TCSC IDPA Match 3/15

[sinzitu]

The first IDPA match of the season at the Thurmont Conservation and Sportsmans Club will be March 15th. New Shooter class at noon, match at 2:00pm.

Hope to see you there.

TCSC 2011 Calendar of Events: http://www.tcandsc.org/FilesFromOther/2011_TCSC_CalendarForWeb.htm

 

[herr.baer]

Sweet... I will have to make that one and get to the new shooter class. I missed it each time last year.

When shooting IDPA do you need to have a jacket or vest to cover your holster?

 

[shadow116]

When shooting IDPA do you need to have a jacket or vest to cover your holster?

Yes, you need a cover garment, unless you are shooting the classifier. Granted I have been to some matches where they went without, but this was usually due to the heat.

 

[4g64loser]

Herr.Baer

I dunno about the TCSC, but every stage I shot when I played with a couple matches in NC was shot from concealment (meaning you have to cover the holster and your spare ammo).


***EDIT***
As it was explained to me, IDPA is about practical shooting with practical equipment. The guys I know out west have said that some stages do not require cover garment. Those people hail from states that endorse open carry. Local matches may well be subject to local customs but as a rule I believe IDPA needs cover garment.

 

[Bikebreath]

Going strictly from memory; the garment must cover the holster when the arms are raised and parallel to the ground.

 

[davsco]

could someone please advise how many stages this will be, ballpark round count, and how long it is expected to take? thanks!

 

[davsco]

no pre-registration needed, just show up before 2?

if you have done a few idpa and uspsa, don't need to do the new shooter class, is that right?

thanks!

 

[eightshot627]

no pre-registration needed, just show up before 2?

if you have done a few idpa and uspsa, don't need to do the new shooter class, is that right?

thanks!

Come and shoot. Pre-registation is not required.

New shooters class is required if you haven't shot IDPA at TCSC. Chip runs a hot range. Chip requires all new to Thurmont shooters to take the class the first time, IDPA Novice or Master. New shooters class is at 1200.

I haven't completed the stages yet but it will be five stages with a less than 90 rounds. Cover garments will be required.

Walt

 

[herr.baer]

What is the cost of the match? I didn't see it on the web site. Is there a cost for the new shooter class? Also is there live fire during the new shooter class as to account for extra rounds needed about and beyond the match?

 

[eightshot627]

The cost of the match is $15. Less if you setup, take down or SO. No cost or live ammo for the new shooters class.

Walt

 

[mwelliott]

I haven't completed the stages yet but it will be five stages with a less than 90 rounds.Walt

If you guys/gals are on the fence about coming out you really should. Chip runs a good match and Walt always comes up with something entertaining to shoot. I will definitely be there and would be happy to be squadded with anyone from the forum who needs a little assistance.

Mike

 

[BitFlipper]

Any idea if this will be a classifier shoot ?

 

[pop-gunner]

Any idea if this will be a classifier shoot ?

If he hasn't completed the stages yet but it will be 5 of them and under 90 rounds then no it will not be a classifier.

 

[eightshot627]

Any idea if this will be a classifier shoot ?

This will not be a classifier. We run a classifier in April so you can get fresh classifier just before the state match. It is normally busy.

Walt

 

[herr.baer]

What time does set up start?

 

[eightshot627]

Setup starts at noon. New shooters class is at noon in the club house. Shooting starts at 2pm. Show up earlier to sign up. I'm normally taking out the trash just before 5pm.

Walt

 

[Cerebus]

Are there restrictions on why type of handgun you can use?

 

[davsco]

the nice thing about idpa is you don't need fancy/expensive equipment to effectively compete. a totally stock glock, M&P, beretta or sig, for example, is all you need. see the link for all the rules. they also have divisions for revolvers and 1911's. you will want at least two spare magazines.

http://www.idpa.com/Documents/IDPARuleBook2005.pdf

need a holster also, again nothing fancy. i like the blackhawk serpa's. just one little button to push as you're drawing, but it keeps the gun super secure, but when drawing there is no friction at all. and you need a vest or jacket that conceals the gun and spare magazines.

 

[buffalobob]

Will the "new shooter" class be offered again in the future? I am leaving on that day to go to South Carolina pig hunting.

I am going to QSC this weekend and take their two day class on pistol competition (if it is not canceled).

 

[kac]

The new shooter class is typically offered before each match. You must check with Chip beforehand to make sure, but that's the general rule. He ran mine with just two guys.