06/01/2021
I just competed in the TRUGLO Texas State IDPA Championships for Pistol this last weekend. It was my first major competition after 7 months of starting out at local competitions in the Central Texas area.
I placed 8th in my division - SSP | MM. There were 12 stages and I shot 3 of them well, about 6 mediocre, and 3 dumpster fires (stage one - all headshots, 15 yards, and the standard - strong hand, weak hand). The three disaster stages definitely brought my placing down considerably, but I learned a lot.
Learn The Rules Fully To Avoid Penalties
Make sure all of your equipment fits the guidelines (local matches can be very lax in this department. Major competitions run very differently)
Never let your life circumstances enter your mental game during the competition. It can completely stop your game.
Take the wins, take the losses, and learn.
Today is a new day to get it right and be better.
The shooting community is warm, helpful, and dedicated to safety.
Thank you to Jeff, Julio, Rudy, & Raul for teaching me and being patient and supportive during my learning process.
