How do I know if I am ready to take Black Badge course (or not)?
- Thread starter lavino
- Start date
- Location
- Halifax - NS
It will handicap your progress when you start competing, (I'm not going to go into the weaknesses in the Weaver stance here - they should cover it in the BB) but you'll probably get thru the BB with it.
turbo_bird
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Kamloops, BC
I did more of a weaver stance before too, and it's something that I have a hard time unlearning. The other way really does work better, especially when you have to move to your weak side for the next target. It also makes it a bit harder break 90 towards your strong side. But yeah, the grip is a lot more important to learn properly.
Kristian
Kristian
IIRC, the people running the Black Badge course I took wanted us to have at least a couple thousand rounds worth of shooting experience before taking the course. It will be easy with a Glock 17 - that's what I used. Holsters are common and easy to find too.
Re Weaver: I love Jerry M's comment in one of his videos: "If I was going to do a Weaver stance, which we did back in the day when we didn't know anything...." 
Lavino: there are some really great reasons to do iso, so I would suggest to listen to your BB instructors when you do the course and try out what they say. Just try it. Afterwards, if you want to go back to Weaver, do what you wish. Learning how to do iso properly, and being taught by people who really know it, is a good thing.
Lavino: there are some really great reasons to do iso, so I would suggest to listen to your BB instructors when you do the course and try out what they say. Just try it. Afterwards, if you want to go back to Weaver, do what you wish. Learning how to do iso properly, and being taught by people who really know it, is a good thing.
Spirit_Bear
Regular
"When you can snatch the pebble from my hand, Grasshopper."
Be safe, listen to the instructors, and have fun.
So much misinformation here.
"Glock 17 puts you into Production division, just don't do any modification to the gun before the course. Keep it simple for a while."
You can shot virtually any pistol for your BB as long as it operates safely. There are no divisions in BB course.
"- If using a DA/SA pistol, all required skill testing shots must be done in DA only ie pistol must be reset after each shot is taken."
Huh - What? Your first shot of a course of fire must be in DA.
Your best course of action is to contact your local BB instructor and ask him/her your questions. Each course will vary a little bit depending on the instructor.
"Glock 17 puts you into Production division, just don't do any modification to the gun before the course. Keep it simple for a while."
You can shot virtually any pistol for your BB as long as it operates safely. There are no divisions in BB course.
"- If using a DA/SA pistol, all required skill testing shots must be done in DA only ie pistol must be reset after each shot is taken."
Huh - What? Your first shot of a course of fire must be in DA.
Your best course of action is to contact your local BB instructor and ask him/her your questions. Each course will vary a little bit depending on the instructor.
The goal of the black badge course isn't to turn you into a marksman. It's is about safety.
It is to make sure you are reasonably competent with your pistol.
Drawing, holstering, movement with a loaded gun, reloading on the move are not necessarily common experience unless you are involved in action shooting and are all areas where dangerous mistakes can happen.
Don't stress too much about accuracy. An IPSC target is quite large and you will be shooting slow.
Glock holsters, mag pouches, and a competition belt are easy to find. I like Doubletap Sports select shooting supplies or Firearms Outlet Canada.
It's a lot of money but besides ammo, equipment once purchased, lasts a long time. The course is long but it is fun and the instructors are very knowledgeable and patient.
It is to make sure you are reasonably competent with your pistol.
Drawing, holstering, movement with a loaded gun, reloading on the move are not necessarily common experience unless you are involved in action shooting and are all areas where dangerous mistakes can happen.
Don't stress too much about accuracy. An IPSC target is quite large and you will be shooting slow.
Glock holsters, mag pouches, and a competition belt are easy to find. I like Doubletap Sports select shooting supplies or Firearms Outlet Canada.
It's a lot of money but besides ammo, equipment once purchased, lasts a long time. The course is long but it is fun and the instructors are very knowledgeable and patient.
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Why not just take the course with an open mind and the equipment that you have and try and learn something while having fun at the same time? Upgrade your kit later on when you know what you want to stick with. Nothing wrong with your Glock, I used one when I took my BB course years ago. Be safe and learn.
Just do the coure safely, don't shoot anybody or your self and have fun, you'll be fine
I agree with this.
I also think the course will also help you with your shooting skills and pistol handling/manipulation skills. I took the course last year here in Kamloops and it was fun and I learned a lot. So OP don't worry, just do it! (sorry Nike)
General Brock
Regular
There is no such thing as divisions for the BB course. So it's the same regardless.
Yep, good way to DQ yourself and potentially add two more holes to your body.
