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I'll be competing in Enhanced Service Pistol Division. I'm not sure if I'll shoot my 9 mm CZ-75 or my Kimber Stainless Target II in .38 Super. I'll bring both and decide when I get there.
I'll be competing in Enhanced Service Pistol Division. I'm not sure if I'll shoot my 9 mm CZ-75 or my Kimber Stainless Target II in .38 Super. I'll bring both and decide when I get there.
Good luck. Maybe someday I will start going to some compititions with my buddy and a couple other guys. We shoot IDPA in Peace River (just starting out) & some of the guys go to Grande Prairie to shoot.
Its fun, I enjoy it. Great stress reliever from a day at work.
I won first overall in Marksman Class / Enhanced Service Pistol Division (ESP) with my 20 year old CZ 75. (I haven't shot the gun in several years and didn't get a chance to really practice with it before the match)
There were 14 shooters in ESP (2 x Experts, 4 x Sharpshooters and 8 x Marksmen). I actually came in 5th overall beating 2 of the Sharpshooters.
The match was VERY challenging. Lots of moving targets and shooting on the move; not just on foot but also while driving a riding lawn mower (Stage 7) and while riding on the back of a Kubota quad that was going so fast that it covered 50+ yards in about 10-12 seconds!!!! (Stage 3). There was also a stage (Stage 6) where two targets were 40 yards distant and were wearing T-shirts! (I dropped only 1 point for the whole stage )
I'll post some photos after I shower, grab some supper, and download the photos from my camera.......
Well, I've finally got a few minutes to post some photos (sorry for taking so long)
I don't have any photos of Stage 1. It was a 24 round 'Standard Exercise' with 'Freestyle', 'Strong Hand' and 'Weak Hand' strings on six targets at 15, 10 and 7 yards......I didn't do too well on that one (35 points down)
This is me on Stage 2, 'Can't Get Away From Them'. The rope attached to my belt caused a pair of targets (just visible to the right of the white barricade) to move across the range as the shooter moved. They, and a couple of stationery targets behind the straw bales, had to be engaged with 3 rounds each all while moving.
Me at the end of Stage 2. There was a loaded 5 shot J Frame revolver on the ground by the 'downed victim' that the shooter had to use to engage the last target; again with 3 rounds.
I didn't take any pictures of Stage 3, 'Escape From Caldwell Revisited'. It was the stage where the shooter rode on the back of a Kubota quad as it traveled (rather quickly, I might add) up range. The Match Director hinted that they might have a similar stage next year. I'm going to try and get a 'hat cam' and take a video in case they do....
Me on Stage 4, 'Meth Lab In The Kitchen'. It had a 'drop turner', a 'swinger' and a 'clam shell'. I'm engaging the only two static targets in the stage in this photo.
This is Tom H. of Tactical Solutions (Boise, ID) at the beginning of Stage 5, 'Lights Out Revisited'. The paper bag over his head was to simulate shooting an intruder 'in the dark'. The first target had to be engaged with 6 rounds after which you could 'turn on the lights' by taking the bag off.
Tom again later on Stage 5 engaging some other targets down the 'hallway' in 'Tactical Priority' (slicing the pie).
Mark B. of Chico, CA on Stage 6, 'Where's My Gun'. The shooter started the stage by knocking down a 'popper' with a 12 Ga shotgun (just visible on the table at the right of the photo). The shooter then moved to retrieve a loaded 5 shot J Frame revolver (yes, another one), from the box and engage the two targets through the window in 'Tactical Sequence' (1-2-1). That's what Mark's doing in the photo.
Heather B. of Boise, ID at the last position on Stage 6. (Heather works at an indoor range and gun shop in Boise called 'Impact Guns') This was where the shooter retrieved their own unloaded gun from the bag on the table, load it with the mags that were also in the bag, and engaged the remaining six targets from behind cover, two of which were about 40 yards out.
This is Don B. (Mark's dad) of Durango, CO waiting to start Stage 7, 'Lawn Mower Charge'. The scenario had the shooter 'mowing the lawn' when some bad guys showed up. The throttle was set pretty high and the shooter had to manoevre the mower around the 'yard' engaging the targets.
Mark B. drawing his Springfield 1911 in order to engage the 'bad guys' on Stage 7.
Heather B. engaging the initial targets on Stage 7. These targets had to be engaged in 'Tactical Sequence'. There were two more targets to the left (in a gap in the wall) That also had to be engaged while riding the mower.
Me at the end of Stage 7. Once the shooter got the mower to the fence, he/she had to dismount and engage the remaining targets by the car using the mower as low cover.
Me on Stage 8, 'Doggie Door'. Two plates attached to a 'Texas Star' had to be engaged through the 'doggie door' (just visible in the lower right of the photo) before moving to the windows to engage the remaining partial targets.
Mike C. of Boise, ID at the beginning of Stage 9, 'Don't Rush Me'. The three moving targets were activated by the shooter by pulling the handle visible in front of Mike. The targets had to be engaged in 'Tactical Sequence' (1-1-2-1-1) while retreating to cover. The targets 'disappeared' by falling forward when they reached the end of the track.
Me engaging the remaining targets on Stage 9.
Mark B. waiting for the start signal Stage 10, 'John the Second'. The scenario had the shooter 'on the pot' reading a magazine when some home invaders broke into the house. At the start signal, the shooter had to remove a bungie cord that was wrapped around the knees (to simulate pulling up your pants), retrieve the loaded gun off the shelf, open the 'bathroom door' and engage the home invaders.
Me initiating a 'Tactical reload' after engaging the initial 'home invaders' on Stage 10.
Mark B. getting ready to activate the three 'drop turner' targets (by knocking down the mini-popper by hand) to finish up Stage 10.
I was a little hesitant about making this match due to the distance. (Parma, ID is about a 14 hour drive from Calgary) but after having shot the match I'm certainly going to try and go again next year! Those guys put on a hell of a match! I highly recommend other IDPA shooters to try and make next year's Idaho State Championships too.
I'm thinking of quiting my day job here in June and may, may mind you have some free time on my hands about Sept. We may need to talk about this over the summer.
I do keep a well stocked supply of various beverages at the cabin. You must stop in and discuss.
(I haven't shot the gun in several years and didn't get a chance to really practice with it before the match)
