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nynco
03-18-2011, 12:07
Is there a place in Colorado that has a tactical style range? Something with barriers and other things or even a MOUT style situation? I am guessing no for insurance and other risk reasons. But I figured I would ask.

Thanks

275RLTW
03-18-2011, 12:10
the old Valhalla Training Center in Telluride may still be present.

Hoser
03-18-2011, 12:29
Is there a place in Colorado that has a tactical style range? Something with barriers and other things or even a MOUT style situation? I am guessing no for insurance and other risk reasons. But I figured I would ask.

Thanks

Stuff like that happens every weekend at IPSC/USPSA/IDPA and 3-gun matches all over the state.

rammit
03-18-2011, 12:39
theres a free range in buenavista that has some walls and similar barriers and its never busy

nynco
03-18-2011, 16:07
Stuff like that happens every weekend at IPSC/USPSA/IDPA and 3-gun matches all over the state.

I know there are 3 gun comps. I plan to get into those in the future. I just wanted to become more proficient before I did. I wanted to practice first so I don't embarrass myself. I was hoping there was some clubs out here that had something that was similar to that. If not, if there is a club owner reading this, it might be a huge money maker draw for you.

SA Friday
03-18-2011, 16:39
I know there are 3 gun comps. I plan to get into those in the future. I just wanted to become more proficient before I did. I wanted to practice first so I don't embarrass myself. I was hoping there was some clubs out here that had something that was similar to that. If not, if there is a club owner reading this, it might be a huge money maker draw for you.
There really isn't all that much money to be made in it unfortunately. Its been tried more than once here.

It doesn't matter how much you practice before shooting a match. We all learn at our first match just how high the bar for shooting skills has been risen and we really have no clue. In many cases, all the practice done before competing is for not and bad habits were practiced to the point of hard to break problems. go to a match, and then the learning begins.

CareyH
03-18-2011, 20:48
Like friday said, you will learn more at one match then you will practicing by yourself for months. Also you can learn ALOT from others at the matches. You just have to get out and do it.

nynco
03-18-2011, 21:08
Well one of the other issues is I don't own a shotgun yet. Its on the list. But cash is the issue. So actual 3 gun comp is still not possible for me.

SA Friday
03-18-2011, 21:45
Well one of the other issues is I don't own a shotgun yet. Its on the list. But cash is the issue. So actual 3 gun comp is still not possible for me.

Then shoot pistol matches till then. It transfers over.

nynco
03-18-2011, 22:13
Not trying to sound dumb, but I figured I needed to have all 3 types of weapons to participate. I just have a pistol and my AR currently.

Irving
03-18-2011, 22:35
Just shoot a regular pistol IDPA or ISPSC match. You virtually can't be embarrassed at a pistol match. Most people just stand around talking to each other during the hours between their turns. It gets super boring, super fast, watching people shoot the same stage for 1.5 hours at a time.

I went to a match the other day, and there was a guy that I saw there two years ago, every one knew his name and he was definitely a regular. He didn't even finish.

In the nicest way possible, if you become embarrassed at a match, it will be an issue of you being too sensitive, rather than a bad shot.

People have gun malfunctions and have to shot stages over all the time. No one can really even tell if you shot poorly anyway.

Lastly, I know I've told this story too many times before, but in one match, I used an entire mag trying to hit ONE piece of steel. Everyone was nice about it, and it wasn't a big deal.

TheBelly
03-27-2011, 11:44
In many cases, all the practice done before competing is for not and bad habits were practiced to the point of hard to break problems. go to a match, and then the learning begins.

best advice.

jerrymrc
03-27-2011, 12:47
One other thought is to do it yourself. Frontier has two ranges that one can set up whatever you want. Over the years I have built stuff to the point that I can set up 6 silhouettes and have 8 pieces of steel. That coupled with a few other things means I can set up small 3-gun style practice areas.

SA Friday
03-27-2011, 13:09
Another thought is to just go to a match, pay the entry fee, and begin the learning. [Coffee]

Irving
03-28-2011, 20:16
There is a match at Clear Creek on April 9th. Are you coming?

stevelkinevil
03-31-2011, 22:47
Havent been there in 5 years or so, but I went as a guest to the Aurora gun club once and they had barriers, tires, and barrels. It was a lot of fun.