spmx4 Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 I'm Scott from Northern Illinois. I just shot my first official USPSA match at Pine Tree Pistol Club (PTPC) in Rockford, IL, where I'm also a member and an NRA Basic Pistol Instructor. Being a PTPC member has given me the opportunity to attend some practice matches, mentoring workshops, and the NROI Level 1 Range Officer course. So, not only did I get to shoot my first match, I got to run shooters through some stages and score their targets. As expected, I had a couple of hiccups as a newbie, but it was a totally great experience and I'm looking forward to the next match. I retired from the Navy in 2012. As a Navy Corpsman, I served with Seabee, Marine Corps, and Special Warfare units in places like Iraq and Somalia. That's where I got my initial exposure to firearms. I was fortunate enough to receive pistol and carbine training from Blackwater instructors while I was stationed with an East-Coast SEAL Team. That's where my interest in pursuing more firearms training and competition was kindled. And after reading Brian's book, I knew this forum would be a good resource to further my knowledge and skills and to share information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 Welcome aboard. What gun(s) are you shooting? Reloading, yet? Thanks for making my family safer. :bow: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 Welcome to the forums and thank you for your service! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EngineerEli Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 Welcome! The northern IL area isn't a bad place to get into competitive shooting. If you live near Rockford, there are a few other good place within maybe 2 hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noob1911 Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 Thank you for your service! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobT Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 Welcome neighbor! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bouboy02 Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 Welcome Scott! I think I was squaded with you on Sunday. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spmx4 Posted February 11, 2016 Author Share Posted February 11, 2016 Welcome Scott! I think I was squaded with you on Sunday. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Yes we were. Good shooting with you. I could tell that wasn't you're first time shooting a match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSpaderInfantryman Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 Welcome to the Forums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
furyalecto Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 Welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steelix Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 Hi Scott Welcome to the forum. I have been shooting at PTPC for the past month so, nice group of guy's up there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoomy Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 Welcome Scott. I'm a member at Pine Tree also. Hope to shoot with you soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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