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Tupperware · February 18, 2001, 01:04 AM

The competition scene around DC isn't as dire as some say. There is an IPSC match within 90 minutes drive almost every weekend. Some weekends you can shoot a match both days. If you extend the drive time to about two hours York and Harrisburg, PA host excellent matches.
For IDPA, in addition to the two mentioned by Hipower, Roanoke and Black Creek also hold outdoor matches. Indoor matches are held at several local ranges besides the NRA.
The NRA matches are run very well, IMO. They have some sort of match every Tuesday. Typically it's Cowboy, IPSC, and IDPA twice each month. In January they had a 3-gun! They even have bowling pin matches. These matches are well attended and it IS hard to get a slot if you wait until the last minute. They are held indoors, though, and it sure beats not shooting (or going prone in the snow!). The NRA has excellent props and they have even found a way to shoot steel safely indoors.
Reduced course High Power rifle matches are held in MD and full course at Quantico.
There is something for everybody here.

February 18, 2001, 01:04 AM	#5
Tupperware Member Join Date: June 7, 2000 Location: Virginia Posts: 24	The competition scene around DC isn't as dire as some say. There is an IPSC match within 90 minutes drive almost every weekend. Some weekends you can shoot a match both days. If you extend the drive time to about two hours York and Harrisburg, PA host excellent matches. For IDPA, in addition to the two mentioned by Hipower, Roanoke and Black Creek also hold outdoor matches. Indoor matches are held at several local ranges besides the NRA. The NRA matches are run very well, IMO. They have some sort of match every Tuesday. Typically it's Cowboy, IPSC, and IDPA twice each month. In January they had a 3-gun! They even have bowling pin matches. These matches are well attended and it IS hard to get a slot if you wait until the last minute. They are held indoors, though, and it sure beats not shooting (or going prone in the snow!). The NRA has excellent props and they have even found a way to shoot steel safely indoors. Reduced course High Power rifle matches are held in MD and full course at Quantico. There is something for everybody here.