Summary: This past week both Randi Rogers and Julie Golob went to participate in the inaugural IDPA BUG Gun Nationals. The ladies go over all the information of the match and the behind the scenes action. Tune in as they share information on the guns they used, their favorite stages and the practice and planning that went into attending the match. Main Topic: IDPA BUG Gun Nationals Match Info: Dates, Location, Attendance BUG Divisions and Equipment Stages - What they included, what made them challenging Squads and Scheduling Match Staff Assistance and Support Overall Coverage Links: Randi's Favorite Stage BUG Gun Results IDPA Blog- Sponsorship, Stages, Results Match Info on IDPA.com Listener Questions: Michael - Great podcast. Julie you can fill my primer tubes when you are bored! I add dryer sheets to my brass when tumbling. It helps get the dirt, lead, bad particles out. Randi - How do you use or apply the turtle wax to your brass? Armando - Are you using a pre-recall shield? Joyce Wilson - It was GREAT to see you and the little one! Glad you're back to shooting ( at least a little :-)) Jason - Curious do know how you handled logistics (luggage, kids, etc.)? I traveled alone to the match and felt like I'd brought every piece of luggage I own. How do you do it? Lisa - What are the top three first training goals for a new competitor to IDPA competition? David - How well did the Shield perform? Any issues? Thanks! Eric - Assuming it is all close and low round count am I correct in assuming the fractions of a second count even more than in a traditional higher round count / distance match? Tang - Another Shield question for Julie. Do you like it better than the Compact model? Robert - What's the biggest difference between shooting an M&P FS/Pro and the Shield on the clock? Richard - What kind of ammo did you use being its a shorter barrel on your shield. Can you shoot +p ammo through M&P's Kruzer - For an experienced shooter in other areas wanting to get involved in IDPA would this have been a good match to start with? Nick - What were the hardest shots in the Match? William - What are the regulations as far as caliber and firearm size? Bryan - Loving the reloading episode. One of the items that I got when we moved to our new house was a 9x12ft man cave to use for guns and reloading. I custom built a 2x8ft bench with hardwood top. When I first built it, it was lots big but as my hobby has grown, it\'s getting squishy. Adding a Dillon 650 is mostly responsible. Randi - a tip for tumbling brass. I agree that emptying the media is the highest risk for lead contamination. I use a mask and tumble in the garage like you do. I also add a dryer sheet into the mix. This absorbs a bunch of the fine particles and helps cut down on the dust released. PS - Julie, the fenced in stage with little ones is a lot to get used to but before you know it they are past it. Sounds like you are enjoying the kids. Fantastic. We had a really nice letter from Eric. Eric was the one who wrote in asking for an ammo podcast so we thank him for giving us such a great idea! If you have an idea for something you like use to talk about please write in with ideas. This episode of Gun Girl Radio was brought to you by… A Girl & A Gun Women’s Shooting League www.agirlandagunclub.com GunGoddess.com – www.gungoddess.com
