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autopilotmp · March 7, 2009, 10:45 AM

Prior to shooting my first match that is exactly what i did. Went and watched a match..even helped paste and set plates and tear down. Learned a lot and didn't even take my gun with me. That's probably the best approach anyways that way you can learn all the safety aspects and get some valuable info without having to worry about how i'm going to negotiate this stage, where am i in the shooting order, etc... Make sure to find out if you have to have a saftey inspection and when you can get it done. My club won't do the inspection on match day.

Again good luck and have fun.

here is a pic of my setup for USPSA.
Glock 22 (1st gen)
6-10 Rnd glock factory mags (got a great deal after the hi-cap ban lifted $8 each)
2- Cheapo nylon dual mag holders (velcro straps removed)
Galco yaqui slide (originaly used a hard plastic holster wanted leather)

other things in my range bag
eyes, ears, cleaning kit, dowel rod for pushing out squib loads, pad paper, pen, ammo, more ammo, anything else I think i'll never need.

March 7, 2009, 10:45 AM	#5
autopilotmp Junior Member Join Date: March 4, 2009 Posts: 11	Prior to shooting my first match that is exactly what i did. Went and watched a match..even helped paste and set plates and tear down. Learned a lot and didn't even take my gun with me. That's probably the best approach anyways that way you can learn all the safety aspects and get some valuable info without having to worry about how i'm going to negotiate this stage, where am i in the shooting order, etc... Make sure to find out if you have to have a saftey inspection and when you can get it done. My club won't do the inspection on match day. Again good luck and have fun. here is a pic of my setup for USPSA. Glock 22 (1st gen) 6-10 Rnd glock factory mags (got a great deal after the hi-cap ban lifted $8 each) 2- Cheapo nylon dual mag holders (velcro straps removed) Galco yaqui slide (originaly used a hard plastic holster wanted leather) other things in my range bag eyes, ears, cleaning kit, dowel rod for pushing out squib loads, pad paper, pen, ammo, more ammo, anything else I think i'll never need.