Twenty rules for competing successfully in IDPA/IPSC

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Rule #1. Bring a gun that runs.
Rule #2. Bring magazines that work.
Rule #3. Bring ammo that has been thoroughly inspected.
Rule #4. Bring a clear mind, leave work at work.
Rule #5. Keep in mind that if you aren't learning, you're doing it wrong.
Rule #6. Your way isn't necessarily the right way, but what is comfortable to you. Rule #7. Ask questions to everyone.
Rule #8. When the going gets tough, the tough bring a .45 (Just for kicks).
Rule #9. Know yourself.
Rule #10. Know your limitations and hide them well.
Rule #11. Remember that, when you have forgotten Rule #1, it is time to become the fastest bolt action pistol shooter in the world.
Rule #12. Remember that everyone on the range is your friend.
Rule #13. Remember that Rule #12 only applies when you aren't shooting.
Rule #14. Remember that politics don't matter when bullets fly. (Good rule in life as well.)
Rule #15. You will do as well as you have prepared.
Rule #16. Positive thinking can often overcome lack of confidence, but a lack of skill will always overcome everything else.
Rule #17. Practice doesn't make perfect, perfect practice makes perfect. (Stole that one.)
Rule #18. A relaxed mind is an open mind.
Rule #19. An open mind is a channel to improvement.
Rule # 20. It doesn't matter where you have placed, as long as you have improved on your prior performance.This means that you paid attention to Rule #5.


-- The above was swiped from another gun forum.
 
22. Learn, understand and apply the prevailing rules and regulations of each organizations, or you may end up going home early
 
23. Help out. Come early, help set up, help tape and pick up brass, and stick around after the match or practice is over to help clean up. This is a great way to get to know people better.
 
Cross-X said:
23. Help out. Come early, help set up, help tape and pick up brass, and stick around after the match or practice is over to help clean up. This is a great way to get to know people better.

And, it's a sure way to get noticed as a REAL shooter, not just a participant. It's a good way to get started, and build the respect of the folks that run the shoots.

And it applies to all venues of competition, not just IPSC and IDPA.
 
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