Sure ... Please email the match registrar at aafgidpa-owner@yahoogroups.com and let him know you are interested in watching a match. He can get you directions and will let the MD know to look out for you. Bring eyes and ears.
There are matches this Sat and next Sat from starting at 10am and...
If traffic is an issue, you can request a PM slot on Friday ... Will have a slightly earlier show up time if you are new to competitions ie noon vs 12:30 etc
Although, this Friday is Black Friday so everyone will be at the mall vs stuck on the beltway !
Rimfire division is the best route...
Rules can be found at www steelchallenge dot com
No need to be a member of scsa or aafg to participate in this event
We just require that you email for a slot since we must control the number of shooters. It is easier to get a slot for Fri vs Sat usually
If you have never shot any type of action pistol that uses a holster, you can shoot rimfire rifle or pistol ... On friday or saturday.
Red dot etc on centerfire pistols will put you in open division
I run the TACSOL M4 upper and is is AWESOME ... runs like a champ. Best part is, it is "mil-spec" and accepts any AR add on you want ... I added a MI SSGen 2 hand guard and SJC Titan Rimfire muzzle device.
My 22LR AR has the look and feel of a real AR
Steel Challenge Friday Dec 5 (AM and PM slots) and Sat Dec 6 (AM slots only) at AAFG in Annapolis MD.
Slot reservation required via email - see instructions below
email signup: aafgidpa-owner@yahoogroups.com
Slot confirmation emails will be sent
Matches fill up quick, if you have an...
Friday uspsa shotgun is 3 field stages with 65 min (25, 20, 20)
Sat pistol is also 3 Field stages this month with 75-100 min the usual
Most of the setup is done before match day by staff for the uspsa program there ... Minor setup is possible. Brass cleanup is expected friday and sat...
Slots are by email reservations only ... Info can be found at aafgidpa dot com
Sunday match is a tactical 2 Gun 22 rimfire only ... No holster required
Friday uspsa shotgun is slug and buck heavy
Sat pistol is not officially uspsa (no classifiers) Same format though.
5.56 can run at higher pressure so that usually equates to higher velocity. Higher velocity usually means less drop at distance which is a plus if you actually shoot at distance.
Downside, in theory, is that higher velocity rounds might wear out your barrel faster, maybe? A lot depends on...
The NRA sold a life membership over the phone today (the 877 phone number for membership) ... So it appears $500 is the magic number at the moment !!!!
Oddly enough I too JUST received an email from NRA about the Cabelas promotion of $500 life ... Crazy that Cabelas didnt confim ... Oh well ... Will print out and drive to Delaware this weekend ... Thanks for the heads up !!!!
Can you please post the email ... I know people who are willing to make the drive to DE for that deal. It is a bit of a drive for nothing if in fact they are not offering a LIfe Discount. I didnt see any detailed specifics online about what deals they are having that is why I made the call...
There is a "gallery" 3 Gun match at AAFG in Annapolis on 9/13 ... They only use pistol caliber carbines (9mm AR's etc) or 22LR for rifles due to range rules. Pre-registration is required for a slot. Might be full at this point but they usually keep a waitlist. Google aafg idpa for site that...