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I heard ODPL is going downhill......
MDPL Going down hill
- Thread starter THE KERNAL
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I heard ODPL is going downhill......
Well then y'better get yer official ODPL head gear before they're obsolete!
http://home.cogeco.ca/~brrcodpl/ODPLCaps.htm
No worries with ODPL... the org. seems to have maintained its simple goal of hosting a monthly match.. Of course summer brings on other commitments which can interfere... No big deal.
ODPL's intention was never to become some huge org.
It serves those who wanna participate.
Steve David
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I heard ODPL is going downhill......
Yup... Too many people in a pile. They guys on the top either get dragged down or they push those climbers to the bottom
Well Well,
When one of the big guys says it's going downhill it must be! because he can out shoot most people on the range. I just wanted to know what everybody else had to say. I really don't have time to play will clowns and donkeys not to say that I'm good shot.
The Kernal
OK Since I'm not from Winnipeg, please define clowns and donkeys?
It's a game, if you are not having fun then why exactly are you shooting? You don't need to be good, just safe. Have you asked the "big guy" what exactly is the reason(s) that the MDPL is going downhill?
- Too much heckling from the sidelines?
- CoF's too simple? (aka not a challenge)
- Too many newbies to watch?
- Unsafe?
- Too much socializing vs. shooting?
- Too repetitive (CoF's)?
When you participate/shoot in competitions specifically to win, you take most of the fun out of it (IMHO). If you berate yourself for an error or "not-perfect" string of fire. Then what fun are you having?
"That miss cost me the match" doesn't sound like having fun. Heck, Most of the time here, we end up competing for the fewest hits on No-Shoots.
"I really don't have time to play will clowns and donkeys not to say that I'm good shot."
Not sure what is more offensive, the above or an ugly woman showing up at a home coming ball with soiled shorts!
Sounds to me like the guys and gals at the MDPL are a great bunch of folks and are shooting the sport for exactly the right reasons. Your comment suggest that unless you are a "Good Shot" you are a donkey or a clown. Not sure exactly what defines a "Good Shot" but if a "Good Shot" is someone who is shooting the best he/she can and having fun doing it, then the folks at the MDPL are all good shots.
Don't be surprised if the reception you get when you return to the club is somewhat cool, though I suspect the group will be forgiving. That is the kind of folks they appear to be.
Take Care
Bob
Not sure what is more offensive, the above or an ugly woman showing up at a home coming ball with soiled shorts!
Sounds to me like the guys and gals at the MDPL are a great bunch of folks and are shooting the sport for exactly the right reasons. Your comment suggest that unless you are a "Good Shot" you are a donkey or a clown. Not sure exactly what defines a "Good Shot" but if a "Good Shot" is someone who is shooting the best he/she can and having fun doing it, then the folks at the MDPL are all good shots.
Don't be surprised if the reception you get when you return to the club is somewhat cool, though I suspect the group will be forgiving. That is the kind of folks they appear to be.
Take Care
Bob
When one of the big guys says it's going downhill it must be! because he can out shoot most people on the range. I just wanted to know what everybody else had to say. I really don't have time to play will clowns and donkeys not to say that I'm good shot.
The Kernal
Well if you expect everyone to be at a same competitive level then you will be disappointed. We have a variety of different shooters with different skill (speed) levels. Some are more competitive and some are more casual. If casual shooters (out to have fun) were not welcome then I would not be there. As long as all the participants take safety seriously I couldn't care less is we have a three to one spread between the fastest and slowest times. If you are only interested in shooting with competitive shooters then MDPL may not be for you. I find MDPL to be a more inclusive group.
Good point Rudy H
Lets just call it the Manitoba Pistol League then!
"The First goal is having Fun"
Have a happy
I think ther has to be a Kernal of ego at play here. As others have said shooters come to the line with different skill sets and objectives. IDPA has five levels of competance for a reason, so everyone can be competitive at their level. I have yet to hear of a Master shooter complain that a Novice shooter is in his squad. Both have fun, just at different levels of shooting ability. Not sure how the MDPL differentiates their competitions but it sounds like they are comfortable with the competitive nature of the club and everyone is having fun safely.
Going down hill? Sounds to me like they have already climbed the mountain and are enjoying the view.
Enough Said.
Take Care
Bob
Going down hill? Sounds to me like they have already climbed the mountain and are enjoying the view.
Enough Said.
Take Care
Bob
I hate feeding Trolls....but just in case someone happens to be searching on MDPL trying to find out something useful they deserve to read about some real experiences.
For my part I recently participated in the MDPL 3-gun event in August and had a great time! There were a good number of shooters with a wide variety of skill levels represented. The folks running the show put on a great event and I thank them for their efforts.
For my part I recently participated in the MDPL 3-gun event in August and had a great time! There were a good number of shooters with a wide variety of skill levels represented. The folks running the show put on a great event and I thank them for their efforts.
