Paul-the new guy Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 I am thinking about shooting the Florida State USPSA match. I am a C limited shooter and I am thinking about shooting single stack where I do not hold a classification. Would I sign up as U or a C or something in between? I searched a little but I could not find what I was looking for and I would kind of like to sign up today. I just shot the Pro-am and they let people shoot open using their limited classification by just dropping back one classification. So,A's were B's?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoshidaex Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 As a "U" until you get 4 classifiers on file that are not below 2%. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoshidaex Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 (edited) I don't think the Pro-am falls under USPSA. Though they do use classifications from USPSA and IDPA so you can shoot against others in the same class. Edited July 16, 2012 by yoshidaex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poppa Bear Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 EZwin will have you as U, so that is what you enter the match as. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul-the new guy Posted July 16, 2012 Author Share Posted July 16, 2012 Thanks for the replies. I don't want to shoot as a U so I guess I will just shoot limited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carmoney Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 I just shot the Pro-am and they let people shoot open using their limited classification by just dropping back one classification. So,A's were B's?? What??? Is that seriously what they did? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErichF Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 Shoot whatever division you feel comfortable with. Classification is only relevant for the top three in a Division/Classification for awards. Otherwise, fahgetahbooouutit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim/GA Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 I just shot the Pro-am and they let people shoot open using their limited classification by just dropping back one classification. So,A's were B's?? What??? Is that seriously what they did? No, your limited class was based on your highest of eitherr prod, limited or IDPA equiv. If you did not have an open classif then they used your limited, not one lower. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul-the new guy Posted July 16, 2012 Author Share Posted July 16, 2012 I was totally wrong on that. You are right. You used your limited classification. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mactiger Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 The Pro-AM is not a USPSA match, so they can do what they want. In a USPSA sanctioned match, you must shoot your classification; you can't just pick one. If you are unclassified in a division, then you shoot as unclassified in that division. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonF Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 Whats the purpose of identifying your classification up front? It is what it is on your account and not what you scribble on a piece of paper before a single match. Is it just for visual comparison for the day's results? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 Whats the purpose of identifying your classification up front? It is what it is on your account and not what you scribble on a piece of paper before a single match. Is it just for visual comparison for the day's results? Probably not a critical piece of info except that some shooters may want to squad up with shooters of their own general skill level, even at a local match. I can see a newer shooter wanting to shoot with C and D shooters instead of A's and M's to avoid the intimidation factor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick88 Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 I can see a newer shooter wanting to shoot with C and D shooters instead of A's and M's to avoid the intimidation factor. When I was new I always tried my best to get on the squad with the masters I would rather come in last on every stage and learn from it then win every stage with shooters of my level or below. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 win every stage with shooters of my level or below. Well, I guess if you are that good you should be shooting on the super squad every match. The new shooters I see almost to a man want to stay away from the more seasoned(better) shooters. Some don't want to slow things down and others have a good common sense theory. They don't want to try to keep up with the better shooters until they have developed all the good safety habits. The new guys tend to try to go way too fast when they follow a master who just made a 10 second run. Different strokes I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick88 Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Well, I guess if you are that good you should be shooting on the super squad every match. You must have misread my post, I wasnt that good at the time I could do better then most D and C shooters but was no where near Master but shooting with them increased my learning curve more then shooting with shooters at my level. How can a C class shooter get better if he only shoots with C class shooters? The masters in my area are more then happy to shoot with and offer advice to new shooters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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