EAPS June 19 USPSA Match, Gonzales, LA - Stages posted

[spanky]

I have an uber "newbie to what may be my very first comp. shooting match" question.

If this shindig starts at 8:00 and wraps around 1:00, should I pack a lunch? Bring some water in an ice chest? Tell my family I love them and will miss them? Etc.,etc.?

Lunch or snacks is optional. We don't take a "break" per say, most people pack a light snack or just eat lunch after.

YES to water. It's going to be HOT and there isn't much shade.

And that depends if you really love them and will miss them or not.

 

[James Cannon]

I never bring lunch. I just shoot down the street to Jack n the Box afterward, and make sure I eat breakfast before hand. I've seen many pack a power bar for a snack and such... your call.

Also, I typically go through a freaking gallon of water/gatorade, just about, through the day. Standing in the sun, no shade, occasionally getting the heart rate up for a few seconds... then going back to standing around in the sun. Yea. You need to stay hydrated.

 

[scooterj]

I don't even think about leaving my house for a match without my Camelback and a towel or two, this time of year.

 

[audioshooter]

Spnaky, you stil paying for new shooters?

 

[spanky]

Spnaky, you stil paying for new shooters?

4 of em.

 

[latech15]

What about people who have been showing up for a while but still shoot like new shooters?

 

[beauxdog]

Jeff,

Being S-L-O-W doesn't count as being new, they are not the same. You have to pay to play.

Beauxdog

 

[RobFMJ]

Actually starting to look like I'm gonna be back in Texas for a solid 8 months now, I think my employer is transferring me to the Lake Travis jobsite for the duration of the work there

Cant wait. I love to watch the revolvers reload alot

 

[smith625]

Cant wait. I love to watch the revolvers reload alot

How bout a bring a limited gun and beat you with that?

 

[bigtattoo79]

OK I drink a lot of water in the heat so I will ask. What works best a small roll around ice chest or one of those soft side carry around ones?

 

[ENVPMBR Shooter]

Bring it!

 

[ENVPMBR Shooter]

How bout a bring a limited gun and beat you with that?

Bring it!

 

[themcfarland]

the distance walked is less than a mile total and from the vehicle is less than 150 yards at any point in time.. it is flat ground.. so bring whatever you feel you can carry.. or store in car for refreshers.

 

[John58]

Not a bad idea to bring an umbrella. Any shade is good shade that sun can take a lot of energy out of you.

 

[bigtattoo79]

the distance walked is less than a mile total and from the vehicle is less than 150 yards at any point in time.. it is flat ground.. so bring whatever you feel you can carry.. or store in car for refreshers.

Thanks I was worried that the parking was gonna be a mile away lol. I will bring a small soft side ice chest with 3 or 4 bottles of water and have the big ice chest with more in the truck.

 

[bigtattoo79]

It just hit me that I am going with a gun that has NEVER been shot, gear that has never been
used, I have NEVER shot from a holster and the only handgun shooting I have done in 2 years is about 200 rounds at 10 yards. I may be ahead of myself lol.

 

[BayouSlide]

OK I drink a lot of water in the heat so I will ask. What works best a small roll around ice chest or one of those soft side carry around ones?

I usually bring a little Playmate size ice chest big enough for a couple of Gatorades and a couple of quarts of water. Hardly any walking so the lugging is easy

 

[smith625]

Bring two bottles more then you think you need, trust me on this.

 

[kz45]

I've brought two camel backs to the last few matchs, one 70 oz & one 100 oz, and finish both off

 

[themcfarland]

It just hit me that I am going with a gun that has NEVER been shot, gear that has never been
used, I have NEVER shot from a holster and the only handgun shooting I have done in 2 years is about 200 rounds at 10 yards. I may be ahead of myself lol.

There is a first time shooter orientation and we all look out for you.. just listen, and watch... the rules are simple.. dont handle ammo in the area where you can handle the gun and dont handle the gun where you load the ammo.... only load when a range officer is watching and take your time to be safe... we dont give a rats ass how fast you go as long as you are safe..