Getting into IDPA or USPSA Pt.2 - Drills for Confidence and Competency

[@JB-kf3yb]

Great info man. Thank you for taking the time to put this together for new competitors. Really helpful. Went to watch a match this weekend. My dad and I were able to spectate and help setup a couple of the stages since we got there early. As usual the gun community is very welcoming along with USPSA. Shooters competing were actually bummed we weren’t shooting but I couldn’t due to holster not arriving in time for match, and dad still on the fence about it at the time. I think he’s got the itch to try it out. I’ll be practicing these drills you showed when the holster shows up and mag reloads until it does. Take care.

[@TheHumbleMarksman]

Awesome man - glad to hear it. Another tip I can give you is to watch my most recent video on grip. If you watch that video on grip and then couple it with practice you'll be in a real strong start to tackling practical shooting. Glad to hear you're wading in, enjoy the ride!

[@JB-kf3yb]

TheHumbleMarksman thanks man! I’ll go check it out now. 👍🏻

[@umami0247]

I like your videos very concise not a lot of stuff we don’t need just good quality information. I’m older and have been around firearms since a very young boy but only got into competitive shooting last year started with uspsa and I can say I wish I’d started sooner it’s a great time still looking for steel challenge shoot but uspsa is a blast don’t move as quick as I used to but still having fun. And I do learn something just about ever stage just by watching the more experienced shooters. Keep the videos coming and shoot safe.

[@TheHumbleMarksman]

Thank you for the kind words and best of luck at the matches. I definitely wish I could have been introduced to the game sooner too but I am still grateful for it now

[@nedtyler2382]

I'm going to my first USPSA match this weekend. Will just be a spectator this time. Very good series of videos. Very helpful. I've improved since watching them. You have improved over 5 1/2 years, also. Thanks

[@shdwsnpr]

I found your videos trying to find a way to get some buddies of mine ready to shoot their first match...I've gotta say...you're videos are good, and I f'n love the, "I'm not gonna argue with you, but..." That's great.

[@TheHumbleMarksman]

+shdwsnpr cheers, I made these to show my buddies i am trying to get to shoot. Being an SO in IDPA I would see some legitimately bad techniques rationalized by dudes who were stagnant as shooters

[@fillgriff]

I'm not gonna argue with you is epic! it cracks me up every time he says it but then I pay close attention because I know something important is coming.

[@MrTommy6unz]

Great series of videos. Perfectly explained and demonstrated.

[@rickhoupt6933]

Great video. My daughter and I are looking to get into shooting sports. Me just steel challenge as im 58 with spent knees. She wants to explore more. These are exactly what we need. New sub.

[@TheHumbleMarksman]

Please see my updated videos on these - they are way better

[@bandnkelly]

Good stuff. As always thanks for posting and looking forward to your next video.

[@terrywalker7127]

Great tips. Trying to file it in the old brain. You are an excellent teacher.

[@ikeith85ik]

Thank you. I just shot my 4th and 5th classifier stages today, so I should get my classification this week.

[@TheHumbleMarksman]

Awesome man- hope they went your way!

[@tricolorjeep]

Awesome video, question, what do you do when the magazine release button is hard to reach?

[@No1JetDoc]

Very helpful and well done video. Thank you!

[@TheHumbleMarksman]

best of luck - thanks for watching

[@jwdonal]

Your videos are really good. I'm going to be going to my first match at the end of the month and your videos have been super helpful. I like how you just get right into the material and there is really no useless jibber jabber about unimportant things.

[@TheHumbleMarksman]

Thanks for the kind words. Check out some of my more recent "dryfire dojo" videos where I talk about little "aha" moments I have. Folks who like the technique videos really seem to like them.

[@datbruvaful]

Jus' watchin' some of your older content.. Might as well get started training in this pandemic. Good Stuff👌👍

[@TheHumbleMarksman]

oh man I'm sorry. The production value SUCKS - I want to remake this one.

[@datbruvaful]

@@TheHumbleMarksmanI just ordered a belt and mag holders from Bladetech. I still had some stimulus funds. Also believe it or not it was under 100 bucks😃😎 The video needs to look classic .. don't remake it.. It marks your evolution as a KZbin personality.🤣

[@gregggibson3109]

Man, you’ve come a long way since those days! We all have to start somewhere right?

[@TheHumbleMarksman]

Dude don’t watch those videos they are terrible!

[@gregggibson3109]

@@TheHumbleMarksman But, entertaining 😂!

[@JoMamasHouse]

Seeing as this was 5 years ago, will you update this video? What still works? What are better ways to do specific functions?

[@SEAKPhotog]

Good stuff.

[@kylestewart4444]

When doing a lot of dry firing in both DA and SA with my P-01, do snapcaps make a difference as far as wear and tear goes?

[@TheHumbleMarksman]

Yes absolutely - if you use snap caps the firing pin will rebound off the silicone pad on the snap cap until it wears out and develops a hole. At that point - the firing pin will rebound off the roll pin that secures it in the channel. At that point you're working your way slowly to a shattered roll pin and a seized up firing pin. Another good trick is to get an O-Ring (#83 if I recall) from a big box home improvement store and put it in the area where the hammer falls to hit the firing pin. This deadens the blow the firing pin takes so the roll pin doesn't get worn out.

[@nicholi2789]

Good videos. Been shooting USPSA and IDPA for a while now and wish I had seen these first. Good info, clear and concise. Very practical. Thanks alot! And how is that Ghost belt/holster rig holding up? I got the same one and have ran it through 4 or 5 matches. Great so far.

[@TheHumbleMarksman]

The belt is going strong - nearly 2 years now. The holster - not great. It developed a crack on the sight channel- they replaced it for me. They advertise it as a Shadow 2 holster - it’s not. Not even close.

[@TheHumbleMarksman]

Mag pouches I ended up switching to DAA

[@nicholi2789]

Interesting. Yeah I can see where it's starting to wear a groove around the front sight post from repeated drawing and hostering. Hopefully mine doesn't crack. Good to know they'll replace it if it does. Either way, I still feel like this setup isn't too bad to get started with for the price.

[@jose_sheng_onia]

what magazine holder you are using sir?

[@magdumpmoravec3557]

Why do you put the mag in your pocket vs back in the holster when showing clear?

[@TheHumbleMarksman]

so I don't think there are bullets in the magazine and forget to reload it.

[@magdumpmoravec3557]

@@TheHumbleMarksman ah yea that makes sense. I didn't know if that was like a rule or something. Im gonna do some uspsa next year(I'm in Wisconsin so they don't do outdoor here til spring) I typically run dots on my pistols but in order to do those I would have to go into the tricked out class with guys that have way more upgrades than me right?

[@TheHumbleMarksman]

Slide ride optics fit into carry optics- you just can’t have a comp or magwell.

[@magdumpmoravec3557]

@@TheHumbleMarksman awesome good to know. Thanks for the videos. Been watching for a while

[@austinbowman5908]

They let you pick up the ejected round at the end?

[@TheHumbleMarksman]

Yes

[@TheHumbleMarksman]

Sometimes the range officer will catch it for you

[@austinbowman5908]

@@TheHumbleMarksman nice!

[@denmanfite3156]

I just realized you look a lot like Seth Rogan minus like... 50lbs and with a beard. lol

[@kylestewart4444]

But! But! But my cousin’s friend’s older brother’s roommate runs his mags with the bullets facing backwards and he’s an AMAZING shooter. WAY BETTER THAN YOU!

[@TheHumbleMarksman]

He hangs out with the Easter bunny and santa on the weekends AMIRITE? One day I'll care enough about this to practice bullets backwards reloads for a solid week then do a video comparing times.

[@michamclain6130]

Great info... but please buy a lavaliere mic!! This audio is horrible!

[@TheHumbleMarksman]

My production value is significantly higher now. I am going to re-make these videos eventually

[@michamclain6130]

TheHumbleMarksman right on man! Truly love the content... been shooting for years, military trained, but just getting into competition.