Filishooter

I was reading Brian's book (again) and noted that on page 144 he mention "When the middle target is down low I'd hit it first, then left, then right. If the middle target was more level with the others, I'd shoot it left to right." Do you think the way the IDPA Classifier targets are setup (middle target is 2ft lower than the left target), that it would be better to hit the middle target first? I'm going to go out and try it with the timer and see which is faster for me. thanks, Andy

Yes, you've only got to take two more steps at this point, and your mind/body can remember how to move your lead foot right onto that spot for the one second and few feet it'll take to get there. BTW, I'd like to take credit for this one, but it was taught to me by Grand Master Travis Tomasie - who has some of the best movement skills in USPSA. Thanks again, I've been practicing this and can SEE how it can be faster....but I have a long way to go!

string 3 - fire 2 shots each from behind cover - reload advance to barrel.... I like to do a tac reload rather than a RWR. It will allow you to start running forward earlier while you're stowing your mag.

Mr Thomas, Thanks for the reply! All of the reloads done in my video are IDPA legal reloads and ou club DOES enforce it. We do try to enforce ALL IDPA rules, however we were not using cover garments for this match because temperatures were close to 100 down here in Florida! On stages 1,2,3 I did slidelock reloads. It may look like the slide was forward because my M&P automatically drops the slide from slidelock if the mag is inserted with enough force. if you count the rounds I reloaded after every 11th shot. On stage 4 I did a RWR. Snapping my focus to the ground (where I'm going to run) is definately something I am NOT doing right now. I do practice snapping my vision from target to target transitions so I know what you are talking about. I'm looking forward to practicing that. And you are correct, I am also waiting until I am in position and viewing the target, before getting on the sights. I am a little confused though...are you saying I should have my sights in focus 2 steps BEFORE I am in position and see the next target then ride that sight picture to the target? That will take alot of practice! I'm just trying to think how I would do that. its kind of like reading a book and driving at the same time, my vision isn't able to both read and see where I am going at the same time. Is the sight picture in the perhipheral vision and blurred but noticed? Thanks again for the tips! Hopefully one day I'll make it to Master. Andy

Thanks for the reply. yeah...I was following IDPA rules lower body must be completely behind cover and 50% of upper body must be behind cover. The other targets in the array can't be visible so you are shooting just one at a time. On some target transitions there isn't anyway around it...but in more than a few cases where the arrays were closer, I could have gotten a little farther out on my initial target then leaned out rather than shuffle which would save some time.

Thanks anyways! I'm just think of all the time WASTED ducking for cover!

Catfish...You just saved me a BUNCH of time!!! I just have to educate the SOs!!! From the rulebook: More than 50% of the shooter’s upper torso must be behind cover while engaging threat targets and/or RELOADING. Reloads must be completed from cover, however this does not mean that a shooter must duck back completely behind cover to reload before reengaging targets from a stationary firing point. The contestant may keep his eyes on his next “opponent” as long as he follows the definition of cover and does not expose too much of his body to the next threat target.

NEVERMIND...FOUND THE ANSWER! From the current rulebook: More than 50% of the shooter’s upper torso must be behind cover while engaging threat targets and/or RELOADING. Reloads must be completed from cover, however this does not mean that a shooter must duck back completely behind cover to reload before reengaging targets from a stationary firing point. The contestant may keep his eyes on his next “opponent” as long as he follows the definition of cover and does not expose too much of his body to the next threat target.I have a question on cover while reloading. If you are engaging a target from behind cover and need to do a reload, do you HAVE to bring your entire body BEHIND cover or can you reload from your last shooting position (target still visible)? I did this one match and an SO called me on cover?!! Another form member brought this to my attention while critiqueing my video here. http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?...mp;#entry598690 If you watch throughout the match I am ducking BEHIND cover on my reload and loosing vision of my target... which is costing me time. I figure I could shave at least 5 seconds thoughout the match if I can reload without ducking for cover. Thanks, Andy

Thanks Mr. Catfish! Great pont about reloading behind cover. I wasn't aware of the rules (I know, I should know better)...I thought that your body had to be completely behind cover (an SO called me on that one match)? Are you saying that you can reload from your last shooting position?!! I can see shaving a 4-5 seconds (maybe more) throughout the match that way! This is BIG. On the star, YES! I started to get into position too early probably anticpating the star, i was too far behind cover and had to make an adjustment which cost me some time. I need to practice nailing my spot of rotation. I appreciate the tips! Andy

BTT. I got my USPSA Production classification and I am a "C" shooter (high C almost madeB . I know a majority of you guys are IPSC shooters (not IDPA) but there should be some things that overlap? Anybody have ANY advise? Maybe I should post in the IDPA section?

Hi, I just turned Expert SSP shooter in IDPA. Please take a look at the local match I shot last weekend. A few of the stages may not completely be IDPA legal (the MD decided to use a few setups left over from the IPSC match the day before). My hits were good, probably 85-90% -0s and only 2 targets -3 on each. No Mikes. I won the match but there were no Masters in attendance. Any advise or critism good or bad is welcome. I also shoot USPSA Production, I just shot a classifier (no results yet) but I think I am borderline B/C if that helps. thanks, Andy