IPSC and IDPA targets

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Been shopping around for a some IDPA and/or IPSC targets, and paper silhouette targets.

Some sites that sell these say they're "Official" or "Officially Licensed" targets.

My question is this : Are these targets copyrighted? In other words, if I wanted to get IDPA and IPSC targets made on my own (through a printer, cardboard company, etc), can I do that? Or would I be infringing on some kind of design patent and/or copyright?

Thanks,
OverKill
 
IPSC is not copyrighted.
You're gong to have a tough time making them cheaper than the guys selling them, though.
A cardboard die (one time cost) is usually in the $2000 price range and the cardboard companies prices are highly based on quantity ordered.
SFRC sells both IPSC targets and IDPA. We sell IPSC full size and minis.
Many of the IPSC sections sell them too.
 
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I made IPSC targets with scrap cardboard and black felt pen. Doesn't get much cheaper than that! You can find the dimensions in "Applied Ballistics for Long Range Shooting" by Brian Lytz. Or I'm sure you could just google it.
 
joe.danay said:
I made IPSC targets with scrap cardboard and black felt pen. Doesn't get much cheaper than that! You can find the dimensions in "Applied Ballistics for Long Range Shooting" by Brian Lytz. Or I'm sure you could just google it.
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I would consider practising on an IPSC target that has the scoring zones outlined in black a from of negative training.

If you really want to make your own practice targets...there's a kitchen tool (or maybe a sewing tool) that looks like a small pizza cutter with a small saw blade (best way to describe it) that does a nice job of cutting perforated lines on cardboard. The Grenville club near Ottawa used to use it to redraw the line for the non scoring border when cutting targets in half. It would give you a much closer copy of an official target...and would be better for using for your practice.

If Steve H happens to read this...perhaps he can remind us exactly what the tool was intended for (so you would know where to find one)

Cheers
Q
 
joe.danay said:
I made IPSC targets with scrap cardboard and black felt pen. Doesn't get much cheaper than that! You can find the dimensions in "Applied Ballistics for Long Range Shooting" by Brian Lytz. Or I'm sure you could just google it.
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Yeah I often do the same thing. I have IDPA &IPSC target patterns that I trace onto cardboard or heavy stock paper. I mark the lines with felt marker or just pencil if I dont want them to be too obvious. Takes a little time but it does work pretty good.

John
 
MGM sells them for the best price I've seen online. Shipping isn't too bad either.
 
Just went to USPSA website, and they require a $.03 (3 cent) royalty for IPSC targets you sell when you become "officially licensed" with them.

Here is their "licence" application:

htt p://www.uspsa.org/downloads/LicenseApplication.pdf

So I guess that means the IPSC target "shape" and scoring zones *are* copyrighted somehow? Or does it only apply in the USA?

OverKill
 
Over_Kill said:
Just went to USPSA website, and they require a $.03 (3 cent) royalty for IPSC targets...Or does it only apply in the USA?
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It doesn't apply in Canada.
If you don't believe me, you could always confirm with the president of IPSC Canada, I suppose - but I know what he's going to say. ;)
 
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At about .75$ a target, no worth my trouble to try to make them. I also have a patch gun so I re-use them
If you have other shooters at your club interrested, you can make a bulk order and split shipping
 
Over_Kill said:
Just went to USPSA website, and they require a $.03 (3 cent) royalty for IPSC targets you sell when you become "officially licensed" with them.

Here is their "licence" application:

htt p://www.uspsa.org/downloads/LicenseApplication.pdf

So I guess that means the IPSC target "shape" and scoring zones *are* copyrighted somehow? Or does it only apply in the USA?

OverKill
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Are you planning on a huge production run of targets so you can sell them? Otherwise make some and shoot them.
 
Just looking into the viability of doing a rather large production run, just in the research stages now. Will have to check with IPSC president here in Canada I guess to see if the $.03 per target royalty applies.

john simmons said:
Are you planning on a huge production run of targets so you can sell them? Otherwise make some and shoot them.
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Over_Kill said:
Just looking into the viability of doing a rather large production run, just in the research stages now. Will have to check with IPSC president here in Canada I guess to see if the $.03 per target royalty applies.
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:) Psst... it's me - and no, it does not.

Best of luck with your business venture! :cheers:
 
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