Anyone have experience with the GoShoot USPSA matches?
Looking to shoot my first match, but was wondering if it's any more hardcore than the other Raleigh area matches.
Their description made it sound like it might be -
This tournament is specifically designed to train you for events like USA National and world wide events with a challenge in all skills that practical shooting requires like swingers/ movers, strong/ weak hand, close speed targets, tight far targets, moving while shooting, prone/ low ports and mental challenges.
Yes it is mostly a competitive group out there. Mostly because it is run by Chris Tilley at his families outdoor range in Sanford. But it's usually a pretty small tight group.
Chris is a GREAT shooter and teacher. So while it is competitive out there, it is also very much of culture of learning and advancing.
Chris often shoots it and it is nice to be able to watch champs like this, and the people around them. He sets up challenging stuff for sure.
His family owns PDHSC in Garner as well.
I'd recommend getting a little lesson from him there if you can. And tell him your goal is to shoot his outdoor match. He'll fix you right up and likely help you to feel more comfortable at first match.
Don't forget every one of those guys/gals out there started right where you are! Most are really happy to help newer shooters, just tell them it's your first match. You can also go watch one.