Posted: 6/1/2005 2:51:54 AM EDT
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I post this here because the competitive shooting folder gets no traffic at all. It appears that I may be in for a shooting competition this weekend, a USPSA type match. This is my first match of any sort, and I'm wondering if any of you good folks could give me any tips or advice. I'd appreciate it. |
Take your time on the targets and make good hits. Don't be afraid to ask advise on how to turn properly, which targets to engage first etc. And last but not least have fun! I shoot USPSA Production class and occasionally Limited-10. I just got my member packet on Saturday. I wish I had joined before. At last months match I placed 1st in Production. So now I have to shoot 4 classifers to be officially classified. I usually shoot at about level of a B class shooter. Remember.....Slow is smooth, Smooth is Fast, Fast is Deadly, Frontsight Press! |
Accuracy counts, but times does as well. It's all about hit factor. 95% of the shooting is under 10-15yds. But it's starting to change and sometimes you'll see 20-25yds. Whats kinda funny is seeing Master shooters getting bad shots at 20yds because their worried about speed. Work your speed up slowly. Checkout USPSAs web site www.uspsa.com. |
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Best advice I can give you is shoot what you got, instead of trying to pre-gear up. Have fun, and keep your head in the game, even if this means slowing down to make the shots count. Trustme, if your young, you will make up the time moving from target to target over the older guys (no laughing at the older guys that walk to each position, If they ran, someone would have to perform CPR in the middle of the course). 
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There is a saying in IPSC shooting that says, "You can't miss fast enough to win". Accuracy and time are both of importance but if you're not making good hits then it doesn't matter how fast you go. Work on your accuracy first and speed will come naturally. Also, above anything else be safe and don't be afraid to ask questions. You will more than likely be around quite a few people and if you do something stupid you will have a hard time facing them again. Some things you will need are a couple mag holders at the minimum, a minimum of three mags, a good holster, and a good solid belt. It also doesn't hurt to carry some extra parts like spare extractor, mags, springs and what not incase of breakage. You won't see too many targets past 20 yards for the most part. You will also likely see some courses of fire that test your strong and weak hand as well as your ability to hit moving or swinging targets. It will probably be a very humbling experience your first few times out but stick with it. You will be amazed at how much you learn about yourself. Good luck and have fun. You will soon be addicted and wonder how you ever got by just plinking. |