Getting into IDPA or USPSA - Pt III Basic Equipment

Part 3 in a series about getting ready for your first IDPA / USPSA match. Discussing the basic equipment needed to begin shooting action pistol, gear philosophy, ammunition, advice, and more.

[@ThinkBIGBodybuilding]

Hey brother, I know this video is quite old but it is still super helpful. Thank you for having put it out

[@kenschaefer5303]

Thanks for the comments. Clear, brief and to the point. I've gotten a lot more information, good information from watching your videos than anywhere else. Thanks again, Ken

[@scottweinstein4255]

I enjoy these videos... in a quiet room with no other noise. Imagine how great they'd be with better quality audio.

[@TheHumbleMarksman]

don't watch these.

[@bandnkelly]

I am going to pick up a Kadet Kit so I can start practicing at a lower cost for ammunition and develop some muscle memory. It's great you keep posting these very informative videos. Keep up the great work. Thanks

[@TheHumbleMarksman]

Brian Kelly dry fire has immense benefits as well, be sure not to look past it for the 22. 22 is great for practicing marksmanship inexpensively

[@andrewmckee454]

I’ve been watching you off and on for 5 years and didn’t even know it!!!! Lol I feel like an idiot. Your camera, gear and editing sure has come a long way sir.

[@shuumai]

I was just thinking that I'd need a double mag pouch when you said two singles might be better. I already have a single so that works out.

[@umami0247]

Thanks I finally found it took a bit quite a bit of information loaded it on to my kindle. Had to have lawyers right this thing up wow..

[@TheHumbleMarksman]

yeah - but the nice thing about it is it is entirely black and white and there is very little room for uncertainty. USPSA is a very by the book sport. If they can't score your targets for whatever reason - expect a re-shoot.

[@ft1813053]

I appreciate all the info. Been watching your videos for years and just decided to get into competition. So I started to watch this playlist. One question, why you don’t recommend steel case? To my understanding only steel core is not allowed by rules. Is there practical performance issue with steel case?

[@TracyKimbal1973]

Are paddle holsters and paddle mag pouches sufficient? I have Fobus for both currently and am looking at IDPA shooting matches here in Houston.

[@TheHumbleMarksman]

As long as you can adjust them so your gear doesn’t bind in them they are OK.

[@umami0247]

Hello have a question about stimpling competition gun I shoot limited 10 and a glock 35 any rules that I maybe missing here . I believe I can do the grip as long as I stay below the thumb rest I believe? There are no videos on this subject are you aware of any that I may have missed? Thanks.

[@TheHumbleMarksman]

Read the appendix for Lim 10 in the rule book- it makes it pretty plain what’s allowed- but to summarize it you can basically do whatever you want in LIM other than comps or dots

[@theexpressionbooth]

Do you play guitar?? All of your videos have some killer guitar solos... Who is the metal band you have playing?

[@TheHumbleMarksman]

it's from the KZbin Audio Library - it was a guy named Ethan Maxseill or something like that. I did play guitar for a while but never got amazing at it.

[@chadmessick2638]

What are the gamer loads?