ronhonda

Speaking from a USPSA angle, NJ is close enough to attract competitors from NY, CT, PA, and other nearby states. USPSA has divided the USA into areas, and each area has it's own area match. These matches attract over 300 people participating in the match. Not including staff needed to set-up the match, run the match, and tear it down. The problem with holding an area match in NJ is the mag capacity rule. If you want to be competitive (not to be confused with competing) in the open and limited divisions, you will need to use magazines that hold more than 15 rounds. That being said, many shooters will not attend or shoot those 2 classes when in NJ or NY. Old Bridge (obcats.com) has a USPSA match every month and they are almost at an area match level. The range can handle several hundred shooters over the course of a weekend. But people out of state will be reluctant to come. I am starting to ramble so I'll end it here.

Funny. if **** does hit the fan, I want to be out of the room. Don't want doodie on me!

If you plan on borrowing someone's rig and gun, I recommend that you are somewhat familiar with the gun you will be using. You don't want to go in to an event that will be somewhat stressful at first with a gun that you never used before. Other than that so up. If you shoot, people will help you, if you don't ask questions and people will be more than happy to answer them. I shot my 1st match in April 2005 with my one of my friends. We knew how to shoot, but had no idea what was going to happen other than we needed a holster, mag pouches, and ammo. The first 4-8 matches was a learning experience, and then you go from there.

There will be no time for you to practice at the match.

USPSA uses the 180 rule. 180 degrees from downrange, break it you're done.

I see your points regarding classes, holsters, equipment, etc. You just want to shoot. But from a safety standpoint, USPSA and IDPA have set pretty high standards in regards to safety. So having your finger outside of the trigger guard when reloading or when not engaging targets makes sense?

Could you clarify a bit on your response here?

If you plan on going and want to squad together, see me, Luis, Or Maks, so that we can hand in our score sheets as one. Bear in mind if the group is to big, we won't be able to be in one squad so we will have to split into two groups. I will be there around 9-915am

Maks, The 147gr bullet (jhp from MG I assume) will give you less recoil, and you will be using less powder in relation to a 115gr or 124gr. Most of the top shooters in production use a 147gr head. If you can find a 1 lb can of Vihtavori N320 try it, you will love it. Clean and consistent, but a bit pricey at $85.00 for 4 lbs. I am currently loading MG 124gr JHP wolf primer, 1.135 OAL with @4.2 grains of N320. Also I am using 124gr heads because that is what I use for 9 major.

It depends on which gun I am shooting. Anyone of my 1911/2011 based guns, 1-3 inch groups. My g17, I can shoot 2-4 inch groups. Freestyle with no rest.

One match is comprised of 4+ stages. Each stage has a specific round count, so they vary. There is no charge to watch, so just show up and bring hearing and eye protection. Expect to be at the match when shooting for a 4-7 hours depending on size of match and amount of people attending.

Scores are up. http://cjuspsa.org/

If your holster came and has a thumb break, you need to use it. Kydex is your best friend early on.

Use the $375.00 to buy better components for your rifle. You can get a complete lower with quality parts for that amount of money, a case of ammo, an optic, accessories, etc... Like Maks said, "You have many members here that have volunteered to help folks with putting an AR together and we had plans for in the past to do it".

This is the bench I use at work. Not bolted to anything, sturdy as can be. I did not use the metal counter top cover, just bare wood. Oh, Dillon 650, with all the goodies. Drawers can be mounted vertically, perfect to mount the press and drawers great for dies, tools, manuals, etc... http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1vZ1xgf/R-100135138/h_d2/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053

I also use the shell sorter, and it is a life saver. I sorted about 6 buckets of brass at work during some down time. Took about 4 hours.

Practice matches at the INDOOR old bridge range are twice a month on Friday evenings. The Tenafly match is a sanctioned USPSA match on the 3rd Sunday of the month.

You will need to get there around 5-530 pm to help with the set up

I like them because they are "custom made" and unique. My dad has 10 plus machetes at his house and they all look the same. But to have something different that is well made? that comes with a price. Also as a side note anyone going to the zombie walk in a**-bury Park on 10/30/10?

Not my link, but scroll to the bottom of the link and you will see some youtube links for some info about USPSA.

I have extras for anyone who doesn't want to ruin their 'do

They are not allowed unless it is your duty rig. Also no cross draw holsters either.

I'm sure you "Zombie Eradicators" know about this site, but here it is anyway. http://zombietools.net/

The indoor match is a great place to get started and learn the basics in a less stressful environment.

Anywhere between 8 and 36 per stage