IDPA Starts Wednesday at Faribault

[engnerdan]

Well last night was good, the weather was miserable (but still better then not shooting) and the food was great. I had the down hill slide going on all night, shot fast and clean the first stage without trying and it went down hill from there.

Pat,
If you want to make it to any of the remaining events and need a ride the offer still stands. From my understanding this is how the next four weeks will go

1. Points Match week 12 - 08-03-11
2. Classifier - 08-10-11
3. Fun Shoot - 08-17-11
4. Party at Leo's - 08-12-11

[engnerdan]

Looks like it could be a nice night weather wise. I can't wait.

[engnerdan]

For those who are on here that shoot Wednesday nights and will be doing the classifier next week. Here is a little info from the IDPA webpage.

Classifier Course of Fire
Note: Start position for all strings EXCEPT Stage One / String 5 is hands naturally at your sides. A Bianchi Style Barricade wall is twenty-four (24) inches wide by six (6) feet tall; shooting box is twenty-four (24) inches wide and does not necessarily have to have a back to it.

Stage 1
7 yards
String Position Instructions

Shots
1 1 Draw and fire two (2) shots to the body and one (1) to the head on T1. 3
2 1 Draw and fire two (2) shots to the body and one (1) to the head on T2. 3
3 1 Draw and fire two (2) shots to the body and one (1) to the head on T3. 3
4 1 Draw and fire two (2) shots at each head T1-T3. 6
*** Hits below the head area should be pasted before shooting String Five ***
5 1 Start with gun in “WEAK” hand pointed down range at a 45º angle, safety may be off, but finger must be out of trigger guard, fire one (1) shot at each T1-T3. WEAK HAND ONLY 3
6 1 (Load 3 rounds MAX. in pistol) Start back to targets, turn and fire one (1) shot at each, T1-T3, reload from slide lock and fire one (1) shot at each, T1-T3 6
7 1 Draw and fire two (2) shots at each T1-T3 “STRONG” hand only. 6

Stage 2
10 yards
String Position Instructions

Shots
1 2 Draw and advance toward targets, fire 2 shots at each T1 - T3 while moving forward (all shots must be fired while moving) there is a forward fault line at the 5yd line for this string. 6
2 3 Draw and retreat from targets, fire 2 shots at each T1 - T3 while retreating (all shots must be fired while moving). 6
3 2 (Load 6 rounds MAX. in pistol) Start back to targets, turn and fire 2 shots at each T1 - T3, reload from slide lock and fire 2 shots at each T1 - T3. 12
4 2 Draw and fire 2 shots at each T1 - T3 “STRONG” hand only. 6

Stage 3
Position 4 - 20 yards
Position 5 - 15 yards
(Bianchi style barricade and 55 gallon barrel required)
String Position Instructions

Shots
1 4 Draw and fire 2 shots at each T1 - T3 from either side of the barricade, TACTICAL LOAD and fire 2 shots at each T1 - T3 from the opposite side of barricade. 12
2 4 Draw and fire 2 shots at each T1 - T3 from either side of the barricade, TACTICAL LOAD and advance to Position #5, fire 2 shots at each T1 - T3 from around either side of 55-gallon barrel. 12
3 5 Draw, kneel, and fire 2 shots at each T1 - T3 from around either side of 55-gallon barrel. 6

Copied from
http://www.idpa.com/printable.asp

[Rem700]

I have been trying to make it to one of these and havnt made it yet.
Well its Wed again but the schedule says classifier, Can anyone shoot a classifier or is it something special?
Is there still a BUG match tonight?
I keep checking in hopes of finally makeing one of these matches.

[engnerdan]

I have been trying to make it to one of these and havnt made it yet.
Well its Wed again but the schedule says classifier, Can anyone shoot a classifier or is it something special?
Is there still a BUG match tonight?
I keep checking in hopes of finally makeing one of these matches.

Go to the top of the page, my post has what the last 4 weeks would be. There are no more regular IDPA events this year. Anybody can shoot a classifier but if you do not have a IDPA membership it is nothing but practice for you and I have a feeling that you will be asked to wait until the IDPA members who are trying to get classified are done.

-Dan

[cobb]

No BUG match tonight.

You most probably will have to have an IDPA membership number to eve shoot the classifier tonight. The basic schedule will be to give the non classified IDPA members priority. The next would be those that want to reclassify or classify in another class. Then if time permits, there is a 8 pm deadline because of club rules, the regulars that shoot weekly but may not be an IDPA member. Then if there is time, it will be open to others.

We will be running 3 bays with the classifier, so depending on how many turn up will determine as to what can be done tonight.

Fot those that have never shot regular IDPA style matches and then go to a classifier, do not plan to be overly impressed. I think the classifier is boring, but it is in part because it is a standardize course to gauge a shooters ability and get them shooting in the level that they should be.

[Rem700]

Thanks
Perhaps one of these days everything will align and I can give this a try.

[MrVvrroomm]

Just wrapped up the season for Faribault IDPA. What a great time! It was my first year of shooting IDPA and I'm hooked. A great bunch of guys/gals.

Thanks Leo and all others involved with the organization of this group.

[monschman]

what he said

[MrVvrroomm]

what he said

Sandbagger ^^^high five^^^

[monschman]

[hicap45z]

The highlight of the evening was 12 pounds of tannerite at 275 yards, shot with a .300 Win Mag.

If you notice the momentary blur when it lit off, that was because it shook the ground!




Z

[westhope]

You could feel the pressure wave too. The video does not do justice to the sound.

Nice shooting Pam. Thanks again for all your work with sign-up at the matches.