Top 10 Reasons Why You Should Shoot IDPA

there have been a number of such courses, one of the first I know of was Ernest Langdon a few years back. since then it's really started to get busy.
 
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Mass,

I read that article and it is a great link for promotion of IDPA in Canada.

Come on out and shoot IDPA ladies and gentlemen. I am sure you will go away saying "that was fun, lets do it again".
 
What we need is more clubs to affiliate with IDPA to attract more shooters to the sport. For those clubs wishing to start IDPA I want it to be known I am prepared to travel anywhere in Western Canada to run two day IDPA Safey Officer Courses for participants. One requirement to affiliate with IDPA is to have a certified SO on site. The only thing I ask is for my travel and accomodation costs be covered. That is the only cost to the participants. Ths is an all volunteer sport.

The club is responsible to provide a Power Point PRojector and laptop computer. In addition the are some minor costs for photocopying material for class participants.

Take Care

Bob Bonenfant
IDPA Safety Officer Instructor
rbb@monarch.net
250 635 0654
 
1. IMPROVE YOUR GUN-HANDLING SKILLS
2. SAFETY
3. EQUIPMENT REALITY CHECK
4. AN INTERESTING ASSORTMENT OF TARGETS TO ENGAGE
5. YOU WILL BE BETTER PREPARED IF YOU DECIDE TO ATTEND A FIREARM TRAINING SCHOOL
6. LEARN ABOUT TIME
7. DEVELOP SPEED-SHOOTING SKILLS
8. INTERESTING COURSES OF FIRE
9. THE OPPORTUNITY TO RUB SHOULDERS WITH THE BEST OF THE BEST
10. FRIENDSHIP AND FUN

Aren't these the same reasons you'd join most of the action shooting sports?
 
Where do you list the rules for not allowing shooters to join IDPA?

Still don't understand why you did not let me join IDPA.

As I said before on these boards, more shootin is good for all, but good luck with the new league.

Dallas
 
D_ said:
Still don't understand why you did not let me join IDPA.
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What? :confused:

As I recall, while at the IPSC Alberta match at the Phoenix Range in Edmonton last April I offered to send you a membership package but you never gave me your address to send it to. Since then you've never approached me or anyone else in ATHL about joining.

Not long after the above mentioned match you made the following post here on CGN:

D_ said:
I call BS on the so called IPDA in Canada. Good luck getting that league going with your heads up your asses.
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( http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php?t=147073 )

So, why would you want to join an organization if that's the way you feel about it?
 
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Ahhh... Mass, how about this concept... try being a part of the solution?...

D, you do not have to join any club or league to be a member of IDPA, you can join online from the parent orginization or if you wish, or you can join through any affiliated club you desire. Once your a member, your a member period.
 
Lighten up everybody!
We all like to shoot in these action leagues, let's just all play nice together and have fun, ok. :)

Dallas, whatever misunderstanding that occurred and made you feel that ATHL was not open to you, I'm sure it was just that, a misunderstanding of some kind. Your recent and previous posts do seem to have the potential to be interpreted as "not fully supportive". I'm sure that wasn't your intended result, but now everyone is chiming in, even me, the admitted noob and quintessential lurker.

Whatever the case, if you want to join ATHL now, I'm certain that you can. Like head-popped-off said, "IDPA" itself is the mothership organization that anyone can join; but to have somewhere to shoot you need to be in some local league. There are some other similar league/associations around now too, so if you would rather join one of them, there are options open to you.
Whatever you do, an IDPA-type league is a fun alternative to the ipsc experience, in my opinion. As you know, I like and shoot them both. :D

Peace, out.

Joe
 
Freedom Ventures said:
Find Dave Parkes, the gunsmith that does work for Target Sports there. He's heavily involved and a nice guy.
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Dave the Brit? I talk to him every Wednesday that finds me at the range. I'll interrogate him on this and more next Wed.
Thanks
Is IDPA a difficult sport? I know the 10th "rule" is to have fun, but is it usually a difficult course to shoot or have they designed it to be more "fun" than "competitive"?
 
It is fun and only as competitive as you want to make it. Personally I am out to enjoy myself, shoot safely, shoot as well as I can and enjoy a day with my friends.

IDPA is a trophy sport only so about all you are going to win is a $10. plaque, a 15 cent certificate, or a $5.00 medal. Scenarios are not designed to be "hard", or "competitive" but are designed to test your shooting skills. Some guys shoot better than others...I can live with that just as long as I shoot as best as I can on any given day is what matters to me. From what I have seen at different matches that all that matters to most.


Take Care

Bob
 
Canuck44 said:
It is fun and only as competitive as you want to make it. Personally I am out to enjoy myself, shoot safely, shoot as well as I can and enjoy a day with my friends.

IDPA is a trophy sport only so about all you are going to win is a $10. plaque, a 15 cent certificate, or a $5.00 medal. Scenarios are not designed to be "hard", or "competitive" but are designed to test your shooting skills. Some guys shoot better than others...I can live with that just as long as I shoot as best as I can on any given day is what matters to me. From what I have seen at different matches that all that matters to most.


Take Care

Bob
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Sounds great for everyone from entry level shooter to seasoned vetern. Thanks
 
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