3 Gun South Central LA

cajuntireur · Mar 29, 2017

I'm interested in finding a place that I can practice 3 gun format shooting, transitions, etc. I'm located about halfway between Morgan City & Lafayette. I don't have any background in competitive shooting, but interested, so even a nearby location that offers the opportunity to shoot 3 gun through paid instruction would be helpful.

Firearmfanatic · Mar 29, 2017

Sorry, cant help you on that but welcome to the forum!

cajuntireur · Mar 29, 2017

Firearmfanatic said:
Sorry, cant help you on that but welcome to the forum!

Thanks for the welcome. Not expecting there to be alot of options in my area. Seems like I would've heard about them by now.

beauxdog · Mar 30, 2017

Welcome to Bayou Shooter.
The East Ascension Practical Shooters will be hosting another Multi-Gun shoot on the second Sunday of April. If you check the "LaGator.org" web page it will give you the host range, along with the dates and times of many of the matches in this area. You could also look at the Competition section of this forum as many of the other matches post on here as well. If yhou still can't find what your looking for, then send me a Private Message and I'll see what we can do.

Thanks,

Bryan

Lets_Ride · Mar 30, 2017

Google SMSPS. There are matches in Biloxi on the third Sat of every month and Poplarville on the first Sunday of the month. The Poplarville matches do not run in the heat of summer.

cajuntireur · Mar 30, 2017

Can anyone go as a spectator to one of these events? I'd like to see what it's all about before I join in the competition.

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beauxdog · Mar 30, 2017

Yep, just bring eye & hearing protection.

SMR412 · Mar 30, 2017

FYI, don't just go to watch. Within minutes you will wish you had signed up to shoot. Don't know about other events but the one put on by EAPS is extremely new shooter friendly. Everyone is more than willing to answer questions and help. If you make the drive by all means being your stuff to shoot.

cajuntireur · Mar 30, 2017

SMR412 said:
FYI, don't just go to watch. Within minutes you will wish you had signed up to shoot. Don't know about other events but the one put on by EAPS is extremely new shooter friendly. Everyone is more than willing to answer questions and help. If you make the drive by all means being your stuff to shoot.

That's what I'm talking about. Guys willing to help get a new guy involved. Thanks for the info.

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beauxdog · Mar 30, 2017

Why not shoot a USPSA match. It's just handgun or handgun caliber carbines but you will learn the rules and get a feel for how things work. There are more of these matches, so you will get in more shooting.

Bryan

Lets_Ride · Mar 30, 2017

The Biloxi match is very beginner friendly. I went to Poplarville for my first match and found it a little intimidating. The people are awesome and very helpful bit the match is in the woods as oppsed to a range environment. That being said, there is a match in Poplarville on Sunday.

cajuntireur · Mar 30, 2017

It's all a bit intimidating for me. I've put in alot of range time, but I've never done any type of action shooting. I haven't come across any ranges near me where you can practice action shooting, but I'd be willing to go to a competition as a beginner and give it a shot (no pun intended). With that said though, I also don't want to appear to be completely incompetent when I stink up the joint.

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kz45 · Mar 30, 2017

The match in Poplarville is more advanced than the others with changing 180's, natural terrian, much longer shots and more physical. But it can be done and we're just as friendly and helpful to new shooters as the other clubs

SMR412 · Mar 30, 2017

cajuntireur said:
It's all a bit intimidating for me. I've put in alot of range time, but I've never done any type of action shooting. I haven't come across any ranges near me where you can practice action shooting, but I'd be willing to go to a competition as a beginner and give it a shot (no pun intended). With that said though, I also don't want to appear to be completely incompetent when I stink up the joint.

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I am not a competition shooter by any means. I just enjoy the hobby of shooting and do not go to be competitive with anyone other than myself. You do not have to be fast to enjoy doing a 3 gun match. You will see some impressive shooters but there will also be others like myself just there taking up space and time. Just take it one step at a time. You won't get better worrying about not being better.

beauxdog · Mar 31, 2017

We as a rule to help and encourage new shooters. We want you to return. We are have more clout in bigger numbers. We want new shooters to bring in more new shooters and youngsters as well. We realize you don't have all the equipment we use, we'll either help you with that by loaning you some or show you where to get it for later use.
We also understand your apprehension in competing but like the man said you won't get any better if you don't participate. As long as you follow the rules and are safe, you are welcome. Most follow the USPSA rule and they can be found at"uspsa.org".

Bryan

Lets_Ride · Mar 31, 2017

kz45 said:
The match in Poplarville is more advanced than the others with changing 180's, natural terrian, much longer shots and more physical. But it can be done and we're just as friendly and helpful to new shooters as the other clubs

You going to Poplarville this week?

kz45 · Mar 31, 2017

Yes

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shrxfn · Mar 31, 2017

So are there any USPA matches around Lafayette or farther west in the state? I am in the Jennings area and would like to shoot some matches when I can get more free time.

beauxdog · Mar 31, 2017

There is/was one around the Fort Polk area but not sure If they are still shooting there. The crew around Pineville might be shooting some.

Bryan

Pirate · Apr 6, 2017

When you attend your first couple matches try to focus on being safe and having fun. To me it doesn't matter how well you shoot in your first couple matches as long as you can do it safely. Try to learn as much as you can. Others shooters will help you out a bunch. I also recommend shooting a USPSA pistol match first. It will help you get used to the rules and range commands without throwing in two extra guns and a more complex stage plan. Good Luck!

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