IWB holster at the range?

[Neutrino]

So up until now, IDPA has allowed IWB for their competitions? The new change you mentioned is based on IDPA specific policy, and not any kind of legislative change, correct?

We have and we still do. The change in allowing AIWB is IDPA-specific for competition, not part of Canuck Law. IDPA is headquartered and run out of the US so they allow all kinds of cool-kid stuff like regular capacity magazines - they just upped to a 15 round mag limit for SSP Division - that doesn't apply to Canada! Or California, I guess. We had to get a special exemption for revolver barrel length (we needed to have longer barrels allowed). You'll likely never see a BUG Division gun run a CoF up here unless it's in the hands of an old-timer or other special circumstances too.

 

[Meroh]

IWB is cool with IDPA. This year the new rule book allows for appendix carry too, but I think as a local club we decided against that for a few reasons. Not sure if formally outlawed or not, come to think of it...

Ok with PPC too.

 

[rommelrommel]

Club dependent.
Not sure why you would want to use one at the range as it's a hinderance having to untuck things to practice what you aren't allowed to do in real life anyways.

But if you're training for the secret police olympics, power to ya. But I don't like the idea of IWB - especially not appendix carry.. cuz something goes wrong you lose your dong.

If you can't draw without discharging your firearm you have no business using a holster.

 

[Painkillers]

 

[sulisa]

If you can't draw without discharging your firearm you have no business using a holster.

That!

If you pay attention, it is fine.

 

[Andronicus]

Club dependent.
Not sure why you would want to use one at the range as it's a hinderance having to untuck things to practice what you aren't allowed to do in real life anyways.

But if you're training for the secret police olympics, power to ya. But I don't like the idea of IWB - especially not appendix carry.. cuz something goes wrong you lose your dong.

Why? There are people who would like to acquire a life skill that can be used in USA, and who knows, maybe one day, in the distant future, here in Canada.

"Lose your dong." only applies to appendix IWB (AIWB?). There are several other popular IWB carry positions (e.g. 5O'Clock).

 

[Cameron SS]

Sorry if this has been asked before, but can we legally use an IWB holster at the range?

Use of specific types of holsters is not regulated by law. It is an offence to conceal a weapon, including a firearm, under the criminal code.

90 (1) Every person commits an offence who carries a weapon, a prohibited device or any prohibited ammunition concealed, unless the person is authorized under the Firearms Act to carry it concealed.

Whether any particular practice or equipment use is permitted at your range is a question for the owner/executive of your range.