glug Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 Just joined! I found this forum while googling for shooting product reviews and found the comments here helpful. I do not do any competitive shooting as of yet but I hope to get started in the sport in the near future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lumpygravy Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 Welcome to the forum! Several clubs to choose from in the Northern CA area. Many if not all offer some form of introductory class to get you started in the sport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmca Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 Welcome! Northern California covers a lot of real estate. You might find it helpful to put a more specific location in your profile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glug Posted July 7, 2012 Author Share Posted July 7, 2012 Thanks for the welcome. I'm in the east bay (Union City / Fremont area). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmca Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 Then you're probably going to go to Richmond and Chabot. As far as I know, USI doesn't have any "real" competition matches. I was a member of USI a few years ago, but I only went once, so I let my membership expire. I visit Richmond occasionally, when they host ICORE mainly, and I go to Chabot when I have a free Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMC Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 (edited) USI/Diablo Rod & Gun Club have an Action Pistol club for USI and Diablo R&GC members only (DAP, Diable Action Pistol) and they hold a USPSA type match the 2nd Sunday of every month as well as an IDPA matche onthe 4th Sunday and a 3 stage Steel Challenge match every Wednesday night during the summer. I say "USPSA type" because they use the USPSA rule book but do not allow USPSA members who are not Daiblo RGC members to shoot. The parent club states liability reasons for the excultion thus you have to be a member and go through the DAP orientation class. Diablo Rod & Gun Club is easy to join and the due are only $25 per year. A number of the better shooters in the area are members and do attend the DAP matches. Then you're probably going to go to Richmond and Chabot. As far as I know, USI doesn't have any "real" competition matches. I was a member of USI a few years ago, but I only went once, so I let my membership expire. I visit Richmond occasionally, when they host ICORE mainly, and I go to Chabot when I have a free Saturday. Besides Richmond and Chabot there is a USPSA match at the Yolo club and 2nd Sunday of every month and the Sacramento Range has a full calender every month with USPSA, IDPA and Steel Challenge. Edited July 7, 2012 by TMC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glug Posted July 9, 2012 Author Share Posted July 9, 2012 Thank you for the pointers guys. I have been to Chabot a couple of times but have not checked out Richmond or Diablo yet, will have to give them a try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lumpygravy Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 Thank you for the pointers guys. I have been to Chabot a couple of times but have not checked out Richmond or Diablo yet, will have to give them a try. Check this link for the Richmond HotShots website. They run a new shooter orientation class monthly (I believe) and it's a great way to get started in the right direction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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