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Schedule is clear on this matter. Range closed till 5pm. FNS 5pm - 10pm. Where is the confusion?
Yes. The range is closed due to FNS. This lets non FNS shooters know the range is not available for general use. This format is used for all events.
Range is closed at 5 due to FNS. Bays should be open. Thats the reason for the (range clised) comment.
I don't know why I didn't do this sooner.
To regulars, this is nothing new...
But Jworm, it was alot more relaxed than I expected it to be.
Lot's of skill levels, and noone 'competitive' (except against themselves of course).
I had nothing to go by, so as long as I didn't shoot myself or do something stupid on the line, I was happy. I was told I scored a 110 which was 'good' for a noob. I have no idea what that score means though lol.
1st set was the hardest for me. 6 targets, 3 left, 3 right at 3 levels of 'depth' (Closest to furthest). You had to shoot closest to furthest, so you were going back and forth much of the run.
2nd set was shooting through a barrel. It was very loud, and the M&P22 I was using for this first sting didn't move the targets much, so it was very difficult to tell if a hit was scored.
This was my fist time shooting metal targets. Next time I will use my M&P9.
3rd set was a blast. varying sizes of targets with one rather small 5" or 6" maybe? Pretty straight forward.
4th set was 2 large uspa silhouttes, and 2 small bowling pin sized targets. I scored my best time on this when i luckily knocked down the two small ones with one shot. I did take a shot on the one (and scored a hit) as it was falling. But I found 'if it falls it scores'
5th set was most challenging, but I did better than I thought I would. Shooting around cover. A 'wall' in front with a center slit. 1 string from the right side, 1 from the left, and one from the center. I have never shot behind cover before tonight.
Everyone in my group was really outgoing, and quite a few were rooting me on. Considering I didn't know anyone there, I felt really welcome.
As a newb, the first string was hard, but more difficult because I was so nervous (Like being up at the tee first time out the season with 2 groups behind watching you).
But by the 3rd string, I was much more relaxed and scoring more hits in less time.
The only competition present, is the pressure one puts on ones self. You know when you do bad, and know when you do well. But honestly, everyone is running different guns, and running them 3x... there's alot going on, and not everyone is focused on you.
I highly recommend it. I know I will be back.
Special thanks to John my R.O. who was very helpful, especially on the last stage with the cover. I was worried about taking up too much time, but he was very thorough and wanting to make sure I was comfortable (and less likely to have an accident). A little pee did almost come out.
Also the Beans and Bullets! He was a pleasure to chat with, and Eric ## something! (I honestly did try to get INGO usernames to remember). He was another M&P shooter and I got to talk with him about his talon edition at length!
Definitley go... even if it is by yourself. Hell I will make sure I go with you if you want someone to talk to, but it's really not needed. Everyone was great.
oh yeah. most shooting was about 15 yards out? mostly 8" rounds. some uspa silhouttes, a few larges rounds and occasional smaller targets. I saw Que shooting. I was afraid to introduce myself because he was so much damn bigger in real life lol
To regulars, this is nothing new...
But Jworm, it was alot more relaxed than I expected it to be.
Lot's of skill levels, and noone 'competitive' (except against themselves of course).
I had nothing to go by, so as long as I didn't shoot myself or do something stupid on the line, I was happy. I was told I scored a 110 which was 'good' for a noob. I have no idea what that score means though lol.
1st set was the hardest for me. 6 targets, 3 left, 3 right at 3 levels of 'depth' (Closest to furthest). You had to shoot closest to furthest, so you were going back and forth much of the run.
2nd set was shooting through a barrel. It was very loud, and the M&P22 I was using for this first sting didn't move the targets much, so it was very difficult to tell if a hit was scored.
This was my fist time shooting metal targets. Next time I will use my M&P9.
3rd set was a blast. varying sizes of targets with one rather small 5" or 6" maybe? Pretty straight forward.
4th set was 2 large uspa silhouttes, and 2 small bowling pin sized targets. I scored my best time on this when i luckily knocked down the two small ones with one shot. I did take a shot on the one (and scored a hit) as it was falling. But I found 'if it falls it scores'
5th set was most challenging, but I did better than I thought I would. Shooting around cover. A 'wall' in front with a center slit. 1 string from the right side, 1 from the left, and one from the center. I have never shot behind cover before tonight.
Everyone in my group was really outgoing, and quite a few were rooting me on. Considering I didn't know anyone there, I felt really welcome.
As a newb, the first string was hard, but more difficult because I was so nervous (Like being up at the tee first time out the season with 2 groups behind watching you).
But by the 3rd string, I was much more relaxed and scoring more hits in less time.
The only competition present, is the pressure one puts on ones self. You know when you do bad, and know when you do well. But honestly, everyone is running different guns, and running them 3x... there's alot going on, and not everyone is focused on you.
I highly recommend it. I know I will be back.
Special thanks to John my R.O. who was very helpful, especially on the last stage with the cover. I was worried about taking up too much time, but he was very thorough and wanting to make sure I was comfortable (and less likely to have an accident). A little pee did almost come out.
Also the Beans and Bullets! He was a pleasure to chat with, and Eric ## something! (I honestly did try to get INGO usernames to remember). He was another M&P shooter and I got to talk with him about his talon edition at length!
Definitley go... even if it is by yourself. Hell I will make sure I go with you if you want someone to talk to, but it's really not needed. Everyone was great.
oh yeah. most shooting was about 15 yards out? mostly 8" rounds. some uspa silhouttes, a few larges rounds and occasional smaller targets. I saw Que shooting. I was afraid to introduce myself because he was so much damn bigger in real life lol
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I just realized i never answered the prize question. to my knowledge, it's just a bragging rights thing. If there are prizes, I didn't expect one (except knowing that I can shoot around cover now without hitting the cover lol)
Also, it started with the meeting around 6pm as advertised. I'd guess we were all shooting by around 6:20-6:30. And we were done around 8:30-8:45 (There were still some other groups shooting though). There were 50 some shooters tonight (split into 5 groups f around 12-13 each)
Also, it started with the meeting around 6pm as advertised. I'd guess we were all shooting by around 6:20-6:30. And we were done around 8:30-8:45 (There were still some other groups shooting though). There were 50 some shooters tonight (split into 5 groups f around 12-13 each)
It sounds like you really enjoyed yourself. Its nice to hear feedback from new shooters at FNS. Nice review! The environment at FNS is quite different than most competitive events, by design. Its more a social event with a purpose, than a competition. I am glad to see all the new shooters. It was another fun and safe event. Look forward to seeing everyone next month.
P.S.
Scores should be up tomorrow by noon.
P.S.
Scores should be up tomorrow by noon.
I don't know why I didn't do this sooner.
To regulars, this is nothing new...
But Jworm, it was alot more relaxed than I expected it to be.
Lot's of skill levels, and noone 'competitive' (except against themselves of course).
I had nothing to go by, so as long as I didn't shoot myself or do something stupid on the line, I was happy. I was told I scored a 110 which was 'good' for a noob. I have no idea what that score means though lol.
1st set was the hardest for me. 6 targets, 3 left, 3 right at 3 levels of 'depth' (Closest to furthest). You had to shoot closest to furthest, so you were going back and forth much of the run.
2nd set was shooting through a barrel. It was very loud, and the M&P22 I was using for this first sting didn't move the targets much, so it was very difficult to tell if a hit was scored.
This was my fist time shooting metal targets. Next time I will use my M&P9.
3rd set was a blast. varying sizes of targets with one rather small 5" or 6" maybe? Pretty straight forward.
4th set was 2 large uspa silhouttes, and 2 small bowling pin sized targets. I scored my best time on this when i luckily knocked down the two small ones with one shot. I did take a shot on the one (and scored a hit) as it was falling. But I found 'if it falls it scores'
5th set was most challenging, but I did better than I thought I would. Shooting around cover. A 'wall' in front with a center slit. 1 string from the right side, 1 from the left, and one from the center. I have never shot behind cover before tonight.
Everyone in my group was really outgoing, and quite a few were rooting me on. Considering I didn't know anyone there, I felt really welcome.
As a newb, the first string was hard, but more difficult because I was so nervous (Like being up at the tee first time out the season with 2 groups behind watching you).
But by the 3rd string, I was much more relaxed and scoring more hits in less time.
The only competition present, is the pressure one puts on ones self. You know when you do bad, and know when you do well. But honestly, everyone is running different guns, and running them 3x... there's alot going on, and not everyone is focused on you.
I highly recommend it. I know I will be back.
Special thanks to John my R.O. who was very helpful, especially on the last stage with the cover. I was worried about taking up too much time, but he was very thorough and wanting to make sure I was comfortable (and less likely to have an accident). A little pee did almost come out.
Also the Beans and Bullets! He was a pleasure to chat with, and Eric ## something! (I honestly did try to get INGO usernames to remember). He was another M&P shooter and I got to talk with him about his talon edition at length!
Definitley go... even if it is by yourself. Hell I will make sure I go with you if you want someone to talk to, but it's really not needed. Everyone was great.
oh yeah. most shooting was about 15 yards out? mostly 8" rounds. some uspa silhouttes, a few larges rounds and occasional smaller targets. I saw Que shooting. I was afraid to introduce myself because he was so much damn bigger in real life lol
I was in the same group and it was my first time too. I was the guy with the grey Indiana Zombie Response Team shirt, the only one who entered 2 guns. Which one were you?
I'm absolutely hooked. It was a blast!
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