Roaddog77 Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 Been a member for a short time but I just dont post very much. I live in Belleville Illinois and wanted to see if there was anyone that even lived close to me? Also looking for a place to shoot at and people to shoot with. So far I like everything this site has to offer!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aggieddad02 Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 Welcome aboard RD77 - I am sure you will get some replies from fellow shooters in your area shortly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roaddog77 Posted August 4, 2011 Author Share Posted August 4, 2011 Welcome aboard RD77 - I am sure you will get some replies from fellow shooters in your area shortly Thank you sir!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNSCaster2 Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 I'm in the central part of the state, but I'm pretty sure Sparta, IL is close to you. They have an incredible range from what I've heard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Attila Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 Been a member for a short time but I just dont post very much. I live in Belleville Illinois and wanted to see if there was anyone that even lived close to me? Also looking for a place to shoot at and people to shoot with. So far I like everything this site has to offer!! I'm from Mt Vernon. The closest match for you is in Sparta. Do a search on here, I think a few of the regulars there are from the Belleville area. Usually the MD there posts an anouncement in the Match Anouncement Fourm. There is also a monthly match in Arnold MO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Less Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 If you ever find yourself in the northern part of Illinois, dig us up: WIILSHOOT.COM Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Less Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 +1 on Sparta! We had the IL State IDPA match and the Wounded Warrior Project Match there - great range! I totally want to head down and shoot trap there even though I'm not sure which end the bullet - Right? there's a bullet in a shotgun - comes out of! 3 MILES of trap fields was a gorgeous sight, even for a total dork like me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roaddog77 Posted August 5, 2011 Author Share Posted August 5, 2011 Thanks for all the responses so far. Sparta isnt that far from me and I do need to look into it. Also I knew about Arnold but dont you need to be a member there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gohuskers Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 Welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Attila Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 Thanks for all the responses so far. Sparta isnt that far from me and I do need to look into it. Also I knew about Arnold but dont you need to be a member there? You can shoot there three times in your lifetime without being a member. I do believe that does not count matches that are part of a membership drive or big matches, just their normal monthly match Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roaddog77 Posted August 5, 2011 Author Share Posted August 5, 2011 Thanks for all the responses so far. Sparta isnt that far from me and I do need to look into it. Also I knew about Arnold but dont you need to be a member there? You can shoot there three times in your lifetime without being a member. I do believe that does not count matches that are part of a membership drive or big matches, just their normal monthly match Got ya! I need to try one of their steel matches then. I am doing a GSSF match in September out by Columbia so pretty excited about that!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
furyalecto Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 (edited) There is a USPSA match at Lefthanders Gun Club in Loami, IL just near Springfield, up I-55 this weekend if you are willing to travel a bit to shoot. We will be shooting 5 stages and a classifier the round count is 125. Saturday setup crew shoots for $10.00 setup starts at 8 am. (You must help setup to shoot Saturday.) Sunday is $15.00 sign up at 8 am reshoots are always $5.00 There are a couple of guys from around the Belleville area that usually drive up to shoot the match. One of the guys on here (I believe from around Belleville) administers a shooting forum for the St. Louis area. http://www.stlouisshooters.com/forum/portal.php I have more information about central Illinois USPSA matches if you are interested in traveling north for local matches. I think membership at Arnold is your best bet for a lot of shooting. I have heard a lot of good things about Arnold. Only shot there once because of the 3 shoots rule. Good Shooting & Welcome! Dirk Edited August 5, 2011 by furyalecto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARKAVELI Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 Welcome from the South Side of the Chi! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roaddog77 Posted August 8, 2011 Author Share Posted August 8, 2011 Thanks everyone for the warm welcome!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theycallmeingot Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 Thanks everyone for the warm welcome!! welcome to the forum. i'm a new member as well from Marion, IL. i've been to two Sparta matches so far, and had a blast both times. definitely worth the near 2 hour drive. if you have any questions about it, PM me and i can try to help or better yet, get you in touch with the Sparta Match Director, who is a very helpful fellow. If you're ever down this far south, you're welcome at the backyard range. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roaddog77 Posted August 10, 2011 Author Share Posted August 10, 2011 Thanks everyone for the warm welcome!! welcome to the forum. i'm a new member as well from Marion, IL. i've been to two Sparta matches so far, and had a blast both times. definitely worth the near 2 hour drive. if you have any questions about it, PM me and i can try to help or better yet, get you in touch with the Sparta Match Director, who is a very helpful fellow. If you're ever down this far south, you're welcome at the backyard range. Thank you sir!! I might just have to take you up on the backyard invite! I need someone to shoot and train with!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theycallmeingot Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 PM sent with Sparta USPSA info. hope to see you there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JThompson Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Welcome to the tightest ass State in the Union..... JT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Less Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 Welcome to the tightest ass State in the Union..... JT +10000000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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