Wanting to Get into Competitive Handgun Shooting

[MD_Wells]

Hey guys,

I'm in the New Orleans area, and I have been considering getting into competition shooting with a handgun.

I read a little about IDPA, and was just wondering which of you shoot competition in the area, and your experiences with various organizations.

Any sharing of your experience or recommendations would be greatly appreciated!

-Mark

 

[Slalom.45]

Hey Mark. I shoot IDPA (when I can get there) in Amite with Tangiapahoa Practical Shooters. (tpsclub.org) Super nice guys there. Very welcoming to beginners and willing to walk you through things. There are a number of youtube videos explaining the basic rules and procedures. To get started all you really need is a pistol, holster, and eye/ear protection. Follow the basic safety rules and have fun! They shoot the first Sat of the month so you are GTG for next weekend if you want.
Scot

 

[dmiculek]

www.lagator.org lists just about all the local handgun competitions.


We have several types of local matches:

LSS is a steel challenge type match.
Several USPSA matches.
One newly formed IDPA club in Thibodaux and a long running "outlaw" IDPA type match in Amite.
ICORE is for revolvers only.
Nicks Shooting Range in Garyville also has a form of handgun competition is challenging and requires no movement. This match is not listed on lagator.org.


All new shooter friendly and all can be shot with the most basic of equipment...A safe handgun, serviceable holster that covers the trigger guard and as little as 3 magazines/speedloaders and way to carry them.
Eye and ear protection is mandatory.

On Dec 5th they will resume the man vs man steel plate matches at the old St. Bernard Indoor Shooting Range on Friday nites. These are fun matches and shooters will be classed to compete with shooters of his or her skill level.

Pick your poison and come out and play.

 

[jtshooter]

The next Lafourche Speed Shooter Steel match is Dec. 13th, new shooters are welcome, if you need more info call me.
Joe
Pres. LSS
985-852-9122

 

[bipolarbear]

I live in NOLA and drive down to Thibadeaux for South Louisiana IDPA matches once a month. slidpa.org

 

[cbh005]

This is a good thread. I have been shooting paper targets for a while and would like to get into competitive shooting as well. The websites posted above are very helpful. This isn't my thread, but thank you all; you have helped me as well.