The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - Looking at getting into defensive pistol shooting competitions...

checkmyswag · February 18, 2012, 03:37 PM

Where do I start?

There are two large ranges near me which hold events.

How many rounds are typically fired during these events (trying to not break the bank).

I like the idea of the 3 gun competition but that would require buying a long range rifle it looks like.

Additionally I like the idea of practicing "real world" shooting which for a civilian will nearly always be with a pistol. (I know real world shooting consists of pop up shoot back targets.)

What kind of gear do I need for these defensive pistol courses?

February 18, 2012, 03:37 PM	#1
checkmyswag Senior Member Join Date: January 29, 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 1,328	Looking at getting into defensive pistol shooting competitions... Where do I start? There are two large ranges near me which hold events. How many rounds are typically fired during these events (trying to not break the bank). I like the idea of the 3 gun competition but that would require buying a long range rifle it looks like. Additionally I like the idea of practicing "real world" shooting which for a civilian will nearly always be with a pistol. (I know real world shooting consists of pop up shoot back targets.) What kind of gear do I need for these defensive pistol courses?