Adam 6 Posted January 27, 2012 I never knew what it actually was, until today. Sitting here bored and looked it up on the Google machine and I'm interested in checking it out.. Is there anything coming up that I can spectate and see if it would be something I'd like to do? I'm in Monmouth County but don't mind a drive. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krdshrk 3,878 Posted January 27, 2012 3rd Sunday of the month we have IDPA matches at Somerset County Fish & Game in Bridgewater. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pizza Bob 1,488 Posted January 27, 2012 Rather than spectate, bring your gun and shoot. We are very new-shooter friendly and IDPA does not require a ton of equipment. Just a holster that covers the trigger, three magazines and one double or two single mag pouches. A good stiff belt that fits the keepers on whatever pants you'll be wearing will help. Go to the IDPA website and find the link to the rules and read over them. If you do intend to shoot, you do have pre-register as participation is limited due to range and time constraints. Adios, Pizza Bob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maksim 1,504 Posted January 27, 2012 But before that.... You have a uspsa lite match in shongum, on first sat of the month. Then you have uspsa at central jersey on the second Sunday of the month. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ronhonda 86 Posted January 27, 2012 IDPA 2nd Sunday at Old Bridge, outdoors. obdogs.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SW9racer 262 Posted January 27, 2012 IDPA 2nd Sunday at Old Bridge, outdoors. obdogs.com Can you use 9mm carbines at the OB IDPA events? I thought I heard this but have not confirmed? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adam 6 Posted January 27, 2012 Interesting.. Thanks for the info. Gotta talk to the wife. She won't be happy about another yearly dues fee lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krdshrk 3,878 Posted January 27, 2012 You can shoot IDPA a time or two before you have to join. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StephanieSeven 70 Posted January 28, 2012 Interesting.. Thanks for the info. Gotta talk to the wife. She won't be happy about another yearly dues fee lol And you don't have to join the ranges. Just the shooting sport organization...IDPA, USPSA, etc. Runs I think around $25-35 a year for each organization. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smokin .50 1,907 Posted January 28, 2012 Check out IDPA first, since it requires less equipment. IF you decide to try-out USPSA please go to a practice match first so you know what you're doing and what's expected equipment & safety wise. Less of a chance of getting DQ'd at a practice match since there is less movement (stages are smaller) and it's more beginner-friendly. Also some clubs' full day matches can get quite involved. Upside is best time to join USPSA is at a regular monthly match: Pay $40.00 to join the national association and shoot the match for free (at least that's the way it used to be a while ago. Someone correct me if I'm wrong). Remember that smooth is fast and be safe & have fun! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hd2000fxdl 422 Posted January 28, 2012 Check out IDPA first, since it requires less equipment. IF you decide to try-out USPSA please go to a practice match first so you know what you're doing and what's expected equipment & safety wise. Less of a chance of getting DQ'd at a practice match since there is less movement (stages are smaller) and it's more beginner-friendly. Also some clubs' full day matches can get quite involved. Upside is best time to join USPSA is at a regular monthly match: Pay $40.00 to join the national association and shoot the match for free (at least that's the way it used to be a while ago. Someone correct me if I'm wrong). Remember that smooth is fast and be safe & have fun! This is so true, perfect place to get your feet wet, very friendly atmosphere and a lot less pressure than a regularly USPSA match. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adam 6 Posted January 28, 2012 IDPA 2nd Sunday at Old Bridge, outdoors. obdogs.com I'm going to come check it out for the day. I'll be checking the site for the next day. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maksim 1,504 Posted January 28, 2012 If you are safe... the monthly Shongum uspsa match is quite easy to get into. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
