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I just started shooting IDPA myself about one month ago. I have been shooting for many years but had never shot in any kind of formal competition. Competition is not really a good word for IDPA because once you are there and shooting, it becomes very fun. Most will tell you that it's a game not competition like bullseye shooting, etc. I have only shot in one match and I shot the qualifier/classification match last weekend. I shot a Sig. P220 .45 (SSP - Stock Service Pistol) in the match and shot in the novice class because I didn't know how I would do. I shot 4th place out of 41 shooters. (All men, they had the women in there own group) I shot as a Marksman in the classifier which is the next level up, but I truly believe that I could shoot in the next level which is Sharpshooter on a consistant basis with a little practice on smooth tactical reloads. The reloads are where I have the most trouble. I think that shooters and RO's (range officers) will go out of there way to help you and give you all the pointers you can stand. (sometimes you get to many opinions!) The main thing that you will be corrected on at first are 'Safety' issues. Things like is the gun loaded or unloaded, where the muzzle is pointed, drawing and re-holstering the weapon in a safe mannor, etc. If you want to freak some people out then start to swing the muzzle around towards the spectators. You will see people dancing the jig..... You would be warned the first time and escorted off the range if it happens more that about once. Safety is #1 at all times! If you handle yourself in a professional mannor then you will earn respect very quickly and people will jump at the chance to impart some of their knowledge on you. Just Do It! Happy shooting.
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