cclaxton
05-23-2019, 07:35 PM
No 3Gun Mon, May 27. 2-Gun Invitational Instead
Thurmont Sun June 9 IDPA Match (https://practiscore.com/thurmont-sun-june-9-idpa-match/register)
Sat, June 8 2Gun Match Registration (https://practiscore.com/thurmont-2gun-series-june-8-1/register)
Upcoming Thurmont Matches
- Sun, May 25-26 USPSA (MPSA.NET (http://mpsa.net/))
- Wed, Weekday Match June 19
- Sun, June 22-23 USPSA (MPSA.NET (http://mpsa.net/))
- Sun, June 16 3-Gun
- Sat, July 13 IDPA Match (NOTE: Schedule Change with 2-Gun)
- Sun, July 14 2-Gun Match
Other Area Clubs
- AAFG IDPA, Annapolis, MD (https://aafg.org/calendar/)
- NRA HQ IDPA, Fairfax, VA (https://www.facebook.com/NRAIDPA/)
- Fairfax Rod and Gun, Manassas, VA (http://www.fxrgc.org/index.cfm?section=16&pagenum=240)
- Sanners Lake IDPA, Lexington Park, MD (https://sannerslake.org/IDPA)
2019 Sanctioned Matches Within Driving Distance
- May 31-Jun 1 Delaware State, Bridgeville, DE (https://practiscore.com/delaware-state-2019-idpa-championship-match-clone/register)
- June 5-9 Carolina Cup, Oxford, NC (https://practiscore.com/june-5-8-2019-the-carolina-cup-at-the-range-at-true-north/register) (Now $150)
- June 21-22 Virginia State (https://www.animalmedclinic.com/state-idpa-match.pml), Bristol, VA
- July 19-21 NC Mountaineer Classic, (http://www.wgc-idpa.org/mc2019.html)
- Aug 9-10 Potomac Grail, Thurmont, MD (https://practiscore.com/2019-potomac-grail-tier-2-cowboy-idpa-match/register)
New IDPA HQ & Website Updates (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FiwVH73x7URY96XSiEk6-sautjt628trGiMG_VwC1kk/edit?usp=sharing)
NEW- MD/CSO Handbook Revised (https://www.idpa.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/IDPA-MD-CSO-Handbook_V2019.2.publish.pdf)
News and Carry Optics Official (https://www.idpa.com/category/news-from-idpa/)
Updated Carry Optics Division Appendix (https://www.idpa.com/wp-content/themes/idpa/assets/match-files/Carry_Optics_Official_Rules.pdf)
New Shooter IDPA Information (https://docs.google.com/document/d/188YYCNhrc6-aeSvxf7lqSzm5is-24w-vzMpx2uKjtuk/edit?usp=sharing)
IDPA Rules Q&A Updated (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jx2z-JHaEQArjEKHAbZlbLXbLR4G5dYvEUHGFc8AeUk/edit?usp=sharing)
Using Hard-Cover Downrange (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GGGBak_mFdhTr81T8ZEuyPtvO2Hf8bf4bMMGLhGj_vI/edit?usp=sharing)
Marylanders: Contact your representatives to stop gun control legislation in Maryland. The need is urgent. Contact Gary Woods (gwoods4013@gmail.com)
Renew your Maryland Shall Issue Membership (https://www.marylandshallissue.org/jmain/join?utm_source=Main+Membership+List&utm_campaign=a29981270c-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2018_06_02_10_38&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_51231bbc70-a29981270c-65646901)
Be Prepared with Pete Ott's TacBuddy (https://www.instagram.com/tac.buddy/?hl=en)
Reloaded Ammo Available Locally: 1st Choice Ammo (1stchoiceammo@comcast.net)
Keeping a Gun On The Nightstand, Analysis (https://www.concealedcarry.com/safety/keeping-a-gun-on-the-nightstand/)
FBI Report Finds Armed Civilians Stop Active Shooters (https://www.themaven.net/bluelivesmatter/news/new-fbi-report-armed-citizens-stopped-4-recent-active-shooters-377UCWbLOEyRlp4utyPoHQ/?full=1)
Gun To Your Head Disarm Defense (http://www.fightfastvideos.com/blog/2012/09/survive-a-gun-to-your-head-self-defense/)
P (https://www.themaven.net/bluelivesmatter/news/22-attacks-prevented-by-concealed-carry-holders-in-one-month-aJ9WfLOXxk-NUt_n05f4tg)utting a Neck Lock for Self Defense WATCH (https://youtu.be/FwiGz8-klkQ)
P&S Terminal Ballistics Video: YouTube (https://youtu.be/N1_IXxJp4Ik)
22 Justified Concealed Carry Self-Defense Incidents in One Month (https://www.themaven.net/bluelivesmatter/news/22-attacks-prevented-by-concealed-carry-holders-in-one-month-aJ9WfLOXxk-NUt_n05f4tg)
Hoods of DC to avoid: LINK (http://www.therealstreetz.com/2015/04/17/washington-dc-map/)
Lessons of analyzing 12,000 Gunfights: LINK (http://blog.krtraining.com/even-more-knowledge-from-the-rangemaster-instructor-conference/)
Unless otherwise stated, All Thurmont IDPA Matches will allow Carry Optics and PCC Division guns. The guns must be IDPA Legal.
This man (http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2017/04/10/potd-watch-hands-unload-show-clear/)performed an "Unload And Show Clear" while trying to hold his hand over the ejection port. Stay Safe, don't do this.
Recommended Events & Links
- Link to brief video intro to Facing Violence, by Rory Miller, Book and DVD available. LINK (https://www.youtube.com/embed/9hLRbaCUcn0?;autoplay=1&fs=1&width=90%25&height=54%25&hl=en_US1&iframe=true&rel=0)
- Link to Facing Violence, By Rory Miller, a book laying the foundation of self-defense: LINK (https://play.google.com/store/books/details/Rory_Miller_Facing_Violence?id=TZntCgAAQBAJ)
- Green-Ops Class Schedule: LINK (https://www.green-ops.com/2019-schedule-registration)
- Greg Ellifritz's Self-Defense Articles: LINK (http://www.activeresponsetraining.net/author/greg-ellifritz)
- FPF Concealed-Carry Training Schedule: LINK (https://fpftraining.com/calendar/)
- C4 Combatives and Combat Fitness Center, BJJ: LINK (https://www.combatfit.com/)
- BEST Gunsmithing in VA/MD: J&L Gunsmithing (http://jandlgunsmithing.com/)
- IDPA Pistol Caliber Carbine Rules Announced, LINK (https://www.idpa.com/wp-content/themes/idpa/assets/match-files/PCC_Rules.pdf)
- What are the most popular IDPA Pistols? LINK (https://www.ssusa.org/articles/2017/6/9/the-top-pistols-used-by-todays-idpa-shooters/)
- 2017 Rulebook Questions and Answers: LINK (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jx2z-JHaEQArjEKHAbZlbLXbLR4G5dYvEUHGFc8AeUk/edit?usp=sharing)
- How to draw a firearm from concealment, Part 1. Thanks To Green Ops.BLOG: LINK (https://www.green-ops.com/blog/2017/6/8/presenting-the-pistolthe-combat-draw-stroke-ma37s-65m6n)
- Spreadsheet with BUG and CCP Legal handguns for IDPA LINK (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1avsNNGP3B4gtlm3m6FhKWXxneQzc9rTqgWqkOkIz3x8/edit?usp=sharing)
- Krav Maga Maryland: LINK (http://kravmd.com/)
- Krav Maga Virginia: LINK (http://kravmaganova.com/)
- PoliceOne Article: Will Competition Get You Killed? LINK (https://www.policeone.com/Officer-Safety/articles/5816232-Will-competition-get-you-killed/)
- New BlueLivesMatter website: LINK (https://www.themaven.net/bluelivesmatter)
- How to Survive a Las Vegas Style Shooting: LINK (https://www.themaven.net/bluelivesmatter/news/how-to-survive-a-shooting-like-the-las-vegas-attack-what-you-need-to-know-F68DNsOJSUOe4OS_WkETxw)
- Defender Tactical, David Altenburg Combative Handgun Training, WV, LINK (http://www.defendertactical.net/)
- Darryl Swiggett is offering handgun training, basic to advanced: darryl@sevententhsperformance.com
Link To My Business Card and All VA/MD Clubs (https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B5sEME0ASXjWU3VUZDZIRlN3SVk)
Thurmont Sun June 9 IDPA Match (https://practiscore.com/thurmont-sun-june-9-idpa-match/register)
Sat, June 8 2Gun Match Registration (https://practiscore.com/thurmont-2gun-series-june-8-1/register)
Upcoming Thurmont Matches
- Sun, May 25-26 USPSA (MPSA.NET (http://mpsa.net/))
- Wed, Weekday Match June 19
- Sun, June 22-23 USPSA (MPSA.NET (http://mpsa.net/))
- Sun, June 16 3-Gun
- Sat, July 13 IDPA Match (NOTE: Schedule Change with 2-Gun)
- Sun, July 14 2-Gun Match
Other Area Clubs
- AAFG IDPA, Annapolis, MD (https://aafg.org/calendar/)
- NRA HQ IDPA, Fairfax, VA (https://www.facebook.com/NRAIDPA/)
- Fairfax Rod and Gun, Manassas, VA (http://www.fxrgc.org/index.cfm?section=16&pagenum=240)
- Sanners Lake IDPA, Lexington Park, MD (https://sannerslake.org/IDPA)
2019 Sanctioned Matches Within Driving Distance
- May 31-Jun 1 Delaware State, Bridgeville, DE (https://practiscore.com/delaware-state-2019-idpa-championship-match-clone/register)
- June 5-9 Carolina Cup, Oxford, NC (https://practiscore.com/june-5-8-2019-the-carolina-cup-at-the-range-at-true-north/register) (Now $150)
- June 21-22 Virginia State (https://www.animalmedclinic.com/state-idpa-match.pml), Bristol, VA
- July 19-21 NC Mountaineer Classic, (http://www.wgc-idpa.org/mc2019.html)
- Aug 9-10 Potomac Grail, Thurmont, MD (https://practiscore.com/2019-potomac-grail-tier-2-cowboy-idpa-match/register)
New IDPA HQ & Website Updates (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FiwVH73x7URY96XSiEk6-sautjt628trGiMG_VwC1kk/edit?usp=sharing)
NEW- MD/CSO Handbook Revised (https://www.idpa.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/IDPA-MD-CSO-Handbook_V2019.2.publish.pdf)
News and Carry Optics Official (https://www.idpa.com/category/news-from-idpa/)
Updated Carry Optics Division Appendix (https://www.idpa.com/wp-content/themes/idpa/assets/match-files/Carry_Optics_Official_Rules.pdf)
New Shooter IDPA Information (https://docs.google.com/document/d/188YYCNhrc6-aeSvxf7lqSzm5is-24w-vzMpx2uKjtuk/edit?usp=sharing)
IDPA Rules Q&A Updated (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jx2z-JHaEQArjEKHAbZlbLXbLR4G5dYvEUHGFc8AeUk/edit?usp=sharing)
Using Hard-Cover Downrange (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GGGBak_mFdhTr81T8ZEuyPtvO2Hf8bf4bMMGLhGj_vI/edit?usp=sharing)
Marylanders: Contact your representatives to stop gun control legislation in Maryland. The need is urgent. Contact Gary Woods (gwoods4013@gmail.com)
Renew your Maryland Shall Issue Membership (https://www.marylandshallissue.org/jmain/join?utm_source=Main+Membership+List&utm_campaign=a29981270c-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2018_06_02_10_38&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_51231bbc70-a29981270c-65646901)
Be Prepared with Pete Ott's TacBuddy (https://www.instagram.com/tac.buddy/?hl=en)
Reloaded Ammo Available Locally: 1st Choice Ammo (1stchoiceammo@comcast.net)
Keeping a Gun On The Nightstand, Analysis (https://www.concealedcarry.com/safety/keeping-a-gun-on-the-nightstand/)
FBI Report Finds Armed Civilians Stop Active Shooters (https://www.themaven.net/bluelivesmatter/news/new-fbi-report-armed-citizens-stopped-4-recent-active-shooters-377UCWbLOEyRlp4utyPoHQ/?full=1)
Gun To Your Head Disarm Defense (http://www.fightfastvideos.com/blog/2012/09/survive-a-gun-to-your-head-self-defense/)
P (https://www.themaven.net/bluelivesmatter/news/22-attacks-prevented-by-concealed-carry-holders-in-one-month-aJ9WfLOXxk-NUt_n05f4tg)utting a Neck Lock for Self Defense WATCH (https://youtu.be/FwiGz8-klkQ)
P&S Terminal Ballistics Video: YouTube (https://youtu.be/N1_IXxJp4Ik)
22 Justified Concealed Carry Self-Defense Incidents in One Month (https://www.themaven.net/bluelivesmatter/news/22-attacks-prevented-by-concealed-carry-holders-in-one-month-aJ9WfLOXxk-NUt_n05f4tg)
Hoods of DC to avoid: LINK (http://www.therealstreetz.com/2015/04/17/washington-dc-map/)
Lessons of analyzing 12,000 Gunfights: LINK (http://blog.krtraining.com/even-more-knowledge-from-the-rangemaster-instructor-conference/)
Unless otherwise stated, All Thurmont IDPA Matches will allow Carry Optics and PCC Division guns. The guns must be IDPA Legal.
This man (http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2017/04/10/potd-watch-hands-unload-show-clear/)performed an "Unload And Show Clear" while trying to hold his hand over the ejection port. Stay Safe, don't do this.
Recommended Events & Links
- Link to brief video intro to Facing Violence, by Rory Miller, Book and DVD available. LINK (https://www.youtube.com/embed/9hLRbaCUcn0?;autoplay=1&fs=1&width=90%25&height=54%25&hl=en_US1&iframe=true&rel=0)
- Link to Facing Violence, By Rory Miller, a book laying the foundation of self-defense: LINK (https://play.google.com/store/books/details/Rory_Miller_Facing_Violence?id=TZntCgAAQBAJ)
- Green-Ops Class Schedule: LINK (https://www.green-ops.com/2019-schedule-registration)
- Greg Ellifritz's Self-Defense Articles: LINK (http://www.activeresponsetraining.net/author/greg-ellifritz)
- FPF Concealed-Carry Training Schedule: LINK (https://fpftraining.com/calendar/)
- C4 Combatives and Combat Fitness Center, BJJ: LINK (https://www.combatfit.com/)
- BEST Gunsmithing in VA/MD: J&L Gunsmithing (http://jandlgunsmithing.com/)
- IDPA Pistol Caliber Carbine Rules Announced, LINK (https://www.idpa.com/wp-content/themes/idpa/assets/match-files/PCC_Rules.pdf)
- What are the most popular IDPA Pistols? LINK (https://www.ssusa.org/articles/2017/6/9/the-top-pistols-used-by-todays-idpa-shooters/)
- 2017 Rulebook Questions and Answers: LINK (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jx2z-JHaEQArjEKHAbZlbLXbLR4G5dYvEUHGFc8AeUk/edit?usp=sharing)
- How to draw a firearm from concealment, Part 1. Thanks To Green Ops.BLOG: LINK (https://www.green-ops.com/blog/2017/6/8/presenting-the-pistolthe-combat-draw-stroke-ma37s-65m6n)
- Spreadsheet with BUG and CCP Legal handguns for IDPA LINK (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1avsNNGP3B4gtlm3m6FhKWXxneQzc9rTqgWqkOkIz3x8/edit?usp=sharing)
- Krav Maga Maryland: LINK (http://kravmd.com/)
- Krav Maga Virginia: LINK (http://kravmaganova.com/)
- PoliceOne Article: Will Competition Get You Killed? LINK (https://www.policeone.com/Officer-Safety/articles/5816232-Will-competition-get-you-killed/)
- New BlueLivesMatter website: LINK (https://www.themaven.net/bluelivesmatter)
- How to Survive a Las Vegas Style Shooting: LINK (https://www.themaven.net/bluelivesmatter/news/how-to-survive-a-shooting-like-the-las-vegas-attack-what-you-need-to-know-F68DNsOJSUOe4OS_WkETxw)
- Defender Tactical, David Altenburg Combative Handgun Training, WV, LINK (http://www.defendertactical.net/)
- Darryl Swiggett is offering handgun training, basic to advanced: darryl@sevententhsperformance.com
Link To My Business Card and All VA/MD Clubs (https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B5sEME0ASXjWU3VUZDZIRlN3SVk)