Ashland Gun Club

How can I get involed into some competitions & what kind of things do I need to get started?

Thank's, Justin

I was wondering the same thing im looking forward to shooting my first match.

It depends a little on wether you want to shoot IDPA or USPSA. You can get into either one with a minimum of equipment. A reliable safe gun 4 or 5 mags a holster and a mag pouch or two. The main thing is to show up and after you figure out what you want to shoot you can tailor your equipment to that. Don't go out and waste alot of money till you've shot a couple of times. And most of the guys can give you advice and most are more than willing to let you barrow different stuff to help the decision process.

What Scooter said.

My $.02: Both USPSA and IDPA have divisions for virtually any handgun you may choose, and you can usually get by with 3 magazines, although more IS better. You will also need eye and ear protection.

The main thing is to get out to a match, introduce yourselves, and jump in-everybody has to start somewhere. Don't be afraid to ask questions (we'll be happy to help, but sometimes it's hard to tell when/if people want advice), and there is a wealth of information available among the members of the club.

I'd also suggest that you visit both the USPSA and IDPA websites to become familliar with the basic rules, if you haven't done so.

Do you have any specific questions?

Might be worth coming out to a match before you come to shoot.

You can talk to us, see what people shoot and how they have their stuff set up.

Just bring hearing protection and safety glasses.

Thank's everyone for replying back to me! So when is the next competition? I have AR-15, AR-pistol & 1911, what competitions could I get in with these types of firearms?

1911
Single Stack, Limited 10, Limited or Open.

AR Pistol, none.

AR, we shoot what we call RC.

Are thier going to be any RC matches or matches using the 1911 anytime here soon? Yeah I like to watch a match or two and talk to a few of you guys so I can get some advice & also see what kind of things I need to bring.

Come out, see what a match is all about...that's the best way to explain it. The next match is Jan 16 @ 11:30.

You can also search for "USPSA", "IPSC", or "IDPA" on Youtube and find tons of videos that are similar to what we do.

Thank's for all the help guys!... I'll come up the January 16th! What kind of class is going on then?