IPSC Black Badge for Beginners

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Hey all, Im in the process of obtaining my RPAL and am looking at getting into competition shooting specifically IPSC.
Was on their website (IPSC and Ontario chapter IPSC). Though the website mentions that in order to shoot in IPSC matches one must first obtain the Black Badge. What I am curious to know is should I first become familiar with my firearm -in terms of accuracy- since I am a new shooter or can one get into Black Badge as a means of learning more about his/her firearm.
I believe the IPSC website mentiones you can take the Black badge course being skilled or non skilled , Im just curious as to which way is the best to get into so I can get the most out of it.

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newgun80 said:
should I first become familiar with my firearm -in terms of accuracy- since I am a new shooter or can one get into Black Badge as a means of learning more about his/her firearm.
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You should definately be familiar with the operation of your firearm, and how to shoot it accurately. A good test is place an IPSC sized target out at 20yds and make sure you can place 10 out 10 shots on target, and most within the A/C scoring zone. If you can do this, you are good to go. If not, you may want to work with a coach on improving your accuracy skills.

The Black Badge takes it from this point, and teaches you more about movement, shooting faster while maintaining accuracy, drawing from holster and the rules of the game.
 
One of the requirements for the course is the ability to hit a 30 cmX30 cm target 9 shots out of 10 on your own time and I think it is at 15 or 20 metres.
Get a good understanding of sight picture and trigger control and about 500 to a thousand rounds thru your pistol and that will go a long way towards having an easier time on the course and should take you a few months anyways.
If you learn accuracy first, you will better understand what you can give up on that end to make the times on the course and still be safe doing it.
Dry fire practice and slow motion practice help alot too.
And by all means, get out to some matches and see what is involved equipment wise too.
 
try out your new gun as well...that way you wont get frustrated if it jams or has break in problems if its brand new...
 
A constant debate on this subject. Do you want a new person going out and practising on their own learning bad habits or do you want them to come in with no knowledge at all? Personally I like them to know how their pistol operates and if they have never shot a pistol before come and take a bit of private practise before the course.
 
Where in alberta can one find a range near calgary that does not req a membership. What is the cost of The BB, and and IPSC membership?
 
I don't know of any ranges in the Calgary area that don't require either a membership or have 'drop-in' fees. (the exception is the public range at Homestead but you can't shoot handguns (restricted firearms) there.)

If you're really interested in IPSC, PM me and I'll take you out to one of the ranges I belong to.
 
i recomend that people bring 500 rounds but it all depends on your skill set. some people are skrimping to finish the mini match while others go home with lots left over.
 
you must use a handgun 9 x 19 or larger to shoot the Black Badge course. it is your choice whither you shoot production, standard, open or revolver for as long as you meet this rule. you will need 4 magizines or 7 speed loaders, holster, magazine/speed loader carriers, safety glasses and hearing protection. a competation belt is nice but not required but a good stiff belt (and not of whiskey) is recomended.

what handgun(s) do you own?
 
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