want to get into competition shooting

[jmancobra]

just got a really sweet kimber eclipse pro target II. what classes and where n when could i get into some competition shooting. im a decent shot......compared to my friends. lol which isnt saying much.

 

[rvb]

If you are interested in practical shooting:

USPSA:
uspsa.org has nearly everything you need to know located on it's web page, including a tool that gives you info on all the participating clubs in your state.

For a summary of the sport:
http://uspsa.org/dw/whatis.html

What you need to start:
http://uspsa.org/dw/gettingstarted.html

The rules to determine if your gear is legal:
(note there is a list of approved guns for production division)
http://uspsa.org/rules

They'll even send you an information packet:
http://uspsa.org/dw/moreinfo.html



IDPA:
IDPA.com has less info, but they do also have a club locator.

Here is a summary of the game:
http://idpa.com/dps_info.asp

Here is the idpa rule book to determine if your gear is legal:
http://idpa.com/Documents/IDPARuleBook2005.pdf

-rvb

 

[pinshooter45]

Where to start!

just got a really sweet kimber eclipse pro target II. what classes and where n when could i get into some competition shooting. im a decent shot......compared to my friends. lol which isnt saying much.

If you live near Indy, try Marion county fish and game. Bowling pin shoot once a month on a saturday, or their friday night Steel! I've shot pins there, and steel at Atlanta Consevation Club, both are a blast!

 

[slow1911s]

Look up the guys at ACT - Adaptive Consulting & Training They offer a course designed just for people in your situation - a want to compete and need for some experienced folks to show you the ropes.

 

[Revopop]

I've shot several matches with the guys from ACT. They definitely know what they're doing, and they're a lot of fun to boot. You won't have to deal with some drill sergeant barking orders at you.

The best advice is to get a holster, some mag pouches, and at least 4 mags and go to your nearest match. I like blade-tech and comp-tac for holsters, and Wilson and mccormick for mags.

 

[msquared]

Ditto on ACT. They will be holding several "intro to competition classes soon. You can use that Kimber for a number of competitions. USPSA, IDPA, Steel, Pins.

As for when and where, check out Atlanta Conservation Club. There is a full calendar including ACT courses. And a few links to other clubs around the Indy area.

See you at the range.

 

[Newg]

I would recommend grabbing your gun, some ammo, magazines, holster, and a couple mag pouches and heading out to Marion County Fish and Game for a Friday Night Steel or a Bowling Pin Match. Or, go to Atlanta Conservation Club for any of their matches. The people at either of these places will be plenty helpful. If you just show up and tell them you have no idea what you're doing, everyone will help you along the way and you will have loads of fun.

 

[HICKMAN]

Friday Night Steel followed by a class with ACT is a great idea.

We have a pretty good group here that shoots matches together regularly.