennishoddy
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My first match, was almost all A's. but I came from a different shooting dicipline.
I was happy with the RO giving me a compliment for good shooting.
The match scores put me at last place.
So there is a point where accuracy/speed begin to be one. The pros's are there.
I was happy with the RO giving me a compliment for good shooting.
The match scores put me at last place.
So there is a point where accuracy/speed begin to be one. The pros's are there.
I got no delusions I will suck. But I'm not scared to suck so long as I am learning and having fun, and can hold onto the dream of not sucking at some point in the future. <---Thats 3 sucks a a delusion and a dream in a single post,, if your keeping score at home!
dennishoddy
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The key word you have already stated, is having fun.
No matter what the score is, did you have fun?
If you did, your in the right sport.
I've been to matches where shooters have said they are going to quit, and some posts on this forum have related the same, but its because they have not done well at a match and felt "embarassed".
We have all been there.
That is the key to start asking questions about "why".
The folks will check in and offer advice, and then its up to you to make everything happen.
Equipment is not the way to be a top shooter. Practice, training, and ability will get one in the competition.
This is because your old... 1976, sheeesh!
