I have a beginners question for you guys.

[Dan I AM]

Hi everybody! I started collecting curio and relics a long time ago.
Then one day I thought it was time to take the next step. AR-15's.
I'm far from being a good marksman. But I think I'd like to try and shoot a match. I'd like to know how everything works with the matches?
Do you have different skill categories, Rifle types (basic to match grade)?
And what about the Ammunition? Do you get a certian number of shots
and score by the results? Do I need to be a member? What is the cost to shoot a match? Or should I just wait a while and get more familiar with things by just watching?

I know that's a heck of a lot of questions? But I'm 42 now and I broke my back last year. The titanium bars and screws in my back are a problem. But I have to deal with that (it sucks). I'm not getting any younger. [poke] :?:

[pickenup]

Are you talking strictly rifle match, like a hi-power match?
Or something along the lines of a 3-gun match?

[Dan I AM]

Are you talking strictly rifle match, like a hi-power match?
Or something along the lines of a 3-gun match?
Probably just rifles for now, maybe pistols later. No shotguns
My back can't take it anymore.

Dan I Am

[stubbicatt]

I'm sort of new at 3 gun, but I shot highpower for years, and gave up due to illness and lack of interest after I made Master.

With respect to highpower, there were a few venues around the state where you could shoot if you wanted to. Colorado Rifle Club, the club at Bailey, were the only two full length courses, as I recollect.

3 gun matches are a lot of fun, but with your mobility issues it might not be so much fun for you. :cry: If you approach it as another "range day" where safety is first and you meet a whole lot of really nice people, and do only what you know you can do regardless of the effects on your score, you will have a whole lot of fun with it. :P As an added bonus you will learn what you and your rifle are capable of with a little practice.

Pueblo shoots a rifle only match which I have yet to attend, but it sounds like a whole lot of fun. Your AR15 would likely do very well in such a sport, as so far at least, that is the only rifle I've seen run at one of these matches other than my PTR 91. I guess it is the benchmark, and so you are lucky you are ready to go!

Aurora is the only place I've actually shot 3 gun, which involves a shotgun, rifle, and pistol. It too is a whole lot of fun, and the people there are very pleasant. It is shot at Aurora Gun Club. I hope to return there again one day to shoot once more.

I am willing to hang with you and teach you the little I know of the sport, should you desire it.

Regards,
Stubb