My take on IPSC

Redmaple said:
In addition, enforcement of/interpretation of the rules tends to be inconsistent. Getting DQed for a supposed violation (while someone else who does the same thing doesn't DQ) turns people off.

I find IDPA a far more user friendly sport: Less expensive, no course required, rule friendly, just as safe and offers as much as or more shooting enjoyment (lots of three gun matches).
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With all due respect, an online forum is not the place to air your laundry about IPSC RO "inconsistencies".

If you have concerns about an RO's call(s) at a match it should be brought to the attention of: 1) the CRO and then 2) the RM.

If you wait until after the match there are (as posted in another thread) multiple legitimate points of contact to address your concerns.

I would suggest that your concerns are an anomaly and you will not earn many fans being critical of the sport because of the alleged behavior/perception of one individual.
 
All hobbies are expensive as you want it to be.
The same equipment used in IDPA is suitable for IPSC.

Grab a Glock, some mags and a bladetech holster/pouches, and you are good to go.
You can get into a "higher end" gun for around the $1000 all in if you go with a CZ Shadow or a used Tanfoglio.
Or shoot in classic division and get a 1911 of your choice.

The only pressure someone will feel is the pressure they put upon themselves because they think they need all the fancy stuff to fit in or feel it may help them become better.
It wont.
Practice and skills development does.

If someone wants to see how far they can go in the sport, they will buy the equipment they feel will help them the most, and attend more matches both local and national/international
This is the same for IPSC/IDPA/Bianchi/cowbow action/Fclass rifle/ (insert any shooting sport here)
If you want to enjoy the sport and the company of like minded people that will become your good friends over time, just shoot and have fun.

As far as interpretation of the rules, we have a rule book.
ROs are supposed to adhere to the rules.
If they don't, there are mechanisms in place to handle a poor performing RO. You have been informed of these in all the other threads where you have been bashing IPSC for whatever reasons you have.

And I wouldn't exactly say IDPA is more rule friendly or less prone to inconsistencies/interpretations.
Shooting from cover is a very subjective call and all depends on where the ro is standing. Very easy for shooters to be penalized if the RO wanted to.
for example.
 
Redmaple said:
IPSC can be a lot of fun. It is not for everyone,...


I find IDPA a far more user friendly sport...
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Obviously IPSC is not for you, as you have pointed out in other threads. It sounds like you DQ'd yourself and don't like the fact that the RO called you on it. (RO's don't DQ people - they stop & inform you that you have DQ'd yourself, quoting the applicable rule).

You should just pass on any thread with IPSC in the title and go troll the IDPA threads.
 
You asked for "my take on IPSC" and I told you.


1riot1ranger said:
With all due respect, an online forum is not the place to air your laundry about IPSC RO "inconsistencies".

If you have concerns about an RO's call(s) at a match it should be brought to the attention of: 1) the CRO and then 2) the RM.

If you wait until after the match there are (as posted in another thread) multiple legitimate points of contact to address your concerns.

I would suggest that your concerns are an anomaly and you will not earn many fans being critical of the sport because of the alleged behavior/perception of one individual.
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Hi:
Yes there are always some people who don't respect weapons and ranges. I have no problem with IPSC style shooting but my experience is that the range backstops of Ranges who decide to adopt this style of shooting, are not constructed properly for firing at a distance of 7 to 10M. Some of the people who decide to get this type of thing going at their Clubs are using soft metal for the gongs etc. I don't know if this is a common issue but it is what I see around this Province.

If you want to participate in this or any kind of Shooting, Safety, should be the resounding word before starting and see if your Club will upgrade backstops to allow safe shooting, no matter what shooting sport is acceptable, which takes place at your Club. Other than that no problems with any type of Shooting Sport. Always willing to try something new as long as it is Safe.
 
cbabes said:
Yes having a wife and two daughters the time and cost is the downfall. Looking at the glass half full it does test my discipline. :D

My wife says I don't drink, watch football, go out partying , etc. , so she's fine with it. LOL

The great thing about most matches is you can squad yourself first thing in the am and be home to spend the rest of the day with the family.

Also for the Quebec Provincials we made it a family trip this year. One day at match and a few sight seeing.

But yes I always joke that my kids will have to pay their way through university now.
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OK, this was a very inspirational thread however I cannot get past an earlier post, I AM NOT giving up drinking, partying or football to shoot IPSC, sorry guys! This is a joke for all those on this site ready to pounce
 
Shooting IPSC is going to be as expensive as you make it. With almost all hobbies, there is an initial start up cost. Some hobbies have recurring costs, IPSC is one of them. All depends on how much you want to practice really. If you want to be at the top, you have to put in the time and money for ammo. If you are like me, and just want to go and have fun and your goal is to be middle of the pack....then costs are minimal. Sure, I would love to be in the top 5, travel all over and shoot the worlds.......but I have neither the time or the money for that.

To each there own
 
HI; If anyone says IPSC costs they have never added up cowboy action shooting. If the sport is too costly for you it is not the sports issue.
If you do not find it to your satisfaction or friendly for you it is not there problem. If a gun sport can not do for you what you need well this is a free country so we are all free to try something else.
I vote with my money and my car keys.
 
VICIOUS said:
HI; If anyone says IPSC costs they have never added up cowboy action shooting. If the sport is too costly for you it is not the sports issue.
If you do not find it to your satisfaction or friendly for you it is not there problem. If a gun sport can not do for you what you need well this is a free country so we are all free to try something else.
I vote with my money and my car keys.
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3 gun is even worse since shotgun and rifle ammo are more expensive than pistol ammo and much more of a pain to reload
 
ezzyfreeway said:
sorry my friend but ONLY THE FEW people that makes it through the CFO red tape,has the right to practice the sport. THAT IS JUST NOT RIGHT
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Meh. Not sure if you mean that the licensing process is red tape or if the black badge is red tape.

It does take awhile to get your RPAL (at least in Ontario), but it is what it is. We only strengthen ourselves and our cause as a community when more people become members of it.

The black badge course itself is a good thing. It teaches safe use of a holster and it teaches the rules of the sport. I want no part of being next to someone on an action range who is shooting from a holster with no training and no experience.
 
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