Anubis Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 Hi everyone! I've been checkin this forum out for the last few days and I must admit its fairly addictive My Dad, who's on this forum as GentlemanJim, introduced me to this a couple days ago and I'm glad he did, this is definitely a great place full of all kinds of good stuff My name is Chris and I'll admit I've never shot in a competition match before, although I've handled firearms pretty much my entire life. I'm currently stationed in England with the US Air Force, but I'm going to be going home for the month of August and I hope to possibly shoot a match with my parents. I certainly believe it'll be more of a challenge than the qualification shoots we do for the AF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin Orr Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 Welcome to the Forums.... It's a great resource for shooters.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShooterSteve Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 Hi Chris, Welcome aboard. Be careful about shooting a match, it just leads to more addictions!!! Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkeeler Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 (edited) Welcome! And thanks for fighting for our freedom. BK Edited June 20, 2008 by bkeeler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-ManBart Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 Hey Chris, Welcome! I look forward to meeting you at the match...you'll enjoy it. Just be sure to do the opposite of what your Dad does and you'll be fine I'm also a former AF vet and I was lucky enough to spend a few days at Mildenhall about ten years ago and thought it was pretty cool....man, I'm dating myself now! R, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JThompson Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 Welcome to the forums... if your anything like your father, you should get along fine here. JT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin c Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 Welcome. And thanks from a citizen to one who serves. Kevin C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anubis Posted June 22, 2008 Author Share Posted June 22, 2008 Thanks for the warm welcome everyone I definitely look forward to shooting with you guys in the future if I can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dajarrel Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 Welcome Chris, glad to have you dj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catfish Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 Welcome!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Burtchell Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 Welcome Chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamingoddess Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 Hi Chris, I am still in my first year of shooting myself. My only experience before was qualifying w/ the M-16 (which I did horribly in) before I was suddenly inspired to take a CCW class. One thing led to another and before I knew it I was trying my first IDPA match with just a simple goal not to accidentally shoot my foot. Meeting such great folks opened me to a competitive friendly activity where I didn't need to worry about status or natural ability. As long as I had a gun and ammo I was all set. A year later I'm still in and still motivated than ever to participate in as many matches as possible. I recently had to qualify with the M-16 again before I got sent overseas. Even though I don't really shoot rifles at all, the fundamentals that I learned from USPSA/IDPA matches was enough to get me Expert. Just two years ago I could barely qualify, now I was four shots from getting a perfect score. It was a great feeling to know that I improved all around. Qualifying M-16/M-9 does not give you nearly as much adrenaline as competitive shooting does (though I'm not complaining, getting free bullets to shoot during work hours is fine with me). I think the only thing holding me back from doing another tour in Japan or Europe are the gun regulations, I'm addicted! Stay safe and have fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoconoJohn Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 Welcome Chris, I just started shooting in IDPA a few months ago. The addiction grows! I'm going to start shooting in the 3 Gun Matches in Sept so of course I had to get an AR. I decide to go with a JP Rifle. I'm thoroughly enjoying shooting this gun. I spent 10 years in the Air Force and really appreciate your service to our country. Stay safe and shoot straight! John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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