kcobean Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 My 13 year old son got an invite from USPSA to shoot Limited Nationals in St George, UT in Sep. I asked around my local clubs if there were any unallocated slots and sure enough, I found one, so we both get to shoot. Wondering if anyone who's done nationals before has any tips for what to bring, how to bring it, how to prepare, etc. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poppa Bear Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 On my phone but look at the thread dealing with being an RO at multigun. Good advice on protective gear, food and liquids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flexmoney Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 There are a few of these threads every year. Hit the search page to read good info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motosapiens Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 Yeah, I won't tell you either, newbie...... Oh, wait... I forgot I'm a nice guy. I'll let you search for general nationals stuff and travel stuff and try to give you a few tidbits of specific new shooter/st george advice. 1. bring twice as much ammo as the published round count, or more. 2. st george (and the west in general) has highly variable weather. It can be dusty, windy, rainy, hot, cold or all of the above within a pretty short period of time. I'd be prepared to bag my gun between stages if the wind/dust kicks up, and bring cleaning equipment for guns and glasses. 3. plan plenty of time to walk the stages before the event. Don't try to plan every stage, just look for key gotcha's, sweet spots where you can see lots of targets, and get a general overview. 4. Relax and have fun. Don't panic. If you experience a problem with your gun, don't panic. It's better to zero the stage than to panic and do something that gets you dq'd. 5. If you feel nervous or freaked out, start slow and conservative and safe, and just work your way into it. 6. chrono the exact batch of ammo you are planning to shoot a week or two before you leave. Try to do it in similar temps as what you expect in st george. Adjust if you need to. Have fun. See you there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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