So I'm planning to go shoot IDPA at Austin Rifle Club again tomorrow (Saturday 11/27). But this will be my first time to shoot a match in cold weather. We're under a freeze warning here from 9 tonight until 10 tomorrow morning.
Any suggestions/tips from those who've shot in the cold before?
I'm planning to wear one of those UnderArmor long-sleeve shirts and I guess probably an actual winter coat as cover garment (instead of a short-sleeve shirt or vest). What about gloves? I RARELY wear gloves in my daily life - just don't like 'em. If the weather is cold enough to need gloves, I either don't go out, or keep my hands in the pockets of my jacket (where a J-frame revolver might be keeping them warm
) .... but being outside for 4 or 5 hours at a match, do I need gloves? I have some that I've used while hunting, but don't really like those for shooting a rifle and not even sure it's possible to shoot a pistol with them.
Any other tips? Extra warm up/stretching prior to shooting each stage? Loosen up the fingers etc? I'll either be shooting my Glock 17 or Smith & Wesson M&P9, so don't think I need to worry about any change in gun maintenance (but please make suggetions if there's anything you do for yours in colder weather).
Anyway, any thoughts/advice are appreciated as always.
