pk1019 Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 Hello! I just participated in my first competition EVER over the weekend... The Benelli Shotgun Match at Rockcastle Shooting Center! I learned alot, didn't DQ or finish dead last; my very basic expectations were met and I'm really ready to get into other competitions and improve! Any suggestions for a newbie who doesn't really feel like she belongs in competitions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daft Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 Its like golf, mostly you compete against yourself. Shoot with what you have. Pistol matches are fun, especially with movement between targets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elguapo Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 I kind of standout when I'm around everyone else because I'm so small and still hesitate to be confident because of that. A. I guarantee you that no one is noticing your stature B. Adopt the attitude that you own the joint C. Get good, let your shooting do the talking Welcome to the madness Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biglou13 Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 Welcome!!! From my limited experience , definitely need more women!!!! Act as if your a grandmaster. I have mad respect to any woman that shows up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 Any suggestions for a newbie who doesn't feel she belongs in competitions? You pay your money, you drive out to the range, you have all the same rights as the 6'6" guy standing next to you. As BigLou mentioned, most men I know LOVE it when women show up at a match - when my wife attended with me (she didn't even shoot) and she was generally very well received. We know that shooting is, generally, a "man's" sport. And we wish it weren't. We all love it when women and children show up. You're very brave to show up, and we all know that, and appreciate it, and hope that you come back next week or month. :bow: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 Welcome to the forums! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Tischauser Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 Welcome to the forum. Holler at me if you have any questions on 3-gun or shotgun. If you need any discount codes for guns and gear they are in my profile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daft Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 There is a fit and small statured woman who I have seen shoot action pistol, and she came in first one time and third one time. This is in Socal and there are a lot of good shooters. She does shoot a lot of revolver and pistol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevoWood123 Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 Welcome to the funnest of all sports... competitive shooting. There's lots of great matches throughout kentucky & southern indiana. There are starting to be a lot more female competitors showing up at the local matches lately. I hope that you have more pleasant experiences, the others have offered lots of great advice already, I hope you have fun and stick with it. Welcome to the forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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