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TDC IDPA is a handgun sport. One thing we try to do is accommodate everyone from older folks with serious health issue, to our vets with missing limbs to those with either young or old bad knees and backs. I mention that because we have a rule that prone and kneeling positions are mandated to occur at the end of stages by rule. This allows more who have physical difficulties to compete and enjoy the sport on an equal footing with those who are more fit.. If you find this and a few other rules we have to not be to your liking than please stay away. We don't cater to the mall ninjas of the world and frankly we won't be apologizing for this stance to you any time soon. We do try to accommodate shooters from all walks of life who want to participate in a handgun shooting sport including those with handicaps. The sport fills a niche in a bundle of shooting sports activities available to Canadian shooters. I and about 25,000 other shooters enjoy IDPA as a sport. Many of us also enjoy shooting IPSC, 3 Gun, Steel Shoots, Cowboy Action just as much. I don't suppose any of these sports care what you think of their rules either. I know we don't.

Like one poster pointed out to you either put up or shut up. It would be nice to be able to read a thread without hearing your stupid commentary on what we all should and should not be doing.

Take Care

Bob
ps I know this will blow your mind but I shoot every year with a fellow who has a no left arm due to thalidomide. He shoots to the Sharpshooter level in IDPA with one arm safely with his Glock 17. And yes we allow him to shoot strong handed when the stage calls for weak hand only shots at major Matches...and nobody cares.
 
Everytime I see a TDC post there is one thing that stands out to me. It's his location. Alberta hasn't been debt free for quite awhile might be time to update that.
 
JohnnyP636 said:
Is it really that bad with the top window? Its not even a ported barrel is it? I bought a FO front for a 21C that I just ordered, I was hoping since the ports are pointing out to the sides it woudnt be that bad
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It's the front of the FO that gets gunked up, presumably from the muzzle blast. It's a stock G34. Lick your finger n rub it clean now n then ;)
 
Canuck44 said:
TDC IDPA is a handgun sport. One thing we try to do is accommodate everyone from older folks with serious health issue, to our vets with missing limbs to those with either young or old bad knees and backs. I mention that because we have a rule that prone and kneeling positions are mandated to occur at the end of stages by rule. This allows more who have physical difficulties to compete and enjoy the sport on an equal footing with those who are more fit.. If you find this and a few other rules we have to not be to your liking than please stay away. We don't cater to the mall ninjas of the world and frankly we won't be apologizing for this stance to you any time soon. We do try to accommodate shooters from all walks of life who want to participate in a handgun shooting sport including those with handicaps. The sport fills a niche in a bundle of shooting sports activities available to Canadian shooters. I and about 25,000 other shooters enjoy IDPA as a sport. Many of us also enjoy shooting IPSC, 3 Gun, Steel Shoots, Cowboy Action just as much. I don't suppose any of these sports care what you think of their rules either. I know we don't.

Like one poster pointed out to you either put up or shut up. It would be nice to be able to read a thread without hearing your stupid commentary on what we all should and should not be doing.

Take Care

Bob
ps I know this will blow your mind but I shoot every year with a fellow who has a no left arm due to thalidomide. He shoots to the Sharpshooter level in IDPA with one arm safely with his Glock 17. And yes we allow him to shoot strong handed when the stage calls for weak hand only shots at major Matches...and nobody cares.
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That was a great sales pitch Bob, tell it again!:rolleyes:

IDPA was designed for those who CARRY FOR DEFENSE to practice and improve their skills for the possibility of having to use a firearm to defend themselves. Sadly as you've indicated IDPA has become a "Sport" that has near zero to do with defensive shooting. Same thing happened to IPSC which is why some of the founders of IPSC broke off and started IDPA, only to have it turn into pointless gaming. Feel free to participate but it would be nice if the name of the league was changed to more accurately describe the type of shooting involved.

I have no issue with disabled individuals competing. I have an issue with dumbing down the event to include everyone as there is no way to include everyone. If you can't take a knee to shoot then either don't shoot the stage or allow them to remain standing, it doesn't bother me one bit to accommodate people accordingly. It does bother those with low self esteem who are there to "win it" as opposed to those who are their to improve and simply shoot. Again, I see nothing wrong with competing to win, but the endless petty rules associated with IPSC and IDPA simply kill the enjoyment.

The rules that I take issue with are those that are not defensive or practical in any way, such as walk throughs, limiting the number of targets, limiting the "no shoots" to any target except the first and last. What portion of reality does this imitate? I wasn't aware that the real world was governed by such rules. Oh wait, I forgot, IDPA isn't defensive anymore, its a game...

TPeck said:
Everytime I see a TDC post there is one thing that stands out to me. It's his location. Alberta hasn't been debt free for quite awhile might be time to update that.
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You're right, but Alberta was debt free, something no other province can claim. I'm ok with my Avatar and the accompanying text. I could change it to say "Alberta, feeding and funding the rest of Canada for the last half century." Would that be more to your liking?

Did you have something to add to the thread discussion or just a thinly veiled ad-hominem attack??

TDC
 
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Mark-II said:
Now you've gone and made me want to spend money :(

I'll have to look into a decent set of target sights for both of them. I don't like the fiber optic on the 34. The rod comes loose and it just gets coated in residue anyway
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i have had the same issues with fiber optics, had a g34 with aftermarket fiber optics and same deal.... rod fell out after a couple of range sessions, and trying to find spare rod material in small town canada is a no go.,,, i still have a g19 with black sevingy rear and fo front but i bought it off a buddy on a moving sale deal, good investment but haven't got around to swapping sights.

just like to add, surprizingly amazon.ca has a good selection of sights for glocks....except trijicons, but they haxe xs sight, true glow, mepro etc.....
 
TDC said:
You're right, but Alberta was debt free, something no other province can claim. I'm ok with my Avatar and the accompanying text. I could change it to say "Alberta, feeding and funding the rest of Canada for the last half century." Would that be more to your liking?

Did you have something to add to the thread discussion or just a thinly veiled ad-hominem attack??

TDC
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Much like you are comfortable with your blatantly false avatar text I am comfortable with my question about it.

You are right about adding value to the thread though so here is my two cents. I have no problem shooting accurately with stock Glock sites. You should work on your fundamentals more and stop using add ons as a crutch. I prefer to train as real world as possible which means that you could find yourself picking up the gun of a fallen enemy, comrade, bystander etc and I don't want to be hindered by relying on crutches like fancy sights during training. But for playing games or looking like a boss while sitting at the range I'm sure your sights are fine.
 
TPeck said:
I prefer to train as real world as possible which means that you could find yourself picking up the gun of a fallen enemy, comrade, bystander etc and I don't want to be hindered by relying on crutches like fancy sights during training.
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thats funny because the only gun your going to pickup would be leo....and none of them run factory plastic sights, at the bare minimum they run glock or trijicon night sights which are both steel.
 
TDC you are quite the piece of work. Either come and compete and show us how it is done or stick to your couch and mall ninja magazines.

IPSC shooting rules are so liberal I fail to understand how you would find anything in that sports rule book that would offend your shooting/tactical sensitivities so why not come out to an IPSC shoot in Calgary and really show the folks in cow town what a real handgunner can do. I suspect most of Southern Alberta would come out to watch you demonstrate your shooting abilities. Do that and I will put the trophy engraver on notice.

I know you have progressed to far to sully yourself by participating in our dumb ed down sport but there are no excuses to beg out of an IPSC match. The only rules you really have to understand to shoot IPSC are the ones involving safe gun handling. The sport really frowns on folks who break 180, shoot over berms and run around with their finger in the trigger area when not shooting. Other than that you pretty much stand at the start position and when the buzzer goes off you engage all the targets anyway your heart desires. There really isn't that much to it. The guys are great! Folks tape your targets and a couple of guys time you and write down your scores. You really only have to show up. What is not to like. At the end of the match if you beat everybody you get a mark of 100% just like in High School. Too, it really does mimic real life. My scores in IPSC are about the same as my High School marks. So you really can't say it isn't like real life. I'll bet your IPSC scores will be close to your High School marks, too.

No excuses now TDC you can do it we all know, you say you can.

I have shot with some of the shooters from the Calgary area and I know from personal experience most would benefit from watching you blaze around a course of fire. I am convinced they would all learn something watching a man of your skill level. That, I really am quite sure.

Take Care

Bob
 
Canuck44 said:
TDC you are quite the piece of work. Either come and compete and show us how it is done or stick to your couch and mall ninja magazines.

IPSC shooting rules are so liberal I fail to understand how you would find anything in that sports rule book that would offend your shooting/tactical sensitivities so why not come out to an IPSC shoot in Calgary and really show the folks in cow town what a real handgunner can do. I suspect most of Southern Alberta would come out to watch you demonstrate your shooting abilities. Do that and I will put the trophy engraver on notice.

I know you have progressed to far to sully yourself by participating in our dumb ed down sport but there are no excuses to beg out of an IPSC match. The only rules you really have to understand to shoot IPSC are the ones involving safe gun handling. The sport really frowns on folks who break 180, shoot over berms and run around with their finger in the trigger area when not shooting. Other than that you pretty much stand at the start position and when the buzzer goes off you engage all the targets anyway your heart desires. There really isn't that much to it. The guys are great! Folks tape your targets and a couple of guys time you and write down your scores. You really only have to show up. What is not to like. At the end of the match if you beat everybody you get a mark of 100% just like in High School. Too, it really does mimic real life. My scores in IPSC are about the same as my High School marks. So you really can't say it isn't like real life. I'll bet your IPSC scores will be close to your High School marks, too.

No excuses now TDC you can do it we all know, you say you can.

I have shot with some of the shooters from the Calgary area and I know from personal experience most would benefit from watching you blaze around a course of fire. I am convinced they would all learn something watching a man of your skill level. That, I really am quite sure.

Take Care

Bob
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lmao. I wouldnt hold my breath bob.
 
TinkerBell said:
thats funny because the only gun your going to pickup would be leo....and none of them run factory plastic sights, at the bare minimum they run glock or trijicon night sights which are both steel.
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It was a joke. Or a thinly veiled ad-hominem attack take your pick.
 
GunGuy34 said:
lmao. I wouldnt hold my breath bob.
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I will travel from Ontario to compete in this event if TDC does, seriously I will and a couple other guys I know would too. This is our chance to take down the interweb Goliath and I've always wanted to play David.

I will use my stock Glock 17 G4 with the unusable plastic crap sights. I pray that I score better than I did in highschool. I left a virgin...
 
TPeck said:
Much like you are comfortable with your blatantly false avatar text I am comfortable with my question about it.

You are right about adding value to the thread though so here is my two cents. I have no problem shooting accurately with stock Glock sites. You should work on your fundamentals more and stop using add ons as a crutch. I prefer to train as real world as possible which means that you could find yourself picking up the gun of a fallen enemy, comrade, bystander etc and I don't want to be hindered by relying on crutches like fancy sights during training. But for playing games or looking like a boss while sitting at the range I'm sure your sights are fine.
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Have you been following along? I shoot well without sights at all, that is no sights on the gun. I like anyone else have a preference for sights and its not non tritium stock Glock sights. Three dot sights are fine, HD sights are fine or any other tritium sight set. Some sights are easier and faster to use when under stress or low light conditions, stock Glock sights are not in this category. Can I make do with stock sights? Yes, just fine, its what I used for the first year I owned a pistol and did very well. They are not OPTIMAL for low light use nor are they OPTIMAL for use under stress.

Canuck44 said:
TDC you are quite the piece of work. Either come and compete and show us how it is done or stick to your couch and mall ninja magazines.

IPSC shooting rules are so liberal I fail to understand how you would find anything in that sports rule book that would offend your shooting/tactical sensitivities so why not come out to an IPSC shoot in Calgary and really show the folks in cow town what a real handgunner can do. I suspect most of Southern Alberta would come out to watch you demonstrate your shooting abilities. Do that and I will put the trophy engraver on notice.

I know you have progressed to far to sully yourself by participating in our dumb ed down sport but there are no excuses to beg out of an IPSC match. The only rules you really have to understand to shoot IPSC are the ones involving safe gun handling. The sport really frowns on folks who break 180, shoot over berms and run around with their finger in the trigger area when not shooting. Other than that you pretty much stand at the start position and when the buzzer goes off you engage all the targets anyway your heart desires. There really isn't that much to it. The guys are great! Folks tape your targets and a couple of guys time you and write down your scores. You really only have to show up. What is not to like. At the end of the match if you beat everybody you get a mark of 100% just like in High School. Too, it really does mimic real life. My scores in IPSC are about the same as my High School marks. So you really can't say it isn't like real life. I'll bet your IPSC scores will be close to your High School marks, too.

No excuses now TDC you can do it we all know, you say you can.

I have shot with some of the shooters from the Calgary area and I know from personal experience most would benefit from watching you blaze around a course of fire. I am convinced they would all learn something watching a man of your skill level. That, I really am quite sure.

Take Care

Bob
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Really Bob? IPSC is the biggest joke going. Its not PRACTICAL by any means. The divisions are dumb, the shooting boxes are not realistic, the use of cleats and matching shirts/shorts is comical. Permitting the use of pistols with pinned safeties, really? There is no use of cover or sound tactics, more stupid rules about number of targets, how they are setup(sticks not protruding above target, really???) how they are marked if they are "no shoots". Not sure why SA guns are prohibited in the production division, they are in "production" are they not? No railed 1911's in classic division why??? What's with the mag capacity restriction in production division?? IPSC is simply a speed based game targeting 1911 fans, I'll hard pass thanks...

TDC
 
I think this was the result of breaking several codes of conduct and perhaps several people reporting him.
I do not understand why this has taken this long. He seems to be a knowledgeable guy but he lacks a good deal of tact and communication skills. He prefers to treat everybody like #### and get into never ending arguments that could be resolved by providing real tangible proof, like a video or instruction of some sort. If I wanted to read a book I go to Chapters and buy one, my point being, he seems desperate to teach but he does not have nor ever provided one single instrument to support his talk.

The same energy that was spent on this thread alone could have been spent on real instruction rather than this whole monolog. I think the ban was well deserved and I hope that if he returns, he does
So with respect and tangible and useful elements to make the community grow.

Cheers
 
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