Hello All,
Im fairly quiet on the board however I was curious if anyone from Louisville/Jefferson Co. goes to the Silver Creek Conservation Club. Sheerly by distance they seem to be the closest opportunity for IDPA/ USPSA and other types of competitive shooting.
I have not done any organized shooting events EVER. Im not new to firearms or firearm safety, but 10 years in the Infantry does not sharpen the spear with pistols or shotguns. Ideally I hope to find a club of shooters better than myself to learn some things from that has a sense of community around it. Over the next month or so I would like to attend an event to simply observe from the sidelines, take notes and introduce myself. I would hate to make mistakes in an environment that I am unfamiliar, in front of people that don't know me, with on a weapon system that I have only mild comfortability with (relative to rifles).
With respect to the types of events I am considering shooting I have done some research on gear/ weapons and ammo. For now I am keeping it simple with an unmodified xdm 5.25" 9mm and blade tech owb holster/ pouches. I have not chosen a belt yet and the opinions are so varied that I am still holding out. My gear preferences are minimalist and ideally things that can be used if I transition to 3 gun at some point. ELS and super cool gear guy stuff is not in the cards for my personality. I like them but I cannot justify the cost yet.
My apologies if this has been addressed in this hometown forum before. Any and all advice/comments/tips are welcome.