Low Light IDPA Challenge. Leesburg, Florida

Miggy · March 26th, 2007, 10:27 PM

On May 19 & 20 there will be the first ever HQ-sanctioned Low Light IDPA Challenge in Leesburg, FL.

This is a very interesting match since it is held in lowlight to no light conditions and it will be a true challenge. We are used to train & shoot at normal daylight brightness, but the majority of incidents happen at close range & diminished light.

There are still openings for the match. Check the website for more info and forms.

P95Carry · March 26th, 2007, 10:38 PM

Too far for me Miggy but hey - my IDPA club, we hold a ''night shoot'' each year around September or later and man, is that ever challenging.

I admit we do allow use of flashlights and laser grips too but - it sure puts a different spin on how to operate.

Our last stage last year we had a truck parked behind firing point with rotating orange light which was bright - and the targets were very sneakily laid out not far away. That light played merry hell with one's night vision!!!

I did I admit find my CT grips a huge bonus.

Miggy · March 27th, 2007, 01:33 AM

If anything shooting in low-light no-light is intense. You are used to holding the gun one way and all of the sudden you have to contend with the light.... and don't forget those pesky reloads! We do a regular Lights Out every 3 months or so at our club and it is a true love-hate fest. Last year's Florida State match was mostly like that and it was fun and frustrating for many shooters.... and the reason it was decided to make it a true sponsored IDPA match. One thing I saw is that no flashlight technique is perfect for all ocassions and depending on the level of darkness you have a tough time going with a light or not.... OK I am not making any sense but WTH.

BTW, no mounted lights, Night Vision goggles, cyalume sticks, highway flares or anything other than tritium sights, phosforecent paints and regular/tactical lights will be allowed..... yes, people contacted the match director about the items listed above.

March 26th, 2007, 10:27 PM	#1
Miggy Moderator Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Miami-Dade, FL Posts: 4,813	Low Light IDPA Challenge. Leesburg, Florida On May 19 & 20 there will be the first ever HQ-sanctioned Low Light IDPA Challenge in Leesburg, FL. This is a very interesting match since it is held in lowlight to no light conditions and it will be a true challenge. We are used to train & shoot at normal daylight brightness, but the majority of incidents happen at close range & diminished light. There are still openings for the match. Check the website for more info and forms. __________________ You have to make the shot when fire is smoking, people are screaming, dogs are barking, kids are crying and sirens are coming. Randy Cain. GunFreeZone.net

March 26th, 2007, 10:38 PM	#2
P95Carry Assistant Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: South West PA Posts: 25,400	Too far for me Miggy but hey - my IDPA club, we hold a ''night shoot'' each year around September or later and man, is that ever challenging. I admit we do allow use of flashlights and laser grips too but - it sure puts a different spin on how to operate. Our last stage last year we had a truck parked behind firing point with rotating orange light which was bright - and the targets were very sneakily laid out not far away. That light played merry hell with one's night vision!!! I did I admit find my CT grips a huge bonus. __________________ Chris - P95 NRA Certified Instructor & NRA Life Member. "To own a gun and assume that you are armed is like owning a piano and assuming that you are a musician!." If a BG dies as the result of pointing a gun at me, then he has merely succumbed to an occupational hazard of being a thug

March 27th, 2007, 01:33 AM	#3
Miggy Moderator Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Miami-Dade, FL Posts: 4,813	If anything shooting in low-light no-light is intense. You are used to holding the gun one way and all of the sudden you have to contend with the light.... and don't forget those pesky reloads! We do a regular Lights Out every 3 months or so at our club and it is a true love-hate fest. Last year's Florida State match was mostly like that and it was fun and frustrating for many shooters.... and the reason it was decided to make it a true sponsored IDPA match. One thing I saw is that no flashlight technique is perfect for all ocassions and depending on the level of darkness you have a tough time going with a light or not.... OK I am not making any sense but WTH. BTW, no mounted lights, Night Vision goggles, cyalume sticks, highway flares or anything other than tritium sights, phosforecent paints and regular/tactical lights will be allowed..... yes, people contacted the match director about the items listed above. __________________ You have to make the shot when fire is smoking, people are screaming, dogs are barking, kids are crying and sirens are coming. Randy Cain. GunFreeZone.net

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