The Point?
What is your point John? The AC's want IDPA to remain within the spirit of the rules of the game.
Take Care
Bob
Well maybe that is the point.
2 or 3 guys deciding we should shoot fewer rounds per stage.
Who was complaining? I know I wasn't.
In my brief time shooting with you guys I have never heard anyone say "That stage had too many rounds. I hate that!"
I enjoy those quick sharp stages as much as the next guy but lets face it, more rounds = more fun...to a point. (I like the 18 limit)
I guess my point is I don't like these arbitrary decisions being made with no consultation with the shooters; fewer rounds per stage at Provincials, not publishing the stages before the shoot, etc.
I hear what you say about sticking with the spirit of 'defensive shooting' but this is a game. As we have said many times, and I know you agree, the only thing we are practicing for is to be better at IDPA. We still wear concealment garments, we still utilize all available cover, we still reload behind cover.
The only two defensive shooting incidents I have any personal knowledge of were both over in 3 rounds or less. I don't think we want to push realism to that degree.
I guess it boils down to this. Before the AC's start deciding things on our behalf maybe they should make an effort to solicit input from the shooters. Perhaps an annual questionaire? Something so that we can have a little input.
With a process of some sort you would know the organisation is moving in a direction the shooters can support.
Anyhow...thats how I see it.
Cheers,
John
I think we should allow you to shoot our stages with a Tommy Gun.
