Austin get-together: range shooting 07/21, IDPA 07/22

NcongruNt · Post by **NcongruNt** » Sun Jul 15, 2007 1:14 am

Looks like it's just me and bburgi as definites for Saturday with a maybe from TX Rancher. I'm gonna see if I can bug a few Austin people who've not posted yet and see how many others I can scrounge up.

I'm still in for both days. I'm looking forward to getting my feet wet with IDPA.

KaProw · Post by **KaProw** » Tue Jul 17, 2007 10:57 am

Just to make sure, the sunday event is located @ Cedar Ridge Range, 7110 F.M. 1863, Bulverde, Texas 78163. must be there by 9:00am

Correct?

I'm excited ..!!!

Rick

AggieMM · Post by **AggieMM** » Tue Jul 17, 2007 11:10 am

Although I won't be able to make it this weekend, here is the route I take to the Cedar Ridge Range:

This seems to be the easiest in/out route. Enjoy the match!

Ryan

NcongruNt · Post by **NcongruNt** » Thu Jul 19, 2007 3:12 am

So the range get-together is in 2 days. So far it's bburgi and myself. Anyone else making it out?

TX Rancher: how's it looking for you?

Anyone who is planning on going, let me know and I'll PM you my phone number in case you need directions or want to confirm that we're there. The forecast calls for scattered thunderstorms, but it doesn't look like there will be any kind of lasting rain.

ccoker · Post by **ccoker** » Thu Jul 19, 2007 1:32 pm

possibly in for Sunday
will get back with ya

jhutto · Post by **jhutto** » Thu Jul 19, 2007 3:28 pm

How come the Austin Get to gether is in Bastrop, and the Austin IDPA is in ...New Braunfels Gosh. What about Austin??? Whatever. I will try to make the Sunday GIG. It depends how long my work takes me to finish.

O6nop · Post by **O6nop** » Thu Jul 19, 2007 6:03 pm

jhutto wrote:How come the Austin Get to gether is in Bastrop, and the Austin IDPA is in ...New Braunfels Gosh. What about Austin??? Whatever. I will try to make the Sunday GIG. It depends how long my work takes me to finish.

I've been trying to get people to show up to the Austin Rifle club, even though it's in Manor... but guests are free and it gives you a chance to see if you want to join. I guess the thing is you aren't allowed to draw from a holster at the ARC but they allow all calibers, handgun and rifle and you can shoot FMJ.
As far as the Saturday Sunday events, it turns out I'll have to pass on both, but I'll probably got to ARC the following weekend.

fenster · Post by **fenster** » Thu Jul 19, 2007 11:57 pm

just an update. I'm still in for the IDPA on Sunday, and I'm now a likely for the Saturday get together at Lone Star.

NconGruNt, PM is inbound

TX Rancher · Post by **TX Rancher** » Fri Jul 20, 2007 7:42 am

NcongruNt wrote:TX Rancher: how's it looking for you?

It's still 50/50 for me depending on weather and can I get anything done today. I have a fair amount of work that needs to get done, and the weather is just not cooperating...what I really need is a week without rain.

AggieMM · Post by **AggieMM** » Fri Jul 20, 2007 4:51 pm

Just a heads up to double check the status of the match (IDPA-Sunday). Texas Tactical was hosting a "two-day" match, and the Saturday one was just canceled due to rain. The Sunday one (the one most of you are heading to) is currently still on.

Saturdays Match CANCELED!!! - 7/21/07 Saturdays match CANCELED!!! Check back on the status for Sundays Match.

Texas Tactical Website

Note, this is for the IDPA match, not the Saturday shoot at Lone Star Range.

Ryan

dihappy · Post by **dihappy** » Sat Jul 21, 2007 2:42 am

Hi all. Thanks for the invite Nc.

Im not sure about Sat, although id love to go, i have some stuff to do in the morning :(

What time is the Sat shoot ??

NcongruNt · Post by **NcongruNt** » Sat Jul 21, 2007 8:08 am

[quote=jhutto]How come the Austin Get to gether is in Bastrop, and the Austin IDPA is in ...New Braunfels Gosh. What about Austin??? Whatever. I will try to make the Sunday GIG. It depends how long my work takes me to finish.[/quote]

Because there are no decent ranges in Austin. These are about as close as you can get. Manor is about the same distance as Bastrop, for most folks, and I'm not yet a member of ARC, so I can't set up a shoot there. There is only one range IN Austin, and that's Red's. Personally, I'm not going to pay $13/hr to have a social event at a range where no one can socialize. All other options are out of town (Pflugerville, Leander, Bastrop, New Braunfels, Dripping Springs), and the Lone Star range is the only one that allows drawing and moving.

Shoot is today at 10:00am. I'm leaving here shortly and will be there at 9:00. I've been watching the weather and radar, and it looks like everything is staying well west of us for the time being. If you see this van, I'm there:

I'll be wearing a red shirt and black pants.

srothstein · Post by **srothstein** » Sat Jul 21, 2007 6:16 pm

Well, I am still planning on being at the shoot tomorrow, but I may not get to actually shoot at all.

I hurt my shoulder a few weeks ago and finally got the MRI results and doctor's visit. I had dislocated it and broken a few bones. He gave me a cortisone shot and some medicine and six weeks of therapy before he decides to operate. I have been getting by since the injury with very little trouble. Today, after the cortisone, I can barely move my arm at all.

If it is better tomorrow, I will shoot, but I will be there unless it is canceled for rain.

Steve Rothstein

PS Typing with just the left hand when you are right handed is a real pain.

flintknapper · Post by **flintknapper** » Sat Jul 21, 2007 6:33 pm

srothstein wrote:Well, I am still planning on being at the shoot tomorrow, but I may not get to actually shoot at all.

I hurt my shoulder a few weeks ago and finally got the MRI results and doctor's visit. I had dislocated it and broken a few bones. He gave me a cortisone shot and some medicine and six weeks of therapy before he decides to operate. I have been getting by since the injury with very little trouble. Today, after the cortisone, I can barely move my arm at all.

If it is better tomorrow, I will shoot, but I will be there unless it is canceled for rain.

Steve Rothstein

PS Typing with just the left hand when you are right handed is a real pain.

Sorry to hear about your injury Steve.

I know what it is like to have shoulder problems.

I hope that all will turn out well for you.

CWOOD · Post by **CWOOD** » Sat Jul 21, 2007 8:27 pm

Well, as of 8:00PM Saturday, the Sunday mathch has not been cancelled. If it is not cancelled, I will be there.

If everyone will keep checking here, I will try to keep everyone in the loop on the status of the match.

I'll check the Texas Tactical website later tonight and early (0700-0745) in the morning and post on this thread if the match gets cancelled.

I plan to get there right at 0900 and will hang out by the sign in table. I'll have an old Texas Tactical name badge that says Carl Wood. Grey hair, 6'0" 250, glasses. I think my youngest daughter is going to be with me, long brown hair and an A&M cap. Everyone new to IDPA should be there by 0915 to attend the new shooters meeting.

Ask at the sign in table to be grouped with the Texas CHL Forum folks. If there are not too many new (to IDPA) folks on the squad we can probably all shoot together. If there are more than 3-4 "new shooters" we will probably be divided up in to a couple of squads. It is a matter of safety and flow of the match. It will be good if the weather holds. Looking forward to meeting some of you fine folks.

You can also check the Texas Tactical site here:

http://www.texastactical.net/

Check the "NEWS" at the bottom of the opening page for status updates.