Why haven't you tried some competitive shooting?

[NikatKimber]

Lol! You really DON'T know me then. I think what you meant to say was I don't know your sense of humor on the Internet


That's one of the most fun side benefits of shooting matches. Getting to know some funny SOB's.

Or at least some funny-looking ones!

Side-note. I still have this month's OKCGC 3 Gun match on my calendar. Hopefully it's not cold. I hate cold.

 

[Tyson C.]

nice vids looks like a blast!!! i would like to come and watch/try sometime. but for now i think the targets are too close for my new intrests...

behind the bench at Shreveport, LA. shoot (1000yrd)
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my best (1000yrd):
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[Perplexed]

Did you actually shoot in a IDPA, USPSA, 3 gun or some other match or just watch? The reason I ask is that shooting is about 10x more fun than it looks from the outside.

I have to agree about the "waiting my turn to shoot isn't my idea of fun" I am very impatient and it sucks to sit around so much. Good thing there are good people at these matches to keep us laughing.

No, I did not actually shoot in a competition - I watched perhaps a half hour's worth, then was ready to leave and go someplace where I could shoot on my own terms. I must be more impatient than you in that regard

 

[Chris_Andersen]

Great thread Jesse. One of the best aspects of competitive shooting is the people. There are no shortage of people willing to help, share tips, and even encourage you to try out their $4000 gun.

Not only that, but we are blessed in Oklahoma with one of the largest concentrations of matches of all kinds available in the country. You can test your skills, your gear, practice, or just have fun at sometimes as many as 3 different practical pistol or 3-gun matches in a single weekend!

If you love to shoot, you owe it to yourself to give this stuff a try. There is never any pressure, and most of the organization/structure is there to keep things running smoothly and keep it safe. And there is never a shortage of people willing to do whatever it takes to help you get started. I travel all over the country competing and and consistently impressed with the caliber of people I meet in this sport.

 

[poopgiggle]

then was ready to leave and go someplace where i could shoot on my own terms.

 

[jtischauser]

Or at least some funny-looking ones!

Side-note. I still have this month's OKCGC 3 Gun match on my calendar. Hopefully it's not cold. I hate cold.

Awesome! You need a shotgun still?

 

[jtischauser]

Where is the like button! Not for rustling Perplexed jimmies but for a great pic!

 

[oklaccer]

I'd like to shoot matches, but need to take that first step. Aside from the first step, I just need to free some time. It looks like a great time!

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[oklaccer]

I'd really like to get into some of these. Sounds like a blast.

Like the NIKE commercial says, just do it. Between USSA and Alpha Training Academy, they have shoots almost every weekend. There may be more around the Tulsa area, but these are the ones I am familiar with.

 

[oklaccer]

can't afford the ammo

Shoot steel challenge with .22lr. Doesn't get much cheaper than that.