Thinking of doing IPSC or IDPA and Questions

[Steelcity]

Hello All,

Question for ya...If going to the US to shoot, do they offer any discount to Canadians?? Do they have more competitions than here?? Are the courses more elaborate there?? Just wondering about the differences between competing here or in the US??


Thanks for your help!!

 

[Figure 11]

Speaking for IPSC/USPSA, they like more long courses in general. I don't imagine IDPA would differ much. Match fees are small potatoes compared to other costs. They eat Canadians for lunch.

 

[Wendell]

...going to the US to shoot, do they offer any discount to Canadians?

No, but as an 'international' competitor you may qualify as 'high international'.

Do they have more competitions than here?

Yes. Their population is over ten times that of ours. Many of their states' laws are far less restrictive than ours.

For matches, see:

uspsa.org
idpa.com
matchsignup.org
matchreg.com

For laws, see:

handgunlaw.us

Are the courses more elaborate there?

Courses vary. Some will impress you, others won't.

...wondering about the differences between competing here or in the US?

There are far more similarities than differences.

The biggest difference for me is when I leave the range; in many states, unlike Canada, I have the freedom to carry loaded and concealed.

 

[saskplcguy]

Also see www.practiscore.com for match signups.

 

[Geoff B]

Remember, they don't have pistol magazines limited to 10 rounds.

 

[PapaHotel01]

Some states do, be careful. Always check state laws, both where you are going and any state you may travelling through.

 

[CV32]

Remember, they don't have pistol magazines limited to 10 rounds.

One place where the IDPA rules are friendly to Canadians. 10 round division capacity (max).

 

[Freedom Ventures]

USPSA Production, Single Stack and Limited 10 divisions - 10 round division capacity (max).

 

[abb1]

The biggest difference for me is when I leave the range; in many states, unlike Canada, I have the freedom to carry loaded and concealed.

That all depends on the states laws. In most states this is incorrect! You will still need to have a permit to carry concealed. Although, this has become less restrictive over the years, I would still not recommend this as with the terrorist issues in the states, you may not make it home for dinner if you are pulled over . To date, there are only ten states which is unrestricted for concealed carry.
Back in '97, I was one of few Canadians which had legally acquired a Concealed Carry Permit for New York State. This allowed me to carry concealed once I was in the state of New York. Although this was for the state of NY, it still had restrictions for New York City as no concealed is allowed in that city unless you are law enforcement. After 5 yrs, the state would not renew my permit . My rationale at the time was that I was travelling in the US to shoot in matches on a monthly basis, and I felt uncomfortable leaving my firearms locked in the trunk for easy theft. At the time, I was a USPSA member, a NRO, a safety officer, and a firearms instructor.
Before you strap on and carry concealed, make sure that you check with the state laws as they all differ!

 

[Chef40]

My question is why limit yourself to just one of them? I run IDPA but I shoot IPSC as well. Both teach you different styles of shooting.

 

[Steelcity]

Thanks for the insight!! Definitely interested in doing this!!

 

[Chef40]

Thanks for the insight!! Definitely interested in doing this!!

What part of Ontario are you in, I can point you in the right IDPA direction and I am sure someone else on here could help with the IPSC side.

Greg