Thanks for the replies gents. I probably should have clarified that I am a retired LEO who was a Firearms instructor and Rangemaster. I have carried concealed IWB for over 25 years at the 3 3:30 position and have a bunch of holsters to choose from already. I only have the OEM Glock belt magazine pouch which is pretty sticky/stiff to draw from so buying 2 better mag pouches is on the agenda before the first match. I have done a bunch of shooting schools (approx 15-20) and never had any issues or comments on safe gun handling. None of this is meant to brag or put me in anything but a new competitor status just explain I should be ok with safe gun handling practices. I expect I will need to be more aware of the IDPA rules as I don't have the cover,tactical engagement,reload location and type of things very engrained as I always practiced leaving a mag with a bullet or 2 on the ground not retaining them which I believe is a no no in IDPA. I am not looking to get the best competitive gear so much as use the gear I have already which is most practical and competitive while closely resembling my everyday carry gear. I thought about competing in the first match or 2 using my duty belt and mag pouches etc.. as that is what I am most practiced and skilled with but I feel it is not true to my retired status nor my daily carry profile.
Please feel free to check out my training journal in that section( Octagon's journey to meh) for my current practices,dryfire and such. I gladly appreciate feedback and suggestions on what to change or keep working on.