Here here! You do not have to shoot as fast or as well as Angus to shoot WITH Angus at any major competition.
How many golfers play as well as Tiger? That does not stop them from enjoying the heck out of the sport. Don't be afraid to bring out your CZ (or whatever you have) & try your hand at USPSA (IPSC as it exists the USA) IDPA, steel, pins, or dare I even bring it up - GSSF if you own a Glock (I do & I have shot GSSF. Easy to shoot but hard to win).
Now I did not happen to shoot on the same squad as Angus (never met him in fact) at the 2004 Area 8 championship but we were both there shooting the same exact stages. I am just a lowly B Class shooter but I can shoot almost any big match as long as I get my entry in early & ante up the entry. Besides, CZ sent a factory rep to that match with all sorts of cool CZs for us to check out & he had some free handouts too.
The shooting sports are simply not so large (as of yet) that the top guys are out of reach. On the contrary, all the top dogs I meet are friendly, down to earth guys you can talk with easily. As an example, Angus' team mate, Todd Sindelar regularly shows up at the local USPSA matches I run here:
www.shootersparadise.com You will not meet a more friendly guy in the world. Shooters Paradise is owned by Grand Master Phil Strader who is as humble, approachable, & friendly as they come (his only fault is he does not shoot a CZ - yet).
If you hear of a local competition, come out & give it a try. Its not what you shoot or how fast/well you shoot, but THAT you shoot.
Regards,
Douglas
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