19 people and 27+ different guns.... wow.

 

I think we might have to have this at Range 14 or another range (if we can get enough people in to a private range).....

 

I think so too. I doubt there are enough SCFGPA members to guest everyone in...

Yeah I see only 2, maybe 3 SCFGPA members here.

awesome idea

Wish I could partake

19 people and 27+ different guns.... wow.

 

 

Yea but only some are true pocket/bug guns... Not that I have anything against bigger guns that can still be CCW'ed but I would like to see a pocket gun only kinda meet.

if this is gonna be held after may 5th i would be down, i will be able to bring a kahr pm9 9mm, ruger lcp .380 and an xd9 9 mm sub compact in od green.

Yeah I'm thinking mid/late may for this.

depends on the day.

I can bring:

 

G27_Gen4

Ruger LCR 357

Great Idea. I'd love to make this if I could. I love pocket guns.

I would love to attend, but the smallest gun I can offer is my USP compact. Range 14 will definitely be our best bet. Anyone want to grab the reigns like Lunker did last time?

Too far for me. and I have a few things I coulda brought.

Could everyone who showed interest chime in as to what private club they're a member at?

 

I don't think OBRPC would enjoy another "meetup"

 

SCFGPA might be ok but I don't think we have enough members.

 

Who here are members at CJRPC?

I am probationary at OB so I could actually get into this meetup

anyone have those 4 shot break open style mouse guns? i was always interested in trying one of those. im gonna talk to my friend see if he wants go he has one of those micro desert eagle in .380, pretty cool pocket gun...

Could everyone who showed interest chime in as to what private club they're a member at?

 

I don't think OBRPC would enjoy another "meetup"

 

SCFGPA might be ok but I don't think we have enough members.

 

Who here are members at CJRPC?

 

Nick,

 

NO other club that I know of would "enjoy" one either, especially if it is a "surprise" organized on this forum only, without the express permission of the Exec. Board of the club that you plan to decend upon.

 

This forum is growing, and the number of folks who wish to get involved in one of these "Meet-ups" is also growing by leaps and bounds. Some of these people are crack-shot Experts and some don't know where the bullets load into the gun. Put yourself into their (a Board Member's) shoes and how would you respond to such an influx of non-members? The Guest Policies at the various private Clubs aren't designed to accommodate 20-30 shooters AT ONE TIME, RUNNING THEIR OWN MATCH, rather they're designed to encourage individual members who want to bring a friend or relative out to the range(s) in hopes that they'll have enough fun to join as a member, not merely "float" from one "freebie" Meet-up to another, circumventing or at the very least, straining the Guest Rules. Some Clubs have begun to address this situation already, since the "cat is outta the bag" from the last one.

 

I suggest that whomever grabs the reigns on this BUG Match keep it on the "Up and Up" and get permission from the Trustees or Board of the Club that they want to hold / will be allowed to hold the Match AT, so as to insure that no one has to endure any undue scrutiny or risk their membership in said Clubs. Providing Certified RSO's and some range workparty volunteer time (as a way of "giving back") to the sponsoring organization (Club) would be the way to proceed.

 

Just my 2 cent's worth....

 

Dave

I'm not a member of a club as I shoot on my own private property. I would be happy to invite you all here however it's quite the drive for most and I really only have the room for 3-5 shooters at a time @25 yards

depending on when and where I am in with my taurus 709 slim 9mm and XDM 3.8 compact in .40

Not to be a party-pooper, but the thought of a lot of people, unknown to me and of unknown ability, handling a plethora of unfamiliar handguns, just seems a recipe for potential disaster. As Smokin 50 has pointed out, if I were a board member, this would be a definite thumbs down for me. Maybe I'm just getting to be a FUD in my dotage - or maybe, with age comes wisdom. Be careful with whatever you decide, but I think I'll pass.

 

Adios,

 

Pizza Bob

I think this would be good if a club ran a side stage or 2 in association with a regular scheduled event. Kind of like Shongum does with a side rifle or shotty stage. That way the club if willing could see the interest in this, that and you would also have people that shoot action time matches, so it wouldn't be a bunch of people not familiar with the rules that would be in place.

 

Who knows there may be a larger interest in this then some may think. either way, I think it would be fun to shoot, and good practice with your BUG gun..

I know we've got some interest in a BUG match for IDPA...

 

Oh - quick comparison. Nano/Shield/PPS:

I know we've got some interest in a BUG match for IDPA...

 

Now THAT I'd participate in.

A sanctioned Match run by a League in a Club is a "whole nuther World" than just a bunch of shooters with potentially unknown gun handling skill sets foolin'-around with each other's BUG's! R-O's and handling rules are already in place, each owner shoots their own gun, and the sponsoring Club KNOWS that it will be run as SAFE as can be made.

 

Old Bridge ran a BUG Match a few years ago, which I participated in and had a good, safe time!

 

Somerset Matches are by registration-only sign-ups in advance, due to limited space and time, which would prevent some here from shooting, especially those who never shot an IDPA Match. Whether or not that Club would consider a second Match on the same or different day(s) is not yet known. Tom (the League Chair for IDPA @ SCF&GPA) would be the person to ask IF this could happen @ Somerset. I don't think Somerset would appreciate 20-30 shooters just "dropping-by" for a "Meet" either....

Yeah - After some thought and discussion, the best place for this to happen would be Range 14. There are enough pistol lanes there and they generally don't fill up too quickly.

I know we've got some interest in a BUG match for IDPA...

 

I'd be interested in this. But I'm sure the "gamers" will bring guns that aren't even close to being considered BUGs.

I'd be interested in this. But I'm sure the "gamers" will bring guns that aren't even close to being considered BUGs.

 

Ray Ray, you need to learn what you're talking about before you open your mouth. IDPA was created to get away from "gaming" and the BUG guns are defined in the rules. I'd love to try this, but it is club level matches only and we'd have to convince one of the clubs that hold IDPA matches to try this. I'd be in.

 

Adios,

 

PIzza Bob

Ray Ray, you need to learn what you're talking about before you open your mouth. IDPA was created to get away from "gaming" and the BUG guns are defined in the rules. I'd love to try this, but it is club level matches only and we'd have to convince one of the clubs that hold IDPA matches to try this. I'd be in.

 

Adios,

 

PIzza Bob

 

Na, I stand by my statement.

IDPA BUG match rules are really more for BUGs.

 

Pistol or Revolver

.32 ACP or larger

3.8" Barrel max for semi autos, 3" max for revolvers

Max # of rounds loaded into the gun: 5

The modifications allowed are VERY minimal.

I'd be interested in this. But I'm sure the "gamers" will bring guns that aren't even close to being considered BUGs.

 

Ray,

 

BUGS are determined by barrel length, generally 3.5" or less (I don't have a copy of the IDPA Rule Book, but my Officers' .45 was allowed). In a BUG Match you're only allowed to load 5 rounds regardless of the magazine capacity, to keep things sort of even with small-framed 5-shot revolvers. The scenarios are likewise less intense than regular IDPA Stages, although strong-hand only Stages are more frequent (at close range). So Pizza Bob is somewhat correct...

 

Now with that being said, yes there are "Gamers" at every contest, and they'll have handloads without much power, heavy guns to keep them on-target, high-vis sights, action jobs, etc., and YOU and I will show-up with FULL-HOUSE Factory loads, smaller and lighter-framed hide-out guns, etc. to simulate THE REAL WORLD! YOU and I will know in our hearts that we actually did a scenario with the REAL GUN using REAL AMMO. So what if someone with powder-puff loads gets a better time/score. We KNOW we did it RIGHT, and that's what COUNTS! Nobody is gonna win a Cadillac anyway!

 

On a lighter note:

 

Several years ago Old Bridge's USPSA League ran a "BUG"-style Match at the indoor range. Me and this other guy were chatting about trying to use our six-guns since the round count in a Stage was limited to 5 rounds. So we each planned on bringing our Single-Action western-styled revolvers. We were the only two competitors in the "AOG", or Any Other Gun Category. He brought a Colt .45 Peacemaker clone and so I brought my Dad's Ruger Blackhawk. I won the Division via fanning the revolver (with a leather glove on my weak hand) at point blank range shooting USPSA targets. And we both had tons of fun. Go to the Match with FUN on the brain and you'll have a good time.....

 

Dave

Ray,

 

BUGS are determined by barrel length, generally 3.5" or less (I don't have a copy of the IDPA Rule Book, but my Officers' .45 was allowed). In a BUG Match you're only allowed to load 5 rounds regardless of the magazine capacity, to keep things sort of even with small-framed 5-shot revolvers. The scenarios are likewise less intense than regular IDPA Stages, although strong-hand only Stages are more frequent (at close range). So Pizza Bob is somewhat correct...

 

Now with that being said, yes there are "Gamers" at every contest, and they'll have handloads without much power, heavy guns to keep them on-target, high-vis sights, action jobs, etc., and YOU and I will show-up with FULL-HOUSE Factory loads, smaller and lighter-framed hide-out guns, etc. to simulate THE REAL WORLD! YOU and I will know in our hearts that we actually did a scenario with the REAL GUN using REAL AMMO. So what if someone with powder-puff loads gets a better time/score. We KNOW we did it RIGHT, and that's what COUNTS! Nobody is gonna win a Cadillac anyway!

 

You sir, are a gentleman and a scholar.

 

Agreed

Who here are members at CJRPC?

 

 

that would be ME!

I'd be down for a BUG IDPA Match.My revolver qualifies.