On a lark, I thought I'd see what one of these ASI shoots is all about. Exactly as described by others, it's a very non-competitive, low-stress, noob-friendly, cheerful affair. In years past, I got pretty well into CAS. While it was always a good time, I started getting good enough to feel the nagging siren song of the competitive urge. Poof, lost some of the fun. Now some years later and starting to carry here in MD, I'm feeling the need to once again not just stand in a lane and punch paper.
In looking around for a shooting environment that will let me move and think about my draw and feel some of the timer's pressure on my handling (while not being a drag on people trying to compete for real in more serious events), I also wanted something that lets my likes-to-shoot wife ease into something a little more interesting. I was delighted to find a broad spectrum of skills and severl ladies enjoying the ASI match I attended last night.
I enjoyed the easy-going way that Ron and Hal handled the variety of experience levels in front of them. And will certainly be back with Mrs. Occam and probably a couple of friends. Good fun, and always learn something watching others and putting myself in a new situation. Shot with my carry rig, and landed everything where I wanted it to go, though, so maybe I should quit while I'm ahead
Anyway: thanks to ASI for understanding that there's demand for a less intense competitive environment, and creating it. Good call!
In looking around for a shooting environment that will let me move and think about my draw and feel some of the timer's pressure on my handling (while not being a drag on people trying to compete for real in more serious events), I also wanted something that lets my likes-to-shoot wife ease into something a little more interesting. I was delighted to find a broad spectrum of skills and severl ladies enjoying the ASI match I attended last night.
I enjoyed the easy-going way that Ron and Hal handled the variety of experience levels in front of them. And will certainly be back with Mrs. Occam and probably a couple of friends. Good fun, and always learn something watching others and putting myself in a new situation. Shot with my carry rig, and landed everything where I wanted it to go, though, so maybe I should quit while I'm ahead
Anyway: thanks to ASI for understanding that there's demand for a less intense competitive environment, and creating it. Good call!