IDPA, IPSC, PPC, FQT, etc..

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Alright, I was looking at the billboad at my local range and notice there's a "waiting list" for IDPA/IPSC courses. I guess it would be a good oportinity to get into the sport.

Let's say I pick up all the courses and succeed them becuase they're available right now (but don't plan to be that active or compete uber regularly just right now) I was wondering if there was any secret annual fee or membership that I needed to pay just to keep my Black badge (ipsc) or [...] IDPA right to compete (Do they have a black badge equivalent?)?

So can I just do the courses and be "certified" for both for life or both require an annual membership fee or anything?

I do know that IF you're a member of the FQT, you don't need ATT to attend to IPSC matches, but this is optional (from my understanding).

Also can someone enlight me on the "usual/normal" fee for those courses? For instance, I think they're asking for 200$ for IPSC.

Thanks :)
 
All I know for a fact is that you can pretty well forget IDPA comps here in Kuebecstan. The SQ, in their infinite wisdom, won't allow any backwards movement during competitons while carrying a loaded handgun.

Bloody shame too. I personally see IPSC as completely useless as it relates to real-life scenarios. The equipment you need to be competitive isn't even close to what you'd use in CCW. The equipment also costs quite a bit of money...again, if you want to be competitive. It's a great competition for what it is.

IDPA is, on the other hand, a competition most anyone with a handgun and holster can get into without spending globs of money.

The above is my personal opinion based on discussions with IPSC and IDPA shooters, by the way ;)
 
peter2772000 said:
All I know for a fact is that you can pretty well forget IDPA comps here in Kuebecstan. The SQ, in their infinite wisdom, won't allow any backwards movement during competitons while carrying a loaded handgun.

Bloody shame too. I personally see IPSC as completely useless as it relates to real-life scenarios. The equipment you need to be competitive isn't even close to what you'd use in CCW. The equipment also costs quite a bit of money...again, if you want to be competitive. It's a great competition for what it is.

IDPA is, on the other hand, a competition most anyone with a handgun and holster can get into without spending globs of money.

The above is my personal opinion based on discussions with IPSC and IDPA shooters, by the way ;)
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IPSC is fun and why should it relate to real life situations are you allowed to carry firearms in Quebec???:eek:
 
peter2772000 said:
All I know for a fact is that you can pretty well forget IDPA comps here in Kuebecstan. The SQ, in their infinite wisdom, won't allow any backwards movement during competitons while carrying a loaded handgun.

Bloody shame too. I personally see IPSC as completely useless as it relates to real-life scenarios. The equipment you need to be competitive isn't even close to what you'd use in CCW. The equipment also costs quite a bit of money...again, if you want to be competitive. It's a great competition for what it is.

IDPA is, on the other hand, a competition most anyone with a handgun and holster can get into without spending globs of money.

The above is my personal opinion based on discussions with IPSC and IDPA shooters, by the way ;)
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just to note,..you don't appear to be a member of either.....!??!

Most if not all standard, revolver and production shooters choose gear for convenience reasons,...and absolutely all of the them would still be competitive regardless of holster or mag pouches used. Open shooters have a larger pistol and an optic, hence the need for the race holster. Most IPSC shooters start off with regular gear, and choose to upgrade the equipment because we like to spend money on cool stuff:p
I started using fobus holsters and mag pouches,....I could still be competitive using them, but choose not to. The fobus took some of the finish off my HK, and the competition mag pouches look prettier:cool:

RIVALEN;
Once you get your BB, you can shoot IPSC matches in other provinces, or anywhere in the world you can shoot IPSC matches. If you don't shoot at all for a few years, you should attend a BB course to just refamiliarize yourself to the sport. I guess it would depend on how active you were in attending matches, etc....before the time away.
 
As like IPSC, IDPA is only a sport as well. IPSC is a very fun sport to shoot as is IDPA and any of us who shoot either or both would encourage you too shoot as many diciplines as you can. As far as IDPA being out of the question because of rearward movement, set up COF that do not use rearward movement. When designing any COF for either IDPA or IPSC, you must take into consideration the ranges rules for that facility and the dicipline must work around those rules, not visa versa. I have set up several matches for IDPA on an indoor 25 yard range without rearward movement as have the ISPC league at my club, it can be done and still just as much fun. If you are interested in starting IDPA, send me a PM and I can assist you with that.
 
Holster certifications don't expire in IDPA, they are relatively inexpensive as well...usually just a range fee of $5-$10. Once you're holster certified, most clubs will let you shoot a match or two without becoming a member, in that sense, you're good to go. Any sanctioned IDPA matches (relatively rare in Canada) you will need to be a member to compete.

No rearware movement doesn't rule out IDPA in Quebec, in truth, not too many CoFs have rearward movement....from time to time you'll see one, but not that often.

I may get corrected here as well, but I don't think BB's expire in some provinces, that is, you don't have to be shooting matches to keep it valid. But you do need to be an IPSC member to take the black badge.....so you may as well show up to a match once in a while.
 
peter2772000 said:
The SQ, in their infinite wisdom, won't allow any backwards movement during competitons while carrying a loaded handgun.

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They don't allow any forward movement either...

All IPSC matches I've been to in QC are side to side movement only...and they are still challenging and fun to shoot.
 
Alright, so to summarize it, for IPSC, I would have to do my Black Badge Course (200$) and then participate to at least 1 match per year; no annual fee or anything to keep my BB.

For IDPA, I think they're actually trying to start a league or something at my club. So I would need to take a IDPA holster course, and they there is an annual fee to be able to "stay IDPA certified". Right?


It's not that I won't compete, just wondering what are the fee's as if, for example, I would have to pay an annual membership fee of X for IPSC, X for IDPA, + my range membership and ammunition; just trying to figure out my budget for the year :D

Also I'm quite busy right now, so I would take the course just now since it's offered and it would be done, but don't plan on shooting 30 competition this year :) Maybe a few only...
 
Rivalen said:
Alright, so to summarize it, for IPSC, I would have to do my Black Badge Course (200$) and then participate to at least 1 match per year; no annual fee or anything to keep my BB.

For IDPA, I think they're actually trying to start a league or something at my club. So I would need to take a IDPA holster course, and they there is an annual fee to be able to "stay IDPA certified". Right?


It's not that I won't compete, just wondering what are the fee's as if, for example, I would have to pay an annual membership fee of X for IPSC, X for IDPA, + my range membership and ammunition; just trying to figure out my budget for the year :D

Also I'm quite busy right now, so I would take the course just now since it's offered and it would be done, but don't plan on shooting 30 competition this year :) Maybe a few only...
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There is no annual IDPA fee to keep your holster qual....your club may, after a few matches require you to become a member to participate. If that's the case, IDPA membership is $60US per year.
 
and just to add fuel to the fire, the Black Badge is recognized by both IDPA and IPSC as "holster qualification" so if you take the BB you can shoot both sports, if you just take an "IDPA Holster Qual." course your only going to be able to shoot IDPA.

if your using the BB as proof of holster for IDPA you would not need to compete once per year either, unlike for IPSC....

and remember the cost of the BB also includes a one year membership in your provincial IPSC Body.... so figure that into the cost comparison as well.
 
Quigley said:
They don't allow any forward movement either...

All IPSC matches I've been to in QC are side to side movement only...and they are still challenging and fun to shoot.
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As it pertains to IDPA the inability to do forward or backward motion would only rule out holding an IDPA Classifier match. CoFs could easily be designed to allow only lateral motion.
 
I compete on IPSC.

For us the way it works is:
For the initial safety check and membership, 65 dollars
For interclub matches the cost is 25.00 US
For national matches the cost is 50.00 US
For Classifiers the cost is 30.00 US
Memberships costs:
$40.00 for 1 year.
$110.00 for 3 year.
$500.00 for Life.

Does this vary from region to region
 
ecolon said:
I compete on IPSC.

For us the way it works is:
For the initial safety check and membership, 65 dollars
For interclub matches the cost is 25.00 US
For national matches the cost is 50.00 US
For Classifiers the cost is 30.00 US
Memberships costs:
$40.00 for 1 year.
$110.00 for 3 year.
$500.00 for Life.

Does this vary from region to region
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IDPA is similar

Holster Course: $5-$10
Membership: $60US per year, 3 year membership available.
Club level matches: Typically $15-$20
Sanctioned matches: Around $75, can be more in the US
Classifier: $5
 
ecolon said:
I compete on IPSC.

For us the way it works is:
For the initial safety check and membership, 65 dollars
For interclub matches the cost is 25.00 US
For national matches the cost is 50.00 US
For Classifiers the cost is 30.00 US
Memberships costs:
$40.00 for 1 year.
$110.00 for 3 year.
$500.00 for Life.

Does this vary from region to region
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What Region do you belong to?
 
ecolon said:
I compete on IPSC.

For us the way it works is:
For the initial safety check and membership, 65 dollars
For interclub matches the cost is 25.00 US
For national matches the cost is 50.00 US
For Classifiers the cost is 30.00 US
Memberships costs:
$40.00 for 1 year.
$110.00 for 3 year.
$500.00 for Life.

Does this vary from region to region
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IPSC has a life time membership :confused:
Think not ,
 
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