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The Tactical Journal welcomes letters to the editor for “Shooter Ready”. “Shooter Ready” Send your letters to “Shooter Ready” IDPA 2232 CR 719 Berryville, AR 72616 Letters to the Tactical Journal Email: [email protected] Down with Swingers! home built ones can be temperamen- matches is an excellent way to give legal I have never sent in an article, but I tal to operate and professional built carriers a chance to practice under pres- thought I would give it a shot. My name is ones can be significant investment sure. And doing so, in my understanding, Anthony Moore I am a Deputy Sheriff for of club funds. Swingers at least offer meets the “spirit” of IDPA -- defensive the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Depart- some movement and an extra degree principles in a competitive environment. ment. I have been shooting IDPA for three I think a new CCP Division will be met of challenge for very little invest- years. The thing I like best about IDPA is with enthusiasm! People will actually get that the shooting stages are set up to be ment. The big thing to keep in mind is to use their lint-gathering pocket pistols. a “This could happen in real life shoot- although IDPA is based on defensive There is no better way to test function and ing situation.” Unfortunately, a trend has shooting, it is still a game and not reliability than in competition! It can only begun at my local shooting park. Almost true training. I encourage you to talk improve the industry!! And I believe there every match, there is a no-shoot target to your match director with your con- will be many good ideas out there on how When It Counts... attached to the front of a swinging target. cerns but also to keep an eye on the to run this Division. The area to score hits on the target is very parts you do enjoy. As a peace officer, A new CCP division just needs a little More People Count on Comp-Tac Victory Gear! small, usually just the head and a sliver I do applaud your commitment to get- time and experience to make it a success. of the middle five zone. I really have a ting the extra trigger time and I hope “Start it and they will come.” problem with this scenario! I would never Noah Teal, A28733 that at the end of the day that you and take a shot in this situation, not even with ingg a sniper rifle! Also, I have never in twenty your brothers come home safe. Thank I just read Mr. Cantrell’s letter in the TJ ffeerrin you for your service. Editor NNooww ooff years of law enforcement, seen or heard of Vol.13 issue 4, my first impulse is to reach shooting situation where a suspect moved over and thump him on the head however ionn KKiittss!! like a swinger. Every time I shoot these BUG Fever since he is armed that may not be a good it io types of stages, I feel like I am at a carni- idea! I have several suggestions for him o CCoommppeettit Being a new comer to IDPA and receiv- PPrro val shooting for stuffed animals. I shoot and people that have the same ideology, ing my first issue of the Tactical Journal IDPA because I want to practice shooting I agree with the article Bigger Bug. The that is the “I shoot a pooblaster and you Deluxe Pro in situations that are realistic and could majority of people that carry concealed don’t have a category for it, you need to possibly happen to me at work or off duty. carry permits are carrying small automat- make one so I can be competitive” men- Competition Kit I do like moving targets like sliders and ics and five shot snub nose revolvers in tality. steel poppers, but in my humble opinion the .380, .38 special and 9mm calibers. First, you need to decide what your swingers have got to go, especially no When I go to the local range, I see more reasons for shooting are. Do you want to - Speed Paddle Holster shoot swingers! Thank you for letting me men and women shooting the smaller improve your skill level with your chosen rant. concealed pistols at the seven yard range. self defense weapon or do you want to - Twin Mag Pouch Detective Anthony Moore A31261 I know very few individuals who carry play the game? If you chose to play the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department full size autos or revolvers that are not in game then get the equipment, if you chose - Kydex Reinforced law enforcement. I use to carry a full size to improve your shooting skills with your Detective Moore, I understand where revolver in the line of duty on a duty belt, self defense weapon then do that. you are coming from. Unfortunately, however now I prefer my five shot snuby Second, I have noticed that many peo- Contour Belt ple complain about not having the type it seems like the use of swinging non- as a daily carry concealed weapon. of matches that are pooblaster friendly threats has become the newest trend Dennis Mount A38054 and why doesn’t someone do one. Well sir - $175! in IDPA. I agree with you on their I would like to repond to last issue’s why don’t you?? At my club we shoot an use to some degree. I don’t really feel “Bigger BUG” letter (Fourth Quarter IDPA league that generally has about 20 that placing a non-threat and a threat 2009, Volume 13 - Issue 4). weekly matches over the summer months. Check out all our gear at www.comp-tac.com together on a swinger or even a non- Creating a new Division for BUG or I volunteer to do several BUG matches (Continued on page 38) or call us today at 281-209-3040 threat directly in front of a threat is “Concealed Carry Pistols” is an AWE- realistic. Swinger themselves are not SOME idea! (Or BUG Class in each exist- Letters should be typewritten but representative of real life movement ing Division?) Many of my co-competi- legible handwriting is acceptable. but neither is a field of “ frozen” or tors don’t carry their competition guns, Letters must be less than 350 IDPA SPECIAL static threats and non-threats. Recre- or rarely do so. Many own a Ruger LCP/ words. We reserve the right to edit * ating realistic movement with targets LCR, Kel-Tec, Kahr, Berreta Tomcat, or all published letters for J-Frame. Since BUG competitions are rare is very difficult. Sliders are great but clarity and length. 10% OFF Online Orders! in these parts, allowing them in regular Use code TACT-0210 IDPA Tactical Journal First Quarter 2010 *Not valid on Pro Competition Kits. Offer can not be combined with other specials or coupons. Offer expires May 31, 2010. p. 6 p. 8 p. 11 Tactical Journal p. 12 THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE INTERNATIONAL DEFENSIVE PISTOL ASSOCIATION February 2010 Volume 14 Issue 1 Shooter Ready Members’ Letters 3 p. 16 Run a Better Match Ted Murphy 6 Women’s Perspective Julie Golob 8 p. 18 Behind the Badge Rob Haught 11 NC State IDPA Match 2009 Charlene Rogers 12 2009 Tri-State p. 22 Regional Championship A. C. Nohsey 16 The Tactical Advantage Robert Ray 18 Random Shots Thomas Pinney 21 IDPA in the Middle East Giorgio Acerboni 22 p. 24 I thought it never rained in Vegas... 2010 SHOT Show Robert Ray 24 p. 29 The Birth of a Range Delia Carter 29 Upcoming Major Matches 31 PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING: The IDPA Tactical Journal welcomes all submissions of press releases and news items of interest to our readers. All material is considered unsolicited and is subject to the approval of the Publisher, Editors and Advisory Board. All submissions imply consent to publish and will not be monetarily compensated or returned. IDPA Tactical Journal First Quarter 2010 Run a Better Match Build a Better Club by Ted Murphy A02127 Since this is my first column I change, and many times would like to start by introducing this means a change in myself. My name is Ted Murphy, leadership at the local A02127. I am the Area Coordinator IDPA club. When new for Eastern Pennsylvania and New Match Directors take Jersey. I am currently the Match over, they do have to Director for Delco IDPA in Yeadon take stock of what all Pennsylvania. I have run the Penn- they need to do. This is sylvania State IDPA Championship an exciting time, as there 2004-2006, The IDPA National is a wonderful thrill to Championships 2007-2008, and the be experienced when you 2009 IDPA Postal Match. I shoot see a match you planned as often as I can, and am classified and designed come to be.