Welcome, Hillbilly Cat! Even though you're not new to shooting, I would encourage you to take a New Shooter's Clinic before you try to shoot a match - in fact, some clubs require it, such as the Cajon Cowboys in San Bernardino at the Route 66 Shooting Sports Park. Cajon shoots the second and fourth Saturdays of the month, and usually offers new shooters' clinics on the second Saturday (for both men and women). There is a match this coming Saturday, but no clinics, as several of us, including our instructors, will be attending an annual match in Yuma. But if you can, head up and meet some people and observe. www.cajoncowboys.com
--Clint