[SV-COP]

I've read on here many times that there are shooters who have Disqualified and there are shooters that will disqualify..........Well, now I've disqualified and it was a big one

The sad thing is that it was my very first stage (stage 1) and I had only shot about 8 rounds. Truly sad I know

Anyway, the stage required you to move towards the 180 to get around a corner to the next array of targets. As I started around the corner with my muzzle pointed toward the back berm, I swept my right arm with the muzzle. That was the end right there! It was a huge (expensive) leason learned.

On a very positive note, I got to meet a lot of very cool people (lots of brianenos forum members) and everyone was very understanding about my DQ.

I'm looking forward to the local match in Tyler next week so I can get back on that horse

[Seth]

DAMN TRACE! Sorry to hear that. I got mine last summer at VA-MD section. It was so hot I got confused and went right in stead of left and broke the 180 on my reload when I started to the left. Lesson learned.

It hurts to lose the $$, but I bet you'll be more conscientious next time.

[kimel]

Welcome to the club!

DQs tend to be very educational and if you pay attention to the lessons offered you will be a better, safer shooter for the experience.

[Rocket35]

Sorry to hear about that Trace! Wish I could have met ya. At least you are warm now!

[J-Ho]

rangertrace, on Mar 28 2009, 02:52 PM, said:

As I started around the corner with my muzzle pointed toward the back berm, I swept my right arm with the muzzle. That was the end right there! It was a huge (expensive) leason learned.

DQ is cheaper than ER.

Glad everything is OK.

[eerw]

sorry to hear about that Trace. it will be better next time out.

[SV-COP]

There may be another positive outcome from my short trip to the DTR...........on the way home, my wife inquired about purchasing a pistol for her to start shooting in the USPSA It seems that after watching some of the female shooters walking around, she understood that "girly girls" can be shooters too! THANK YOU to all the female shooters at the DTR

[G-ManBart]

rangertrace, on Mar 28 2009, 05:55 PM, said:

There may be another positive outcome from my short trip to the DTR...........on the way home, my wife inquired about purchasing a pistol for her to start shooting in the USPSA It seems that after watching some of the female shooters walking around, she understood that "girly girls" can be shooters too! THANK YOU to all the female shooters at the DTR

Sweet!

[jasmap]

Sucks you DQ'd Trace. I can say from experience that I have learned from it. I am sure you will too.

That is cool your wife wants a gun for USPSA now. Don't hold back on what you buy. Get her the best blaster out there. If she changes her mind later it's your's!

[OpenShooterGirl]

rangertrace, on Mar 28 2009, 07:55 PM, said:

There may be another positive outcome from my short trip to the DTR...........on the way home, my wife inquired about purchasing a pistol for her to start shooting in the USPSA It seems that after watching some of the female shooters walking around, she understood that "girly girls" can be shooters too! THANK YOU to all the female shooters at the DTR

Trace, show her the pics of my newly-painted Pink Trubor and pink alligator gun case that kgunz11 just posted... she'll definitely need something like that once she gets started!

[Rocket35]

There were more ladies on the range and shooting at the DTR than I think I've ever seen. That was coolio and boy can they shoot! They are pretty easy on the eyes too!
Congrats on the silver lining!

[shootingchef]

I feel for you. Sorry I missed meeting the wife. Now that you got this out of the way, you can really go fast.

[JKSNIPER]

COuld a been worse dude.
You could a had a big hole in your arm!
Now that you've had your DQ you can move forward.
There should be a t-shirt or hat that you get for a prize.
JK

[dfwmiket]

Trace,
If she wants to shoot Open one weekend, just let me know and I'll load up some extra ammo. She can shoot Patty's Brazos or my Hawley Custom (although mine is setup for lefty, as you know!).......

-Mike

[Pharaoh Bender]

Sorry to hear about your dq Trace but your positive attitude truly identifies you as a great competitor.

[SV-COP]

What is a little more depressing is that it only took a few minutes to figure out what I did wrong and how to fix it. I always wondered why those fast guys ran with there pistol in a higher position with their elbow raised out to the side. Now I know!

This post has been edited by rangertrace: 29 March 2009 - 03:26 PM

[Al Capizzo]

Man that DQ is tough Trace, but as everyone has said, there are costlier ways to learn. This was only time and money.

[nm3gnr]

rangertrace, on Mar 28 2009, 01:52 PM, said:

I've read on here many times that there are shooters who have Disqualified and there are shooters that will disqualify..........Well, now I've disqualified and it was a big one

The sad thing is that it was my very first stage (stage 1) and I had only shot about 8 rounds. Truly sad I know

Anyway, the stage required you to move towards the 180 to get around a corner to the next array of targets. As I started around the corner with my muzzle pointed toward the back berm, I swept my right arm with the muzzle. That was the end right there! It was a huge (expensive) leason learned.

On a very positive note, I got to meet a lot of very cool people (lots of brianenos forum members) and everyone was very understanding about my DQ.

I'm looking forward to the local match in Tyler next week so I can get back on that horse

Trace,

It was a bummer. My stomach was in a knot when I saw that happen to you. I was kinda jealous that you were going to be some place warm for the rest of the day.

It was a pleasure to meet you and I hope to shoot with you again someday. As we talked about it, wash it away in your mind, and learn every time you shoot in practice or a match.

Good Luck my Friend

[get2now]

rangertrace, on Mar 28 2009, 04:55 PM, said:

There may be another positive outcome from my short trip to the DTR...........on the way home, my wife inquired about purchasing a pistol for her to start shooting in the USPSA It seems that after watching some of the female shooters walking around, she understood that "girly girls" can be shooters too! THANK YOU to all the female shooters at the DTR

I know this is a thread drift but;
That's why my wife started shooting too. (Seeing that it's not just a guys game)

Gary

[murkish]

Trace,

It was nice meeting you. I am sorry that your day ended early.

Jack

[SV-COP]

Thanks guys It would have been great to shoot the match.

That movement is something I should have worked on in practice or had the sense to figure out on the walk thru. It's just something I hadn't done before.

I ordered Burkett's videos from Brian last night which is something I should have done last year Hopefully they will help

[dqshooter]

Sorry about having to DQ you. Hope you will come back and see us again. The weather wasn't good this year at all, I hope you will give it another shot. RM

[SV-COP]

dqshooter, on Mar 31 2009, 12:47 PM, said:

Sorry about having to DQ you. Hope you will come back and see us again. The weather wasn't good this year at all, I hope you will give it another shot. RM

No apology needed. I earned the DQ and I'm not upset with anyone other than myself. I learned from it and will put in it my tool box. I'll be there next year and hope to shoot the entire match AND I will bring more clothes

[Genghis]

At least you got to go to the match, Trace! My one DQ so far was at Area 4, on my second stage. Had to shoot through four ports then open a door. Moving backward to the fourth port and reloading at the same time, I broke the 180. I got REALLY good at taping for the next day and a half!

[Catfish]

rangertrace, on Mar 31 2009, 03:24 PM, said:

dqshooter, on Mar 31 2009, 12:47 PM, said:

Sorry about having to DQ you. Hope you will come back and see us again. The weather wasn't good this year at all, I hope you will give it another shot. RM

No apology needed. I earned the DQ and I'm not upset with anyone other than myself. I learned from it and will put in it my tool box. I'll be there next year and hope to shoot the entire match AND I will bring more clothes

don't feel bad, Trace - my good friend, the RO who DQ'd you - finally finished more DTC's than he had been DQ'd from.... He got pipped on the first two, and has now succesfully made it through 3. He's very happy and we're proud of him for sticking with it.