Steve David
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Oshawa, Ontario
But what.....?
IDPA Nova Scotia(?)
- Thread starter bluemike807
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But what.....?
You IPDA guys
, you have to come out from behind cover to see the rest of the saying 
For those on a budget and many of us are suitable handguns that are completely competitive can be had on the used market for around $550 - $600. 9MM pistols such as the S&W M&P, Glock 17, STI GP-6, or CZ75B all fall within that price range, used. All are found in the hands of top shooters.
Freedom Ventures has a sale on right now on a number of Tanfoglio pistols with prices under or around $500. I would suggest the no rail versions in order to ensure you can get holsters easily for them. Talk to Sean he can advise you best.
Norinco copies of the Sig 226 and CZ go for around $325. new and work in IDPA.
Remember for pistols you require three mags, a fourth is nice to use to top up your gun.
Blade-tech mag relatively inexpensive mag holders and reasonably priced holsters that stand-up well. For a belt I suggest 1 3/4" stiff belt be used. Actually any pant belt will work, just some work better than others. Check the rule book for information on belts.
Any of the handguns listed will serve you well and likely a lifetime.
I hope this helps those interested in joining this sport.
Take Care
Bob
Freedom Ventures has a sale on right now on a number of Tanfoglio pistols with prices under or around $500. I would suggest the no rail versions in order to ensure you can get holsters easily for them. Talk to Sean he can advise you best.
Norinco copies of the Sig 226 and CZ go for around $325. new and work in IDPA.
Remember for pistols you require three mags, a fourth is nice to use to top up your gun.
Blade-tech mag relatively inexpensive mag holders and reasonably priced holsters that stand-up well. For a belt I suggest 1 3/4" stiff belt be used. Actually any pant belt will work, just some work better than others. Check the rule book for information on belts.
Any of the handguns listed will serve you well and likely a lifetime.
I hope this helps those interested in joining this sport.
Take Care
Bob
Steve David
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Oshawa, Ontario
You IPDA guys
Ok then....!
You IPDA guys
OK, since the other one doesn't want to speak up, have you competed in IDPA?
Has anyone that competes in IPSC that is quick to screw up their nose at IDPA actually tried it?
I shoot both sports and they both offer something different to different people.
so..instead of trying to be quip, try it - it may change your perception....
bluemike807
CGN Regular
- Location
- Eastern Ontario
I look at it this way - I want to get involved - wouldn't even mind helping to get the ball rolling for a Nova Scotia association for IDPA - but Im in a small town, pretty isolated from facilities, both for equipment and use. The only ranges within a two hour drive (to my knowledge) are both DNR provided public ranges, which are pretty limited in what they can be used for. My local one, just outside of town, only has four lanes and goes to 100yards. Its only about 10 yards wide, think bowling alley. The next closest one, in St. Mary's is a bit better, but not by much - Im a member of the club there, but it consists largely of older gentlemen who, while great, likely arent too interested in action shooting sports. Still, they're my best bet.
Im not digging for excuses, but there isnt a whole lot to work with here. I guess the reality is that more 'rarified' sports and activities - like IDPA which is itself a minor subset of restricted firearm use (itself a minor subset of all firearm users, who are themselves a minority in society) - you need a big population base. Its the reason why in SW Ontario you can take your pick of clubs, whereas in Nova Scotia - with a provincial population slightly larger than the metropolitan population of Ottawa - there's less to choose from.
Unless you live in Halifax/Dartmouth or another larger population center, you're basically SOL.
That said, Im going to work on IDPA drills, practice, etc, and you never know. As others have pointed out, there is IPSC, and I'll get involved in that. Heard from the coordinator that there may be a Black Badge course in Halifax in February, so I'll keep my fingers crossed.
Im not digging for excuses, but there isnt a whole lot to work with here. I guess the reality is that more 'rarified' sports and activities - like IDPA which is itself a minor subset of restricted firearm use (itself a minor subset of all firearm users, who are themselves a minority in society) - you need a big population base. Its the reason why in SW Ontario you can take your pick of clubs, whereas in Nova Scotia - with a provincial population slightly larger than the metropolitan population of Ottawa - there's less to choose from.
Unless you live in Halifax/Dartmouth or another larger population center, you're basically SOL.
That said, Im going to work on IDPA drills, practice, etc, and you never know. As others have pointed out, there is IPSC, and I'll get involved in that. Heard from the coordinator that there may be a Black Badge course in Halifax in February, so I'll keep my fingers crossed.
OK, since the other one doesn't want to speak up, have you competed in IDPA?
Has anyone that competes in IPSC that is quick to screw up their nose at IDPA actually tried it?
I shoot both sports and they both offer something different to different people.
so..instead of trying to be quip, try it - it may change your perception....
Thank you for helping me to make my point. There is no IPDA here, I suggested he give IPSC a try for the experience to see if its for him or not. I haven't "screwed my nose up" at IPDA at all. Many are encouraging him a newcomer to start his own IPDA group here. Realistically, that is not going to happen with someone who hasn't even shot a match yet. Maybe someday he will but in the meantime why not try what is in place and doing well. Do you feel IPSC will hurt him in someway?
The lead a horse....but not make hime drink, was a jest, as was come out from behind cover to read the rest. I have picked the game I like best and to each their own.
Yes, I did in fact get to shoot an IDPA match a couple of years ago in Fort Myers Florida. I must say that I certainly did enjoy myself and the great hospitality. On a serious note I fully support any shooting sport weather I actively participate or not. We shooters, in my opinion must stick together. Unfortunately in Nova Scotia, in my opinion, we don't have enough dedicated shooters to support IPSC and IDPA. However if there was a match put on I would be the first to offer to help and shoot if I was avalable.
Ron.
Ron.
That said, Im going to work on IDPA drills, practice, etc, and you never know. As others have pointed out, there is IPSC, and I'll get involved in that. Heard from the coordinator that there may be a Black Badge course in Halifax in February, so I'll keep my fingers crossed.[/QUOTE]
Drop by to see a match in Jan and by all means take the black badge course. It's a great experience in general for firearms training, it will allow you to compete and will serve you well in whatever sport you persue. We are always looking for more shooters.
Drop by to see a match in Jan and by all means take the black badge course. It's a great experience in general for firearms training, it will allow you to compete and will serve you well in whatever sport you persue. We are always looking for more shooters.
btt
To do it, we need to have IDPA-approved Safety Officers. This is something that I've been hoping for, and something that IDPA is prepared to facilitate, provided that there is serious interest.
Until there is a basic indication of a commitment from a minimum of participants, however, this can't succeed. If anybody is interested in IDPA, he or she should visit the IDPA website and join up. And if anybody is interested is taking an IDPA Safety Officer course, he or she should also contact IDPA Canada, Canuck44, or Steve David, and let them know of your interest.
As soon as enough students commit to attend, IDPA will offer a Safety Officer course here in Nova Scotia. Once we have them, IDPA in Nova Scotia can begin.
To do it, we need to have IDPA-approved Safety Officers. This is something that I've been hoping for, and something that IDPA is prepared to facilitate, provided that there is serious interest.
Until there is a basic indication of a commitment from a minimum of participants, however, this can't succeed. If anybody is interested in IDPA, he or she should visit the IDPA website and join up. And if anybody is interested is taking an IDPA Safety Officer course, he or she should also contact IDPA Canada, Canuck44, or Steve David, and let them know of your interest.
As soon as enough students commit to attend, IDPA will offer a Safety Officer course here in Nova Scotia. Once we have them, IDPA in Nova Scotia can begin.
Steve David
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Oshawa, Ontario
I am planning on a road trip to NB, my wife's family is all in Saint John, so I am hoping to get shooters from both NB and NS to attend a club in the area and we can get both provinces taken care of.
