Jensey Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 Ok, so yesterday I shot my first USPSA match. I think I'm addicted. It was so much fun. My goal was to not get DQ'd and to have fun, and I met that goal! I came in dead last. I told them all that I hated to brag, but I was the top female shooter (we aren't discussing the fact that I was the ONLY female shooter!! Shhh!). I just took my time and went slow. The first stage was terrible! It was a Virginia count and I had two Mikes (yikes). Not sure if it was nerves or what. It didn't help that we had to shoot strong hand only for part of it and I still have a little trouble with that. The second stage was rough too, I hit the edge of a no shoot and had one mike. After that I was damned and determined to not have any more mikes!!! So I slowed down and didn't have another mike through the last three stages. One stage was 24 rounds and I had 21 alphas, two charlies, and one delta. I was just as slow as Christmas but I was proud of that stage. But I had a blast and have lots of room for improvement! So I think I am now addicted. I can't wait for my next match!! Just had to share here since all of my friends look at me like I'm crazy and have no clue what I'm talking about! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohsevenflhx Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 Shoot, enjoy, and be safe. My wife got most Alphas in our club last year. She shoots relatively slow as well. She used to be last all the time, and now normally beats 10 or so shooters per match. She loves it! Have fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pvhendrix Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 Welcome to the shooting sports. It is very good to see females taking part. Our sport needs more female and junior shooters. Some of us have played since Dino's roamed the range. New shooters are always welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lumpygravy Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 on your first match and achieving your goals for the match! Having fun and avoiding any safety violations is where everyone should start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedemon45 Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 Congrats on the Alphas and Safety. The speed will come with time. You are starting out right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jensey Posted March 24, 2013 Author Share Posted March 24, 2013 Thanks guys. And now my eleven year old son thinks I'm the coolest mom around and wants me to teach him so he can compete! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegunnerd Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 All sorts of awesome here! More new shooters always makes me happy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 my eleven year old son wants me to teach him so he can compete! I'd suggest both of you get some professional lessons - so you don't pick up bad habits. Even a one day (or half day) course will give you both the fundamentals you need to get started on a truly satisfying hobby. p.s. glad you found 1,000 rounds of ammo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiny Warrior Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 Welcome to your addiction! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trp Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 Join the club of addicts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98sr20ve Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Thanks guys. And now my eleven year old son thinks I'm the coolest mom around and wants me to teach him so he can compete! Great news. Way to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve RA Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Congratulations on your first match, place of finish doesn't matter in the beginning, only safety and learning the rules. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jensey Posted March 25, 2013 Author Share Posted March 25, 2013 my eleven year old son wants me to teach him so he can compete! I'd suggest both of you get some professional lessons - so you don't pick up bad habits. Even a one day (or half day) course will give you both the fundamentals you need to get started on a truly satisfying hobby. p.s. glad you found 1,000 rounds of ammo I have taken a class. And I'm being coached by a seasoned USPSA shooter that is a firearms instructor. As for my son, it will be a while before he is anywhere near ready for this type of shooting. But when the time comes, he will also have to take the class and get some instruction before proceeding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 As for my son, it will be a while before he is anywhere near ready for this type of shooting. Only you know your sons maturity level when it comes to something like shooting but don't let age be the deciding factor. We have an 11 year old young man signed up to shoot the Ohio match who last year at age 10 was a VERY good competitor. He will go places if he sticks with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jensey Posted March 25, 2013 Author Share Posted March 25, 2013 As for my son, it will be a while before he is anywhere near ready for this type of shooting. Only you know your sons maturity level when it comes to something like shooting but don't let age be the deciding factor. We have an 11 year old young man signed up to shoot the Ohio match who last year at age 10 was a VERY good competitor. He will go places if he sticks with it. I will let him shoot in time, but he has never shot anything more than an airport rifle, so he has lots to learn. And he only weighs about 65 lbs, he's the smallest 6th grader so I wonder how he will be able to handle recoil from a 9mm? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedemon45 Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 I know a couple of guys who bring their sons and daughters to matches. There is a girl about 10 who shoots with her dad at one local match who is pretty good. She shoots a CZ 9mm. I doubt if she is more than 65lbs. I would say start with your son teaching gun safety, rules, grip etc.. then bring him to the range and let him try some static shooting. There are also some who let their kids shoot .22 at uspsa matches. Usually the match director will allow this if you ask him. It may be a good place to let him get the feel of the sport without the recoil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee blackman Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 USPSA is a drug... thats for sure. Welcome to the best addiction around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuzinvinny Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Congratulations on completing your first match. As for your son's shooting ambitions let me suggest static steel. I believe static steel is the best introduction into the action shooting sports. Start with a .22. learn gun safety, and target transitions. Later on he can work on drawing from a holster. From there he can move up to a centerfire handgun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blind bat Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Congrats on your first match. Get a couple matches under your belt, with a little experience and some dry fire practice you'll shoot right up the score sheet. All of the things you are intensely concentrating on right now will become second nature after a couple matches. Stay safe and have fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WrxGuy90 Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Welcome! Starting slow with good hits is always best in my opinion. It's easier to shoot accurate and get faster then shoot fast and learn to be accurate. And at they end of the day you had fun and that's what counts. Hope you get to shoot soon and enjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunsen Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 Congrats on the first match! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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