IDPA promotional video

great, this one plays into every stereotype we have to fight: a bunch of "angry" white males blasting point blank into human shaped targets, some targets even wearing T-shirts, for ####'s sake... to the blast of what sounds like rap music...

>something similar to this that would get a newbie excited about trying the sport.

In all honesty I wouldn't want anyone who'd get excited by THIS video shooting ipsc with me... I make no comments on IDPA, they can exist in their world.

I put together a 12min DVD based on footage of a wide range of stage types from various matches (nationals, provincials, Quebec provincials, local matches, etc) and various shooters (myself, lots of Lady shooters, people across ages and races). I've had lot of success getting people interested in ipsc using that. Do something like that. I don't understand your opposition to videos taken at matches.

Trying to show people what IPSC is like by having them look at the top people in the world sets up totally unrealistic expectations. Show them what normal people do, and focus on the variety of the shooting challenges and how fun the stages are...
 
I wouldnt mind trying IPDA...but IPSC is alot of fun as well..

still in that vid seems a few shots are abit close to that steel?
 
Dragoon said:
From the current IDPA Rule Book (see rule S1-B): A 180° rule does NOT exist and will NOT be grounds for DQ.
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I see... S1-B - the RSO is supposed to designate what's a Muzzle Safe Point and what's not, rather than there being a preset defined dangerous directions...
 
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Video is great for introducing anyone to the shooting sports, but the "head cams" take it to another level. It really shows the sports in the most exciting light.
 
IPSC is good for shooting in general, by bringing people into the world of shooting. But IDPA is meant to reinforce street level defensive needs. Apples and oranges.

But you are right it would be better if the IDPA promo features woman and visable minorities doing it.
 
omen said:
I put together a 12min DVD based on footage of a wide range of stage types from various matches (nationals, provincials, Quebec provincials, local matches, etc) and various shooters (myself, lots of Lady shooters, people across ages and races). I've had lot of success getting people interested in ipsc using that.
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You've just described the IPSC Canada promotional videotape that we made for sections to have for exactly that purpose. It was created about 4 years ago, and is currently being revised with a new one (Thanks DVC1911 / Mark!!!). Watch for its availability in the spring in DVD format - it includes head cam views, kids, seniors, ladies, multiple ethnicities, different stages, different provincial T shirts on shooters, enforces the camaraderie at a match, etc. The goal was to show the uninformed how much fun shooting a match can be and I think Mark nailed it. The first one was so successful, we had other regions asking for it. :D
 
"But IDPA is meant to reinforce street level defensive needs. Apples and oranges."

I would agree with that if the targets were shooting back at you. Otherwise, it's the same basic skill set, shooting wise. Just different rules.


"The first one was so successful, we had other regions asking for it."

I never did get to see that video Sean. Does it "reside" someplace on the www?
 
The IPSC Canada promotional Video is phenomenal. Unfortunately, it's a full length DVD, which means it's not easily going to fit on the Internet unless you have some pretty massive storage, even if rendered at lower resolution.

The only problem is that it is shown as "full stages" from first shot to last shot. Perhaps an Internet promotional spot could be edited down into short montages to give the most "bang for the buck".
 
If you haven't seen the Hosercam videos yet, they're worth checking out. Go to hosercam.com, then click on the "video clips" tab on the side. It's USA rules, so you'll see lots more rounds in every mag. Funfunfun.
 
omen said:
great, this one plays into every stereotype we have to fight: a bunch of "angry" white males blasting point blank into human shaped targets, some targets even wearing T-shirts, for f**k's sake... to the blast of what sounds like rap music...

>something similar to this that would get a newbie excited about trying the sport.

In all honesty I wouldn't want anyone who'd get excited by THIS video shooting ipsc with me... I make no comments on IDPA, they can exist in their world.
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Spoken like a true IPSC snob. ;)

While I do agree the music and video in general suck, I agree with the principals which idpa is based on.

The intent is to 'train' as opposed to 'game' and there are rules available to those running matches to discourage the gaming aspect.
 
beltfed said:
Spoken like a true IPSC snob. ;)

While I do agree the music and video in general suck, I agree with the principals which idpa is based on.

The intent is to 'train' as opposed to 'game' and there are rules available to those running matches to discourage the gaming aspect.
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Unfortunately, it's the rules themselves that define it as a game. If it was not a game there would be no class divisions, no gun divisions, no rules....

IDPA and IPSC were both founded on the same principles, but they have both became games the minute they had a rule book. Games with different rules, sure, but games. This does not diminish the validity of either sport in terms of technique.
 
relliott said:
Unfortunately, it's the rules themselves that define it as a game. If it was not a game there would be no class divisions, no gun divisions, no rules....

IDPA and IPSC were both founded on the same principles, but they have both became games the minute they had a rule book. Games with different rules, sure, but games. This does not diminish the validity of either sport in terms of technique.
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Well, I certainly can't argue with that. if someone wants to look at it as a game, far be it from me to convince them otherwise.
All I'm saying is that it wasn't intended as such, and there are rules that set the two apart.
The rules are simple guidelines, designed to make it safe and created so that the parameters are followed.
I'd sum up the issue of timing and divisions as a means to calculate the original thought to 'DVC'.
There are no prizes awarded, another item that sets the two apart.

A pass time maybe, but not a game. Anyone who sees it as such is missing the big picture (IMHO).
 
First CDP or IDPA match I went to all the IDPA guys were razzing us IPSC guys. I had a lot of fun at the match and enjoyed the COF. Truth is of the 20 some guys that showed up 15 were IPSC shooters just trying to experience a new game.
 
game, game, game , game.--------- .

You become more proficient at handling of firearms and get used to using firearms under stress. IPSC you go as fast as you safely can,..... but you can always slow down.(to make use of hard cover)
 
beltfed said:
Spoken like a true IPSC snob. ;)

While I do agree the music and video in general suck, I agree with the principals which idpa is based on.

The intent is to 'train' as opposed to 'game' and there are rules available to those running matches to discourage the gaming aspect.
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You mean, discourage the gaming aspect by keeping score?

When you go out for a run, it is training. When you steal third base, it is a game.

IDPA is also just a game, but the people who play it like to pretend they are more macho than people who like other games.
 
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