For you shooters: My IDPA promo vid...

**Will Brink** · 04-27-2008, 04:29 PM

Hey all. Hereâ€™s a short vid I put up from an IDPA match I did. Itâ€™s hard to film, shoot, get others to film while you shoot, etc, etc, so forgive the incomplete nature of the vid, but I think it gets the idea to those who may have never tried it. Did it as a promo thingâ€¦

It was a small match and raining, so I just got some quick vid of the guys in my squad. These are not uber high level shooters (including yours truly) or anything, but as you all know who actually shoot (vs watch TV), shooting well while moving, having other things moving, using cover, tactical reloads, not hitting the â€œno shoots,â€ etc, etc is much easier said than doneâ€¦practice, practice, practice, and all thatâ€¦

If you have not done an IDPA match, itâ€™s some of the best training a civilian can get on a regular basis without going broke (canâ€™t fly off to Thunder Ranch every weekend!) and great for most LEO who may not get much shooting time via their depts., and such, which is why a good % of shooters at IDPA are LEO. Enjoy:

**danzik17** · 04-27-2008, 04:32 PM

Are you shooting at the target that has their hands up in surrender?

I approve.

**Will Brink** · 04-27-2008, 04:36 PM

Originally Posted by danzik17

Are you shooting at the target that has their hands up in surrender?

Not if I can help it, no! Those are good guys or "no shoots" and you get points down for shooting them. I hit none today, and they tend to put them in harms way all the time, so you have to be accurate.

Originally Posted by danzik17

I approve.

Now that's not nice!

**goob** · 04-27-2008, 04:37 PM

I'm impressed by the way you dealt with those bits of wood. I can sleep soundly in the knowledge that one less gang of 2x4" planks are out there to break into my house at night and rob me.

Good shootin'.

**Will Brink** · 04-27-2008, 04:42 PM

Originally Posted by goob

I'm impressed by the way you dealt with those bits of wood. I can sleep soundly in the knowledge that one less gang of 2x4" planks are out there to break into my house at night and rob me.

Good shootin'.

You sarcasm is noted, and it lets me know you don't know much about shooting. Regardless, IDPA is some of the best experience you will get in that area, and why so many cops, etc shoot IDPA, as it's FAR better then the training they get via the dept. they work for unless they are on the tactical teams. Anyway, people who enjoy shooting who want to improve their defensive skills, will enjoy IDPA. Those who don't should not comment on things they have no knowledge or experience with.

**goob** · 04-27-2008, 04:46 PM

Originally Posted by WillBrink

You sarcasm is noted, and it lets me know you don't know much about shooting. Regardless, IDPA is some of the best experience you will get in that area, and why so many cops, etc shoot IDPA, as it's FAR better then the training they get via the dept. they work for unless they are on the tactical teams. Anyway, people who enjoy shooting who want to improve their defensive skills, will enjoy IDPA. Those who don't should not comment on things they have no knowledge or experience with.

Actually, I have no opinion on shooting. i was just being silly, no malice or sarcasm intended in the post. Just wanted to see how you respond.

I'm interested in my own brand of "smart-ass anthopology".

Edit: I do have one opinion on shooting: Fuck hunters. Not fair game. Shooting inanimate objects for self defence practice is fine by me.

**Will Brink** · 04-27-2008, 04:50 PM

Originally Posted by goob

Actually, I have no opinion on shooting. i was just being silly, no malice or sarcasm intended in the post. Just wanted to see how you respond.

It came across as sarcasm to me, but I am also being defensive about it too, so apologies there. Just trying to promote the shooting sports out there, which can be a real blast regardless if they end up saving you from bad guys or what ever.

Originally Posted by goob

I'm interested in my own brand of "smart-ass anthopology".

And I damn fine job you are doing!

**goob** · 04-27-2008, 04:54 PM

Originally Posted by WillBrink

It came across as sarcasm to me, but I am also being defensive about it too, so apologies there. Just trying to promote the shooting sports out there, which can be a real blast regardless if they end up saving you from bad guys or what ever.

And I damn fine job you are doing!

Haha, I have shot in the past, including machine guns. Rather enjoyable, and does require a good bit of skill. But I could never shoot an animal, nor do I want to.

Paintball does me for now, but what you did in the vid looks a lot of fun.

**Will Brink** · 04-27-2008, 05:00 PM

Originally Posted by goob

Haha, I have shot in the past, including machine guns. Rather enjoyable, and does require a good bit of skill. But I could never shoot an animal, nor do I want to.

I'm not a hunter and don't have much interest shooting animals either. Would rather take a picture of a deer then shoot holes in it, but I do have friends that hunt, and as long as they eat it, I am fine with it.

Originally Posted by goob

Paintball does me for now, but what you did in the vid looks a lot of fun.

Paintball is a blast also, agreed!

**danzik17** · 04-27-2008, 05:20 PM

I'd like to go to a shooting range and try out some pistols one day, but I don't know of any good ones in the area and I just don't have time right now. Put it on the list with rock climbing, white water rafting, skydiving, etc. I need to start doing shit on the weekends after I graduate, mark some of those goals off.

**danny81** · 04-27-2008, 05:30 PM

Originally Posted by goob

Actually, I have no opinion on shooting. i was just being silly, no malice or sarcasm intended in the post. Just wanted to see how you respond.

I'm interested in my own brand of "smart-ass anthopology".

Edit: I do have one opinion on shooting: Fuck hunters. Not fair game. Shooting inanimate objects for self defence practice is fine by me.

What are you the worlds only vegan bodybuilder..

**ZECH** · 04-27-2008, 05:47 PM

Very cool vid. We try to do some fast target shooting while moving when we qualify each year. It's not quite as nice as that IDPA range, but still lots of fun. And most people don't realize how hard it is to hit a target like that with an instructor pushing you for time. Glad you posted that.

**Will Brink** · 04-27-2008, 05:56 PM

Originally Posted by dg806

Very cool vid. We try to do some fast target shooting while moving when we qualify each year. It's not quite as nice as that IDPA range, but still lots of fun. And most people don't realize how hard it is to hit a target like that with an instructor pushing you for time. Glad you posted that.

Are you LEO? I know the basic LEO quals have essentially no movement, at last the the depts. I know of, which is too bad. For sure, people have no idea how hard it is to hit such things while moving etc as they have seen too many movies.

**ZECH** · 04-27-2008, 06:11 PM

Originally Posted by WillBrink

Are you LEO? I know the basic LEO quals have essentially no movement, at last the the depts. I know of, which is too bad. For sure, people have no idea how hard it is to hit such things while moving etc as they have seen too many movies.

Yep, small town NE of Charlotte. The Justice academy has no requirements for movement, but we have had a police chief (retired NC highway patrol) that has been doing our training the last several yrs. His PD has a big range out in the country and he puts some of that into our training, which I like. It gives you some "real life" situations to practice with that you don't otherwise get.

**clemson357** · 04-27-2008, 06:11 PM

Nice shooting. Its hard to see, but it looks like at least two different 1911s. Is that mainly what you shoot? I bet .45 gets expensive.

**Will Brink** · 04-27-2008, 06:13 PM

Originally Posted by dg806

Yep, small town NE of Charlotte. The Justice academy has no requirements for movement, but we have had a police chief (retired NC highway patrol) that has been doing our training the last several yrs. His PD has a big range out in the country and he puts some of that into our training, which I like. It gives you some "real life" situations to practice with that you don't otherwise get.

Good deal. Try some IDPA. Lots of LEOs do it as mentioned above, it's much higher level combat/tactical shooting then they get at work.

**Will Brink** · 04-27-2008, 06:14 PM

Originally Posted by clemson357

Nice shooting. Its hard to see, but it looks like at least two different 1911s. Is that mainly what you shoot? I bet .45 gets expensive.

Yes, I am a 1911 shooter only. Yup, freakin' .45 is killing me $$$. IDPA allows all manner of other guns, and 1911's are not the most common in IDPA.

**clemson357** · 04-27-2008, 06:38 PM

Originally Posted by WillBrink

Yes, I am a 1911 shooter only. Yup, freakin' .45 is killing me $$$. IDPA allows all manner of other guns, and 1911's are not the most common in IDPA.

What kind do you like? Kimbers are fairly popular I know, as far as high-end goes.

I shoot mainly glocks. Cheap and ugly.

**Will Brink** · 04-27-2008, 06:46 PM

Originally Posted by clemson357

What kind do you like? Kimbers are fairly popular I know, as far as high-end goes.

I shoot mainly glocks. Cheap and ugly.

On the lower end stuff (under 1k) I have been happy with the SnW 1911s. Beyond that, I have 2 custom guns built. Lots of good 1911s out there for sure.

**CORUM** · 04-27-2008, 06:48 PM

i think i would like to try that!!! i have a pretty seasoned background in shooting!!!

**Will Brink** · 04-27-2008, 06:50 PM

Originally Posted by CORUM

i think i would like to try that!!! i have a pretty seasoned background in shooting!!!

Find a club, give it a try! Most fun you will have with your pants on

**danzik17** · 04-27-2008, 10:28 PM

You mean you don't shoot your gun with your pants off?

**goob** · 04-28-2008, 05:25 AM

Originally Posted by danny81

What are you the worlds only vegan bodybuilder..

Fuck are you on about?

There's one type of hunting I do condone. Setting you lose in the hood and coming after you with a rifle. The only problem is that it would be too easy. After that your boys could have their wicked way with your anal pipe...

**Will Brink** · 04-28-2008, 06:26 AM

Originally Posted by danzik17

You mean you don't shoot your gun with your pants off?

That's a different match!

**maniclion** · 04-28-2008, 11:59 AM

Did you shoot the little girl with the books on Quantum Physics and Chaos Theory?

**The Monkey Man** · 04-28-2008, 05:02 PM

Originally Posted by maniclion

Did you shoot the little girl with the books on Quantum Physics and Chaos Theory?

I think she was up to something,and I'd
appreciate it if you'd ease-up off my back about it!

Thaz a good shot though, right?

**natural^** · 04-28-2008, 05:04 PM

Originally Posted by goob

Fuck are you on about?

There's one type of hunting I do condone. Setting you lose in the hood and coming after you with a rifle. The only problem is that it would be too easy. After that your boys could have their wicked way with your anal pipe...

lol.

**thewicked** · 04-28-2008, 07:12 PM

LOVE IDPA AND IPSC... we help pistol matches awhile back when i was growing up at my family's shooting ranch and LOVED IT! IDPA is a blast!

one question though...why do you not train to shoot with both your left and your right hand depending on what side you come out on to minimize your silhouette (sp?)

i've been shooting defense pistol for awhile (not competing) and it was the first thing I learn how to do and do it well. If you shoot the same firearm all hte time eventually it because apart of you and you don't even have to use the sights..it's like throwing a football, especially at shorter distances. Just look at where you want to hit and pull the trigger. The hand will learn to coordinate with your eyes if everything else is repeated consistantly..

just an honest question.. just because i don't see many guys shooting it but idpa is all about defense pistol.

SWEET VID btw.. got any more you'd care to post for us?

**ALBOB** · 04-29-2008, 08:37 PM

Jeeze, between the Steel Challenge, Cowboy Action Shooting and straight up Bullseye my reloader is already smokin'. Not sure there are enough minutes in a day to adopt another discipline. I love the thought of using real guns (Not $3K race guns) drawn from cover in realistic scenarios though. Might give it a try sometime, we'll see.

**Will Brink** · 04-30-2008, 06:36 AM

Originally Posted by thewicked

LOVE IDPA AND IPSC... we help pistol matches awhile back when i was growing up at my family's shooting ranch and LOVED IT! IDPA is a blast!

one question though...why do you not train to shoot with both your left and your right hand depending on what side you come out on to minimize your silhouette (sp?)

I train weak and strong hand all the time, but it has little to do with the IDPA stages. We did a strong hand stage, but I didn't film it. In IDPA, unless otherwise instructed, it's two handed grip, and no combat shooter (and I shoot with people from various SWAT teams and such who have been in shootings) is going to go to a single handed grip in such a situation unless he's forced to due to injury or other reasons. In IDPA, as long as 50% or less of your body is showing and no legs can be seen, you are good to go.

Originally Posted by thewicked

i've been shooting defense pistol for awhile (not competing) and it was the first thing I learn how to do and do it well. If you shoot the same firearm all hte time eventually it because apart of you and you don't even have to use the sights..it's like throwing a football, especially at shorter distances. Just look at where you want to hit and pull the trigger. The hand will learn to coordinate with your eyes if everything else is repeated consistantly..

just an honest question.. just because i don't see many guys shooting it but idpa is all about defense pistol.

SWEET VID btw.. got any more you'd care to post for us?

I do, and they are posted all over this forum or check my youtube page, but they are not shooting related. I will be doing more shooting related vids as I compete over the season.

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