JAFO Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 (edited) G-ManBart's post on 2011 Goals got me thinking back on 2010 and what goals I had set for myself that I actually accomplished. First, I managed to find a class and get certified as an RO, something I'd been wanting to do for over a year. Aside from getting a better grasp on the rules, I think it has also helped me with stage design. The instructor was Troy McManus and he made the class interesting and educational with some good cajun humor thrown in. If you've considered becoming an RO, I'd highly recommend it. Another goal was to get out to some matches at other clubs. This had multiple benefits for me: more practice, meeting new people, exposure to steel challenge-type matches, and seeing how other people design torture - I mean "stages" (come on, a polish plate rack partially obscured by barrels?! I'd never even seen one before!). I found the steel matches are a good compliment to regular USPSA matches, as the hit-or-miss nature of them really makes you focus on accuracy. What did everyone else get to check off their "To Do" list in 2010? Edited January 3, 2011 by JAFO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HS101 Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 (edited) I crossed off several, and they are / were similar to yours: I attended an RO class and got certified as an RO. I RO'd several large matches including 2 Area Matches and a State Match. I went to several large 3 Gun events outside of my home state. Made it into Fort Benning again. Got Classified in every Division for which I can compete in... My only real goal I missed out on was I had hoped to reach "B" in production, but I spent too much time playing in other divisions instead of concentrating on just 1. (To be fair to myself, I worked a lot at the end of the year on my Limited rig for 3 Gun, as well as attending more 3 Gun events than USPSA matches, so the Production gun was put up after October... ) Edited January 3, 2011 by HS101 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corey Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 -I competed in my first USPSA match (i had been to one the year before to watch, but never got to shoot until the 2010 calendar year.) -finished first full season -achieved B class within 6 months of shooting USPSA -was named IN state Single Stack champion (still odd to say b/c i finished 6th overall) thats about all i can think of right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlosa Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 2010 was a great year for me! the most important goal completed was that i started Shooting USPSA!! and like most folks here, I'm now completely addicted, and working on reaching my potential... 1)first classification out the gate was C 2) in 4 months i moved to B class 3)lost 45lbs 4)i shot 3 level 3 matches 5)won my class at the golden bullet, came in second at Area 2 6)Shot nationals (first time shooting limited) 7)made expert on my first try at the IDPA classifier (10 seconds away from master) 8)started reloading 9)took a two month break from work, to shoot full-time 500 rounds a day Monday through Friday.. 10)Started calling my shots 11)made A class in L10 12)got my limited gun started 13)Shot a ridiculous amount of local matches (shot almost every Saturday and every other Sunday) this has been, a great year! but i feel that the progression curve will start to slow down, and this second year will not yield results as noticeable as the once i have experienced. but i guess that's to be discussed in the other thread cheers, Los. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwight Springthorpe Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 I completed my 6 'C' classes and then moved up to four 'B's. One of my C's is 59+% so it should be a 'B' with the next classifier. 2011: get another 'B' and then an 'A'. I can wait on moving up the 59+% I am competing against myself, so I win so long as I am having fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-ManBart Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 Took two classes with great instructors...wanted to do that for a long time. Made Master in Open....within two months of the classes above (think there's a correlation there?). R, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JakeMartens Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 Made Master in Limited took a Manny Class Match Director for the largest Sectional Match (Indiana) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 -I competed in my first USPSA match (i had been to one the year before to watch, but never got to shoot until the 2010 calendar year.) -finished first full season -achieved B class within 6 months of shooting USPSA -was named IN state Single Stack champion (still odd to say b/c i finished 6th overall) thats about all i can think of right now. Looks like you became one of the "chosen" as well. A moderator that is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 Made B in production then hit the hyper drive button and ordered an open gun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Keen Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 After shooting USPSA for close to 9 years, finally won my class (LTD Master) at my own Area match (A5) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlosa Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 After shooting USPSA for close to 9 years, finally won my class (LTD Master) at my own Area match (A5) Right on dood!! i hope i get there someday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strick Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 I had a few goals I wanted to acheive in 2010, most I made. - Made MA in 3 divisions in IDPA - Won Division Champ at a few regional IDPA matches - Shot the IDPA Nationals - Shot more USPSA (time to get more serious there) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lneel Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 I was Top 10 at Area 3, 4, 5, 6 and 8 in 2010 and made Top 16 at the USPSA Open Nationals. Not bad for an old, fat guy. Lee TY53799 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ima45dv8 Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 I was Top 10 at Area 3, 4, 5, 6 and 8 in 2010 and made Top 16 at the USPSA Open Nationals. Not bad for an old, fat guy. Lee TY53799 Old fat guys rule. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rangertim Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 In 2008 I made B Class just before I deployed to Iraq. Taking a year off from USPSA really put a hurting on my skill level. I made it my goal to Make A by the end of 2010. I managed just that by shooting the last match of the year at Sir Walter Gun Club in Creedmoor, NC the first weekend of December. Now that I made A, I got the itch bad for Master!! Good Luck to all in 2011! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoNsTeR Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 I made A in Open my first year shooting it, after being B in the iron sight divisions for 5+ years! And I never once skipped a match because it was cold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supermoto Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 My Goal was to win every local match I shot open in. Out of 11, I had 7 wins; 3 2nd places; 1 last place. I had terrible big match performances. My goal for 2011 is to work on the mental game to stay competitive at majors. Unfortunately I'll be missing half of the season this year. so I feel like I going to be starting from scratch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gravityBad Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 (edited) I was not fortunate enough to be introduced to firearms until the ripe age of 43. Other than shooting what probably amounted to a box of 22's and few 410 shells around '85 i had never shot a gun prior or since. Then it happened....I saw a 3gun youtube video that changed my life! Doesn't matter what vid it was...what matters is it happened. I purchased a pistol without knowing anyone who had one or anyone who had even heard of IDPA or USPSA with the vague goals of shooting USPSA to the best of my ability, with steady progression of skill sets and to meet new people, form new friendships, and just have a damn good time. So far, i feel like i am right on track--especially the DAMN GOOD TIME part. -purchased first handgun in late april -shot my first idpa and uspsa match in july -purchased the 550b and started reloading -broke the 1.0sec mark for A zone hits from draw @ 30' I received my B Prod card in November & after 12 classifiers, I'm bracketed with 7 B's, 1 C and 4 D's. currently at 66% Entered my first big match - GATOR CLASSIC in October and finished 2nd C, Production 2 day class w/ Max Michel and Blake Miguez (fantastic by itself) WOW - I'm really looking forward to 2011 Here's to everyone who met their goals in 2010 and will push even further in 2011 take care and take aim joe edit:sp Edited January 5, 2011 by gravityBad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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