I'm Sooo Cool!

Last weekend the RGV Shooters and the Brownsville Police Department sponsored a fund raiser for the BPD Christmas for Kids  event they put on during the holidays to be sure every kid gets a gift at Christmas.  We had 43 shooters.  I came in 29th!  scores

That doesn't sound like anything to brag about but read on.

This was one of the experiences that you suddenly realize how you are doing in perspective.  I started shooting  IDPA last February.  My son had given me my first handgun, a Walther PK380 . When I arrived back to the Valley I went  target shooting at American Firing Range.  That was fun, but it didn't take long to carve out a hole in a  standing still target  hanging 15 feet away.  B o r i n g.

When I saw they had tournaments on Thursday I showed up to learn what they were.  The RGV Shooters sponsored the tournaments, which they now call practice for tournaments since there are no trophies.   The kind people that they are let me join.    Anyway three handguns later, I'm still coming in last with great consistency.

What I had not understood is that I am coming in last competing against a small group of serious shooters with years of experience against my months of experience.  This weekend I shot against others that don't practice every Thursday night.  I did good.  Not as good as I know I can do, but good enough to boost my confidence.

So, just wait.  Soon I will be a contender.