Monthly Archives: January 2010

Compete to live

Posted on January 22, 2010 by

This article, by Walt Rauch, tying competition to skills you can use as a concealed carry holder, or any defensive pistol use, spurred me to find IDPA in Las Vegas, and the USPSA right here in St. George. http://www.handgunsmag.com/tactics_training/compete_0309/ Walt, … Continue reading →

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Dixie Open Stages

Posted on January 21, 2010 by

Here are 8 stages set for the Dixie Open. These may be changed slightly as we prepare for the match. Stage 1 – Over a Barrel, 28 Rounds Stage 2 -  Oh Heck II,  32 Rounds Stage 3 -  Step … Continue reading →

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Reminder: Cheap sign up for Dixie Open ends this month

Posted on January 20, 2010 by

Lower cost signup for the Dixie Open ends the last day of January.  It would help us organize the match if we knew how many of our local club members were participating. The Dixie Open is an 8 stage match … Continue reading →

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Chip Hartman’s first USPSA run…

Posted on January 19, 2010 by

After 4 static classifiers he was raring to run with a gun… here is how it went: A few hiccups, but pretty good for the first time!  What were the hiccups?  In the spirit of constructive criticism click “Read more” … Continue reading →

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Match Results: 16 Jan 2010

Posted on January 16, 2010 by

Sometimes something that looks easy, just ain’t.   Today’s match, with 4 classifiers, tested our fundamentals.   Shoot fast. Reload fast. Shoot straight. Congratulations to Chip Hartman, a first time shooter, who did very well for his first time. Thanks, again, to … Continue reading →

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Kudos to Dillon Precision

Posted on January 15, 2010 by

    Dillion XL 650 quick change head I’ve decided to setup an extra tool head for our Dillion 650 reloader.   That way I can make short bullets for Brian’s XDM and long ones for my STI.   Experts tell me … Continue reading →

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Reminder: Club meeting during match on Saturday

Posted on January 15, 2010 by

At 1200 tomorrow, or at end of match, which ever comes first, we will have our annual club meeting. The meeting will be at the SUPR range where we hold matches. We will elect officers, discuss the status of existing … Continue reading →

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No-Shoot t-shirt

Posted on January 15, 2010 by

http://www.zazzle.com/stupid_no_shoots_front_tshirt-235626780510734379 I doubt most people at the mall would know what it meant, but you would, and that is all that matters!

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Review: Saul Kirsh “Mastering the Mental Game” DVD

Posted on January 11, 2010 by

Can one DVD change everything?  Can it have so much impact that it helps you distill a bedevilingly complicated sport into 4 simple things? Can it take an upper C class 12 year old shooter an have him shoot with … Continue reading →

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Classifier 100% scores for upcoming match

Posted on January 8, 2010 by

The next match will have 4 classifiers and 1 house stage (and then the club meeting).   Here are the classifiers and the hit factors used for 100% in the classification system.  So, for instance, if you shot CM08-04 in 5 … Continue reading →

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