Had my first competition today

Cerick · June 7, 2009, 10:47 PM

I went to a tactical shoot at a family members gun club today. There were a bunch of different stages, most of which were idpa scenarios. For only one of the stages were the points counted, as this club rarely does this kind of shoot. I used my Glock 17 firing 115 gr fmj cci blazer. I think I did pretty well, considering I feel I am still a novice shooter. I learned some new stuff (take your time b/c being fast and missing the target wont help

) as well as some other things. Other than my dad, who taught me everything (and was also using his colt 1911 jim clark bowling pin model(cheater!

)), a veteran of iraq who is also current sheriffs deputy, and one or two other experienced shooters there I was better than most other people. On the event that was actually counted, I believe I came in 4th place out of about 15 people.

Overall it felt great and I can't wait to compete again!

**JohnKSa** · June 7, 2009, 11:29 PM

Congratulations on getting started in competition and on your performance!

I'll bet if you poke around you can find other similar competitions in your area.

Cerick · June 7, 2009, 11:33 PM

I've spectated at the old bridge rifle and pistol club in old bridge, NJ, and they have a great action shooting crew over there. I even got to see David Olhasso shoot there which was great. He even gave me some tips! I think I may join that club. A little bit of a hike from where I live but the level of competition there is really high and thats what i'm after.

June 7, 2009, 10:47 PM	#1
Cerick Senior Member Join Date: May 13, 2008 Location: 973, NJ Posts: 345	Had my first competition today I went to a tactical shoot at a family members gun club today. There were a bunch of different stages, most of which were idpa scenarios. For only one of the stages were the points counted, as this club rarely does this kind of shoot. I used my Glock 17 firing 115 gr fmj cci blazer. I think I did pretty well, considering I feel I am still a novice shooter. I learned some new stuff (take your time b/c being fast and missing the target wont help ) as well as some other things. Other than my dad, who taught me everything (and was also using his colt 1911 jim clark bowling pin model(cheater!)), a veteran of iraq who is also current sheriffs deputy, and one or two other experienced shooters there I was better than most other people. On the event that was actually counted, I believe I came in 4th place out of about 15 people. Overall it felt great and I can't wait to compete again!

June 7, 2009, 11:29 PM	#2
JohnKSa Staff Join Date: February 12, 2001 Location: DFW Area Posts: 25,571	Congratulations on getting started in competition and on your performance! I'll bet if you poke around you can find other similar competitions in your area. __________________ Do you know about the TEXAS State Rifle Association?

June 7, 2009, 11:33 PM	#3
Cerick Senior Member Join Date: May 13, 2008 Location: 973, NJ Posts: 345	I've spectated at the old bridge rifle and pistol club in old bridge, NJ, and they have a great action shooting crew over there. I even got to see David Olhasso shoot there which was great. He even gave me some tips! I think I may join that club. A little bit of a hike from where I live but the level of competition there is really high and thats what i'm after.