Yes, a new shooter can enter and shoot without first shooting the Classifier.
Don't know about a Classifier in August; that would be a maybe. The Classifier following the July match is a sure thing.
Yes, a new shooter can enter and shoot without first shooting the Classifier.
Don't know about a Classifier in August; that would be a maybe. The Classifier following the July match is a sure thing.
Safety is paramount always. We've had some individuals start shooting competitively while in their teens; generally they do very well. There is a point where the youngster is both physically and mentally ready to safely handle competitive handgun shooting. This point obviously varies from kid to kid.
I prefer to see younger teens stay with the 9mm's or even the .38 Special revolvers while they are learning. Younger teens shouldn't be banging away with the harder recoiling calibers while their bone growth plates are active.
If the young lady wants to try a few matches with a .22 conversion that's fine with me.
OK, It will be next month probably. I am still teaching her gun handling skills necessary for this type of shooting (its a little different than just shooting into a bullet trap). What the controls do and when to use them, getting out of the holster, mag changes, trigger control etc. When I am comfortable that she is in total control of the pistol I'll let her tag along.
J if she is still a little uncomfortable let her tag along with you to get the general idea of the match processes.
Just a thought. A good starting place for a new pistol shooter (of any age) is the Steel Challenge. Rimfire doesn't require a holster, which further simplifies things. Oil Cap shoots Steel Challenge the 4th Sunday, which makes it this Sunday July 26th.
and if you cannot make that USSA shoots Steel Challenge on the 1st sunday or the week after next.
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