Red magnum Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 Just joined up here, not new to action shooting but new to the forum. Looking forward to looking around and getting some more insight into the sport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOOLIHAN Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 Welcome, lots of great info here. Where in Canada are you from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiny Warrior Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 Welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red magnum Posted November 19, 2011 Author Share Posted November 19, 2011 I'm from Alberta, our shooting season is done for the most part till the spring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saffer Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 Where in Alberta? I'm in Calgary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red magnum Posted November 20, 2011 Author Share Posted November 20, 2011 (edited) I'm in Canmore, we've shot IPSC together. I'm the ginger that's shooting revolver, how are things with you? Edited November 20, 2011 by Red magnum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiny Warrior Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 I'm in Canmore, we've shot IPSC together. I'm the ginger that's shooting revolver, how are things with you? Your name's not Mike is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saffer Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 No; it's Ian. You're right. The season is over until next year, so not much to do except work on the skills. Missed you at the Phoenix, Edmonton match this past weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spideysteve Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 No; it's Ian. You're right. The season is over until next year, so not much to do except work on the skills. Missed you at the Phoenix, Edmonton match this past weekend. Indeed. Ian you missed a great match! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red magnum Posted November 20, 2011 Author Share Posted November 20, 2011 Tinny warrior, your definitely a Canadian. I haven't heard a Mike from Canmore reference in years! Got a good chuckle out of it. As for the Edmonton match, wish I could have made it, I saw Antones video of a couple of the stages and it looked like a good time. Unfortunately deer season is open, it was a hard decision but sitting in the bush and freezing seemed like a better idea at the time. looking forward to next spring already, spending lots of time on my reloads to get them smoother. If either of you are coming out this way for some time in the mountains drop me a line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiny Warrior Posted November 21, 2011 Share Posted November 21, 2011 Tinny warrior, your definitely a Canadian. I haven't heard a Mike from Canmore reference in years! Got a good chuckle out of it. As for the Edmonton match, wish I could have made it, I saw Antones video of a couple of the stages and it looked like a good time. Unfortunately deer season is open, it was a hard decision but sitting in the bush and freezing seemed like a better idea at the time. looking forward to next spring already, spending lots of time on my reloads to get them smoother. If either of you are coming out this way for some time in the mountains drop me a line. Gosh do I miss that show!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unregistered Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 Hello from Edmonton! Just finished off my Black Badge, so I'm excited to jump right into it. Too bad the next match is in January... but I'll definitely be there (if it isn't full by the time I get my access to the IPSC AB forums...) I find this winter schedule working better for me - local matches and Calgary (girlfriend can shop whilst I shoot). I don't think I'd really drive all the way out to Lethbridge or Ft. Mac for a match honestly! Olds is ok since it's close to CGY and Spruce Grove is practically Edmonton Ian, thanks for your awesome blog I got a Glock, shot it, did my Black Badge and promptly bought an open gun. Sound familiar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spideysteve Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 No more Olds matches unfortunately due to the range rules changing. Being in Edmonton you are kind of central which is nice. Some traveling never hurt .. Why not come up to fort Mac or down to Lethbridge .. Heck I travel from Fort Mac all over the place .. 9+ hour drive to Lethbridge for me .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unregistered Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 Well, partly it is because of budget reasons being a university student But quite honestly... long drives really bore me, 3 hours to Calgary is pushing it for me! I catch myself zoning out completely around airdrie when I go down (scary on the...deerfoot? whichever the highway is) and by Ponoka on the way up! I lived in Hong Kong for most of my life, so driving/bus trips of more than an hour is a strange concept to me still. I tend to think of Calgary as a better base to be located at for the matches we have here! Plus the food is so much better than the food here in Edmonton... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saffer Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 What? Someone new in Open? No. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walter hornby Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 How fast you get onto the IPSC Alberta forum will depend on how fast your BB instructor sends in your paper work and your membership. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unregistered Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 What? Someone new in Open? No. I meant, more that I got a production gun and very quickly realized open was the calling! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saffer Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 I made the same mistake. I bought a G17, did my BB, competed in my first match and hated it. I immediately bought an Open gun with all the bits and have been there ever since (8 months). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unregistered Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 Who will be at the Calgary qualifier in Jan? If I manage to secure a slot I will be there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spideysteve Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 More than likely I will ... as long as this stinking tennis elbow gets better ... good thing there's lots of info on how to help fix it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saffer Posted November 25, 2011 Share Posted November 25, 2011 Well I'm the co-match director, so I'll be there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red magnum Posted November 26, 2011 Author Share Posted November 26, 2011 See you guys there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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