hd2000fxdl 422 Posted September 28, 2011 OK i'll bite what paperwork? Membership to OB? Nice, but how does that prevent you from attending a match? Ronny, the paperwork he is talking about is for probationary members, they need to fill a quota, 5 sign-offs are required, minimum of 3 observations of matches and at least participate in 2. You can participate in as many as you like but that is the minimum needed to go from probationary member to full member. Harry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ronhonda 86 Posted September 28, 2011 OK i'll bite what paperwork? Membership to OB? Nice, but how does that prevent you from attending a match? Ronny, the paperwork he is talking about is for probationary members, they need to fill a quota, 5 sign-offs are required, minimum of 3 observations of matches and at least participate in 2. You can participate in as many as you like but that is the minimum needed to go from probationary member to full member. Harry Sorry should have been participate. I am aware of the sign offs from other club members. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hd2000fxdl 422 Posted September 28, 2011 OK i'll bite what paperwork? Membership to OB? Nice, but how does that prevent you from attending a match? Sorry should have been participate. I am aware of the sign offs from other club members. I got ya Ronny, I think Ray meant that he would rather focus his attention to satisfying the OB requirements first but I do agree, get out and shoot all if you can and enjoy it., I am interested to hear Ray's review of USPSA when he shoots one. Harry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Babaganoosh 192 Posted September 28, 2011 Ronny, the paperwork he is talking about is for probationary members, they need to fill a quota, 5 sign-offs are required, minimum of 3 observations of matches and at least participate in 2. You can participate in as many as you like but that is the minimum needed to go from probationary member to full member. Harry I tell you what, that BLOWS. I would NEVER want to observe matches. I would go nuts. I want to be in there shooting. Even if I did badly. That's just torture. Ray Ray? You said you were at OB during Sundays match. Does that count for credit even though you didn't sit there thru the whole thing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hd2000fxdl 422 Posted September 28, 2011 I tell you what, that BLOWS. I would NEVER want to observe matches. I would go nuts. I want to be in there shooting. Even if I did badly. That's just torture. Ray Ray? You said you were at OB during Sundays match. Does that count for credit even though you didn't sit there thru the whole thing? I always advise against just watching, no reason to do that and it's not required but they do leave that as an option for people we may not really be into any of the gun disciplines that are available at the club. Like me, I didn't watch any of them, I participated in alot them, did a good job of being safe, was nice to everyone and they were the same way to me, now if I would actually shoot better I think I would have more fun. Harry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smokin .50 1,907 Posted September 28, 2011 I didn't WATCH any either! I just pumped lead! Had my 5 done in like 2 weeks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ray Ray 3,566 Posted September 29, 2011 OK i'll bite what paperwork? Membership to OB? Nice, but how does that prevent you from attending a match? Yes, membership to OB. I don't have unlimited funds so my range times are used wisely. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
raz-0 1,259 Posted September 29, 2011 I tell you what, that BLOWS. I would NEVER want to observe matches. I would go nuts. I want to be in there shooting. Even if I did badly. That's just torture. Ray Ray? You said you were at OB during Sundays match. Does that count for credit even though you didn't sit there thru the whole thing? Just to be clear, participate in 5 is just fine for finishing probation. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hiker88 22 Posted September 29, 2011 On a side note, I just checked range activities for OBRPC for this weekend. It looks like both Indoor and Outdoor are closed . There is maintenance work at the indoor range and an Action Steel Championships at the outdoor range. I guess I'll just be "observing" and not shooting this weekend if I want to go to the range. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Babaganoosh 192 Posted September 29, 2011 On a side note, I just checked range activities for OBRPC for this weekend. It looks like both Indoor and Outdoor are closed . There is maintenance work at the indoor range and an Action Steel Championships at the outdoor range. I guess I'll just be "observing" and not shooting this weekend if I want to go to the range. Central Jersey has a steel shoot Sunday. It's 8 bucks for nonmembers. It's a very fun laid back shoot. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hiker88 22 Posted September 29, 2011 Central Jersey has a steel shoot Sunday. It's 8 bucks for nonmembers. It's a very fun laid back shoot. Thanks... I might just do that instead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Babaganoosh 192 Posted September 29, 2011 Thanks... I might just do that instead. Here is a link for you. Link to the match. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SW9racer 262 Posted September 29, 2011 What is the age requirement for these matches? After the zombie match, my 16 year old is itching to get into this sport. Is it 18 for both rifle and pistol events? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jon 264 Posted September 29, 2011 What is the age requirement for these matches? After the zombie match, my 16 year old is itching to get into this sport. Is it 18 for both rifle and pistol events? I don't know if there is an age limit. I would recommend starting a youngster out on static steel or OBRAMS w/ a .22 before shooting a USPSA match, though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
raz-0 1,259 Posted September 29, 2011 What is the age requirement for these matches? After the zombie match, my 16 year old is itching to get into this sport. Is it 18 for both rifle and pistol events? We have had people under 16 compete regularly. I think the youngest one I had no problem trusting to reliably shoot safely was an 11 year old girl. If you want to let them try uspsa, start at the indoor matches. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SW9racer 262 Posted September 29, 2011 We have had people under 16 compete regularly. I think the youngest one I had no problem trusting to reliably shoot safely was an 11 year old girl. If you want to let them try uspsa, start at the indoor matches. I was thinking of the CJ steel match this sunday, the rimfire division. That is static steel, correct? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jon 264 Posted September 29, 2011 I was thinking of the CJ steel match this sunday, the rimfire division. That is static steel, correct? Yes it is. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hd2000fxdl 422 Posted September 29, 2011 Central Jersey has a steel shoot Sunday. It's 8 bucks for nonmembers. It's a very fun laid back shoot. Nice, I didn't know they ran them all year and 22LR pistols are allowed, I may just be able to make the November match. Harry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hd2000fxdl 422 Posted September 29, 2011 I don't know if there is an age limit. I would recommend starting a youngster out on static steel or OBRAMS w/ a .22 before shooting a USPSA match, though. I saw Razo's answer below your post but it may be different with the steel and indoor matches, but when I spoke with Iggy the day we shot together at the OBRAMS match I was told for OBRAMS he said they would like to limit it to 16 year old. There may be special exemptions for known shooters but this was my understanding and he does run OBRAMS matches. Now the Steel matches I have seen under 16 year old kids shoot, and all of the ones I have seen have done very well. Harry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SW9racer 262 Posted September 29, 2011 Thanks! I have a query in to the CJ site. He has been paper punching for years, and recently graduated to fruit at Dix. He sees the videos when I do idpa, and is salivating. If he is gtg for the steel, should hold him over for awhile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hd2000fxdl 422 Posted September 29, 2011 Thanks! I have a query in to the CJ site. He has been paper punching for years, and recently graduated to fruit at Dix. He sees the videos when I do idpa, and is salivating. If he is gtg for the steel, should hold him over for awhile. Steel is a great option to start being they are shooting from one location and not shooting on the move for the most part on. I plan on getting my 12YO daughter into steel, I want to bring her to OB and her and I can practice together in the pits and then I can get her to start shooting on the move as she get better. That my plan for now, well up until she starts embarrassing her dad by shooting better than me. Harry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Babaganoosh 192 Posted September 29, 2011 Thanks! I have a query in to the CJ site. He has been paper punching for years, and recently graduated to fruit at Dix. He sees the videos when I do idpa, and is salivating. If he is gtg for the steel, should hold him over for awhile. Bring him. I have seen kids younger than him shooting. 16 is fine as far as I know. This is not an official answer mind you, but I have seen young kids shooting. Matter of fact I was squadded with a 12 year old and his dad at CJ for a USPSA match Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SW9racer 262 Posted September 30, 2011 Bring him. I have seen kids younger than him shooting. 16 is fine as far as I know. This is not an official answer mind you, but I have seen young kids shooting. Matter of fact I was squadded with a 12 year old and his dad at CJ for a USPSA match Got the official ok, he is really excited now Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Babaganoosh 192 Posted September 30, 2011 Got the official ok, he is really excited now Sending you a PM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites