Just a reminder - there are two slots left for this Sunday's IDPA match at Somerset. You can register here...

 

http://www.somersetidpa.com/matches/

 

I was just looking over the roster of those that signed-up. I count nine people from the board - and I may not be able to correlate board names for all those that have signed-up, so if I missed you, please chime in. Here's the list of attendees, that I came up with, from the board...

 

Smokin50

Jon

NYMetsFan86

Shocker

Irish Pete

Irish Pete's Boss

Howard

Mr Stu

Pizza Bob

 

See you there.

 

Adios,

 

Pizza Bob

Wow, didn't realize the lot of you guys were going to be there... guess I need to rethink my participation

How about we all sit together at lunch time so we can put faces together with screen names.

How about we all sit together at lunch time so we can put faces together with screen names.

 

no way most of you guys smell

Every thing in life smells.  It's the ones that stink you worry about.

siked the pizza is included!! woohoo haha

How about we all sit together at lunch time so we can put faces together with screen names.

Hold on IDPA gets a lunch break and pizza at that I have been shooting the wrong matches

Hold on IDPA gets a lunch break and pizza at that I have been shooting the wrong matches

 

cats outta the bag Mikey haha. two free slices with entry

no way most of you guys smell

Yeah, and I drool.

Ya smell, ya drool, you have two outta three, becareful!

I'm still planning to get to one of these...but I can't get to this one.

I'd like to shoot some matches but need to pick up 2-3 more mags first.

 

 

This signature is AWESOME!!!

I'd like to shoot some matches but need to pick up 2-3 more mags first.

 

 

This signature is AWESOME!!!

If you ask early enough many times someone will have extra mag for whatever gun your shooting.

Only handgun I currently own is a Stoeger/Beretta 8045.

 

 

This signature is AWESOME!!!

Yeah that is not so usual

I am in for this. I will need to go over the rules for reloads!! The last time I shot IDPA I got so many procedurals for reloading on the move and dropping mags with rounds still in them it wasn't pretty.

 

So if anyone has a brief explanation on the reloading that would be helpful. I know you must be behind cover but not so sure what it means when they say you can pivot but no sure what that means.

 

I think you can drop an empty mag but never one that still has a round in it?

I am in for this. I will need to go over the rules for reloads!! The last time I shot IDPA I got so many procedurals for reloading on the move and dropping mags with rounds still in them it wasn't pretty.

 

So if anyone has a brief explanation on the reloading that would be helpful. I know you must be behind cover but not so sure what it means when they say you can pivot but no sure what that means.

 

I think you can drop an empty mag but never one that still has a round in it?

Empty mags can be dropped. Mags with remaining rounds cannot.

Pivot is just like in basketball, one foot can move but you lift the other and you get called. You can only drop a mag when it and the gun are empty. You can change mags with retention if you want.

Are all spots filled up yet. I got a kinda ok from the wife to go. ???

1 Spot left open

http://www.eventbrite.com/e/somerset-monthly-idpa-registration-tickets-12683016243

 

I wish I could make it but with baby I can't stay out that long really.

1 Spot left open

http://www.eventbrite.com/e/somerset-monthly-idpa-registration-tickets-12683016243

 

I wish I could make it but with baby I can't stay out that long really.

 

It gets better, I promise.

 

BTW I forgot that we can't reload on the move anymore behind cover... Stupid...

It gets better, I promise.

 

BTW I forgot that we can't reload on the move anymore behind cover... Stupid...

If you keep having them , it will take a decade to be better. Those are official words of advice.

You people using babies as an excuse, really now.  I have seen a certain woman bring her baby to the range

Skipio does NOT count

Looks like FHLX, another forum member, will be participating also. And if Golf Battery gets his act together in time, he will too. There is still one slot and appx 22 hrs left to register.

 

I replied to FHLX re: loading, via e-mail, but thought it might do some of the new people some good to see it also. I'm sure that Stu covered this, as will whoever does the safety briefing, but it never hurts to repeat things...

 

• Both the gun and the magazine must be empty (slide lock) before you can just drop a mag.
• Round left in gun or in mag means you must do a reload with retention. Once new mag is in gun and slide forward (ready to fire) you may resume movement. However, you cannot resume firing until the mag you removed is stowed.
• All reloads are done behind cover. No movement during reloading – you may pivot, but one foot must be kept planted.
• Exception to above – if you are caught in the open with an empty gun (slide lock), you may initiate a reload while moving to cover. Once cover is achieved, the above “no movement” rule applies.
• All shooting must be done from behind cover, if available. Cover = 100% of lower body + 50% of upper body.
• Tactical Priority: From Cover –  Shoot targets as you see them. Slice the pie. / In the Open – Shoot targets near to far.
• Tactical Sequence: All targets must receive one round before any subsequent rounds are fired.

That about covers it.

 

Adios,

 

Pizza Bob

My friend Pat is signed up , and we'll have Rosey too  

Scores are up...

 

https://www.practiscore.com/results.php?uuid=eed46ae6-328e-4dad-9461-ed92e5928817

 

Good to see a lot of new faces - hope you all come back next month.

 

Weather permitting the next IDPA match in the area is at Easton next Sunday (9/29).

 

Adios,

 

Pizza Bob

It was great meeting people today. I had a great experience and im looking forward to shooting next month. Thanks for all the input I received from experienced shooters...good pizza haha...today's lesson. Slow is smooth and smooth is fast

 

Also thank you Stu for the cool stages

I suck.

Boy am I tired, just got back from shooting USPSA after shooting this IDPA match.  Probably my best day of shooting ever though.