IDPA Nova Scotia(?)

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Looking on the IDPA-Canada website, there's no mention of any clubs or associations in Nova Scotia, is this so? if not, can anyone point me (a total newb) in the direction of getting involved in IDPA (or even IPSC) here in NS? I've written to provincial coordinator of IPSC, but IDPA has more appeal.
 
there is no IDPA in NB either. There was an attempt to get it going, but it is a timing issue as well. CDP did not last long, although there was a few matches.
 
seriously though, I have seen it done,...some guys shoot IPSC matches wearing concealment garments, and use cover, mag retention, etc.
 
To do it, we need to have IDPA-approved Safety Officers. This is something that I've been hoping for, and something that IDPA is prepared to facilitate, provided that there is serious interest.

Until there is a basic indication of a commitment from a minimum of participants, however, this can't succeed. If anybody is interested in IDPA, he or she should visit the IDPA website and join up. And if anybody is interested is taking an IDPA Safety Officer course, he or she should also contact IDPA Canada, Canuck44, or Steve David, and let them know of your interest.

As soon as enough students commit to attend, IDPA will offer a Safety Officer course here in Nova Scotia. Once we have them, IDPA in Nova Scotia can begin.
 
I have a Safety Officer standing by in Maine who will be willing to come up and teach a Safety Officer course. All he asks is that his travel and accomodation expenses be covered. Private accomodation will work for him. If you are interested in starting IDPA in NS work through Wendell via PM.to accumulate interest

Wendell you can contact me via email if there is enough interest to run a course and we can complete arrangements.

Take Care

Bob
 
bluemike807 said:
Looking on the IDPA-Canada website, there's no mention of any clubs or associations in Nova Scotia, is this so? if not, can anyone point me (a total newb) in the direction of getting involved in IDPA (or even IPSC) here in NS? I've written to provincial coordinator of IPSC, but IDPA has more appeal.
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Since there is no IPDA and you are a "total newb", why don't you come out and watch a IPSC match and maybe you give it a try before you write it off. There is a great IPSC presence here and after you participated in a few you could make an informed decision and if you still feel IPDA has more appeal, at least you would know. Plus the black badge training is great for new shooters and would serve you well in IPDA.
 
bizman89 said:
Since there is no IPDA and you are a "total newb", why don't you come out and watch a IPSC match and maybe you give it a try before you write it off. There is a great IPSC presence here and after you participated in a few you could make an informed decision and if you still feel IPDA has more appeal, at least you would know. Plus the black badge training is great for new shooters and would serve you well in IPDA.
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Both are great sports and you will likely enjoy both. Some enjoy one over the other, it just falls to personal prefernece.

Take Care

Bob
 
Wendell said:
To do it, we need to have IDPA-approved Safety Officers. This is something that I've been hoping for, and something that IDPA is prepared to facilitate, provided that there is serious interest.

Until there is a basic indication of a commitment from a minimum of participants, however, this can't succeed. If anybody is interested in IDPA, he or she should visit the IDPA website and join up. And if anybody is interested is taking an IDPA Safety Officer course, he or she should also contact IDPA Canada, Canuck44, or Steve David, and let them know of your interest.

As soon as enough students commit to attend, IDPA will offer a Safety Officer course here in Nova Scotia. Once we have them, IDPA in Nova Scotia can begin.
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Can either of you gents give some indication as to what would be involved with the safety course? How many days, what costs (aside from putting up the instructor), what it will entitle those certified to do, and for how long (ie. expiry of licence).

I'd be interested at the very least to contributing - Im in the Antigonish area and work at a good hotel in town, so I could potentially swing cheap/free accommodations for a traveling instructor. No promises, but at the very least, I'd be interested.

why don't you come out and watch a IPSC match and maybe you give it a try before you write it off.
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Oh, Im not writing it off - frankly I'd love to do both, and hope to in the future. IDPA just has more immediate appeal in terms of the situational aspect of its courses, whereas IPSC, aside from Production, seems to appeal to those who can and do sink a lot of money into their equipment. As an impoverished student, the immediate purpose of IDPA appeals more to both my sensibilities and my wallet. Though, as I said, I hope to do both.
 
If this is something you really want...just get the ball rolling yourself. Step up and start it off at your club level. Others will come and come and before you know it, you will have your regulars. It takes commitment and regular matches. Good luck and all the best in your attempts, the friends I have made through shooting are lifelong.
 
Good luck with the startup, hopefully you can find some people interested enough to take the SO course.

Then the only challenge left is finding someone willing to be the club contact/MD
 
bluemike807 said:
Can either of you gents give some indication as to what would be involved with the safety course? How many days, what costs (aside from putting up the instructor), what it will entitle those certified to do, and for how long (ie. expiry of licence).

I'd be interested at the very least to contributing - Im in the Antigonish area and work at a good hotel in town, so I could potentially swing cheap/free accommodations for a traveling instructor. No promises, but at the very least, I'd be interested.



Oh, Im not writing it off - frankly I'd love to do both, and hope to in the future. IDPA just has more immediate appeal in terms of the situational aspect of its courses, whereas IPSC, aside from Production, seems to appeal to those who can and do sink a lot of money into their equipment. As an impoverished student, the immediate purpose of IDPA appeals more to both my sensibilities and my wallet. Though, as I said, I hope to do both.
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It costs money like any sport. You need a decent belt, plastic holster, mag pouches, eye protection and hearing protection. You need ammo and extra mags. That is it. THIS is the Minimum. What you spend on any of those items is up to you. I can afford to spend X amount of dollars on this sport. IT does not make me a better shooter.
 
bluemike807 the only cost to the course is the cost of covering the Instructors expenses. In order to facilitate the course those arranging will need to have a computer, and projector available to run the slide presentation that forms part of the course.

Those attending must be IDPA members. You will need approx. 150 rds of ammo and IDPA compliant gear.
For gear you will require a holster, see page 29 - 39 of the rule book for holster/speedloader/moon clip compliant descriptions, (two single or one double mag holder for pistols along with three mags, or three speedloaders.moon clip holders for revolvers.) Lastly a cover garment that covers the bottem of your holster when your arms are extended hotizontally. A long tailed shirt works as well as a vest. It need not be fancy.

The five different divisions are described in the rule book and your handgun must fit into at least one of those divisions.

The course usually runs two days. The first day is classroom. The 2nd day a written test is completed followed by shooting exercises where each student participates as a shooter and SO using a typical IDPA stage. Students are evaluated during the shooting exercise, various procedural penalties are demonstrated. Upon sucessful completion of the course the Instructor will advise HQ of those who have completed the course and certificates are issued by HQ.

Before attending it is strongly suggested that students familiarize themselves with the IDPA rule book. As part of your registration as a member of IDPA you recieve a copy of the rule book. The book can be downloaded from HQ website.

If you require more information contact myself at:

Bob.Bonenfant@idpa.com

Take Care

Bob
 
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