Eagerly awaiting IDPA/ODPL matches

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So, here I am, gun arriving this week and I am very antsy to get out and start doing some of these matches, they look like tons of fun. Actually, firstly I am excited to get out and bang tons of rounds off, and do some practicing.

Anyways, I have to wait for my club to offer an ATT course before I can get my blackbadge and compete. Can anyone see a way around this? Is it normally acceptable to do the ATT course at another club, is it recognized for all clubs (or your current club)? Do you have to be a member of a club to do an ATT? Do ATT's cover all approved clubs? I realize these things will probably vary by club, just wondering what you guys have seen.

On another point, I have just made up some handloads and I don't have a chronograph. Based on others experiences, would a 9mm - 124 gr RN bullet with 3.8 grains of W231, normally acheive the minimum velocity, just above 1000 ft/sec???

Thanks for the info guys.
 
dude, you got to get in contact with stevedavid and follow his jedi like advice... there is an IDPA specific "holster qual" course that he can run you thru that provides both holster qualification and a good run thru on the sport and its rules.

in the meantime download and print out the rule book and study :)
 
Onagoth said:
man, I have read the rule book at least twice now, but to get the holdster qualification, I'd need an ATT first no?
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If you are classed as a collector and do not belong to a club, you will need to apply for an short term ATT to bring your pistol to the range/course etc...

As far as I know, in Ontario, if you are a member of a club that allows for restricted/prohib firearms, the club applies for a long term ATT on your behalf.

They are stupid rules, but we all follow them...

As was stated, find a instructor and get booked for a time.. Ensure that you get the ST ATT if need be.
 
gambit said:
Yes and a lot of practice:dancingbanana::dancingbanana:
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Looking forward to that too, :50cal:

The holster qual I had in mind was the black badge, which they recommend practicing for by shooting at least 1000 rounds.

Unfortunately a ST ATT wouldn't help me unless I could be certain of passing the holdster course, I might add I haven't fired too many handguns before.

I'll keep reading and watching youtube vids in the meantime.
 
Onagoth said:
On another point, I have just made up some handloads and I don't have a chronograph. Based on others experiences, would a 9mm - 124 gr RN bullet with 3.8 grains of W231, normally acheive the minimum velocity, just above 1000 ft/sec???
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Depends on the gun and OAL of course but I would say no, you aren't going to make it. In my Wife's CZ Shadow I load 4.5 grains of W231 with a 124 grain bullet, 1.125 OAL. That load gives me 1056 fps.
 
96Brigadier said:
Depends on the gun and OAL of course but I would say no, you aren't going to make it. In my Wife's CZ Shadow I load 4.5 grains of W231 with a 124 grain bullet, 1.125 OAL. That load gives me 1056 fps.
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Thanks, that must be getting near max load, no?

On separate point, to IDPA shooters normally collect their brass after a course/after a match?
 
Onagoth said:
On another point, I have just made up some handloads and I don't have a chronograph. Based on others experiences, would a 9mm - 124 gr RN bullet with 3.8 grains of W231, normally acheive the minimum velocity, just above 1000 ft/sec???
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If those bullets are lead you will need 4.1 gr of Win 231 to comfortably get to 130ish PF.

If they are jacketed you will need 4.3 - 4.4 gr of Win 231 to get there comfortably.

Where are you located in Ontario? A list of instructors and contact folks can be found here:

http://www.idpacanada.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=blogcategory&id=23&Itemid=53

While you are waiting for your ATT you can always practice your dry giring and draws/reloads while watching the Leafs get beat. Good for anger management.:D

Take Care

Bob
Oiler Fan
 
Westicle said:
here are a bunch of todd jarret videos... some of the best gunning I have seen

http://www.myoutdoortv.com/pdk/web/shooting.html?feedPID=roI_0LRpH7qQmkKcVa8X0Vt80ahwO0rX
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That guy can shoot no doubt about it. Wonder if he will ever consider a pro-bono training session in SW Ontario:D
 
Was just at an IDPA match today. One thing I noticed, is that some people don't reload worth a damn. Not saying that I am great at it, I do practice a fair bit, but where most people lose a great deal of their time, is the reload. When you reload, get that gun up to your face, and watch the magazine go into the firearm, and slam it in there! (Thanks Tritium, for that tidbit) Between that, and not keeping track of how many shots they have fired, these have to be on the top of the list for time saving.

Get your self a target, and practice drawing, dry firing, and reloading, with an empty gun of course. Get it so the reload is second nature.

My $0.02
 
7.62mm said:
Was just at an IDPA match today. One thing I noticed, is that some people don't reload worth a damn. Not saying that I am great at it, I do practice a fair bit, but where most people lose a great deal of their time, is the reload. When you reload, get that gun up to your face, and watch the magazine go into the firearm, and slam it in there! (Thanks Tritium, for that tidbit) Between that, and not keeping track of how many shots they have fired, these have to be on the top of the list for time saving.

Get your self a target, and practice drawing, dry firing, and reloading, with an empty gun of course. Get it so the reload is second nature.

My $0.02
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Good advice methinks, I know it can save time and one hand by using the slide release, but some shy away from this (perhaps to avoid the wear and tear?) any thoughts?
 
Onagoth said:
That guy can shoot no doubt about it. Wonder if he will ever consider a pro-bono training session in SW Ontario:D
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Talked to him at the Shot Show. He will indeed travel to your location (in the USA at least) and provide a training class/seminar for people. Minimum 2 days, 4 people @ $500/person/day if I recall.

He can do solo's but expect to pay through the nose :)
 
Onagoth said:
Good advice methinks, I know it can save time and one hand by using the slide release, but some shy away from this (perhaps to avoid the wear and tear?) any thoughts?
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I used to use the Slide "STOP" for mag changes. I have changed my ways, over the course of trial and error, it's the errors that you don't want. I now only use my off hand to chamber a round from slide lock. Much more consistent, and the grip doesn't change.

IMHO
 
Onagoth said:
So, here I am, gun arriving this week and I am very antsy to get out and start doing some of these matches, they look like tons of fun.
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Next ODPL match is March 14 at Colby.... After that, April 19 at Burlington.

'Get your poop in a group and come play
 
Well, I might come and watch, but won't be in any of them. The next black badge course isn't until mid-April, which gives me a month of practicing after I get my ATT, presumably.

Soon though, very soon :bangHead:
 
Onagoth said:
Well, I might come and watch, but won't be in any of them. The next black badge course isn't until mid-April, which gives me a month of practicing after I get my ATT, presumably.

Soon though, very soon :bangHead:
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if your going to go, bring your gun... if the match director ok's it you could shoot for fun and start the COF with pistol in hand and not use a holster. make sure to bring a holster with you though because they "should" let you store your empty gun in the holster before you start the COF and after you unload and show clear.

I am sure 667 could hook you up with something.
 
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