Thanks for all the info. I actually took a new IDPA shooter class last Saturday, so not brand new, but I have not actually competed yet. I am definitely looking forward to it.DanD wrote:Make sure your squad knows this is your first competition and they will be taken care of you. I've competed for more than 2.5 years and all the people are great.
The minimum equipment you will need for SSP or ESP is 3 magazines, your gun, a good gun holster and a good magazine pouch that hold 2 magazines.
If you want to shoot BUG you will need a gun that meets the size requirements and you will also need 4 magazines, a good gun holster, and magazine pouches that hold 3 or 4 magazines.
I highly recommend the Comp-Tac holsters http://www.comp-tac.com.
The Comp-Tac International Holster is a good choice for an IDPA legal gun holster http://www.comp-tac.com/competition-hol ... ster-10241. It can be setup as a paddle holster or as a belt holster. You won't be able to use the drop-offset mount unless you are a woman. I don't know if USPSA allows drop-offset mounts.
Since it will be your first competition you will not have to wear a cover garment. Also, I've had first timers in my squad show up with a loaded gun in their holster. Most ranges are cold ranges, which means no walking around with a loaded weapon. You may be sent home for this infraction. You can only load the gun under direct command from the Safety Officer in your squad right before you shoot the course of fire.
Go at your own pace and be safe. You will get faster and become a much better shot as you compete more.
Just remember to have fun and be safe.
One question on the cover garment, which it sounds like I can pass on this first time, but for future reference. Do I need a special vest, or can I just use a light jacket?