[Shooting different types of events help or hinder?]

I shoot USPSA, Steel Challenge, and 3 Gun events.  I feel shooting across multiple disciplines has made me a better shooter in all three.  I attribute it to more overall trigger time.  Lots of folks disagree, but it works for me. I will include I use the same handgun for all three.  I see other guys using different pistols for each event, and they always seem to struggle with pistol.

[Competition Shooters! Where do you store you're guns]

Guns ALWAYS go directly back in the safe.  I never leave a firearm unsecured.  Just a personal thing...  I couldn't live with myself if my firearm where part of an accident.  Put a desiccant in the safe if your worried about moisture. 

[9MM/ .223 match ammo]

115 grainers had to much snap (muzzle velocity = report) for me.  Switched to 124, and never looked back.

[Factory Production Ammo]

I prefer good ol' Winchester white box.  Not always the cheapest, but it's never let me down.  The brass is decent for reloading, if\when you get there.  Check out luckygunner.com.  They usually have some good deals on factory ammo.

[Powder ?'s]

I load 9mm and 40 s&w for competition.  I always use one powder for both calibers.  I have used HS-6, Unique, and Tight group with success.