Shooting competitions are a great way to get extra practice with your firearm. Unlike a gun range, where you typically stand in one place and shoot at a stationary target, shooting competitions require that you move around while shooting, and some of the targets are moving as well. This type of practice is necessary if you carry concealed because it teaches you to shoot in a number of different circumstances. These are tips for preparing for shooting competitions.
Prepare Your Range Bag
During competitions, you need more than your weapons and competition holsters. You should also have a first aid or emergency personal injury kit. You need ear and eye protection. Include water and snacks that can be eaten quickly. Be sure to include a kit for cleaning your weapons and extra clothes to wipe them down between events. Don’t forget your ammunition.
Bring a pen and notebook so that you can make notes and keep track of your scores. You should also include sunglasses, sunscreen or a multitool. You may even include a change of clothes and extra clothing layers.
Fill Out Your Paperwork Carefully
First, your entry card needs to be completely filled out. Like your scorecard, your handwriting needs to be legible. Check the competition regulations to ensure that your scorecard is filled out properly. For example, some matches require numerical designations, while others are alphabetic.
Check your scorecard to ensure that it is filled out properly. If anything is mismarked, you should find a range official to adjust it.
Learn the Jargon
You may find that the shooting competition participants and hosts use specific terms for various parts of the competition. For example, a “protest” is very different from a “challenge.” Therefore, be sure you know the lingo before the competition.
Volunteer
Most competitions are run by volunteers, and at times, only a few show up. Therefore, competition hosts are always grateful for extra volunteers. In addition, you can learn more about the competition while you help police the range or put equipment away at the end of matches. You will still have plenty of time to compete.
Have fun as you gain experience and learn more about carrying a firearm.
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