Registration is now open for the December 7th USPSA match at Shongum Sportsman's club:

 

http://shootnscoreit.com/ipsc/match/1530/

I wish I could go. I had a ton of fun last time, but I'm doing holiday stuff with the family. Have fun!

Is this a good one for first timers?

Is this a good one for first timers?

 

I'd say yeah. So long as you have the safety fundamentals down and leave the mall ninja stuff at home, you should be okay. Just be sure that find a Range Officer and follow their instructions. You'll need to be certified by a RO prior to shooting, but it's a basic safety check ensuring you're not a hazard to others.

 

Make sure you mention you're new, too. They make sure you don't go first on any stages until you're comfortable.

Is this a good one for first timers?

Yes, I shot my first match here.  The round count is lower compared to some of the other venues.

 

As long as you tell the RO you are new, they will help you thru the match.

 

Remember, if time permitting there will be a rifle stage after the pistol match.

Thanks guys,

 

How does the membership work, can I join and pay there, do I pay $40 for just December and have to pay again in January for 2014?

Thanks guys,

 

How does the membership work, can I join and pay there, do I pay $40 for just December and have to pay again in January for 2014?

 

You can sign up at the club. That's what I did last time. $40 gives you a year membership to USPSA and a year subscription to the magazine they publish. That will last you until December 2014.

That's awesome, thanks Sarge

That's awesome, thanks Sarge

 

No problem. I did forget to mention that signing up for USPSA lets you shoot the match free, but all subsequent matches have a fee (I don't recall the amount).

Shongum is a great place to begin uspsa

No problem. I did forget to mention that signing up for USPSA lets you shoot the match free, but all subsequent matches have a fee (I don't recall the amount).

$20 if you are not a member of club hosting match.

Im interested in trying this. I have been wanting to for a long time. What equipment do i need? What calibers are exceptable ? Holster? how many mags? How many rounds needed?

  Thanks for any info

Just a side note. I have a G19 9mm,  sig 226 9mm ,sig p239 40 cal and SA 45. Which one would be best for a begginer in USPSA ? They all fit my hand but i would say the 45 fits best

You need a holster and mag pouches a gun and ammo.  If you want to shoot production, that is a standard gun from the factory with no modifications (well some slight but lets just say none for now) then you should shoot one of your 9mm guns as production is all scored as minor.  If you want to shoot major then either your .40 or .45.  You can shoot those in limited 10 or the .45 assuming its a 1911 in single stack.  When you shoot major the scoring is 5,4,2 for the A,C,D zone on the target whereas it is scored a 5,3,1 respectively in minor.  Thus if you shoot the larger calibers in production you penalize yourself as they are only scored as minor.  If you feel you are best with your .45 that is fine, but don't shoot in production.  Actually if it is SA you can't as in production the gun must be in double action mode when you draw it from the holster.  If you have other questions just ask as there are many here much more experienced than I am that can chime in.

Thanks. I will probably go with the G19 or Sig 226 in production . I registered for the match ,but not sure about the squad thing.. I dont want to join a squad that other people want to join. Being new i dont want to bump someone from a squad they want to shoot with since i dont know anyone. How many rounds? Target ammo ok? How many Mags? I dont want to go out and spend tons of loot till i see if i like it. I have a desantis holster for the glock level 2 retention but very ez to release pistol. Nothing for the sig. can someone suggest inexpensive holsters that would be good for this type of comp for a beginner

 Thanks again

Check your PM

Oneshot, Watch all these videos

http://njgunforums.com/forum/index.php/topic/18511-new-to-uspsa/

Thanks gentlemen for your help. I'm stoked ! No plans of being a gold medalist just out for something new and fun in a hobby i have had since i was 5 .

Just be warned this will become an addiction!

^^^^^^YUP!

Just be warned this will become an addiction!

I could be addicted to worse things. I've been a firearm addict( i mean enthusiast)  since i was a kid.

I will be easy to see, i will be the slowest one on the course :-)

I could be addicted to worse things. I've been a firearm addict( i mean enthusiast)  since i was a kid.

I will be easy to see, i will be the slowest one on the course :-)

Maybe not, you have been doing this since you were a kid, I have three or four years on you and only first touched a gun last January.

I could be addicted to worse things. I've been a firearm addict( i mean enthusiast)  since i was a kid.

I will be easy to see, i will be the slowest one on the course :-)

 

 

You'll be competing against me for that title!

LOL sounds like the race to the bottom is on!! Bring it !! Anyone have a couple of 1911 mags i can borrow? My buddy wants to shoot,so im going to let him use my 1911 but i only have 2 mags.

 I will see if i can find some at ramsey but just in case i cant ,I would appreciate it greatly

 BTW i was shooting rifles at 5 not handguns. they didnt come till i was well into my 30's

If you sign up for squad 3 I'll share mags.

Crap my weather app is now saying 30% chance of Freezing rain for Saturday morning.  That is where I draw the line.  I did Old Bridge at 20 degrees and 20 mph winds, but freezing rain - NFW  !!!

news 12 T&W says partly cloudy 39 ..

ehh what does verizon know about weather 

If you sign up for squad 3 I'll share mags.

My buddy would be using my 1911 . I dont think he can use it in production can he?