BobS761 Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 My family has an average of 4 local matches under our belts. This spring there is a big match in Kentucky. Should we get more experience before shooting big matches? B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul-the new guy Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 No need, go shoot and have fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve L Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 I shot my first IDPA major with 2 matches under my belt...Shoot it, big matches are different than local matches Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heshin Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 Just go out and have fun, you will learn a ton! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neomet Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 You will be doing the same things you are doing at your local matches. Go have fun, don't try to do more than what you can, and be safe. Your family will have a blast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry White Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 If you have the safety stuff down go shoot that match. Some local clubs have a tendecy to get stuck in a rut and shoot the same kind of stages over and over. If thats all you shoot thats all you will ever learn. Go see what the rest of the clubs are doing, it will help you and your club.----------Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyOne Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 You are talking about the Battle, right? Go and shoot....you'll have a blast and meet lots of good people! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
partyboy424 Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 I shot Area 7 last year with a paddle holster and a couple of craptastic mag pouches and 2-3 matches under my belt. 1. Big matches are a shit ton of fun, they almost always have bigger more fun courses that give you more freedom to pick lines. 2. Let everyone in your squad know that you are brand new to the sport. I had so much help from other shooters, who knowing I was new were watching me. Then at the next stage would come up during the walk through and say "do this different, keep your muzzle out of the port, keep your gun at eye level all the time when moving" I learned a ton at Area 7, whereas at local matches, I was more focused on the social aspect. I knew I wasn't going to win, so I would just squad with my friends and spend most of the time just having fun. Big matches is where you learn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatland Shooter Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 Several years ago we had two newbie shooters show up to shoot Space City here in Houston. I believe one had shot a few IDPA matches and the other had never shot any type of formal competition. Both shot safely and had fun. Hopefully they are still at it. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve RA Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 Go for it, first USPSA match I ever shot was the 86 Nationals in Dallas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chirpy Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 Go shoot the big match. One word of caution...do not try to take many of the tips/suggestions and use them all at once.....can you say brain overload? Use what you can and write others down to work on in the future. JMHOFWIW Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perrysho Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 Hey ! BOBS ! Their MOTTO " Come and bring GREEN MONEY" Just have all the right stuff and ammo, PO's em RO/RMs to have to scramble to find newbies equipment and ammo to shoot with. GO prepaired and keep em on the paper. Perry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErichF Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 I shot two local matches before I went to the Monster Match. I had a blast and didn't DQ, despite letting off about 600 rounds :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyZip Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 I think you are getting the picture. As stated before, go and learn and have fun being safe. You will learn tons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaosshooter00 Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 A couple of the forum members think maybe you should. Can't say any more than that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Stoeger Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 My family has an average of 4 local matches under our belts. This spring there is a big match in Kentucky. Should we get more experience before shooting big matches? B You will learn more from a big match than you will from a small one. I say go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobS761 Posted January 11, 2013 Author Share Posted January 11, 2013 Go it is! Pretty sure by then we will have another local match in as well. I don't know about other beginners, but we always feel a little self-conscious at a match, especially with getting on a squad. It's easy to throw one new guy on, but I'm sure four of us is another challenge all together! Thanks for the encouragement! B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Anderson Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 It would be very wise to learn to treat all matches the same, big or small. Learning that soon in the process will be very good for you, could save years of struggle. So yeah, go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glock26Toter Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 Yeah. No difference between big matches and small matches. Same fun... oh, there is one difference. You might come home with something kickass from the prize table at a big match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pro-Pain Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 My first match was the mid-Atlantic match years ago: Let the R.O. and squad mates know you're new. They'll all help, (even helped me load my mags after dumping 4 mags at a texas star ) Watch and learn from the other guys (or ladies). Pitch in to help with taping/pasting. That is always appreciated.. During stage walk through, ask questions, or watch how other guys plan the stage. it's always interesting to get ideas from the others around.. I don't know of anyone who ever told me to leave them alone or not respond, and I don't think I would ever discard or ignore any questions from newbie's at matches. That and have fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HHPD56 Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 No hesitation, definitely go... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcarpenter82 Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Ill concur. Get out there, be safe, have fun and report back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mberry Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 This is my first year also. I've shot about ten matches total, three being majors. I've learned a ton more and made more friends at the majors than I have at the club matches. Like others have mentioned, let the RO's know that you are new and they'll be helpful to you. Be on the ball about pasting and resetting and everyone will be glad to help you out. If you are able, go walk the course the day prior, that way you know where the stages are and the rough layout. It's one less thing to stress about. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koppi Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 HI, The bigger the better! Are you an RO? if not it would be a very good thing to get done prior if possible. In fact the whole family should take the class. That will really make you feel much more confidant. Good luck and shoot well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarecrow Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 Just go out and have fun, you will learn a ton! 2nd that! Go enjoy yourselves. Nothing like just jumping right in. People are very helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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