So, I was invited to what was thought to be an IDPA practice match. Turns out it's the last USPSA match of the season (for this club).
I had already committed to going so I am still going to go, though I'm a little nervous as this is the biggest match of the year.

I've been wanting to get into some kind of matches for some time. Slow-fire, no draw, no cross engagement ranges have gotten completely boring. To the point that I don't even go to the range anymore.

I'm not approaching this from the competition side, but more the training side.

Anyone else use competitions as an opportunity to train rather than compete?