Lack of things that go boom

I need to get out and go shooting! It has been over a month since I have made anything go boom!  How did I let this happen?  I have been a slack ass!

Solution: IDPA match in the very near future

Ever since I started competitive shooting there has been a part of me that wants to tell normal ranges to fuck off!  I no longer look forward to shooting down a 3 foot wide alley.  It sucks. 

I need to go work on my form nonetheless....

IDPA: Match day with live updates...now with results

Just got registered and getting ready to start the festivities. Wish me luck!

I am going to try live updating for the stages.

10:12 first stage begins. Dude in my squad has copious amounts of chest hair coming out of his shirt
Just shot first stage only down 1

10:42 second stage here we go
Lots of distance on this stage lets see how I do
11:00 just shot, shat the bed on movement but did good on distance
Down 21 with 1 ftn. Shitty

11:13 stage 3 looks fun
11 down pretty good stage. Having fun!

11:34 getting hot! Last stage in the sun. Here we come shade! Get some!

12:09 stage 4 lit it up! Only down 1

12:46 stage 5 down 1 still kicking ass. This is like my golf game, shoot well but blow up on 1 hole we will see if I can pull out a top score like last time

1:12 waiting on the group ahead of us to get done with the stage! Come on bitches hurry up! I got cold beer waiting on me at the casa!

1:24 still waiting.... This rest period is throwing off my game

1:52 shot last stage down 13 not horrible but not breaking any records. All around good day I'm ready for next time!

Back at Casa De Redneck and kicking back a few cold ones and try to forget that second stage and the chest hair on that wookie that happened to be in my group


Please keep in mind when judging me for the scores that this is only my 2nd match ever! So when you look at that stage 2 score...eat it!

I hit the top 5 in my group!  that second stage can suck a fattie!  on to the next one

1000 Views!!! Bacon edition!!!

I surpassed the 1k a few days ago, but have been busy a hell for the last few weeks it seems.  I haven't even had a chance to get some hardcore practice done for the IDPA match this weekend.  I am going to be on it like white on rice. 

I had been wondering what to blog about for the 1k view fiesta, and settled on the fact that I was not going to write about politics being that it is so close to the election.  I am not going to write about badminton.

I am going to write about something that is near and dear to my heart, BACON!!!

Bacon is the world's best invention ever!  Ever since Sir Francis Bacon invented bacon the world has been ever grateful!  This salty meat snack is a flavor fiesta for your taste buds.  There is thick bacon, thin bacon, applewood bacon and pecanwood bacon.  There is no dish that is not well complemented by the lovely flavor profile of these tasty strips of swine.

I even tried to make bacon infused bourbon...did not turn out well, but I would never blame the bacon...must have been user error since bourbon is second only to bacon.

One of the best things ever is the spin offs of bacon.  From chocolate covered bacon, bacon soda, bacon pancakes if you are looking for something bacon related please visit Bacon Freak.

To quote a T-shirt given to me by my sister : Bacon is meat candy!




I am getting my IDPA goober vest embroidered with:
Powered by Bacon!

Thank all 1000 of you for looking at my drivel over the past few months, I do this to keep me sane and hopefully entertain someone other than Ace (who still to date is my only comment).  So hook it up with the comments and I will keep slinging the bullshit!  

IDPA practice...golf edition

My practicing for the match next weekend has been sidetracked by golf.  Golf, shooting, and fishing are my hobbies, unfortunately for me they are all expensive and time consuming. 

I have rationalized that by playing golf I am working on my grip strength and overall fitness (especially if I walk), so technically I am practicing for my impending match.  I played yesterday shot an 89 and am trying to get out today if it stops raining...

The next question is should I buy new golf shoes and a wedge or put that towards shooting accessories?

Also, I can have a few beers while playing golf...try doing that at an IDPA match. 

Nearing 1000 views which is pretty cool for me, I can't believe that my titles have enticed 1000 people to read my nonsense.  Get your asses ready for the 1000 views post, its going to be fucking epic!

IDPA...practice edition

I have begun my training for my IDPA match next Saturday, you want to know how?

By hitting golf balls and drinking beers!  Bring it on bitches!  I am going to dominate this match. Practice shall start tomorrow without drinking any beers, cause ya'know that whole guns and booze thing is not the best combo. 

I am enjoying my day before practice, practice...bring on the dry fire!!!!

IDPA addiction! noggin muffs edition!

I've got a fever!  and the only prescription is more IDPA!  I am jonesin' to get my ass out and go shooting! 

It has been a few months since my last outing!  Need to dust off the goober vest and get some rounds down range.  Am I the only one that feels the need to get out and shoot ? Hell No!  Do I need to stay home and spend some time with the little redneck and redneck wife?  Hell Yes!

Unfortunately I can't bring the little redneck to the IDPA matches otherwise she would be there no problem.

Solution - someone please make hearing protection for a 1 yr old that they will actually keep on their noggins!  That could be my million dollar idea, except for the fact that I am blabbing about it on here.

Therefore I am now trademarking the noggin-muff 1000 (for 1 yr olds), noggin muff 2000 (for 2 yr olds) etc.  Don't try stealing my idea without at least throwing me a case of bud lights! 

Sorry for being off topic- no I will not be going shooting this weekend - yes I am inventing noggin muffs - no you can't steal my idea.

Its called not being a douche

Caleb addresses reporting issues during matches

No one likes a tattle tale, especially when playing a game.  Coming from a sports background, if the ref doesn't see it then it didn't happen.  Coming from a golf background, call you own damn penalties...its called integrity.

Shooting sports are much more akin to golf than a normal sport, you have to call your own fouls even if the SO/RO misses it.  The best part about these sports is that you learn a lot about yourself.  So call the foul if you want, but if you don't you're a douche.



I wish there was a counter I could install that would register every instance of douche.

Goober Vests / IDPA Practice cont.

I will have to admit, the goober vest performed well last night at practice. It has certain weight and movement that worked much better than the open shirt I had been wearing.  It didn't do crap for the lack of A/C at the range, it was hot as hell...I was sweating like a whore in church. 

I maintain that I probably looked like a douche while wearing the damn thing. 

Shooting went well, just wish I didn't have to drive 45 min just to practice.  I am cool driving a distance for a match, but just to practice is a pain in the butt. 

Scores were -1, -10 (that was shooting as fast as possible) and a -3.  I am happy with my progress and plan on keeping up with the sport.  Any sponsors looking for a newbie to add to their team?


note: If you are trying to figure out the goober vest thing please refer to the previous IDPA Practice post

IDPA Practice

Gonna hit the range tonight to try out my new goober vest for IDPA.  I tried to rationalize the vest as being just a tool for the matches, but still find it a little gooberish just looking at it in my range bag. 

What really hit home was when I was at the Bass Pro this weekend with the wife and little redneck, saw a dude rocking the vest in public.  Maybe when I am 65 and just don't give a shit anymore I will start wearing the vest in public.  Until then, don't wear concealment vests in public.  Not only do you look like you are carrying concealed, you look like a douche. 

Also another milestone in my blogging adventure, this is the first documented time I have used the word douche...not to be the last.

Also if anyone would like to give me money I will be happy to whore myself out and call people a brand name douche.  (ex: you look like a Summer's Eve Douche)  I feel that it would get me ready for a transition into Nascar.

IDPA Practice

Had a great practice last night, shot -5, -12 (lost focus), and -0 to finish on a high note.  This is a cool sport, I am ready for my next match, but unfortunately I have weddings for the next few weekends.  July I will be on the match circuit to start working up to my classification in October.

IDPA Practice

I have my first practice session for IDPA tonight.  Getting stoked to shoot some, being as I haven't been able to since my last match.  I have been practicing my sight picture and reload at the house, but not quite the same as actually getting some range time in.  Will update with results.
Raining here, glad the practice is indoors!

IDPA

This is what I did last weekend, not me, just a cool video that illustrates what IDPA is.

IDPA Results...

They finally posted the results for my first IDPA match....(drum roll please) I finished in the top part of my division!  I am very excited about this, I would even go so far as to say I am stoked about the results.  I entered into this contest just hoping to stay safe and not finish in dead last.  I accomplished both of those goals and then some.
I am officially hooked, next stop sponsorships and it shall become my full time job (adios sales job!).  The worst part was that the results came out last night around bedtime, which prevented me from going to sleep and then once asleep dreaming of nothing but my next match. The match in which I am hoisted on to shoulders for doing so well and a Glock (doesn't have to be Glock, I will take a sponsorship from a port-a-john company if it pays) sponsorship comes my way with a fat paycheck (adios sales job!...notice a trend?). 

IDPA

Holy hell, what a good time.  I shot my first IDPA match this morning, it was a great time.  This was one of the most challenging and fun experiences, The people were very friendly and welcoming and the stages were pretty inventive.  I didn't score too badly either.   Will be getting the results in the next few days and will update. I may have a new addiction.

First IDPA Match

Got my first IDPA Match this morning, have to admit I am a little nervous, but excited as hell.  Shoving some food in my belly and then I am off to the races.  Will update with results.
All I am aiming for is anything above last place.