Attending first USPSA at OBRPC ... any tips?

[Heavyopp 167]

I just tried to sign up and it said the match is full, whats the deal?

 

 I registered late last night -- must have gotten one of the last spots

[hiker88 22]

Go to the sign up trailer before 9am bearing donuts and coffee. I'm betting Jim will let you join the match.

 

Most of the time there are folks who pre register but don't show up on the day of the match itself. 

[louu 399]

I didn't know there was actually a certain number of spots.

 

I really don't want to drive 2 hours and not be able to shoot. 

[Vlad G 345]

I didn't know there was actually a certain number of spots.

 

I really don't want to drive 2 hours and not be able to shoot. 

 

AS it has been mentioned, there are always people who don't show up.

 

The reason for the limit is to make sure we finish before dark.

 

If you want to shoot, come on down, help setup, and I'm pretty sure you will shoot. We like people who help. We like them a lot.

[Kingsoverqueens 10]

I didn't know there was actually a certain number of spots.

 

I really don't want to drive 2 hours and not be able to shoot. 

Lou, show up early and help build.  If there were two walk on's...one who helped build, and the other who showed up a 9:30, the guy who helped build gets picked for the final spot.  If that doesn't work then pout and walk away kicking rocks.  Jim'll haveta let you shoot then.  : )

[louu 399]

Cool thanks guys, I should be there around 8:30.

[msg73 1]

Vlad - I registered but won't be able to make it as I'm going to the Ontelaunee classifier match.  You can give Louu my spot.  Would suck to drive all that way and not shoot.

 

-Michael Gee (A78561)

[Vlad G 345]

I can do no such thing, you guys need to contact Jim for it, I'm not in charge of that match, I just work there

[raz-0 1,259]

I just tried to sign up and it said the match is full, whats the deal?

Uh let's see. First time the match hasn't been canceled since like November. It's supposed to be warmish. I'm guessing the match is full.

 

There is the possibility they pulled it without being full to set up the arch early, but I'm doubtful.

[louu 399]

Thanks Mike, I'm definitely going. Should I email Jim? Whats his email?

[alec.mc 180]

Thanks Mike, I'm definitely going. Should I email Jim? Whats his email?

 

[email protected] 

[locochinoloco 0]

We will be there 8:30AM as well to help setup...

 

Very nervous and excited at the same time... LOL

[Jim Norman 5]

We regularly shut off regisrtation at a pre-deterimined number. This allows us to set things up and make sure everything is up and running. We can accept anumber of walk-ons.

[alec.mc 180]

We regularly shut off regisrtation at a pre-deterimined number. This allows us to set things up and make sure everything is up and running. We can accept anumber of walk-ons if they bring coffee and breakfast for the crew

Fixed

[Heavyopp 167]

Talking about food -- anyone know if the scouts will be there?

[alec.mc 180]

Talking about food -- anyone know if the scouts will be there?

james would be the one to ask about that. That's his troops

[Krdshrk 3,877]

Talking about food -- anyone know if the scouts will be there?

 

That's usually at CJ - never seen them at OB before...

[alec.mc 180]

That's usually at CJ - never seen them at OB before...

nick . They started doing it at ob last year too.

 

Your showing you havent come out to shoot in a while ! ;-)

[Krdshrk 3,877]

Been doing more IDPA but I'll get at least 1 more USPSA match in before the baby comes...

[Heavyopp 167]

james would be the one to ask about that. That's his troops

 

Was kinda hoping he would see this...

[alec.mc 180]

Results are up for today

[Vlad G 345]

Damn I was slow today. I felt like I was moving through syrup and I kept on freezing on the trigger.

 

I need to get my ass to practice some.

[Heavyopp 167]

That was a lot of fun today --  I'm happy where I am for my 1st time out -- plenty of room for improvement

 

 too many penalties and too slow --  gotta get a move on things...

[locochinoloco 0]

It was definitely a first fun day for me and the wife.  We arrived at 8am to help and learned about how much work it is to put up the stages and Vlad gave us the briefing and I learned about DQ first hand, because I broke the 180 on stage 5 then I learned about scoring and strategies.  So it was a great day overall.  

 

Most importantly my wife wants to shoot USPSA again!

[Howard 538]

It was definitely a first fun day for me and the wife.  We arrived at 8am to help and learned about how much work it is to put up the stages and Vlad gave us the briefing and I learned about DQ first hand, because I broke the 180 on stage 5 then I learned about scoring and strategies.  So it was a great day overall.  

 

Most importantly my wife wants to shoot USPSA again!

That last sentence says it all - consider it a good day!

[Russell 3]

Great match, so nice to get out and shoot after the looong winter!  (even though it still felt a bit wintery yesterday)

 

And a special thanks to 2Alpha for designing and building a stage even though he didn't shoot the match!   

[Pizza Bob 1,488]

Next USPSA match will be Shongum on April 5th - range conditions and weather permitting. Link for the registration will be posted when Ron (the MD) announces that it is on!

 

For you new people, you will probably find this match a little less intense, but no less difficult. Usually 5 stages (4 + 1 classifier) with some steel, some run-n-gun and some in between stuff. Nice match, nice people.

 

Adios,

 

Pizza Bob

[twong11219 0]

Glad you had fun. The brain washing "BEEP" is your enemy. All fundamentals go out the door. Lol!

 

Gets addicting Fast!

 

I'm still trying to drag my wife out to the range.

[louu 399]

[alec.mc 180]

cool video lou,

 

a few tips:

 

Get your stage planning down pat, you dont want to start your run and just wing it as you see things. There was a few times you've ran right past targets and had to run back. ( hell, i've done the same with brain farts sometimes when the buzzer goes off ! ) But you want everything to be effecient and streamline.

 

Keep count, you pretty much ran your gun dry everytime to slide lock. Dont be afraid to do a reload after firing 2 shots , if that is what the stage calls for. Reload on the move, between arrays, etc.

 

See you on the next one.

 

-Alec