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VA_Dinger
02-16-07, 23:50
Anybody shooting the Blackwater USPSA match on Sunday?

Robb Jensen
02-17-07, 02:57
Anybody shooting the Blackwater USPSA match on Sunday?

The VA Arms crew won't be there is month.

subzero
02-17-07, 10:05
I'll be there. And I'm bringing the Benelli for the side match

VA_Dinger
02-17-07, 10:36
I'll be there. And I'm bringing the Benelli for the side match

10-4, I will see you at sign-up. At least I'm hoping I can attend. It depends on one of my daughters since wife is out of town this week.

I'm going to skip the side match. I have not shot a shotgun in almost two years.

Dport
02-17-07, 11:08
Damn it. I totally forgot about it this month. I think my brain is frozen.

I'll shoot for March, I guess.:(

subzero
03-02-07, 15:05
BPS has improved their site to allow for online signup for the match. Sign up is VERY important, as you don't want to roll up to the gate at Blackwater and not be on the list!

www.blackwatershooters.com

Next match is March 18.

Robb Jensen
03-02-07, 18:41
I'm pretty sure we'll be there for the March match. IIRC the side match should be rifle.

Dport
03-02-07, 20:21
I plan on being in Norfolk for the St. Paddy's day parade. I used to live ON THE PARADE ROUTE and never got to be there for it, haze grey and underway and all that. So I don't know if I want to make the trip two days in a row. (No I can't stay in the area, my dog bit the dumbass at the kennel and now he's not welcome there anymore. Long story.)

Robb Jensen
03-19-07, 04:57
My wifes first USPSA match, she placed 17th of 26 shooters!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v408/gotm4/BlackwaterIPSC/robb.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v408/gotm4/BlackwaterIPSC/robb4.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v408/gotm4/BlackwaterIPSC/robbrifle4.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v408/gotm4/BlackwaterIPSC/brett2.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v408/gotm4/BlackwaterIPSC/brett.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v408/gotm4/BlackwaterIPSC/brettrifle.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v408/gotm4/BlackwaterIPSC/dan.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v408/gotm4/BlackwaterIPSC/danrifle.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v408/gotm4/BlackwaterIPSC/9x19.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v408/gotm4/BlackwaterIPSC/9x19rifle.jpg

TOrrock
03-19-07, 07:27
Great pics, looks like everyone had a good time!

Hawkeye
03-19-07, 09:10
I know its competition... but I still cringe whenever I see someone crowd their cover. :(

Looks like a good time though. :)

RobG
03-19-07, 09:40
I know its competition... but I still cringe whenever I see someone crowd their cover. :(

Looks like a good time though. :)


Huh? Please explain...:confused:

Robb Jensen
03-19-07, 13:23
Huh? Please explain...:confused:

Meaning the muzzle is past the end of the barricade. Fighting and competition are two different things but both use guns. It's kind of like US Secret Service PSD driving and drag racing. Both involve vehicles going fast but they're two entirely different animals.

Our targets were paper and steel the closet being paper at 43yds away and neither can grab the end of our rifles. Gunfights might involve someone grabbing your rifle.

Hawkeye
03-19-07, 14:14
Meaning the muzzle is past the end of the barricade. Fighting and competition are two different things but both use guns. It's kind of like US Secret Service PSD driving and drag racing. Both involve vehicles going fast but they're two entirely different animals.

Our targets were paper and steel the closet being paper at 43yds away and neither can grab the end of our rifles. Gunfights might involve someone grabbing your rifle.

In addition, crowding cover increases your likelyhood of being hit, as bullets tend to follow hard lines. Concrete, brick, and mortar (and metal & wood to some extent) tend to send launch off annoying projectiles when hit with incoming bullets, and it also gives away your position much more noticeably.
Again, its competition, which is why I caveated my first post. Just a cringe factor for me being a fight oriented shooter vs. a competition minded one.

RobG
03-19-07, 22:45
:o ahhhh... thanks GotM4 and Hawkeye for the explanations!

Robb Jensen
03-20-07, 09:20
When I train, I train. When I compete, I compete.

Here's a pic of me at the carbine operators course at Blackwater last year not crowding cover.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v408/gotm4/gunpics/robbpronecover.jpg

VA_Dinger
03-20-07, 11:30
I have to work and will miss the next BPS USPSA monthly match.

How many of you guys are shooting the big Blackwater IDPA match coming up? I was thinking about signing up.

rhino
03-20-07, 12:17
When I train, I train. When I compete, I compete.

Here's a pic of me at the carbine operators course at Blackwater last year not crowding cover.

Good plan.

There are also probably times when you want to get closer to cover than other times. For instance, if you're behind something relatively narrow (like a tree or column) and you're facing more than one threat, you may have to stay close to it to avoid exposing yourself to one or both if they choose to spread apart. If you stand off from the cover a significant distance, you may give either or both a clear line of sight to you.

RobG
03-20-07, 12:44
...sry double post... yes .. Im a newb!

RobG
03-20-07, 12:46
When I train, I train. When I compete, I WIN!



Fixed it fer ya GotM4!!!

Robb Jensen
03-20-07, 14:27
I have to work and will miss the next BPS USPSA monthly match.

How many of you guys are shooting the big Blackwater IDPA match coming up? I was thinking about signing up.

I'll be there shooting on Sunday April 15th. I was going to shoot CDP Sharpshooter, but I'll be switching to SSP Expert.

Robb

Robb Jensen
03-22-07, 21:01
Fixed it fer ya GotM4!!!


Not always RobG ;) , although I was 1st in Production (pistol), I was 3rd in the side match (rifle).

Both Tino and Brett got me. :eek: Here's the Scores (http://www.blackwatershooters.com/march_18_scores.htm).


Robb

RobG
03-22-07, 22:35
Not always RobG ;) , although I was 1st in Production (pistol), I was 3rd in the side match (rifle).

Both Tino and Brett got me. :eek:



Meh... they got lucky. ;) .... Wow, I just noticed you were shooting the M&P in Production...

Weren't you shooting a Glock before?:confused:

Robb Jensen
03-23-07, 03:50
Wow, I just noticed you were shooting the M&P in Production...

Weren't you shooting a Glock before?:confused:

I started shooting a M&P9 in Production last November after developing 'tennis elbow' from shooting my heavy ass STI Limited gun. I may or may not return to Limited but if I do I'll be having the STI lightened up a lot. Same as I did with my 3gun rifle.

Robb