I need some help with getting started

[Teamyamaha1231]

I am new to the shooting sport , I been around firearms my whole life hunting since I was three years old. I need some info or guidance where to or how to get started in the sport, I have a high powered rifle and pistol so ima open to anything I just need need some help . Anything would help me out thanks.

 

[tallwalker]

You are in the right place! We are lucky enough here to have just about every kind of shooting sport available, and some really dedicated people running them. My suggestion is just to show up to an event that interests you and have fun. There will be shooters all over you to help you get started. Take a look at the Louisiana Shooting Association site www.louisianashooting.com. There is an event calendar there. while you are at it, you might consider joining. great group that helps defend our 2nd anmendment rights. You should look into the field precision matches - they are fun! I found out about High Power not long ago and have been having a blast. Feel free to pm me if I can gelp.

 

[Teamyamaha1231]

Long range shooting

I need some help with how to get started and where, I have a fnar 308 and need to know rules on the completions and help with getting started
Thanks for the help super excited to start shooting .

 

[Akajun]

If you want to see what NRA Highpower/service rifle shooting is about, drive to Palo Alto in Donaldsonville this weekend for the Regional either Satruday or Sunday. THe AMU will be there, as will many members of the LSA that can give you info on getting started.

 

[tallwalker]

Pm sent.

 

[shooter7]

I am also new, want to get into pistol competition. Any help will be appreciated as well.

 

[rasputin]

I would also like some info

 

[Ritten]

I would say that you will want to get started at close range (100yds). Then once you have a good zero, come on out and get started at mid-range (600yds). By the time you have a few range trips (or matches) under your belt then you can get started on long range (800+yds).

Rules are in the link below.
http://www.bayoushooter.com/forums/...600y-Field-Precision-Rifle-Match-at-Palo-Alto

 

[#1bambam]

I am also new, want to get into pistol competition. Any help will be appreciated as well.

2 things you need to know 1 lagator.org and.......Well thats all you need for area pistol matches.

 

[Teamyamaha1231]

I need the rules and regs

I need to get the rules and regs for long rang rifke shoot and the different classes . Thanks so much for all the help ima new and trying to figure out what type of scope to get and what class ill be in . I am going this weekend to the shot to check things out and also I want to get into Pali alto gun club , how hard is it and how long it take to get in thank y'all for all the help

 

[beauxdog]

The EAPS match is this weekend at the Acension Parish Range on St. Landry Rd. across the stree from Lamar Dixon. You are welcome to come out and watch or shoot, whichever you prefer. You can also go the "USPSA.ORG" web site. There you will find a video that will explain how we shoot and how we score matches. We also have a practice night in Baker at The Range on Jefferson St., starting time is 5:30 pm and last about 2 hours. It is a good way to learn how to handle a firearm and be safe with it. If you need more information you can contact me at Louisiana Gun @ 225-389-6077.

Thanks,

Bryan Guillory

 

[Ritten]

First of all, you need to get that you don't have to post three different threads on the same topic. They are now merged into this one for our convenience. There is a search button mechanism built into the forum so you can find what you're looking for. I posted the link to the rules and regulations of the Field Precision Rifle competition that we hold once a month at Palo Alto. Along with two other squirrels, I am the director for that match as well as the NRA mid-range prone F-Class rifle match. The rules and course of fire can be found on here as well, but I would suggest visiting an FPR match first. That said, we do not shoot long range at Palo Alto. 600yds is considered mid-range.

Palo Alto has a website with an application that you can fill out and a number that you can call regarding membership. We are at our maximum membership of 300 and only take in new applicants once a year (April 1st). You may want to get in touch with them to see if there are any openings left for this year or not. You do not have to be a member to come shoot at the matches though.

http://www.paloaltogunclub.com/