practical shotgun competitions?

ang4me · May 11, 2011, 08:29 PM

I've really enjoyed shooting idpa with my handguns. I finally got a decent hd shotgun (mossberg 500). Is there any shotgun competition that is similar to idpa - practical, fun, appropriate for newbs who want just to learn and improve their skills? I've heard about IPSC shotgun comps but can't seem to find any close by (Atlanta). Ideas?
Thanks!

oldkim · May 11, 2011, 10:01 PM

And what you wanted to do...

Since you have no location listed. And I would assume you are looking for something "competition"...

3-gun would be the best bet. Also note that some clubs (IDPA) will have side matches on different guns. Some may be a BUG (back up gun), shotgun and/or rifle. Not formally a part of the match but a fun side shoot... typically not scored.

Just depends on your local club.

ang4me · May 12, 2011, 07:26 AM

I added my location - Atlanta. As for what I want... I guess move and shoot training or competitions for hd weapons, especially shotguns. 3gun looks like a lot of fun, but I'm not aware of any regularly scheduled competitions around here.

oldkim · May 12, 2011, 06:51 PM

Here are several starting points for you.

1) IDPA http://idpa.com/clublist.asp?pick=GA
2) USPSA http://uspsa6.org/

Check out the ranges that the matches are held. Some may offer what you are looking for... either training or classes or practices... for HD shotgun.

Here's one:
http://georgiaipsc.com/index.php/201...ultigun-match/

Good luck!

oneounceload · May 12, 2011, 08:57 PM

or, you could always try your local skeet/trap club and see just how well you do.........

Jesse Tischauser · May 17, 2011, 06:03 PM

Practical or action shotgun is a ton of fun. Unfortunately it takes a back seat to pistol and rifle competitions because nobody likes to reload shotguns. There is a big shotgun match in Minnesota this year. You should join us.

http://tacticalshotgunchampionship.com/

May 11, 2011, 08:29 PM	#1
ang4me Senior Member Join Date: September 19, 2009 Location: Atlanta Posts: 105	practical shotgun competitions? I've really enjoyed shooting idpa with my handguns. I finally got a decent hd shotgun (mossberg 500). Is there any shotgun competition that is similar to idpa - practical, fun, appropriate for newbs who want just to learn and improve their skills? I've heard about IPSC shotgun comps but can't seem to find any close by (Atlanta). Ideas? Thanks!

May 11, 2011, 10:01 PM	#2
oldkim Senior Member Join Date: December 5, 2008 Location: Renton, WA Posts: 461	So depending on where you live... And what you wanted to do... Since you have no location listed. And I would assume you are looking for something "competition"... 3-gun would be the best bet. Also note that some clubs (IDPA) will have side matches on different guns. Some may be a BUG (back up gun), shotgun and/or rifle. Not formally a part of the match but a fun side shoot... typically not scored. Just depends on your local club. __________________ "Shoot Safetly, Shoot Often and Share Your Sport." Jim Scoutten, Shooting USA Check out my new website: www.shootonthemove.org

May 12, 2011, 06:51 PM	#4
oldkim Senior Member Join Date: December 5, 2008 Location: Renton, WA Posts: 461	so a starting point... Here are several starting points for you. 1) IDPA http://idpa.com/clublist.asp?pick=GA 2) USPSA http://uspsa6.org/ Check out the ranges that the matches are held. Some may offer what you are looking for... either training or classes or practices... for HD shotgun. Here's one: http://georgiaipsc.com/index.php/201...ultigun-match/ Good luck! __________________ "Shoot Safetly, Shoot Often and Share Your Sport." Jim Scoutten, Shooting USA Check out my new website: www.shootonthemove.org Last edited by oldkim; May 12, 2011 at 07:06 PM.

May 17, 2011, 06:03 PM	#6
Jesse Tischauser Senior Member Join Date: June 26, 2009 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 189	Practical or action shotgun is a ton of fun. Unfortunately it takes a back seat to pistol and rifle competitions because nobody likes to reload shotguns. There is a big shotgun match in Minnesota this year. You should join us. http://tacticalshotgunchampionship.com/ __________________ My Forum: www.BoomerShooter.com, My Videos: http://www.youtube.com/user/jessetischauser Accurate Iron 2011 \| Accurate Iron Benelli M2 \| Stag Arms Model 3G \| Accurate Iron Glock 34 \| Accurate Iron Glock 35 \| Red Neck Tactical Nova \| Stag Arms Model 3

May 12, 2011, 07:26 AM	#3
ang4me Senior Member Join Date: September 19, 2009 Location: Atlanta Posts: 105	I added my location - Atlanta. As for what I want... I guess move and shoot training or competitions for hd weapons, especially shotguns. 3gun looks like a lot of fun, but I'm not aware of any regularly scheduled competitions around here.

May 12, 2011, 08:57 PM	#5
oneounceload Junior member Join Date: April 18, 2008 Location: N. Central Florida Posts: 8,518	or, you could always try your local skeet/trap club and see just how well you do.........