380, dare I ask ;)

[Chuck]

I would like to get stated in shooting events, mainly to build my skillset for a defensive CCW standpoint (shooting under stress, on the move, shoot/don’t shoot scenarios, etc…). IDPA sounds like the best option but currently I only have a .380. Is there somewhere that I could get involved since my equipment doesn’t meet the requirements for IDPA?

[IShouldDoThisAllTheTime]

Call the ranges in your area and ask if they have anything you could participate in. I've seen at least one IPSC competition where people were allowed to run not-for-score when their gear didn't meet the rules but they still wanted the experience.

And of course if your local club puts on their own non-affiliated shoots, the rules and gear criteria will be whatever the organizer decides, and whatever you can negotiate with them. I bet Hershell at Front Range Gun Club in Loveland would let you run with a 380.

[Irving]

Boulder Rifle Club runs a Friday night match that is all indoors. That is all paper, so .380 shouldn't matter.

[Captain Prozak]

I run Defensive Pistol at Boulder Rifle club on the third Saturday. We allow .380 as our minimum scorable caliber. We will be shooting a 3 gun match in June and July, but will have a least one , pistol only stage for year end score. Your first go around is free, as well.

PM me for more info....Good luck!

[Chuck]

PM sent

[Chuck]

I had an excellent time checking out the Boulder Rifle Club 3 gun match last Saturday. If you haven't attended one of their events you need to. An excellent group with excellent attitudes; I didn’t meet anyone that was there for any reason other than to be safe and have fun.

The safety rules are strict (as they should be) but the equipment rules are a little more lax. More of a “bring what you have until you can get what you need” verses measuring your belt to make sure you qualify.

[Hoser]

verses measuring your belt to make sure you qualify.

That would suck. However I have never come across a match like that.

Glad you had a good time.

The Boulder gang puts on a solid match.