Butterpuc Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 It looks like I will be moving to the NW Florida area this year. I think it will be an exciting time for the family and we are looking forward to it. So here we come ready or not! From my searches online, I have found 2 clubs that hold regular matches in Tallahassee and 1 club at the East Alabama Gun Club that holds regular matches. These would be 1.5-2 hour drives, I was hoping there would be something closer... Anybody here know if a match closer to the Panama City area? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 I looked at the area a few years ago, and found NOTHING > Maybe something has changed recently? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butterpuc Posted April 14, 2015 Author Share Posted April 14, 2015 anybody else know of matches in the Florida panhandle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fmj3 Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 (edited) Too bad you didn't come to NE FL, we probably have at least 4 or 5 USPSA matches a month within about a 1 hour drive. Edited April 14, 2015 by fmj3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butterpuc Posted April 15, 2015 Author Share Posted April 15, 2015 Too bad you didn't come to NE FL, we probably have at least 4 or 5 USPSA matches a month within about a 1 hour drive. on the website showing ranges, I was surprised at how many matches are in FL, just couldn't find any in the panhandle. We do have an office in JAX, maybe one day I will end up over there.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RG86 Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 (edited) I have a few questions about Florida myself. Where is the best place to be for USPSA? I want to move to the warmth and sunshine. Wife and I want to be able to shoot USPSA and IDPA at least 2 times a month but would prefer more. We want to be able to be withing a hour drive of the ranges. Any recommendations for places to look into? currently looking in to the Jacksonville area. Edited April 15, 2015 by RG86 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ron169 Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 anybody else know of matches in the Florida panhandle? I'm in southwest Georgia. Only one uspsa match in Tallahassee and that is at talon. TRPC dies steel and bianchi cup I believe. The next two closest matches are Dothan which holds monthly uspsa, 3 gun, tactical pistol (idpa without their rules), and I think steel. The this portion is Gainesville Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fmj3 Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 I have a few questions about Florida myself. Where is the best place to be for USPSA? I want to move to the warmth and sunshine. Wife and I want to be able to shoot USPSA and IDPA at least 2 times a month but would prefer more. We want to be able to be withing a hour drive of the ranges. Any recommendations for places to look into? currently looking in to the Jacksonville area. Jacksonville / St. Augustine area has a few places to shoot. Off the top of my head: SAPSA & ACSR right there, SEPSA less than an hour north and Volusia about an hour south. Those all have USPSA and some also have some combination of Steel, IDPA, 3/2 Gun. I think Gainesville also has USPSA matches - maybe a little over an hour away. Not sure if there are matches are at some of the other Jax area ranges like Gateway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 On the west coast, plenty of shoots from Tampa south (not north). Central Florida has Orlando & Frostproof, plus we're not far from Volusia, or the two coasts for that matter. Lots of shooting along the Eastern seaboard, from Jacksonville south (all the way south). The northwest has very little, if any. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueeyedme Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 In the Tampa area there is a USPSA club match every weekend within a 1.5 hr drive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinB Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 The Talon USPSA match is a really good one. The range was built recently with USPSA and other shooting sports in mind and the stages are easily the equal of anything you'd see at a State or Area match. Well worth a 1.5/2 hour drive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butterpuc Posted April 20, 2015 Author Share Posted April 20, 2015 The Talon USPSA match is a really good one. The range was built recently with USPSA and other shooting sports in mind and the stages are easily the equal of anything you'd see at a State or Area match. Well worth a 1.5/2 hour drive. great to hear that. this is one of the clubs I found online. I will be visiting. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RG86 Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 Sweet. thanks for all the info Guys. It looks like Jacksonville or Tampa would be a good choice. I don't mind driving a hour or two to shoot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOF Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 (edited) As far as Jax goes there are more matches (USPSA,IDPA, Steel Challenge) in a month than there are weekend days to shoot them... and all within 1 - 1.5 hours. It's a very strong competitive shooting area. Edited April 21, 2015 by GOF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
straitR Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 As far as Jax goes there are more matches (USPSA,IDPA, Steel Challenge) in a month than there are weekend days to shoot them... and all within 1 - 1.5 hours. It's a very strong competitive shooting area. As well as a very active carbine/two gun community, and the birthplace of the USCA, for those so inclined. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheryl Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 Dothan Gun Club is about 80 miles from Panama City. USPSA, shotgun, 3 gun matches. Great range. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butterpuc Posted April 25, 2015 Author Share Posted April 25, 2015 Dothan Gun Club is about 80 miles from Panama City. USPSA, shotgun, 3 gun matches. Great range. ooh, that's good news. Thank you, I haven't seen that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoachLongShot Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 Just found this one yesterday, K&M Shooting Center in Baker, Florida. http://kmshootngcenter.com They are starting up USPSA style matches. Looks like it's an hour drive for you from Panama City. Maybe you're on the West side of PC and it won't be quite so painful to drive? Good luck. Coach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnLTD Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 I am moving to the Tampa Area next month. Are there any good USPSA and 3-Gun clubs in/around town? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floridadan Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 http://www.manatee3gun.com Close to Tampa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hangin Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 I'm in NW Florida. Honestly there are not many USPSA matches around here in Florida. People travel to Dothan, and Tri state gun club in Alabama. A range I'm a member of, K&M shooting center held a USPSA match last month and my continue to do so once a month. car pool is always an option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnLTD Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 Thanks floridadan. Any good USPSA in the tampa area? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LilBunniFuFu Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 Thanks floridadan. Any good USPSA in the tampa area? Check out the WAC over in Clearwater. Just across the water from you guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pizzim Posted June 14, 2015 Share Posted June 14, 2015 Thanks floridadan. Any good USPSA in the tampa area? You can shoot USPSA 3 times a week in the Tampa area if you are willing to drive a little. Check out www.gunmatchadvisor.com as they will all be there but, WAC Tuesday and Friday plus a monthly weekend match (or 2 on 5 week months) Ruskin, Hernando and Frostproof all has monthly match as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bafsu92 Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 I have a few questions about Florida myself. Where is the best place to be for USPSA? I want to move to the warmth and sunshine. Wife and I want to be able to shoot USPSA and IDPA at least 2 times a month but would prefer more. We want to be able to be withing a hour drive of the ranges. Any recommendations for places to look into? currently looking in to the Jacksonville area. I live in NE Polk County (30 min from Disney) and can pretty much find a match every weekend within a little over an hour drive (Universal Shooting Academy 35 min one of the best facilities in the country with 2 matches a month, Central Florida Rifle & Pistol Club (E. Orlando) 1 hr, Wyoming Antelope Club - {WAC} Pinellas Park, Volusia 1.5 hrs, St. Augustine a little over 2 hrs. and Hansen in Punta Gorda about 1.5 hrs away. I also have weekly Tuesday & Friday night matches (WAC) Okechobee is also about 2 hrs. Not sure about USPSA there but I have been to a GSSF match there. Metro Orlando gives you lots of options and if you're anywhere west of the city it opens up Metro Tampa pretty easily Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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