Am working the 12th & besides, I'd get my azz smoked and handed to me before getting started.
Thats ok. People that say "I need more practice before I can compete" never get out there and learn anything about *their* shooting, muchless anything about competitive shooting.
Matches are also a great place to try out new gear.
You know I like my coffee sweet in the morning
and I'm crazy about my tea at night