Competion - The Firearms Forum

bflem55 · 09-22-2004, 12:54 PM

Hey guys i just purchased my first handgun and I want to start doing competitions and stuff I also have a AR-15 I was wondering where I can get started at I live in Ohio if that helps any??? Thank You

Gunfyter · 09-22-2004, 01:38 PM

I'd suggest that you go to www.idpa.com and check the link to see what clubs are in your area of Ohio. IDPA is probably the cheapest(least expensive) competition to get into, you'll need a holster, belt, mag pouch and three mags. Also, hearing and eye protection. Most IDPA clubs will let you shoot the first time without joining to see if you like it. Go to a local match, LISTEN CLOSELY TO THE SHOOTING OFFICERS and above all, HAVE FUN.

inplanotx · 09-22-2004, 03:12 PM

Also, if Shootin' Guns comes along, he is in the Buckeye state and if nothing else, he might know of some places around him! Then again he has turned into bait fishin lately!

pickenup · 09-22-2004, 04:50 PM

Since you have a 870 also, you might look into "3 gun" if they have it in your area. Along with IDPA that Gunfyter mentioned, there is IPSC, USPSA (which are kind of the same) They have a class (production) that does not cost an arm and a leg to get into. You can shoot most any gun right out of the box. When you get into the higher classes like “open” that is where you can spend big bucks on “race” guns. You might also check with any ranges (or gun shops) in your area. Even some of the private ranges have matches that are open to the public.

Then there is bullseye, cowboy, benchrest, fast draw, high-power, pin-shooting, revolver, silhouette, small bore, tactical action, and a host of others.

Good luck, hope you find one in your area.
Remember, it is always safety first, then have FUN.

09-22-2004, 12:54 PM	#1
bflem55 Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 17	Competion Hey guys i just purchased my first handgun and I want to start doing competitions and stuff I also have a AR-15 I was wondering where I can get started at I live in Ohio if that helps any??? Thank You -->

09-22-2004, 01:38 PM	#2
Gunfyter Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Western Maryland Posts: 1,956	Re: Competion I'd suggest that you go to www.idpa.com and check the link to see what clubs are in your area of Ohio. IDPA is probably the cheapest(least expensive) competition to get into, you'll need a holster, belt, mag pouch and three mags. Also, hearing and eye protection. Most IDPA clubs will let you shoot the first time without joining to see if you like it. Go to a local match, LISTEN CLOSELY TO THE SHOOTING OFFICERS and above all, HAVE FUN. __________________ Anything worth shooting once, is worth shooting again. If it ain't broke, break it. Someone needs the work

09-22-2004, 03:12 PM	#3
inplanotx Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 8,897	Re: Competion Also, if Shootin' Guns comes along, he is in the Buckeye state and if nothing else, he might know of some places around him! Then again he has turned into bait fishin lately!

09-22-2004, 04:50 PM	#4
pickenup Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Colorado Rocky Mountains Posts: 6,841	Re: Competion Since you have a 870 also, you might look into "3 gun" if they have it in your area. Along with IDPA that Gunfyter mentioned, there is IPSC, USPSA (which are kind of the same) They have a class (production) that does not cost an arm and a leg to get into. You can shoot most any gun right out of the box. When you get into the higher classes like “open” that is where you can spend big bucks on “race” guns. You might also check with any ranges (or gun shops) in your area. Even some of the private ranges have matches that are open to the public. Then there is bullseye, cowboy, benchrest, fast draw, high-power, pin-shooting, revolver, silhouette, small bore, tactical action, and a host of others. Good luck, hope you find one in your area. Remember, it is always safety first, then have FUN. __________________ The gene pool needs chlorine Last edited by pickenup; 09-23-2004 at 11:08 AM..