2014 MN Section Match

View · by **raytex** on Sun Jun 15, 2014 4:18 pm

I cannot find any information, other than a date of 8/16/14, for the 2014 MN Section match. Can someone direct me to a link for registration? Thanks.

View · by **Ron Burgundy** on Mon Jun 16, 2014 6:22 am

I don't think they are taking registration yet. Is keep an eye on mnmatch.com or mnuspsa.org

View · by **-=VILLY=-** on Mon Jul 07, 2014 9:32 pm

Match info is up on http://mnuspsa.org/match.html.

The mnmatch.com will no longer be used.

View · by **andrewP** on Tue Jul 08, 2014 8:58 am

So as a lowly unclassified (and probably high "D" at best once I'm classified) shooter, is it worthwhile to go to something like this, or is it just a good way to get my rear end handed to me even more than I do at local matches and spend a lot more money doing it? Also, if I'm wishy-washy about it, is there a limited number of slots available, such that I'd need to make a decision quickly?

View · by **-=VILLY=-** on Tue Jul 08, 2014 9:09 am

andrewP wrote:So as a lowly unclassified (and probably high "D" at best once I'm classified) shooter, is it worthwhile to go to something like this, or is it just a good way to get my rear end handed to me even more than I do at local matches and spend a lot more money doing it?

That depends, are you really wanting to be all that competitive, or do you want to have some fun and maybe challenge yourself to get better?

One thing I enjoy about the MN Section Match is that there are more stages (courses of fire) so more trigger time. It is a match though, so there will be some people there serious about winning. But there will be more people there looking to have a great time shooting with friends and like-minded folks.

I've been where you are. But I realize that the only way to get better is to keep on shooting. So I kept on going, paying attention to how the good shooters shoot, learn from watching and asking, and I paid more attention to how I progressed instead of how I placed.

View · by **-=VILLY=-** on Tue Jul 08, 2014 2:26 pm

andrewP wrote:Also, if I'm wishy-washy about it, is there a limited number of slots available, such that I'd need to make a decision quickly?

I'm not aware of any limit on the number of slots for the section match. I don't recall there being any in the last few years I've attended.

View · by **andrewP** on Tue Jul 08, 2014 4:32 pm

-=VILLY=- wrote:
andrewP wrote:Also, if I'm wishy-washy about it, is there a limited number of slots available, such that I'd need to make a decision quickly?

I'm not aware of any limit on the number of slots for the section match. I don't recall there being any in the last few years I've attended.

Thanks for the advice, and it's good to know that I don't have to make a snap decision about it. Crappy as it is, both the fact that it's a MUCH longer drive and that the match fee is 5x what I'm used to paying @ OGC's Thursday evening matches factor into it. On the other hand, 9 stages in a day sounds like a lot of fun, so who knows, maybe I'll persuade myself that it's worth it.

View · by **Ron Burgundy** on Wed Jul 30, 2014 6:50 am

Bump. Still room for more.

It's a pretty quick drive from MPLS to a fantastic range and well worth it in my opinion. 9 stages and chance to learn by watching some great shooters.

View · by **jonahk** on Wed Jul 30, 2014 1:10 pm

Ron Burgundy wrote:Bump. Still room for more.

It's a pretty quick drive from MPLS to a fantastic range and well worth it in my opinion. 9 stages and chance to learn by watching some great shooters.

This.

If you enjoy shooting USPSA, these are some of the best and most challenging stages of the season.

View · by **Bessy** on Wed Jul 30, 2014 3:54 pm

Just signed up... wish I would have earlier, everyone I know is already squaded. Jonah... big man shooting with THE pro....

View · by **andrewP** on Sat Aug 02, 2014 9:15 am

-=VILLY=- wrote:
andrewP wrote:Also, if I'm wishy-washy about it, is there a limited number of slots available, such that I'd need to make a decision quickly?

I'm not aware of any limit on the number of slots for the section match. I don't recall there being any in the last few years I've attended.

Just to update on this; I was looking at the registration page this morning, and there *does* seem to be a limit of 150 shooters (It says 51 slots remaining as of now). I guess I'm not too worried about it filling up, but I suppose I should make my decision sooner rather than later.