Where to start???

[wolfmanusf]

I want to get into pistol shooting, but do not really know where to start. How did you all get started? Any suggestions to a newbie?

 

[BillD]

Here's a good start.

https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/shooting_sports/126018-acc_idpa_moved_to_1_8_this_month.html

IDPA at Atlanta next weekend. You won't find an easier way to get started in the action shooting sports.

You basically need a strong side holster, a pistol, 3 mags, eyes and ear protection, a cover garment and 150 rounds of ammo.

What kind of pistol will you be shooting?

 

[johncarbaugh]

Get a .22 learn some good fundamentals and have fun.

 

[chizzle]

Feel free to come out to Friday Night Steel (FNS) on January 14th. You're welcome to come shoot, or to come out and watch if that makes you more comfortable your first time. Here's some more info about it:

Steel at Marion County Fish and Game Association, Indianapolis, Indiana

We hope to see you there!
Chuck

 

[GLOCK91]

I started in the steel match at ACC and everybody was real helpful. I felt the steel match was easier to learn the range commands and get used to the way things go.

 

[mongo404]

Have you decided which of the sports you are interested in trying first? Cause you have IDPA at ACC next sat, then you have Friday Night steel on the 14, And if weather permits Steel challenge on the 15 at ACC. I think there is a Uspsa match scheduled down south for the 16th but not sure. All good choices. Just let us know which one and we can give you a list of things that you might want to take or need.

 

[Coach]

shameless plug

Plenty of matches to try out but this class would save you plenty of time and money by allowing a new competitor to avoid the trial and error method of learning the game. (If steel challenge or USPSA is the game)

https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...441-act_s_competition_101_april_9_2011_a.html

This course (link below) will teach a draw stroke, snapping the eyes, and reloads and many skills that will be useful in competition and daily carry of a handgun.

https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...ng_and_training/120656-ip_101_march_13_a.html

I am also hosting an informal shoot next Sunday. It is not training but could prove useful. Email me if interested and I send you directions.

 

[blue edge]

Try this

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