Action Pistol

[del elec]

I understand that DSPC is having a beginners Action Pistol night on the 13th. Can anyone verify?

[Cbmarine]

John Davidson, who runs AP, says "Yes"

[Moosie]

Radnor...  care to comment?

Moosie

[Radnor]

What can I say that CBMarine did not already say?


Posted on DELOC:
Just sent to the members @ DSPC:

Good morning to all!

On Wednesday November 13 @ 5:30PM we will be having Action Pistol for beginners. This event is open to members and non-members. Cost for members: $3.00 and non-members: $5.00. You will need a strong side holster and 50-60 rounds of ammo.

I am asking the regular AP shooters not to shoot this night so we can introduce new shooters to AP.

As always, be safe.

[Adrenolin]

What can I say that CBMarine did not already say?
....

Quite a bit I'd say

Wish I could make this as its something I've been thinking about. I've watched it a bit and it looks like fun. Unfortunately I'll be out of town for it.

[del elec]

What can I say that CBMarine did not already say?


Posted on DELOC:
Just sent to the members @ DSPC:

Good morning to all!

On Wednesday November 13 @ 5:30PM we will be having Action Pistol for beginners. This event is open to members and non-members. Cost for members: $3.00 and non-members: $5.00. You will need a strong side holster and 50-60 rounds of ammo.

I am asking the regular AP shooters not to shoot this night so we can introduce new shooters to AP.

As always, be safe.

Thanks guys. Looking forward to giving it a go.

[Radnor]

What can I say that CBMarine did not already say?
....

Quite a bit I'd say

Wish I could make this as its something I've been thinking about. I've watched it a bit and it looks like fun. Unfortunately I'll be out of town for it.

So come on a Monday night.  I did not shoot it for the longest time thinking they're all better than me.
They were.  But you have to start sometime.  And you'll improve.  And best of all, there is ALWAYS
someone starting it AFTER you...

[Cbmarine]

So come on a Monday night.  I did not shoot it for the longest time thinking they're all better than me.
They were.  But you have to start sometime.  And you'll improve.  And best of all, there is ALWAYS
someone starting it AFTER you...

Agree. Some are faster, some are more accurate, and, of course, there is the irritating group that shoots faster and more accurately. The best thing is that you can make your mistakes in a benign environment where there is a coach who will happily suggest a way to improve. Don't drop your magazine though; all you'll get is a smart remark.

[Adrenolin]

Thanks. Hitting the road shortly but when I get back I'd like to stop in and give it a try. It looks like fun.

[seniorgeek]

Can't make this Wednesday but would to try it to compare to IDPA.
Let me know when the next beginner is going to be scheduled.

[lems902]

Darn - I already promised my son and his friend that I would take them out that night.   I would absolutely LOVE to attend a beginner AP night.  Please post when the next one will be so I can free up my schedule.  What an awesome idea!

[Radnor]

Darn - I already promised my son and his friend that I would take them out that night.   I would absolutely LOVE to attend a beginner AP night.  Please post when the next one will be so I can free up my schedule.  What an awesome idea!

Are you free tonight?  It's not a beginners night but you are welcome to come and play.
DSPC members shoot first then guests.  You will see the course shot 20 plus times. 
You WILL BE FINE.  Come on out and give it a try.

You'll need your gun, ammo, strong side holster, extra mag, and (IF YOU HAVE IT) a mag pouch.  I do not have a mag pouch yet personally
pockets work fine.

You'll see guys there with race guns and holsters, etc.  Most start out OC.  Personally I start out concealed and with the rig I'd be carrying
on the street.  Are my times as good?  No way, BUT I use it as training for the other side of the walls.

Can you go to Ommalanden or TM and draw from concealment?  Know at Omm you cannot, not sure about TM.

Last week there were 2 noobs who shot the qualifier but not the COF.  Chances they will be there tonight.
So if you join there will be 3.  Also last week there was 2 guys there who shot it just a few times, so they are
fairly new.

Personally, I think EVERYONE who is considering it should JUST DO IT! (where did I hear that before?)
After you do you'll be asking yourself why the HELL did I not do this sooner!  I did.

Did I say, YOU'LL BE JUST FINE?!? 

Now that it's getting cooler, bring a sweatshirt too.  The range will be brisk.  Cost is $3.00 for members and $5.00
for nonmembers.  All 3 COF will be handgun tonight.

[Radnor]

There has been a question of can I bring my carry gun in on me and loaded? 

My reply:

You can have it on.  I do.  There will be 3 safe directions.  Down range and the side walls (provided balls are against the wall - no one get between you and the wall).

I personally come with a loaded LDA.  Go balls to the wall.  Pull it and put it in a different holster and bag it.  Then the 1911 I shoot that evening goes into my holster for AP.

What I would do if I were you.  You'll meet John (runs AP) tell him you need to unload.  He'll make you go balls to the wall down range.  Drop mag.  Then rack the one from the pipe.  Close slide.  Hammer down (CLICK).  Holster.  At that point you are clear and can move about the range.  Go to where your range bag is.  If you need that mag for the night, remove your carry ammo.  If you have 2 extra mags, leave carry mag loaded and just put it away.  COF will dictate how many rounds will be fired.  Load mags (but NOT gun) until told to do so.

When it is your turn to shoot, commands will be:
"Load and make ready."  Here is where you can draw, load, rack, safety on or decock, and then holster.
"Shooter ready?"  signal ready (nod or thumbs up)
"Stand by"  He will press a button on the timer.  ~3 seconds later you'll hear a beep.  Time to draw and engage.  After you've shot the COF (course of fire) he will come up to you and say: mag out, slide forward, hammer down (CLICK - pull the trigger), and holster.  There is NO time limit for reholstering either before shooting or after the COF has been shot.  Take your time and LOOK  as you are inserting your gun into the holster.
The he will say "Clear".  Then go score your target and record it and the time.


Then you'll say that was nothing.  Why did I not do this earlier!

Have fun and enjoy!

[del elec]

There has been a question of can I bring my carry gun in on me and loaded? 

My reply:

You can have it on.  I do.  There will be 3 safe directions.  Down range and the side walls (provided balls are against the wall - no one get between you and the wall).

I personally come with a loaded LDA.  Go balls to the wall.  Pull it and put it in a different holster and bag it.  Then the 1911 I shoot that evening goes into my holster for AP.

What I would do if I were you.  You'll meet John (runs AP) tell him you need to unload.  He'll make you go balls to the wall down range.  Drop mag.  Then rack the one from the pipe.  Close slide.  Hammer down (CLICK).  Holster.  At that point you are clear and can move about the range.  Go to where your range bag is.  If you need that mag for the night, remove your carry ammo.  If you have 2 extra mags, leave carry mag loaded and just put it away.  COF will dictate how many rounds will be fired.  Load mags (but NOT gun) until told to do so.

When it is your turn to shoot, commands will be:
"Load and make ready."  Here is where you can draw, load, rack, safety on or decock, and then holster.
"Shooter ready?"  signal ready (nod or thumbs up)
"Stand by"  He will press a button on the timer.  ~3 seconds later you'll hear a beep.  Time to draw and engage.  After you've shot the COF (course of fire) he will come up to you and say: mag out, slide forward, hammer down (CLICK - pull the trigger), and holster.  There is NO time limit for reholstering either before shooting or after the COF has been shot.  Take your time and LOOK  as you are inserting your gun into the holster.
The he will say "Clear".  Then go score your target and record it and the time.


Then you'll say that was nothing.  Why did I not do this earlier!

Have fun and enjoy!

Thanks Radnor, I look forward to having a lot of fun and meeting new people.

[Moosie]

@@@@ it!!!  I was planning on coming up tonight.  Grrrr.  Next week maybe?! 

Moosie