This folder is not being pushed but I wanted to make a folder where I could talk about things I've done in this hobby. Let me do a little explaining here and you can decide if you still want to read this section or not. ## What is competitive shooting? Glad you asked. There are a few different types and I predominately do USPA and IDPA. I started with USPSA and I really use IDPA to help me get better with accuracy. I've also done steel challenge, but that one doesn't have as much movement so doesn't feel as exciting. ## How did I get into this? My firearm journey is interesting. I had a college friend get killed by his neighbor. I remember having a talk with another friend to make sure that I had the knowledge and skill to protect myself if I was going to continue living the way I do. Detour here...I'm a pretty go with the flow person. I'll take walks at 10p at night just to have something to do. I was also taking public transit, moving a lot, and living in places that aren't seemingly safe (the world isn't safe in general but you get it). Anyway I took a gun class and was like "this is cool". I was talking about how much I learned and it was mentioned that I should try competing. I brushed it off until one friend really explained how it could help with practical practice. Once I hit a point that I needed to find something to challenge me I found a safety class, went to a match, and have been shooting consistently ever since. ## Are you any good? I'd like to think so. I've never taken a formal shooting 101 class, but I'm moving up and placing fairly well being 1.5yrs in as of writing (12/2024). I take classes and practice so I'd like to say my handling skills are good and I could be the next John Wick lol. --- So yea...thanks for checking this if you're interested. Again not pushing this. I just wanted to have a space to talk about this and honestly...this is my website so I can do things like that.