How to go about joining IPSC?

thenewbieglockguy

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Hi there CGN'ers,

I have no previous experience in any type of action shooting games and I was hoping you could share a little bit of your knowledge about IPSC and what is required to start off and what the experience is like? I would be interested in the handgun division with no modifications to the gun whatsoever. Also, could you please specify what type of gear is needed to participate? I know you need a holster and mag pouch but do you need 10 magazines or some special purpose gear(i.e. a molle vest)? As well, what caliber would you recommend using to start off? I have experience with 9, 40, and 45. I heard that using a larger caliber gives you more points? Is there even a point system to the game?

Thank you very much for some insight into the sport and I look forward to seeing some of your responses!

-newbieglockguy :D
 
Well, here in Edmonton they recommend a minimum of five mags and 4 mags pouches. Which is why I haven't been able to start yet since I can't find mags or holsters for my PPQ. More mags just gives you a comfortable buffer zone so that if one of them gets dropped and starts jamming you can just swap it out. lots of people also recommend a backup gun if you're going to be serious about it, especially if you're shootig something foreign that takes two years to order a new spring. Then you'll need a holster that covers the trigger guard, eye protection and ear protection. There's a list of equipment necessary up on the ipsc website.

The different calibers are for power factor, I've honestly not put much effort into understanding it because I kind of don't see the point in spending the money for a .45 when it's not giving me any tangible benefit above a 9. As I've had it explained to me with the smaller calibers you need to have better aim to equal the larger calibers...or something.
 
I you’re looking at shooting a bone-stock gun, production division is for you. You’ll need a basic holster, mag pouches and 5 or 6 mags. Tactical vests and thigh-rigs aren’t allowed. All calibers are scored the same in Production so there’s no advantage to going with anything more than 9mm. Go to the IPSC Ontario website (ww w.ipsc-ont.org) and you’ll see a list of participating clubs and info on Black Badge training.
Have fun!
 
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Once you get your 5 or more magazines and holster and mag pouches, I would suggest taking the black badge course. You will shoot about 500 rounds in a couple of days, and get exposed to what a match is actually like. I shoot in nova scotia when I can get out, and it's a great group of people here.

I haven't checked the list of approved guns, but your local ipsc club should be able to make sure your gun is production approved, if not you would just be in a different division where calibre does matter.

In reality, you won't be competing to win at first, just to have fun, so put your money into training ammo, not backup guns etc.
 
thenewbieglockguy said:
Thanks 2 Cents. It sounds like a lot of fun. I appreciate the info.
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I also just noticed your name. If you have a glock 17 with all factory parts, it is production approved. You can add whatever iron sights you wish, but other than that it's all about the shooting, not about what hispeed lodrag accessories you can afford.

I don't practice nearly enough to get good, but if I were going to recommend a training accessory it would be either a .22 conversion kit for your glock, or if you can find one of the glock replica airsoft guns you could train at home. The airsoft replicas are hard to find though since glock does a cease and desist everytime one pops up.
 
Cool little idea. Funny thing is I don't own a Glock yet! Every time I walk into the gun shop, they intrest me in getting a different gun. I'm looking to get my hands on a Glock 21 Gen 4 and this time no one will interfere with my decision! Do you think that would be an OK IDPA gun? If not, I have other options.
 
The 22 conversion for the glock is good for trigger control , that's it , once you get good with ur trigger control move to your full caliber , that's where you learn recoil management, reloading , and other fundamentals . Do your self a favor , commit to it , if you wanna shoot Ipsc , go get the black badge training . It's the best basic gun handling class you will ever take along with learning the sport , try not to get in to bad habits before you go in to Ipsc .
 
thenewbieglockguy said:
Cool little idea. Funny thing is I don't own a Glock yet! Every time I walk into the gun shop, they intrest me in getting a different gun. I'm looking to get my hands on a Glock 21 Gen 4 and this time no one will interfere with my decision! Do you think that would be an OK IDPA gun? If not, I have other options.
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If you're really interested in staying in IPSC game, get a 9mm gun. At very least, that will allow you to shoot more.
 
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