Well, as a newbie, I can add a couple things here.

1st. The fact that nobody knows about you.
I found out about the IDPA and joined it before I ever knew you guys were here. When I mentioned the IDPA at a local store, the clerk said I should check out IPSC instead. He shoots it himself. I don't know how to get info out other than getting some of the sales people informed. Hold an event for them! Give them free range time, but don't do anything above what a normal shoot consists of. Is the local gun shops and sporting good stores open to having flyers in their stores? When I did the CCW class, there was no other info available.

2nd. Have some more pictures on the web page to get people interested. I like to see what I am getting into, I had one heck of a time getting over that not knowing paranoia. The whole page is secretive. Go look at the N. CO club's page.

Push some bonuses to being in IDPA and not some ot the other orgs.
The fact that I can shoot my $429.00 XD-40 with others in the same price range and NOT shooting $2000.00 pimped out guns is comforting.
I walked on with shaking hands from being nervous. Granted, Susan was great at makeing me feel welcome. The rest of the people were very friendly too. It's a good group of people to hang out with for 4 hours. After the first stage, the positive atmosphere took any worries away of bing in the wrong club.

I like the idea of having a week day shoot. After work type thing???? But, it's hard for those of us who work South of Denver to get to CCCSC very quickly. Some low light sims would be great.

On other thing, I think people would like to see some How To type clinics or practice techniques. What about having a stage that incorporates a specific technique. IE foot work - side step - 360 degree response, Close Contact Position. It's a BIG draw for new CCW recruits like my brother and I AND the 20+ people that were in our class.


Ok, so that was more than a couple things. I'm going on vacation tomorrow and I think my brain has left me already. Work? what work?

Greg