USPSA shooter shooting IPSC in Canada.. Black badge needed?

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Onagoth said:
Yah....except the idea that people need to prove themselves safe is almost complete bull#### for several reasons.

1). International shooters aren't required to have the same level of 'proof'....and yet they're still allowed to shoot IPSC here in canada
2). A number of shooters have passed the BB that have no business competing....I've seen this first hand
3). Ive seen shooters who have passed the BB sufficiently who still managed to sweep the entire range...so what competency does this course actually demonstrate....very little I think.

Its all well and good to say if you don't like the bb, then don't shoot IPSC....but as far as decent justifications go, that one is piss poor. That's basically like saying we don't care what you think, these are the requirements whether or not they make sense. And some people wonder why there is a lot of dissatisfaction with IPSC.


Furthermore. This idea that shooters should be required to prove themselves safe seems to always be promoted by people who themselves shoot matches in regions where holster courses aren't required, so its quite the contradiction to say the bb ensures you're safe on a range in Canada when you don't seem to care when you're on an international range
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Regardless if a shooter completes all of the exercises on the checklist that shooter should not pass if the instructor does not feel, without a doubt, that the shooter is 100% competent to safely shoot a match with no danger to himself or anyone else. If this is not the case then someone needs to have a look at where and who are teaching these shooters and appropriate action should be taken to insure the same level of training is given regardless of the region the BB is taken in.
 
xldbldbl said:
Regardless if a shooter completes all of the exercises on the checklist that shooter should not pass if the instructor does not feel, without a doubt, that the shooter is 100% competent to safely shoot a match with no danger to himself or anyone else. If this is not the case then someone needs to have a look at where and who are teaching these shooters and appropriate action should be taken to insure the same level of training is given regardless of the region the BB is taken in.
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I've shot 10 matches where I move and draw from a holster in last 2.5 months. This is kinda ridciolous that I have to prove myself again at a cost of 300$ and a weekend. I way rather be shooting another match in USA Instead.

So that being said I'm not going to bother with ispc Canada. I'll stick to the USA where I'm treated like an adult and not a child that has to keep proving himself. Even if I have to drive another 2 hrs south.
 
You may wish to modify or delete your post the rcmp will arrest you for higher capacity stuff

in jail they play football and you are the centre

No IPSC there

Jeff
 
Jefferson said:
You may wish to modify or delete your post the rcmp will arrest you for higher capacity stuff

in jail they play football and you are the centre

No IPSC there

Jeff
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They can't say #### about my magazines, as they are not in this country. They are where prohibited guns are legal, and so is owning firearms for self defense and concealed carry.
 
bsand said:
Then I have to spend another 300$ on 10 round magazines for my cz (not going to pin my 18 rounders). It just doesn't make sense for me to shoot in Canada.
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all your posts bash Canadian laws (I get it)..and how much it will cost you to comply with rules all Canadians adhere to,...... as well as the BB course that Canadians had to take in order to participate in sanctioned IPSC matches.......

and some how IPSC Canada is to blame? Your right, you should not bother shooting in Canada= good call. Sounds like it is a great inconvenience to you and not feasible.
 
I am seeing a disturbing trend lately.....apparently, people think they should get a pass on proving they can perform on a range safely. Apparently.. we should know how awesome they are and why the "tactical" experience they accumulated over the years on the range over- qualifies them for mere mortals.
 
I'd be curious if there is any solid data on dangerous incidents occuring with new BB holders vs new non-BB holders. Say the first year. Most likely there isn't but that could help answer the debate.
 
maurice said:
all your posts bash Canadian laws (I get it)..and how much it will cost you to comply with rules all Canadians adhere to,...... as well as the BB course that Canadians had to take in order to participate in sanctioned IPSC matches.......

and some how IPSC Canada is to blame? Your right, you should not bother shooting in Canada= good call. Sounds like it is a great inconvenience to you and not feasible.
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Who crapped in your cereal?
 
cbabes said:
I'd be curious if there is any solid data on dangerous incidents occuring with new BB holders vs new non-BB holders. Say the first year. Most likely there isn't but that could help answer the debate.
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Sure there is

Millions of people use ranges in Canada and there are next to no incidents occurring and they are not "BB" super safety certified. There's all the proof you need, you can buy $2 million insurance for $10 a year.

Shawn
 
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