Videos tagged with Match Schedule

This video offers insights from an accomplished competitive shooter, Summer, comparing IDPA and USPSA. She details her experience, reaching IDPA Master status and her goals for USPSA classification. The comparison covers rule sets, philosophy, financial aspects, and competitive atmospheres, providing valuable context for shooters deciding between or participating in both disciplines.

This video provides guidance on scheduling a competition season for competitive shooting, emphasizing intentionality over attending every available match. Instructor Ben Stoeger advises centering the season around a 'goal match,' such as USPSA Nationals, using smaller matches like Area or State championships as warm-ups. He recommends approximately one match per month to allow sufficient time for implementing lessons learned and continuing training, rather than burning out by shooting too frequently. Stoeger also cautions against investing all available funds into ammunition for the first season, suggesting a balanced approach to avoid disappointment and maintain motivation over the long term.

Shane Coley, Team Captain for Glock, discusses how to get started in competitive shooting. He recommends visiting USPPSA.org to find local ranges and match schedules. Coley suggests starting in the Production division with a standard firearm like the Glock 34, emphasizing the importance of fundamentals and practice. He also highlights the Glock 44 as an excellent tool for introducing new shooters to the sport due to its minimal recoil and familiar size.