Want to get into competitive shooting

View · by **saltedpeanut** on Fri Mar 09, 2012 6:20 pm

I would like to get started in shooting competitively just for some recreation. I like going to the range on my own, but would rather do something that is a little more active and stimulating. I've looked into GSSF and IPSC stuff and it looks interesting, any tips on where to start? Do I need to register before I go? FWIW I usually shoot at the Burnsville Pistol Range.

View · by JJ on Fri Mar 09, 2012 6:23 pm

A couple years ago i was in the same shoes. Just show up at a match and introduce yourself to the Match Director and let them know you are looking to get involved. They will generally have you follow a squad around for the event, paste targets, ect.. Bring your gear too, oftentimes they will let you shoot a course of fire after the main event is done.

View · by **brado** on Fri Mar 09, 2012 6:27 pm

Shooting a match tomorrow where are you located?

View · by **Snowgun** on Sat Mar 10, 2012 2:50 pm

Go to burnsville at 6:30 on march 15th. Bring your gear.

View · by **MrVvrroomm** on Sat Mar 10, 2012 6:18 pm

Snowgun wrote:Go to burnsville at 6:30 on march 15th. Bring your gear.

Get there at 1800 for even more entertaining smack-talk.

View · by **TH3180** on Sat Mar 10, 2012 6:36 pm

MrVvrroomm wrote:
Snowgun wrote:Go to burnsville at 6:30 on march 15th. Bring your gear.

Get there at 1800 for even more entertaining smack-talk.

+1

View · by **saltedpeanut** on Sun Mar 11, 2012 11:07 am

Snowgun wrote:Go to burnsville at 6:30 on march 15th. Bring your gear.

I'll look in to it, hopefully I can move some stuff around so I can make it!

View · by **saltedpeanut** on Wed Mar 14, 2012 10:49 am

Thinking I can make it tomorrow, what do I need to bring? I will bring my pistol (obviously), hearing/eye protection, how much ammo should I bring? Anything else?

View · by **user293** on Wed Mar 14, 2012 10:52 am

youll probably need a holster and some mag pouches if you got em.

View · by **brado** on Wed Mar 14, 2012 11:00 am

100 rounds of ammo.

View · by **Snowgun** on Wed Mar 14, 2012 11:42 am

As many magazines as possible.

If you don't have mag pouches, wear something that you can put magazines into that you can get at easily. (like a very thin jacket with hand pockets).

View · by **saltedpeanut** on Wed Mar 14, 2012 12:13 pm

Thanks for the help guys.

View · by **selurcspi** on Thu Mar 15, 2012 6:34 am

Don't forget the monthly Steel Shoots in Hutchinson.

View · by **plblark** on Thu Mar 15, 2012 7:56 am

I'll bring a couple double stack double mag holders for you to borrow. If Th3180 comes he'll bring some mags but he's 50-50 on being able to make it. IIRC the stages were ~20-32 rounds if you don't make up any shots. you could pm skyrock and see what the round count is going to be. there would probably be someone there shooting a glock in 9mm that might loan you some mags. it's amazing how helpful people are. The Match irector (Skyrock) might be able to pair you up with someone even.

View · by **MrVvrroomm** on Thu Mar 15, 2012 10:45 am

plblark wrote:I'll bring a couple double stack double mag holders for you to borrow. If Th3180 comes he'll bring some mags but he's 50-50 on being able to make it. IIRC the stages were ~20-32 rounds if you don't make up any shots. you could pm skyrock and see what the round count is going to be. there would probably be someone there shooting a glock in 9mm that might loan you some mags. it's amazing how helpful people are. The Match irector (Skyrock) might be able to pair you up with someone even.

In response to your voicemail, I'll try to remember to toss a couple of 9mm mags in my bag.

To the original poster: they sell Glock magazines at Fleet Farm.