What is IPDA?

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IDPA is ISPC with some defensive "tactics" regulations put into it.
IDPA is usually a slower pace with much fewer shots in a stage.
Rules about use of firearms, cover, holsters, garments, reloading, etc...
No walkthrough of the stage (Ghosting the stage infers a penalty).

Many claim it is the "Thinking man's version of IPSC", others say IDPA is "I Don't Practice Anymore" and is made up of over the hill ISPC shooters :).

I find both to be interesting, but in general IDPA is cheaper to shoot & practice. Compensated? Red Dot? Lightened? Not allowed in IDPA.

IPSC focuses on Speed, Accuracy
IDPA focuses on Tactics, Accuracy
Both are games. Both are fun. I'm not built for speed, so IPSC isn't my cup of tea. Plus I'm a cheap SoB :)
 
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Here`s a nice summary:
http://www.craigcentral.com/idpaipsc.asp

here`s the rules:
http://www.idpa.com/

Here`s some pics and vids:
http://odplonline.org/media.shtml

The fundamental differences, from a sport standpoint, are the use of cover, when and how reloads are done, and equipment. In IDPA you must use cover; you must retain your unused ammo; you must have a loaded gun if you are not under cover; equipment is largely unmodified service handguns.

IDPA is more of a pastime, and IPSC is more of a sport. We still keep score, but the level of competitiveness is lower.
 
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And don't forget the ammo cost, gas to travel, entry fee's, hotels, the approved gear, approved garments etc., yup, cost is the same.
The gun is always the small part of the cost of shooting yet always seems to become the primary arguement for or against a discipline...shoot it 'cuz you enjoy it
 
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Here`s a nice summary:
http://www.craigcentral.com/idpaipsc.asp

In reading the article it is noteworthy to point out CDP does not include 10MM, or 400 Corbon. CDP is is limited to pistols of .45acp caliber only.

A good article otherwise.

Both disciplines are great sports pick one or both and enjoy time at the range.

Take Care

Bob
 
PH Racing said:
And don't forget the ammo cost, gas to travel, entry fee's, hotels, the approved gear, approved garments etc., yup, cost is the same.
The gun is always the small part of the cost of shooting yet always seems to become the primary arguement for or against a discipline...shoot it 'cuz you enjoy it
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Those who shoot guns from Wilson Combat, Les Baer, Nighthawk, custom race guns may argue that point with you.

For me, your dead on, I shoot a plain old P226 in an Uncle Mikes paddle holset and double mag pouch.

As far as IDPA goes, it is a blast, as is IPSC and all the action shooting sports.
 
Ferris said:
Can somebody tell me what is the IPDA? Compared to IPSC???

cheers,

Phil
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The biggest difference I see is that IDPA is much more "real". I know we can't carry concealed in Canada but if we were allowed IDPA trained shooters would be much more prepared for a nasty situation than IPSC shooters. For instance you cannot just stand in front of your target and engage, you need to be behind cover or moving. A shooter cannot drop a magazine with ammo still in it. There are other rules like this which make it more real life than just speed shooting at targets. Don't get me wrong, I have shot IPSC and I like it as well.
 
cbabes said:
The biggest difference I see is that IDPA is much more "real". I know we can't carry concealed in Canada but if we were allowed IDPA trained shooters would be much more prepared for a nasty situation than IPSC shooters. For instance you cannot just stand in front of your target and engage, you need to be behind cover or moving. A shooter cannot drop a magazine with ammo still in it. There are other rules like this which make it more real life than just speed shooting at targets. Don't get me wrong, I have shot IPSC and I like it as well.
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I am not sure IDPA shooters would be better trained, just that IDPA focuses strictly on concealed carry and you must use CCW gear. Both styles of shooting area good practice, but the way some people describe it is, it is what Jeff Cooper really wanted to create when he started IPSC. Both are very fun, if you can shoot both, even better.
 
"IDPA trained shooters would be much more prepared for a nasty situation than IPSC shooters" BULL####!, Then why do the TOP IDPA shooters get their buts handed to them when the USPSA/IPSC big dawgs show up? Taran, Angus, Broom,T.J., T.G.O.? as T.J. once put it, "speed is a tactic". The ability to engage multiple targets accuratly at a high rate is paramount. Using proper cover won't amount to #### in a gun fight if you can't hit your target before they hit their target. That being said some one that plays one of the _DPA's is better off then your average plinker.
BTW, you can drop a magazine with ammo in it, you just can't leave it. IDPA can be "gamed" if you know what you're doing.
 
Madness said:
"IDPA trained shooters would be much more prepared for a nasty situation than IPSC shooters" BULLs**t!, Then why do the TOP IDPA shooters get their buts handed to them when the USPSA/IPSC big dawgs show up? Taran, Angus, Broom,T.J., T.G.O.? as T.J. once put it, "speed is a tactic". The ability to engage multiple targets accuratly at a high rate is paramount. Using proper cover won't amount to s**t in a gun fight if you can't hit your target before they hit their target. That being said some one that plays one of the _DPA's is better off then your average plinker.
BTW, you can drop a magazine with ammo in it, you just can't leave it. IDPA can be "gamed" if you know what you're doing.
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You know what Madness, you may be right. I still don't understand why you feel the need to post responses in this manner. You posted on another thread I was on regarding the multi gun match on September 27th with a similar attitude. Just relax.

Cheers
 
Madness

If you think dropping a loaded magazine on the ground saves you time when you have to pick it up BEFORE your next shot you have a different concept of "gaming" then most do.

Both IPSC and IDPA are games and each has it's own rewards and attractions for the participant. One isn't better than another and neither prepare for your the post trauma that follows a shooter that has used lethal force if that is what you are driving at. They are handgun sports, play one or the other or both. Failing that stay home, pretty much up to the individual but neither is "better" than the other.


Take Care

Bob
 
I don't see why the contention of _DPA shooters is that their game is more "real" thus USPSA/IPSC skills are less valuable the _DPA skills? So when someone ####s out their mouth I tend to call them on it. I'm not the one who said their sport is better then the other, I just explained why that statement was flawed.
You can't leave ammo behind so dumping a mag on the ground in your last position is legal and faster.
 
Madness said:
I don't see why the contention of _DPA shooters is that their game is more "real" thus USPSA/IPSC skills are less valuable the _DPA skills? So when someone s**ts out their mouth I tend to call them on it. I'm not the one who said their sport is better then the other, I just explained why that statement was flawed.
You can't leave ammo behind so dumping a mag on the ground in your last position is legal and faster.
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I see your ''I'' key on your keyboard is working only intermitently. So, allow me to give you a few....IIIIIIIIIIIII....
In the meantime take it easy before you ''pop a vein''!
 
Madness said:
I don't see why the contention of _DPA shooters is that their game is more "real" thus USPSA/IPSC skills are less valuable the _DPA skills? So when someone s**ts out their mouth I tend to call them on it. I'm not the one who said their sport is better then the other, I just explained why that statement was flawed.
You can't leave ammo behind so dumping a mag on the ground in your last position is legal and faster.
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No one #### out of their mouth Madness. cbabes is one of our regular shooters and is fairly new to the sport as is his wife, so cut him some slack. He is a super nice guy more then willing to do anything for anyone, always early to help set up, always stays late to help tear down, wants to become an SO and always helps keep score, his words were mixed in his posting, so get off it now. He is also interested in getting involved in as many shooting sports as possible, so he is not at all bias to one dicipline and not sure what you ammo comment means, but in IDPA you cannot leave ammo behind or you get points down.
 
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Madness

"You can't leave ammo behind so dumping a mag on the ground in your last position is legal and faster."

Sorry but dumping a loaded magazine on the ground as you describe is not legal in IDPA and earns you a three second penalty and if done consistently through a match a Failure to do right.

Not sure what your source of information is but you are wrong.

Take Care

Bob
 
IPDA is the Intoxicated Persons Detention Act, it's what the cops use to throw you in the drunk tank for the night to sleep it off. But I doubt that was what you were looking for...
 
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