Was it difficult for anyone who took the black badge course? Was it worth it?

Tarrantula said:
Hand guns are not banned. The importation, transfer and sale of them is now highly restricted. One could still use most handguns they currently own for target practice or competition shooting.
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Right, I don't own any handguns in Canada(just got my r/pal approved last week)and the ones I own in the USA I can't bring up here.

So I'm stuck with either a shotgun or a PCC.
 
I took the course with a couple friends, more so so we could potentially get our own range setup for a pistol discipline. OIC took that away. As it is now, we travel to shoots and have a great time. I've met some great people through IPSC and still enjoy shooting, even though I suck...hard.
 
For those who have taken the Black Badge, what can someone do to prep for taking the course?
Let’s say you have all the necessary equipment, do you have any recommended things to start practicing leading up to the course?
I am guessing drawing and getting on target quickly, reloading, safety and mag release proficiency, holstering?
Advice?
 
Bangalore said:
For those who have taken the Black Badge, what can someone do to prep for taking the course?
Let’s say you have all the necessary equipment, do you have any recommended things to start practicing leading up to the course?
I am guessing drawing and getting on target quickly, reloading, safety and mag release proficiency, holstering?
Advice?
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I asked a buddy of mine that’s heavily involved in ipsc something similar and he said to read and familiarize yourself with the rule book, you’ll learn or unlearn everything they want you to know at the course.
 
Bangalore said:
For those who have taken the Black Badge, what can someone do to prep for taking the course?
Let’s say you have all the necessary equipment, do you have any recommended things to start practicing leading up to the course?
I am guessing drawing and getting on target quickly, reloading, safety and mag release proficiency, holstering?
Advice?
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Be comfortable with your firearm. Know all the controls, mag release, safety, decocker, etc. When operating your firearm make a conscious effort to keep your finger well outside the trigger guard when loading, unloading or manipulating the firearm.

I would not recommend practicing drawing from a holster if you have no prior training with a holster. You don’t want to develop a bad habit that has to be corrected on the black badge course.

Reading the rules isn’t a bad idea, especially the section on the different divisions. Depending on which division you want to compete in there may be restriction on what modifications you can have on your firearm or how your equipment is set up.
 
Everyone should do the black badge. It is really a great way to raise the skill and basic situation awareness at the range.

Me and my friends do not shoot a lot of matches these days, but we make it a point to shoot at least one level 2 or 3 match a year to keep the skill and basic range situation awareness to a certain level.

It is really about handling a gun and making yourself remember all safety and basic procedures under just a tiny bit of pressure and just a little bit of adrenaline.
 
Bangalore said:
For those who have taken the Black Badge, what can someone do to prep for taking the course?
Let’s say you have all the necessary equipment, do you have any recommended things to start practicing leading up to the course?
I am guessing drawing and getting on target quickly, reloading, safety and mag release proficiency, holstering?
Advice?
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Like Butcherbill states. read the rule book. there is a lot of stuff in there that you will need to become fluent at.
And Like armycat says, become comfortable with your gun. you want to be as proficant at finding all the controls on your gun as finding your dink in the dark.
Most importantly, go into this with an open mind, check your ego at the door and have a lot of fun.
 
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