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
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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
the old Valhalla Training Center in Telluride may still be present.
Stuff like that happens every weekend at IPSC/USPSA/IDPA and 3-gun matches all over the state.Quote:
Originally Posted by nynco
theres a free range in buenavista that has some walls and similar barriers and its never busy
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.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hoser
There really isn't all that much money to be made in it unfortunately. Its been tried more than once here.Quote:
Originally Posted by nynco
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.
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.
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.Quote:
Originally Posted by nynco
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.
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.
best advice.Quote:
Originally Posted by SA Friday
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.
Another thought is to just go to a match, pay the entry fee, and begin the learning. [Coffee]
There is a match at Clear Creek on April 9th. Are you coming?
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.