want to try IDPA, where do I begin?

[protegeV]

I run blade tech holsters and kytex mag carriers

http://www.kytexgear.com

But don't get caught up with gear! Get out and watch a match without participating if you want to get a feel for it ahead of time.

Have fun, make friends and be safe!

Lol, this. I just used the factory holster and mag carrier that came with my xdm. And I saw more than one other shooter just throw the extra mags in their jacket pocket.

 

[TTMD]

Its really not that big of a deal. I had never done it before and I jumped right in. My first match was a qualifier and I ended up finishing in the top 1/3. I just made sure to let the RO know it was my first time so I was lower down the order and could observe the first few shooters.

For some people it's no big deal. They have no trouble just jumping right in. For others it's easier to watch first. And there's nothing wrong with that.

 

[highli99]

I need to try this. Looks like fun and useful skills too!

 

[Stoveman]

I need to try this. Looks like fun and useful skills too!

Do it. You'll love it.

 

[protegeV]

I need to try this. Looks like fun and useful skills too!

Just do it.

 

[protegeV]

For some people it's no big deal. They have no trouble just jumping right in. For others it's easier to watch first. And there's nothing wrong with that.

True. Depends on the personality. Just wanted to give a little perspective from the other side.

 

[Tactics]

Holy Cannoli. Protege is killing it in this thread. The postman is delivering!

 

[Tactics]

Its really not that big of a deal. I had never done it before and I jumped right in. My first match was a qualifier and I ended up finishing in the top 1/3. I just made sure to let the RO know it was my first time so I was lower down the order and could observe the first few shooters.

This.

 

[Tactics]

Lol, this. I just used the factory holster and mag carrier that came with my xdm. And I saw more than one other shooter just throw the extra mags in their jacket pocket.

And this.

 

[jimbobborg]

That's a nice thing about Springfield pistols, they come out of the box ready to wear. Now if they'd included 8-round 1911 mags instead of the 7-round mags, they'd be perfect.

 

[TTMD]

True. Depends on the personality. Just wanted to give a little perspective from the other side.

Why haven't you registered for my match at the Frederick IWLA on the 19th?

 

[Gryphon]

Hardy Har har

That's subaru minivan wagonista to you, bub.

Seriously though. It's not just one hour. I did the safety brief in january. Gryphon did it a couple years ago. In both instances it is several hours long. It takes up the entire time of the match.
You spend the first 30mins going through the same safety brief as the participants and reviewing some of the stages . Then you head up to thethe Cub house for about 1.5hrs where they go over rules and safety for the n00bs. Then you go back down to the range and do about 1.5hr of dry fire practice with different obstacles. I suppose the total time for the final part would depend on how many new people are in the safety brief doing the practice. In my case there were 7 so it took a while. If it was 2 or 3 then it would go faster.
I got there at 9am and we didn't wrap up til after 1 and the actual shoot was over and they were cleaning up around us.

^^^^ Good Info and the guys at AAFG are great. Send them an email and get into the next class. It isn't just a walk in situation. 4 hours is nothing for safety and for someone who knows nothing and wants to get started.

 

[TopRacer]

Thurmont IDPA Skills Class

https://practiscore.com/upcomingmatches?s=Thurmont

 

[Sthomas229]

Thurmont IDPA Skills Class

https://practiscore.com/upcomingmatches?s=Thurmont

Unfortunately, not an option as I work in Silver Spring weekdays.

 

[MG in MD]

I'm attending the new shooter orientation at AAFG, and hope to shoot in my first match soon thereafter. Can't wait!

 

[protegeV]

Why haven't you registered for my match at the Frederick IWLA on the 19th?

Frederick?

AAFG is about 35mins from me and that's nearly too far. I hate driving

 

[MG in MD]

About 30 min for me...

Meant to say the new shooters orientation is this Saturday!

 

[Xshot]

Thurmont IDPA Skills Class



https://practiscore.com/upcomingmatches?s=Thurmont

What's the difference between this class and the AAFG class?

 

[TopRacer]

I have not taken Pete's class. Registered for 4/14. I did take the AAGF safety class before. You will have opportunity to shoot in Pete's class, but only dry fire at AAFG safety class from what I understand. One is skill class, and one is safety class, I would say.

Attached is the information I have from last year.

 

[MG in MD]

That's my understanding as well, the AAFG course is safety and orientation for people who have not shot at their range before. It is not an either or situation as far as I know. I believe that even if you have competed at other ranges you still need to attend their orientation class before signing up for a match. Not sure what if any training component there will be.