There was (still may be) an IDPA group in Eagle Lake - about 20 miles West of East Bernard (where I live) on 90A. They would be worth checking out if you are on the West side of the city. They used to have matches there but I do not recall that the range was open for individuals to shoot on non-match days.
Skiprr,
I do not wish to argue about the utility of shooting slow-fire, precision - Bullseye - as practice for defensive pistol shooting. It is an old topic and there is little to add.
All i said was that Bayou is not the club to join, if you wish to practice defensive shooting to the exclusion of all else. I shoot a lot of pistol ammunition, but I also shoot quite a lot of rifle ammunition. I like to shoot and have been happy with Bayou Rifles.
The only objectionable rule of which I am aware is the prohibition on drawing and firing. I am not aware of any written prohibition in the Range Rules on moving while shooting, rapid fire, or engaging multiple targets. I often hang 3-4 targets and shoot them, and no one has ever said a word to me.
Regards,
Andrew
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Re: Houston - ASC or Bayou Rifles?
It is true that Bayou Rifles is mostly oriented to traditional shooting sports - Highpower Rifle and Bullseye Pistol. There is a rule against drawing from the holster and firing, because of the fear that someone will shoot himself in the leg. Bayou Rifles has been around since 1936 and has no record of anyone ever being injured with a firearm. This safety record is a consequence of having pretty rigid range safety rules. The only one I personally think is foolish is the no-drawing rule - the rest are pretty standard and reasonable.
A few years ago they did allow some "demonstration" IDPA matches to be held, and observed by Board of Directors members. It went very well and the club was on the edge of establishing an IDPA division and waiving the no-drawing-from-the-holster rule. At a Board meeting about this, one of the folks proposing the new division spoke of the fun and excitement of the IDPA match. All was well until he spoke glowingly of the adrenaline-rush of the sport. At that point some of the Board members eyes glazed over, their faces turned paper-white, and they looked about to faint. The new division was not approved.
If you only wish to shoot IDPA style, drawing from the holster and firing, I agree Bayou Rifles is not a good choice. If, however, you can make do with practicing your draw at home, and want to shoot targets without drawing, it is a pretty good deal. If you shoot a rifle at all you will like the range, whether or not you shoot competitively. If you want to try Bullseye, go to the Addicks range on the fourth Sunday and just sign up for the .22 match. You will meet nice people and have a ball, even if you do not post a great score.
Disclaimer - I am a member at Bayou, was membership director for two years, and call the Long Range rifle matches (first Sunday, at Juliff). So I am biased and admit it.
Regards,
Andrew
A few years ago they did allow some "demonstration" IDPA matches to be held, and observed by Board of Directors members. It went very well and the club was on the edge of establishing an IDPA division and waiving the no-drawing-from-the-holster rule. At a Board meeting about this, one of the folks proposing the new division spoke of the fun and excitement of the IDPA match. All was well until he spoke glowingly of the adrenaline-rush of the sport. At that point some of the Board members eyes glazed over, their faces turned paper-white, and they looked about to faint. The new division was not approved.
If you only wish to shoot IDPA style, drawing from the holster and firing, I agree Bayou Rifles is not a good choice. If, however, you can make do with practicing your draw at home, and want to shoot targets without drawing, it is a pretty good deal. If you shoot a rifle at all you will like the range, whether or not you shoot competitively. If you want to try Bullseye, go to the Addicks range on the fourth Sunday and just sign up for the .22 match. You will meet nice people and have a ball, even if you do not post a great score.
Disclaimer - I am a member at Bayou, was membership director for two years, and call the Long Range rifle matches (first Sunday, at Juliff). So I am biased and admit it.
Regards,
Andrew