JRBean Posted November 23, 2004 Share Posted November 23, 2004 This has to be some kind of mistake. Are they sure they didn't mean to post it as Limited 10, Production and Revolver and then Limited and Open. It definetely makes a lot more sense that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shred Posted November 23, 2004 Share Posted November 23, 2004 This has to be some kind of mistake. Are they sure they didn't mean to post it as Limited 10, Production and Revolver and then Limited and Open. It definetely makes a lot more sense that way. C'mon. Surely there's a conspiracy theory in here.. as in "What divisions would X, Y or Z want to shoot?", where X, Y and Z can be any combination of the MD, USPSA BOD, Big Media, sponsors, or whatever) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diehli Posted November 23, 2004 Share Posted November 23, 2004 I think that it's set up that way so that the numbers of shooters are relatively even at each match. Open'll have the most with Limited a little bit back, Revolver the least, L10 next to last, and Production'll be right in the middle... at least judging by past matches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Norman Posted November 23, 2004 Share Posted November 23, 2004 How about the chance that the big guns will want to shoot Open and Limited? or maybe Open and Production? Personaly I liked the format this year. 5 half days of shooting. A little more money, but also the chance to relax a bit and to watch others shoot as well as do a bit of exploring in the local area. This way, I leave home on Friday to get to Barry Saturday, Shoot Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, do the prize table/awards Wednesday morning and start driving, probably arriving home some time on Thursday, that leaves me one day to work before the weekend and a local match. I still lose a whole week of work, but I cram my shooting into half the time and get none of the rest. This is mostly about the shooting, but it is also about vacation time. I do like a bit of rest. Jim Norman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diehli Posted November 23, 2004 Share Posted November 23, 2004 How about the chance that the big guns will want to shoot Open and Limited? or maybe Open and Production? Doubt it. That close to the WS, they aren't gonna be switching guns, etc. Of course, I could be wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.J. Norris Posted November 23, 2004 Author Share Posted November 23, 2004 If they are two completely different matches, then why no mention of a "back to back" nationals as they have in the past? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRBean Posted November 23, 2004 Share Posted November 23, 2004 I like the 3 day shooting schedule. The only problem I have is my wife shoots Limited and I shoot Open. That means I would spend 3 days with nothing to do but watch others shoot and then she would have to spend 3 days with nothing to do but watch others shoot. Standing around for 3 days watching others shoot is not my idea of a good time. It just seems that every year I plan to go to the Nationals I end up not being able to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimel Posted November 23, 2004 Share Posted November 23, 2004 JR: If you are a certified RO then get on the RO squad for the opposite match. Same for your wife. If you aren't certified then find a Level 1 course near you (or get your local club(s) to sponsor one). End of boredom. USPSA has, in the past, made some considerations for those that work a match. Like work one half of the back-to-back and get to shoot the other one for free. Just a thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Norman Posted November 23, 2004 Share Posted November 23, 2004 So they won't be switching guns. Seems I remember a Nationals a few years back where an Iron Sighted Pistol was the winning Gun. Maybe they'll just shoot twice with what ever gun they are planning on takein to the WS. So what if they aren't exactly competitive, they are still being pushed in match conditions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Moore Posted November 23, 2004 Share Posted November 23, 2004 jrbean, you could be the squad mom for your wifes squad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRNinTX Posted November 23, 2004 Share Posted November 23, 2004 Hey Tom, Don't make fun of us squad "persons" BTW, I just got an email from A8 Director, George Jones, confirming it was two separate matches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Anderson Posted November 23, 2004 Share Posted November 23, 2004 I'm going to shoot both matches. Glock 17 in Production in the first one and shoot the same gun in L10 for the second, just shooting minor. Looks like great practice. Otherwise I would definitely RO one match and shoot the other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgtsvi Posted November 23, 2004 Share Posted November 23, 2004 I shot my first USPSA match at the Area 4 sectional last weekend. I am planning to shoot the 12-12-04 match at the double tap ranch in north Texas. The match is going to have 4 classifier stages so I can get my classification in one match. My question is: Once I have my classification, am I eligible to shoot in the Nationals next year. I am also planning to shoot the Space city shoot in April. I want to get more active in the sport and do some more traveling to big matches. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRBean Posted November 24, 2004 Share Posted November 24, 2004 jrbean,you could be the squad mom for your wifes squad. Now thats funny!!!! Oh well it looks like we'll give the Florida Open a try instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDH Posted December 3, 2004 Share Posted December 3, 2004 From The Members page,2005 Handgun Nationals Schedule Limited, Production, Revolver Divisions Sun 7/24 9-Noon Registration at PASA Sun 7/24 Noon Shooter’s meeting at PASA Sun 7/24 1:00 – 5:00 Competition Mon 7/25 All day Competition Tue 7/26 All day Competition Wed 7/27 Morning Awards, prize distribution in Quincy Open, Limited 10 Divisions Sun 7/27 2:00-5:00pm Registration at PASA Wed 7/27 Evening Shooter’s meeting Thu 7/28 All day Competition Fri 7/29 All day Competition Sat 7/30 Morning Competition Sat 7/30 Evening Awards, prize distribution in Quincy Wow. I've been away far too long..... If I want to shoot the Canadian Nationals I'm going to have to leave right after shooting on Tuesday, Drive 9 hours back home then fly out to the east coast for Wednesday night This will be interesting, I should just move to the States. I hear there are alot of people trying to move up to Canada now, I wonder if the immagration officials are interested in a trade Mike, not sure if it will break any kind of trade embargo or anything, but we could trade me working the Canadian Nats for you shooting the US Nats?? Would that work??? Probably not a fair trade, so we would have to get the GOVT involved, but thought I would offer..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zerwas Posted December 5, 2004 Share Posted December 5, 2004 As a first time experience, I wouldn't mind at all sitting around watching others flinging lead. Maybe visit a vendor area or two...talk smack with the best of the best. Pick up some tips perhaps. That would be interesting....Hopefully I'll get a chance at a slot at this years nationals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDH Posted December 5, 2004 Share Posted December 5, 2004 TRP-Professional, Two pieces of advice.... first, GO to the Nationals.... second, SHOOT the Nationals (put your name on the list early, and you will get a slot). My 2 cents worth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shooter Grrl Posted December 7, 2004 Share Posted December 7, 2004 Cool beans - I love the back to back format! Work Limited, kick *ss in Open And this time, I'm going without him if he cain't go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaG Posted December 7, 2004 Share Posted December 7, 2004 So if this two seperate matches we're talking somewhere in the range of $500.00 if you shoot both matches? OUCH!!!!! If you're lucky enough to get 2 slots how about a break on entry fees? DaG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caspian_45 Posted January 6, 2005 Share Posted January 6, 2005 The nationals dates have changed. Please check the members page for details. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flexmoney Posted January 6, 2005 Share Posted January 6, 2005 Looks like they were moved up a week because of conflict with "other events" in the area...which would have made hotel rooms hards to get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caspian_45 Posted January 6, 2005 Share Posted January 6, 2005 Yup. I think there is a swim meet in Quincy going on that week. Hope anyone that made plans already can change them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgary Posted January 6, 2005 Share Posted January 6, 2005 This from the USPSA webpage: 2005 Handgun Nationals Schedule NOTE DATE CHANGES - USPSA has been forced to move the Handgun Nationals from the week of July 24th to the week of July 17th because of other events in host city Quincy, Illinois. Our members, staff, and sponsors would have been unable to locate hotel accommodations on the original dates. USPSA regrets any inconvenience created by this unavoidable change Bruce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Merricks Posted January 6, 2005 Share Posted January 6, 2005 This really blows. I have to put in for vacation before Jan. 1 to make sure I'm not called in to court. Now I get to spent all the bucks so it can be jerked out from under me at the last minute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chriss Grube Posted January 7, 2005 Share Posted January 7, 2005 Jon, Call the DA up and tell him you are away. If they can't change the schedule around with this much notice they must be really FUBAR. Hell I haven't even arrested the clowns yet that will be going to trial in July. Next month maybe, we usually have them to trial within 4-5 months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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