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I took an IDPA holster range course this weekend. My range requires it to draw a loaded pistol from a holster. We ran through the rules of IDPA which cleared alot up for me and then headed to the range to get in some practice.

When it was done a few guys set up a few different IDPA runs and ran us through them. This is the first time I had actually shot anything like this. I have seen lots of videos and had lots of people tell me its a blast, but now that Ive tried it....Im hooked for sure.

There is am IDPA event at my range in June Im hoping to make. Little bit of practice needed first.
 
Where do you shoot? In Ottawa? I'm taking my NSOC end of May for IDPA. A bit nervous being a noob but also excited to try competitive shooting.
 
It's always nerve wrecking combining drawing, shooting fast and moving, with strangers watching you the first few times.
Like hitting your first tee shot with the clubhouse watching you.
You'll get used to it after a short while.
The key thing is to be safe, know your ACTS and GO SLOW your first times. There are many experienced shooters better than you at an event. You will not win so don't even try. You'll find IDPA shooters are a super friendly lot and they are more than willing to help and answer questions.

Just make sure to pull your weight, help patch, don't whine and have a good time. You'll be a pro in no time!

Your quest is now to find cheap ammo or reload! And practice!
 
I shoot in Smiths Falls as its only 25 mins from home.

Im planning to start reloading this fall, gives me the weekend to sort out my loads. My local range has a match early May that Im hoping to help out at to see how it runs. My range has a practice day on wednesday nights and Im hoping to continue going out on the weekend on my own. If I can keep up 2 visits a week Im hoping to be a bit stronger come June
 
Still alive said:
It's always nerve wrecking combining drawing, shooting fast and moving, with strangers watching you the first few times.
Like hitting your first tee shot with the clubhouse watching you.
You'll get used to it after a short while.
The key thing is to be safe, know your ACTS and GO SLOW your first times. There are many experienced shooters better than you at an event. You will not win so don't even try. You'll find IDPA shooters are a super friendly lot and they are more than willing to help and answer questions.

Just make sure to pull your weight, help patch, don't whine and have a good time. You'll be a pro in no time!

Your quest is now to find cheap ammo or reload! And practice!
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I like your golf analogy, I used to hate that first tee off...I'd always shank it. At least with being a noob at IDPA no one will get on me for taking my time and being safe.
 
rayzorloo said:
I like your golf analogy, I used to hate that first tee off...I'd always shank it. At least with being a noob at IDPA no one will get on me for taking my time and being safe.
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Keep your posture, maintain your spine angle and don't take the backswing too flat. You'll swing out and hit the ball on the hosel if you do that! That'll be $50!:d

And you're right! NO ONE will laugh at you for taking your time through a stage. Everyone's been there at some time or other. Only Clint Eastwood was born to run and gun at birth!
 
jon1985 said:
I took an IDPA holster range course this weekend. My range requires it to draw a loaded pistol from a holster. We ran through the rules of IDPA which cleared alot up for me and then headed to the range to get in some practice.

When it was done a few guys set up a few different IDPA runs and ran us through them. This is the first time I had actually shot anything like this. I have seen lots of videos and had lots of people tell me its a blast, but now that Ive tried it....Im hooked for sure.

There is am IDPA event at my range in June Im hoping to make. Little bit of practice needed first.
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Hi Jon

Eganville District Sportsman's Club has a IDPA match on April 30th, PM me if interested or get ahold of RePete on here. He may be able to give you more info if your Interested.
 
After some very short hunting around it looks like I could be at an event atleast once a month until november, some months up to 3. First step...IDPA registration, second step...start reloading so I can shoot, shoot, shoot.
 
Participated in my first IDPA practice at our local range on Friday and its Hook, Line, and Sinker. Like I needed something else to spend money on :) What a fun sport. Let teh gear purchases begin.
 
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