SVISTI1911
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Then why can't I use my 140mm mags in Standard?
IPSC newbie question
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Then why can't I use my 140mm mags in Standard?
That's so last year...get over it
Well then I guess that means I'll be looking for another sport
I would like to at least give IPSC a chance, but all the rules really turn me off. I am all for a few practical safety rules, but any sport that has rules which are extensive enough to require a handbook... not really my cup of tea. I would prefer to see a sport, shooting or otherwise, that had more of the balance shifted towards fun and participation vs. competition. Of course I am the type of guy who choses not to join the hockey team and just slaps a puck around on the ice with some friends.
SVISTI1911
CGN Regular
- Location
- Kitchener, Ontario
Don't care when it was.....not the point.
Well then I guess that means I'll be looking for another sport
I would like to at least give IPSC a chance, but all the rules really turn me off. I am all for a few practical safety rules, but any sport that has rules which are extensive enough to require a handbook... not really my cup of tea. I would prefer to see a sport, shooting or otherwise, that had more of the balance shifted towards fun and participation vs. competition. Of course I am the type of guy who choses not to join the hockey team and just slaps a puck around on the ice with some friends.
Try IDPA then
SVISTI1911
CGN Regular
- Location
- Kitchener, Ontario
Well then I guess that means I'll be looking for another sport
I would like to at least give IPSC a chance, but all the rules really turn me off. I am all for a few practical safety rules, but any sport that has rules which are extensive enough to require a handbook... not really my cup of tea. I would prefer to see a sport, shooting or otherwise, that had more of the balance shifted towards fun and participation vs. competition. Of course I am the type of guy who choses not to join the hockey team and just slaps a puck around on the ice with some friends.
Just like any shooting sport there are rules, and just like any shooting sport there are range lawyers. The best part of IPSC is that it allows and tries to support freestyle shooting. Most (but not all of the time) you are told shoot 'em as you see 'em. If there are any restrictions they are "usually" for safety sake or range restrictions. For the most part you are not told go to point A shoot these targets there, then go to point B shoot those there, then go to point C etc, etc. Other action shooting sports are restrictive in that way. Besides there are many different competion levels in IPSC from informal Level I club matches to the Level V World Shoot.
I would rather have rules written down in black and white then have some newbie RO making them up as he goes along.
for the sake of clarity (you were answering a question) Level 1's are not club matches. Club matches are non sanctioned...
Well then I guess that means I'll be looking for another sport
I would like to at least give IPSC a chance, but all the rules really turn me off.
Maybe you right, if you know now, that rules are to harsh, try something else, however I went through exactly same dilemma.
At one point, got interested with shooting IPSC. Being a benchrest shooter, rifle guy, I hated all those IPSC 'know everything' crowd. Well, that didn't stop my curiosity and went to check one match. To my surprise I met few nice guys like MrClean and even Quigley was helpful and have responded to my mails. I went and did my BB and whole thing started to roll. At first it was painful. I couldn't accept the fact, that I shoot like crap, and need a training. When I realized that and took a training from the best shooter in Canada, things went on right track.
IPSC helped me with spending money big time.
But seriously, I have met a lot of fun people, went to places I normally wouldn't go.
For me, a guy who wasn't found on IPSC few years ago, I can say it is a wonderful sport, even most of the shooters are nice and I always look forward till next match.
It's much worse when toast is involved.
It was a bit early to snort coffee out of my nose...but thanks anyway
Balance between fun and competition is not in the sport, it's in yourself.
You can start IPSC and go to matches just to have fun, or you can get serious and try to be competitive, it's really up to you.
To participate in local mathes you don't need to memorize entire rulebook. You just need to learn basics to be safe.
I find that the majority of the IPSC Rulebook is not important for 90% of shooters.
The first 9 pages are dedicated towards outlining the construction of the range, props, approved targets and what information must be published for competitors. Another 4 pages are aimed at explaining how a match is organized (stages, etc) along with who all the officials are and what there duties should be. 3 more pages are dedicated to the Arbitration and Dispute process.
In terms of actual, useful rules, there are 5 pages for competitor equipment, 2 pages detailing the range commands and 9 pages for scoring and penalties. I don't think any of those are excessive considering the variety of different cases/scenarios that each must cover.
That's approximately 50% of the rulebook that you don't really need to know.
The first 9 pages are dedicated towards outlining the construction of the range, props, approved targets and what information must be published for competitors. Another 4 pages are aimed at explaining how a match is organized (stages, etc) along with who all the officials are and what there duties should be. 3 more pages are dedicated to the Arbitration and Dispute process.
In terms of actual, useful rules, there are 5 pages for competitor equipment, 2 pages detailing the range commands and 9 pages for scoring and penalties. I don't think any of those are excessive considering the variety of different cases/scenarios that each must cover.
That's approximately 50% of the rulebook that you don't really need to know.
stormbringer
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- S.W. Ontario
Well then I guess that means I'll be looking for another sport
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From what you have posted I would say that the only sport that would meet your requirements is.
PLINKING at Tin Cans.
But hey that can be great fun!
Maybe we can petition for a new division in IPSC......
Numptie Tin Can Plinko's......
except that would limit them to shooting tin cans what if they wanted to shoot aluminum?
According to IPSC rules, shooting aluminum would put you in Open..
Actually it would put you in Production. Everyone knows a Production load won't make it through a tin can
