Registration is open for next Sundays match. Here's the link,http://obcats.com/. Hoping for good weather, so who's in?

Is this at the one OB range that has the really long driveway and is usually where the steel matches are held?

 

Since todays match was cancelled and I couldn't make Shongums, I definitely want to try and attend this.

Registered! See you all there.

registered.. pls no cancels, my heart can't take it

I'm in...

We need to have a pot of coffee going for every stage

We need to have a pot of coffee going for every stage

 

Ok Rey, bring a Box of Joe...

Ok Rey, bring a Box of Joe...

 

Will do, Harry!

I'm in. Can't wait to use my new STI Edge.

Will be there, fresh from shot show.

Registered. Weather forecast is looking good. 43 but cloudy. Hope it stays this way.

I was looking at the obcats site and I'm interested in observing this event. Is there any fees associated for watching the event? The only fees i saw has i would interpret them would be for participants. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advanced.

You're free to observe and ask questions. Make sure you bring eye and ear protection.

Thank you Hiker88

Can't make it - Chinese new year stuff.

May make it..

I was looking at the obcats site and I'm interested in observing this event. Is there any fees associated for watching the event? The only fees i saw has i would interpret them would be for participants. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advanced.

 

Like was said no charge, just bring eyes and ears.

 

A question, whats you shooting experience? What handgun/handguns do you shoot. How many mags/speed loaders do you have for each. Do you have a holster that covers the trigger, mag holders. A holster is required, but mag holders are not but do help a lot.

 

The reason I mention all of this, is most people who observe are sorry they did, after they see what it's like they kick themselves in the butt for not just shooting the match. Just wanted to warn ya.

 

I'll be there a few minutes early, so look for a Grey Toyota matrix with 2 antennas and I'll have my black NJGF t-shirt on and an extra large DD Coffee. Come meet me and the others and we will show you around. Not sure if we will have enough people to have a full NJGF squad just yet, but we normally do as of late, this not only get you out to meet the people here, but it also help lessen any anxiety of shooting your first match. We don't look the other way or get lax with the safety rules at all, but we do help keep the match pressure down, and that's a big help for new shooters.

for those who have not shot USPSA yet, here's an important note from OBCATs:

 

NEW SHOOTERS. IMPORTANT INFORMATION

 

There are a few things you need to know BEFORE you get to the range for your first USPSA Match experience.

1. USPSA Matches are held on a COLD RANGE. This means no loaded guns except on the firing line and under the DIRECT supervision of the Stage Range Officer. This means you cannot enter the range property with a loaded firearm. In NJ this is essentially moot, but if you happen to have a permit to carry you must notify us so we can take you to a safe area to unload your firearm IMMEDIATELY on arrival. This rule applies to all USPSA Matches held anywhere.

2. DO NOT handle your firearm anywhere EXCEPT at a designated Safe Table. This means DO NOT un-bag your gun and gear up at your car! Yes, you can put on your rig and glasses and ears and running shoes, just not your gun.

3. DO NOT handle ANY ammunition or loaded magazines, speed loaders or ‘Moon-Clips’ at a Safe Table.

4. The only place where you can handle both gun and ammo is on the stage when the Range Officer gives you the command to Make Ready. (This will be covered in your Safety Briefing)

5. Check in with registration immediately upon your arrival at the match. We will be running a Safety Brief and it is Mandatory that you attend.

Thank you. See you on the range.

NOTE: Do NOT leave any snap caps in your gun. A snap cap in your gun at the safety table will get you DQ'd.

God point Nick, hated to see that happen to the guy at the last match, especially being IIRC he traveled a good distance, but like they say, RO's and match directors don't DQ people, people DQ themselves.

God point Nick, hated to see that happen to the guy at the last match, especially being IIRC he traveled a good distance, but like they say, RO's and match directors don't DQ people, people DQ themselves.

He did travel far. Somewhere in Connecticut so it's was about 2 hr drive for him. He's an A shooter and just totally forget the rules or the snap caps in one mag.

How long does the entire event take. Thinking about coming to watch.

It's usually a 6-8 hour day, depending if you show up early to help set up and stay to break down after.

Read a few posts above though, most people who watch, wish they'd shot.

I probably will regret not shooting but I reply want to just see how everything runs first. Don't want my first time shooting to also be the first time being there. Too much at once for me personally

How long does the entire event take. Thinking about coming to watch.

 

Dude, don't come and watch, as I said before to the other guy, you will kick yourself in the butt if you just watch and don't shoot, don't make me say I told you so.

 

Seriously, bring you stuff, holster, gun, mag holders and ammo, you know the rest and join in, you will like it. If you never seen a match like this, youtube USPSA and OBRPC and you will see what it's like. If you need something, let us know what kind of gun you plan on bringing and more than likely we would be able to get you anything you might need.

He's an A shooter and just totally forget the rules or the snap caps in one mag.

 

I can confirm that he did not KNOW the rules, he thought what he did was ok, which to me is pretty puzzling for someone who spends money on a custom gun for a specific game.

 

How long does the entire event take. Thinking about coming to watch.

 

Actual shooting starts around 10:30 and ends around 4pm. You don't have to watch the whole match as you can watch all the 7 stages pretty quickly. I would actually recommend being there around 9:30 and going through the new shooter orientation even if you don't plan on shooting so you have a better understanding what you are seeing.

You can see most of the stages in YouTube. I believe if you google USPSA Old Bridge, you can get an idea of what goes on. Nick (krdshrk) has a few videos of NJGF group. I went there my first time and shot the match 2 yrs ago. It was the best learning experience for me personally. The only thing you should worry about is not being DQ'd for the match and safety. As others will advise you, safety first and don't worry about the rest.

I probably will regret not shooting but I reply want to just see how everything runs first. Don't want my first time shooting to also be the first time being there. Too much at once for me personally

 

Here you go, this is Nick shooting a bunch of stages, give you a really good idea what it looks like from the shooters perspective.

 

Hey Nick, look Ryan first with a mention and now me posting your video, you're famous dude...

Gotcha Vlad. He knows now