March 14th IDPA Match Question

[CHA-LEE]

I have a friend that is wanting to get into IDPA and USPSA match shooting and was wondering if the March 14th IDPA match will be having a new shooter training class before the match?

[Bongo Boy]

Yes, they are. You can visit the site, but the schedule shown is:

0700 Setup -- Don't hesitate to try out this portion of the program, too.
0800 Match Safety Course
0915 Shooter's Meeting
0930 Match Start

This will be my very first IDPA match (observing only...I don't have a suitable weapon right now). Look forward to meeting everyone.

[wfwsorge]

"observing only...I don't have a suitable weapon right now"

Care to elaborate a little more?
You should have seen what I started shooting with.


Yes we will have a new shooter class before this match.

[Irving]

This will be my very first IDPA match (observing only...I don't have a suitable weapon right now). Look forward to meeting everyone.

I keep seeing you say this. I've got a CZ 75B that you could use (you'd have to provide the ammo) BUT, I've been really flaky lately, so I don't want to offer it to you, in case I don't show up.

[Bongo Boy]

I'll clarify. I have an M1911 that was builit probably in 1920 or so. I've owned it since 1968. It shoots as well as I do, but I don't have a holster for it, and it has the original turn-of-the-century sights. I can't use that setup (holster is important accessory)

I'm not whining...just saying I'm not ready to shoot.

I'll bring several hundred rounds of factory .45 and am not above borrowing...so long as we meet and I don't seem like a 'tard to the lender. I don't got no 9mm. If folks sell ammo at the match, okay, another story.

[Sticks]

Bongo Boy - If your weapon is safe to shoot, then by all means go get yourself a holster. The FRIDPA is a little forgiving on the holster requirements. If it safely retains the weapon, and covers the trigger completely, you should be good to go. An Uncle Mikes nylon, or Desantis is fine, both available at just about any sporting goods store that sells firearms (Bass Pro, Gander Mountain, Big 5, Sportsman's Warehouse, most gun shops...). The only thing that I recommend is the ability to shoot 31 rounds (READ - sufficient extra mags, at least 2 and someone will reload them for you while you are going through the stage so you can keep going).

I am still in the recovery stage of back surgery, and twisting, leaning, running, well, any sort of sudden movements are still not a good idea. I am either going to come up to assist as score keeper, or opt out and go do some rifle shooting.

[Irving]

Good thing I brought this up, as I do have an extra gun, but do NOT have a holster for it. Good info guys.

[Bongo Boy]

Okay I'll stop finding excuses. I can certainly get a 1911 holster since I'll probably always have a 1911, even if it's not this one.

[CHA-LEE]

Ok, here is another question. Since I pretty much only shoot USPSA matches in the Limited class, can I still shoot the IDPA match with my USPSA gear and gun? Can I be put in an outlaw class or not scored? I don't want to change up all my gear to shoot one IDPA match, but I also don't want to jam up the other IDPA shooters that have all the stuff setup the way it should be.

My main goal of the match is to get my friend there to take the new shooter training class and participate in a match. This IDPA match will be good for his first match. If I can't shoot due to my equipment then it is what it is I guess.

[Sticks]

CHA-LEE

Have you read the IDPA rules from the IDPA website? Some of your equipment may cross over with no issue, and depending on how tricked out your gun is...Yeah you may end up in the outlaw class.

Best to show up for the new shooters meeting and they will go over all that and answer any questions for you.