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HuskerXDM:
From what we were told tonight, you should wear and shoot what you would normally carry.  Probably the only change I'll make is that I'll go ahead and wear a magazine holster so I don't have to reach into my pocket for the mag changes.  'Race' guns and rigs aren't allowed.  I shot my XDm 4.5' 9mm out of a Blackhawk Sportster holster.  Next week I'll just wear my Crossbreed holster though.  I didn't really know what to expect tonight so I went generic.

HuskerXDM:
Here is the email we got after shooting tonight at Big Shots...

Thank you for coming out tonight and shooting. We had a total of 26 shooters and a bunch of spectators. We were able to get through the 26 shooters in approximately 1 hr and 15 min. Thank you for your patience with us on the first night. The bottom line is we had a good time shooting and no one got hurt. But we have a long way to go in order to get our safety and skills where they need to be. Jim, the BigShots staff and my team spent a lot of time debriefing the match afterwards. We had multiple eyes watching everyone at all times and we have a lot of good ideas for next time. We also saw a lot of areas that need improvement. A couple of changes you will see next week:
 
1. Shooting will begin at 7:30PM. (Not 7 as we previously thought).
2. We will pay at the begining when we arrive. Once you pay you will receive your score sheet. Once you get your score sheet, immediately put your name on it and keep track of it. Please pay with cash.
3. There will be a sign in sheet. Order of shooting will be first come first serve. Once you pay and receive your score sheet, sign in on the list that will be at the counter. At 7:30 we will remove the list and begin shooting.
4. We will be firing more rounds. We are designing a 27 round course of fire (this will require 9 rounds per mag and 2 reloads).
5. We will be firing in front of the bench line.
6. You will be required to have at least three magazines/reloads for your firearm.
7. You will be required to have a mag pouch to carry your two extra mags on your support side.
8. You will be required to have a holster that allows you a strong side directional draw. (No cross draws, no small of the back etc). Strong side means the holster must be placed on your belt so that it is either on your hip or right behind the hip with the muzzel behind the pant seam as I demonstrated in orientation.
9. You will be required to wear an OPEN cover garment. This can be an open jacket, vest or shirt. No untucked shirts or sweatshirts. The cover garment must be able to open from the front and cover all equipment when your arms are straight out at your sides as I demonstrated in orientation.
 
If you do not have these requirements met, unforunatley you will not be able to shoot. Since we have such a high number of people interested, we all must adhere to these requirements in order to keep shooting. These requirements may change in the future but for now, this is what we need to adhere to. We are a Provisional IDPA club and until we are sanctioned we will be using these modified requirments. These requirements keep everyone safe.
 
Next week at 6:30, I will be holding a free training session for IDPA type fundamentals for anyone who wants help learning the basics. I will be going over drawing, re-holstering, reloading, grip and stance. I can also work with you on placement of your holster, belts, mag pouches and cover garments so that you are squared away when it is time to shoot. So if you would like more help on what to wear, how to wear it and how to use your gear, arrive at 6:30 and I will be glad to help. I STRONGLY encourage new shooters to attend this.
 
In the mean time, practice drawing and re-holstering at home. We saw a lot of people who struggeled with the draw and the re-holster. During the draw and re-holstering process is when the majority of people shoot themsevles. You must become familiar with your gun, your holster and your cover garment in order to be safe. Think about which holster you are going to want to use. Many of the nylon and soft leather holsters collapse once you draw, and it becomes very difficult to re-holster. If you have one of these holsters, I advise looking at a hard plastic or kydex type of holster that is much easier to learn on.
 
Let me know if you have any questions. Again, great job tonight. I enjoyed meeting each one of you and look forward to seeing you next Tuesday.
 
Take care and stay safe,
 
xxxxxxx
Match Director

R35P3CT:
too bad the comps have to be during my working hours in the weeks. guess i will just have to start traveling to engc for to compete.

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