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General Categories => Shooting Sports => Topic started by: Aldo on October 31, 2014, 10:17:49 PM
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NOTE: Start time for the match is 9:00am!!!
There is an IDPA Nebraska Indoor Match (2 stages) scheduled for Saturday, November 8th, 9:00am-11:00am, at Thunder Alley Indoor Shooting Range in Lincoln, NE. Minimum 36 rounds total, best to bring 50 rounds. 8)
Registration is online at http://www.idpamatchsignup.com?matchid=A724A380-00E7-4F6E-8A97-223CAD847922 (http://www.idpamatchsignup.com?matchid=A724A380-00E7-4F6E-8A97-223CAD847922), but payment for the match is still on-site ($10 for non-members of Thunder Alley; $5 for members). The online registration helps us to have the registrant's score sheet prepared in advance. Also, those who register online get to shoot earlier than walk-in registrations. Also, because of time limitations for the match, there is no guarantee for those who do walk-in registrations to shoot the match; priority is given to those who pre-register online. ;D
Online registration ends Friday, November 7th, 5:00pm so that the score sheets can be prepared, etc. No exceptions....thank you!! :blank:
On-site payment is from 8:15am-8:45am. Briefing/walk-through is at 8:45am.
There is a Junior division (12 yo - 17 yo). Contact Aldo for more info.
For more info: info@idpanebraska.com
Aldo
Match Director, IDPA Nebraska
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So, everyone is going, right? I mean, I'm driving down from Omaha (well, Louisville) for this, so folks in Lincoln can CERTAINLY show up and shoot, right?
:)
Besides, we all need to be there so we can complain about the flat-footed reload, and ask Aldo and the rest of the SOs endlessly about when the rule change eliminating the flat-footed reload will come into effect since it has been announced. (Which of course they can't know, and wouldn't be able to answer.)
We can also ask them what other rules are changing! (Which there is no way they could know, either, so that should be nicely frustrating for them. :P )
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You can also help count my penalties! THERE WILL BE A LOT!
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You can also help count my penalties! THERE WILL BE A LOT!
When scoring Sean, how about we just say "100 seconds" and call it good? We can do that, right?
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When scoring Sean, how about we just say "100 seconds" and call it good? We can do that, right?
After unloading and showing clear I should jump up and down and yell "I WAS SO FAST, THOUGH!"
But in seriousness, I will try to shoot according to the rules. :P
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To alleviate your stress level Sean, I will not be attending now (e.g. not SOing) due to a family health matter, so no FTDRs from me (unless Ron runs a Webcam and I can submit live via Skype ..... now that's something to think about ....)
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To alleviate your stress level Sean, I will not be attending now (e.g. not SOing) due to a family health matter, so no FTDRs from me (unless Ron runs a Webcam and I can submit live via Skype ..... now that's something to think about ....)
I was actually lookin' forward to seein' you, man, it's been awhile!
Hope everything's okay with the family. If I can help with anything, let me know.
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I'm driving down from Omaha, North Omaha, . Can always use another complaint about flat footed reloading:-)
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I'm actually going to be in Lincoln tomorrow anyway!
I've never done a match before. Is this something I can just show up at and not be totally lost? Are there any requirements for handgun type/capacity/etc? I have a Ruger LC9 with two 7-round mags, and an 8-shot Taurus Rossi Plinker .22 (revolver).
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I'm actually going to be in Lincoln tomorrow anyway!
I've never done matches. Is this something I can just show up at and not be totally lost?
Absolutely! IDPA is a good match to start with as the details of how you need to shoot the stage are thoroughly explained to you.
You will want to do a little research (or we can help!) to figure out what division you will shoot in. What gun are you bringing?
Also some required equipment: A case for your handgun (keep it cased at ALL times until the Safety Officer (SO) tells you to unbox it!), an outside the waistband holster for your handgun (a universal one works but one made specifically for your gun will work a lot better) [note: the front strap of your handgun grip must be above your belt when holstered!], and a magazine pouch that can hold two additional magazines (you can use your pockets too but a magazine pouch is much faster and easier).
Hope this helps.
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I edited my previous post and you must not have seen it. I'd probably want to compete with the LC9 if reloading time is a factor. I don't have any speedloaders for the .22 revolver.
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I don't believe you can compete with a .22 anyway, so yes, use the LC9. :) Do you have the other equipment you'd need? It's possible they can work out some way for you to shoot without it (that's up to Ron and the other match organizers).
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I don't believe you can compete with a .22 anyway, so yes, use the LC9. :) Do you have the other equipment you'd need? It's possible they can work out some way for you to shoot without it (that's up to Ron and the other match organizers).
I think so. I have an OWB holster and a locking case. Only two magazines but Thunder Alley usually has them in stock so I can probably buy/borrow a third. I'll have to check out my holster tonight and make sure it meets the requirements, it was designed for an LC9 and the like, but I'm unsure about the front strap above the belt thing.
No mag pouch, but I can tuck mags into my belt and that ought to work well enough for now.
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I think so. I have an OWB holster and a locking case. Only two magazines but Thunder Alley usually has them in stock so I can probably buy/borrow a third. I'll have to check out my holster tonight and make sure it meets the requirements, it was designed for an LC9 and the like, but I'm unsure about the front strap above the belt thing.
No mag pouch, but I can tuck mags into my belt and that ought to work well enough for now.
You'll very likely be fine. Usually the only holsters that do not meet that requirement are "dropped". IDPA likes to discourage what it considers "gamer" holsters that are dropped and offset. If it simply attaches to your belt or a paddle at a "normal" ride height, you should be fine.
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I think so. I have an OWB holster and a locking case. Only two magazines but Thunder Alley usually has them in stock so I can probably buy/borrow a third. I'll have to check out my holster tonight and make sure it meets the requirements, it was designed for an LC9 and the like, but I'm unsure about the front strap above the belt thing.
No mag pouch, but I can tuck mags into my belt and that ought to work well enough for now.
I note also that if you want, I've got a Glock 19, a holster (you right-handed? I've got a left-handed holster also), mag pouches, and extra mags if you want to try it with something not quite as small. If you've got factory 9mm ammo, you are welcome to borrow the rig for the match.
Nothing wrong with shooting an LC9---but shooting something a bit larger (with actual mag pouches) is simply easier, and for your first match you are welcome to make things simpler for yourself so you can concentrate on safely shooting. :) (If you want to borrow it, please reply here or PM me before 6am tomorrow, please.)
(I'd let you borrow my extra G17 rig instead, but I need change out some springs first, and I won't have time to dig out my springs before tomorrow.)
One last thing---bring a coat/jacket/vest or baggy shirt to wear, as concealment is normally required to start.
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Thanks for the offer but I'll pass this time around. Right now I'm most proficient with the LC9. It's certainly no competition shooter but I think switching to something else may be a disadvantage.
I just want to get my feet wet in some of the local shooting sports. Once I know how things work then I can start trying other pistols.
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Thanks for the offer but I'll pass this time around. Right now I'm most proficient with the LC9. It's certainly no competition shooter but I think switching to something else may be a disadvantage.
I just want to get my feet wet in some of the local shooting sports. Once I know how things work then I can start trying other pistols.
No matter what, you'll have fun. :)
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No matter what, you'll have fun. :)
That's all I'm after right now.
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I'm actually going to be in Lincoln tomorrow anyway!
I've never done a match before. Is this something I can just show up at and not be totally lost? Are there any requirements for handgun type/capacity/etc? I have a Ruger LC9 with two 7-round mags, and an 8-shot Taurus Rossi Plinker .22 (revolver).
Don't be afraid to ask questions. The crowd there is largely comprised of affable dudes, more than willing to help out a new shooter.
As a new shooter, don't try to keep up with the hot rods. Shoot at your own pace and if something doesn't feel right, stop. It will not surprise you I'm sure to learn that safety is heavily emphasized. No one gets criticized for being safe.
Good luck and have fun!
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To alleviate your stress level Sean, I will not be attending now (e.g. not SOing) due to a family health matter, so no FTDRs from me (unless Ron runs a Webcam and I can submit live via Skype ..... now that's something to think about ....)
Oh man! Now I'll have to find someone else to pick on!!
Seriously, hope everything is okay!!!
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We have 21 online registrations thus far. Online registration (see link in opening post) is still available until 5:00pm....31 more minutes!! Afterwards, registration is on-site at Thunder Alley starting at 8:15am. We typically will have another 5-7 walk-ins on Saturday morning.
Regarding a couple of questions/comments: 1) the "flat footed reload" will die when the 2015 final version of the rulebook is published and made available online by IDPA HQ some time......in 2015 :laugh: Actually, from my participation in a group chat phone conference of Safety Officer Instructors, it may not be until February or so, but that was a month or so ago....so, heck, watch it come out on January 2nd...or March 1st...or some other time in 2015 ;D and 2) correct, I have no other idea of any other changes, but you can ask me tomorrow anyway :laugh:
See y'all tomorrow...and, yes, let's have some fun...especially since Bullit won't be there....he's just so serious!! :P
For now, I go into the garage and spray paint the targets!...fun :o
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Dear Joyce (Wilson),
I would like to request a rule addition on "respect" of your SO. Specifically, an FTDR for Lorimor in this case would be appropriate. Although his action did not occur with me at the match, it is obvious that his posting on a local forum shows his lack of ....well... decency towards those in charge. Alas, I know this request will fall on deaf ears since Mr. Lorimor owns a few of your husbands products.....and is unwilling to accept reasonable offers to purchase said used products ....
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That's all I'm after right now.
@mott555...Nice meeting you at the match today.
Fly
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Dear Joyce (Wilson),
I would like to request a rule addition on "respect" of your SO. Specifically, an FTDR for Lorimor in this case would be appropriate. Although his action did not occur with me at the match, it is obvious that his posting on a local forum shows his lack of ....well... decency towards those in charge. Alas, I know this request will fall on deaf ears since Mr. Lorimor owns a few of your husbands products.....and is unwilling to accept reasonable offers to purchase said used products ....
ex·tor·tion
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the practice of obtaining something, especially money, through force or threats.
Fly
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That was----quite a match today.
So, how many people doubled their time through accuracy/procedural penalties?
(For those who weren't there, EVERY SINGLE TARGET was a partial of some sort. Six out of nine were hardcover partials, but the other three were no-shoot partials. Because Aldo is a sadist. But we knew that---he's a dentist, after all...)
:)
From what I could tell, most people (other than "tactical sequence" debacles) did considerably better on their second stage than their first one.
And I (dang it!) got my first-ever IDPA procedural penalty. I turned, pulled a shot without having the faintest idea where the sights were so I made a quick makeup shot, then continued to shoot the array in tactical sequence.
Of course that "quick makeup shot" meant a procedural penalty even though I still did tactical sequence on the array after that point. DANG IT!
And that extra shot wasn't even necessary---at scoring, there were THREE down zero hits on the target, so apparently my "look, no sights!" shot miraculously hit in the right spot. Too bad I didn't know that.
[sigh] Drat. My first procedural penalty. May it NOT be followed by any more.
Hey Aldo, are the scores up yet? :)
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Scores at posted. Just got the email.
https://www.uberscoremaster.com/osm_match_scores.aspx?matchid=A724A380-00E7-4F6E-8A97-223CAD847922
One of my better finishes, makes up for my crap-tastic shooting at USPSA last Sunday. Congrats to Thomas for his top finish, despite his procedural penalty. Thanks to Ron for a fun, if challenging match. I felt bad about taking off as soon as I finished , but I had to get to work.
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Dear Joyce (Wilson),
I would like to request a rule addition on "respect" of your SO. Specifically, an FTDR for Lorimor in this case would be appropriate. Although his action did not occur with me at the match, it is obvious that his posting on a local forum shows his lack of ....well... decency towards those in charge. Alas, I know this request will fall on deaf ears since Mr. Lorimor owns a few of your husbands products.....and is unwilling to accept reasonable offers to purchase said used products ....
Heheheheh... you have to know the right people. Heheheheheh
And FTDR's don't scare me. I ring up enough procedurals all by my lonesome. Non-shoots visibly shake when I load and make ready. An FTDR or two wouldn't even be noticed. :)
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That was----quite a match today.
So, how many people doubled their time through accuracy/procedural penalties?
(For those who weren't there, EVERY SINGLE TARGET was a partial of some sort. Six out of nine were hardcover partials, but the other three were no-shoot partials. Because Aldo is a sadist. But we knew that---he's a dentist, after all...)
:)
From what I could tell, most people (other than "tactical sequence" debacles) did considerably better on their second stage than their first one.
And I (dang it!) got my first-ever IDPA procedural penalty. I turned, pulled a shot without having the faintest idea where the sights were so I made a quick makeup shot, then continued to shoot the array in tactical sequence.
Of course that "quick makeup shot" meant a procedural penalty even though I still did tactical sequence on the array after that point. DANG IT!
And that extra shot wasn't even necessary---at scoring, there were THREE down zero hits on the target, so apparently my "look, no sights!" shot miraculously hit in the right spot. Too bad I didn't know that.
[sigh] Drat. My first procedural penalty. May it NOT be followed by any more.
Hey Aldo, are the scores up yet? :)
I was beginning to think you weren't human. :)
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A quick survey of Lincoln area stores indicates that there is absolutely no black spray paint to be had. It's all been sold for some reason.
I still have some for sale for those of you needing some for legitimate, non-sadistic purposes. :)
(Actually I like the all the hard cover, tight shot stages even if they make me look silly. It's good stuff.)