IDPA Classifier Pistol Match 04/13/2014

My hat cam video from today's IDPA Classifier match. The IDPA Classifier is a "standard test" used to classify shooters based on their current skills so that they can compete with other shooters at a similar skill level. I'm shooting my FNH USA FNS-40 in .40 S&W in the Stock Service Pistol Division.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXFMmQuLy38

USPSA Action Pistol Match 03/15/2014

My hat cam video of today's USPSA action pistol match (placed 4th out of 10). I was shooting my EAA/Tanfoglio Witness Match 9mm.  I had a few brain farts at this match, but it was still a lot of fun. :-)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0HYrTTtPsN4

USPSA Action Pistol Match 02/15/2014

My hat cam video of yesterday's USPSA action pistol match (placed 3rd out of 9). I was shooting my EAA/Tanfoglio Witness Match 9mm for the first time in competition with my new Blade-Tech Industries competition belt, speed holster, and mag pouches that I ordered for this gun back in December. It's always fun killing cardboard!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMTWdKzgw8g

IDPA Action Pistol Match 11/17/2013

Here's my "hat cam" video footage from today's IDPA action pistol match at Amarillo Rifle and Pistol Club.  I didn't do as well as I would've liked to at this match (placed 13th out of 19), but it was still a lot of fun. :-)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_dLlNrUdLc4

USPSA Action Pistol Match 11/16/2013

Despite the extremely high winds, the USPSA action pistol match went pretty good.  My wife came along and took some video of me on four of the five stages.  I found out later that I actually won this match! :-)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qsSUUNBcHWM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g0pQ2WrfGaU



IDPA Indoor Action Pistol Match - 11/13/2013

I used my GoPro camera on my head during my last IDPA indoor action pistol practice match (placed 6th out of 12), and after reviewing the video I decided to go ahead post it on YouTube since it didn't make me look like I sucked too badly. :-) Enjoy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSV-CUlmSls

New Fun Stuff in between Track Days!

I used to be a big handgun fanatic and have owned several long ago, but I sold all of them and have been without any firearms for over 16 years. I recently learned about the Texas Motorist Protection Act, which allows citizens to legally carry handguns in their vehicles without a concealed handgun license, so Monica and I decided to get ourselves some handguns.  Unfortunately, my addiction for handguns quickly took over again and I've acquired five new handguns in less than six months! :-)

I've always been interested in the action shooting sports, specifically USPSA and IDPA, so two of the guns were purchased with the intent of competing in these types of matches.  There are a lot of various differences between the two shooting sports, but the biggest is that IDPA is centered around concealed carry scenarios and shooting from behind cover, and competitors are directed to shoot each stage in a specific way.  USPSA is more about shooting fast while moving from target to target (no concealed carry or shooting from behind cover), and competitors can shoot each stage however they feel is the best way.

I've already attended a few local matches and practices, and I try to do dry fire practice at home as much as possible.  It is a LOT of fun, and it will give me something to do in between our motorcycle track day weekends.  I have a lot more fun at USPSA matches, but I like the challenge of the IDPA matches.  I may use my GoPro camera at some of these events and post them on YouTube and link them here once I have done enough events that it doesn't look like I suck too bad. :-)

You can see more photos of the guns here: http://www.brazeauracing.com/firearms/

Springfield Armory Trophy Match 1911 in .45 ACP

Used for IDPA in Custom Defensive Pistol Division

and for USPSA in Single Stack Division

EAA/Tanfoglio Witness Elite Match in 9mm

Used for USPSA in Limited Division