On Saturday I shot the H2O Fowl Farms September IDPA match. I added most of my comments in the video as a voice-over, so have a watch: I made some very amateur mistakes that I need to work on going forward. I’ve already ditched the extended slide stop (which I knew would create a problem when I purchased the pistol, I just never bothered to swap it out), and hopefully I won’t have to deal …
Read More »Coins for Children Charity IDPA Match Report and Video
I only managed to get video of 4 of the 6 stages at the match, but got most of the highlights. Stages were fantastic and we couldn’t have asked for better weather. (Video Link for Email/RSS readers) Overall I shot well. The dry-fire is paying off, and I was very confident about my hits. I need to put in some more work on getting the reloads quicker, and better stage planning. Match Breakdown: Stage 5 …
Read More »Pic of the Day: Poker Game Shootout
Yesterday I shot the H2O Fowl Farms “Coins for Children” charity IDPA match. The match was raising money for the Coins for Children charity that works to end child sex trafficing. The stages were fantastic: big, challenging, and fun. We’ll talk more about the match on Episode 98 of the podcast which will release early Monday morning. Stay tuned.
Read More »H2O Fowl Farms – 2nd Annual Coins For Children Charity Match
On September 6, 2014 the folks at H2O Fowl Farms in Dunn, NC will be hosting the 2nd Annual Coins For Children Charity shooting match. The match will be an “IDPA Style” pistol shooting match, and all of the proceeds will be going to the Coins for Children charity which aims to stop human trafficking. Match fee for this match will be $25 and there is an opporunity to win some great donated prizes like …
Read More »Want To Try IDPA? Shoot H2O Fowl Farms IDPA Saturday 8/9
If you’re interested in getting you’re feet wet in competitive shooting, this coming weekend is a great time to do it. H2O Fowl Farms in Dunn, NC is having their monthly IDPA match, and it’s looking like the weather will be perfect. I’ll be there, and I can tell you that you won’t find a friendlier group of folks to shoot with. If you’re interested, the details are on the calendar page here. You’ll need …
Read More »Chad Thompson Thinks You Can Shoot Better
And I think he’s right. I’ve shot with Chad a couple of times, and in addition to being a hell of a shooter and a good dude, he’s starting a series of YouTube videos on getting into competitive shooting. Check out the first two, and go subscribe to his channel: (1st YouTube link for Email/RSS Readers) (2nd YouTube link for Email/RSS Readers)
Read More »Triple Header!
Saturday was a heck of a day! The stars aligned and there happened to be 3 matches that I was able to shoot consecutively on the same day. A podcast listener was nice enough to lend me an XDs 9mm magazine, so I headed out for the day with the intention of shooting the XDs 9mm in all three matches. I started my day out H2O Fowl Farms for their monthly IDPA match. We shot …
Read More »Fellowship
Saturday morning I shot the H2O Fowl Farms Mega BUG (back up gun) match. We had several new shooters at the match, and I believe a good time was had by all. On my squad we had a new shooter who’s pistol had a malfunction on the first stage and it wouldn’t go bang after that. Rather than send the new guy home with a broken pistol, one person on the squad offered the use …
Read More »H2O Fowl Farms BUG Match is Tomorrow!
If any of you are in Eastern NC, and you want to get started in competitive shooting, tomorrow is the day. H2O Fowl Farms is hosting what is being called the “Mega BUG match”. This match is absolutely perfect for new shooters because: You don’t need a holster! (Just a bag or gun rug to put your pistol in) You don’t need spare magazines (All reloading will be done off the clock) This match will …
Read More »A Great Opportunity to Get Started in Competitive Shooting!
In case you missed it in Episode 18 of the Triangle Tactical Podcast, H2O Fowl Farms in Dunn, NC, along with Allen from Tarheel Targets will be hosting a BUG (Back Up Gun) match on March 23rd (9am registration, match starts at 10). This match is the ‘perfect storm’ for new shooters. You don’t need to worry about having a holster, or magazine pouches, or really any other gear for this match. All you need …
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