why do you shoot IPSC or IDPA

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Question to you competition shooters why do you shoot IPSC or IDPA? I understand rules are different but which is better and why?

Does both sports require black badge course or similar? from my understand in MB it does.
 
there's no better...one is a game, the other is more practical oriented. ipsc ,you must ''resolve''' the course on your own, in idpa you must follow the ''plan''' established by the course designer.

in idpa , other than the fishing vest you have to stay under cover and proceed to reloads without dumping the mags on the ground while they recently abandonned the ridiculous FFR's rule lol. ipsc is more oriented speed than precision:stirthepot2:, idpa is all about accuracy AND speed.

the only reason i don't do idpa matches is i don't have the time to cross the border for some of the numerous matches held in NH .
 
They're both games and opinions are very personal. So much so that this thread will very likely head into the gutter very quickly.

The BB is an IPSC thing. It's required for IPSC anywhere in Canada. An IDPA guy will be along soon to tell you what level of expertise they require to participate.

Best advice is go try both and figure out for yourself what you like.
 
Try both and see what you like best. I prefer ipsc but i shot idpa for at least a few years

A BB is not required for idpa, but generally a new shooters orientation course is required/recommended
 
sigtactical said:
there's no better...one is a game, the other is more practical oriented. ipsc ,you must ''resolve''' the course on your own, in idpa you must follow the ''plan''' established by the course designer.

in idpa , other than the fishing vest you have to stay under cover and proceed to reloads without dumping the mags on the ground while they recently abandonned the ridiculous FFR's rule lol. ipsc is more oriented speed than precision:stirthepot2:, idpa is all about accuracy AND speed.

the only reason i don't do idpa matches is i don't have the time to cross the border for some of the numerous matches held in NH .
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Well, both are games; they are just different flavors. IPSC is a balance of accuracy, power and speed. If you aren't shooting 90% or better of available points at maximum possible speed you are going to be loosing. In tournament IPSC shooting you will encounter a broad mix of shooting challenges with moving targets, disappearing targets, steel reactive targets, partials with hard cover or no-shoot penalty targets occluding the scoring surface, and distances from arm's reach out to 50 meters and beyond, all on the clock. So you have to be precise and fast. Main differences are really philosophical: IDPA = shooting from cover, mag retention, and "concealment." IPSC = Cover, if intended as part of the challenge, is enforced through course design, no mag retention and no concealment.

Check out both options and choose your poison according to your own preferences.
 
relliott said:
Well, both are games; they are just different flavors. IPSC is a balance of accuracy, power and speed. If you aren't shooting 90% or better of available points at maximum possible speed you are going to be loosing. In tournament IPSC shooting you will encounter a broad mix of shooting challenges with moving targets, disappearing targets, steel reactive targets, partials with hard cover or no-shoot penalty targets occluding the scoring surface, and distances from arm's reach out to 50 meters and beyond, all on the clock. So you have to be precise and fast. Main differences are really philosophical: IDPA = shooting from cover, mag retention, and "concealment." IPSC = Cover, if intended as part of the challenge, is enforced through course design, no mag retention and no concealment.

Check out both options and choose your poison according to your own preferences.
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IPSC - What Rob said.

IDPA...same thing...you just add a fishing vest. :cool:
 
I was club rep for both IDPA and IPSC. Both can be extremely fun. Like others have said try both and see what you like best. Main reason I kept with IPSC was there are much more matches available and it seems to have more competition. It's fun for me to progress every year. Having the amount of amazing shooters and matches that IPSC has makes it work for me.
 
cbabes said:
[sic] it seems to have more competition. It's fun for me to progress every year. Having the amount of amazing shooters and matches that IPSC has makes it work for me.
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Same reasons...

I started shooting handgun in IDPA with a great bunch of gentlemen at my home club. Branched into IPSC for competition and different challenges. Very much ones own opinion as to which type of sport is your "cup of tea"...
 
relliott said:
Well, both are games... IDPA = shooting from cover, mag retention, and "concealment." IPSC = Cover, if intended as part of the challenge, is enforced through course design, no mag retention and no concealment.

Check out both options and choose your poison according to your own preferences.
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That about sums up the difference in mechanics. As others have mentioned, in IDPA you are told how to shoot the stage and in IPSC you have to figure out a plan for yourself.

I'm doing both for now, and both are great practice and great fun. I purposely chose a set of gear that works for both. Maybe not ideal for either, but it works until I pick my poison.

My experience is that IDPA didn't require any specific training, but if a new shooter didn't have some training, they did want to see safe holster draws and movement.


I say check out both.
 
I started shooting IPSC in 1982 at Sharon GC, in those days it was very much a martial art, inspired by the founders in the USA such as Jeff Cooper. EVERYBODY shot a Colt 1911 .45 ACP because that was what worked the best. There were a couple of diehards that shot CZ 75 or High Power 9mm. Early IPSC was very like IDPA today with the exception of magazine retention. There were many concealed carry stages in the course of fire. Sharon shooters who took their BB in the winter were well prepared for those. There were also TOTAL SURPRISE matches which were by far the best matches ever, IMHO. Today I much prefer IDPA matches for the simplicity of equipment much closer to the roots of practical shooting and the much more realistic targets and scenarios.

Bryan
 
It's a bit like comparing squash and racquetball... Both sports have a court, a racquet, and a ball. And there are even some similar rules, but apart from that they are different sports and have different appeals to different people.

For my part, I really like the freestyle aspect of IPSC vs the structure of IDPA stages. Conversely, I really enjoy the "scenario" aspect of IDPA - it can really add to the atmosphere and fun of a match (in particular the Rainwater/Greywater matches we used to have in Alberta a while back).

Two things about IDPA that put me off were the (seemingly) arbitrary application of the "use of cover" penalty and the change in range commands "just because" ("Pull the trigger"? Seriously? Was "slide forward, hammer down" unclear or ambiguous? Thanks, "Tiger Team" for that nugget...)

Given time constrains imposed by "life", I only shoot IPSC - but I would be interested in shooting one IDPA match per year just 'cause.
 
One you dress like a clown using technology to help your score. The other you dress like a fisherman but your equipment doesn't give you a leg up and ppl are more relaxed...
 
bollox said:
One you dress like a clown using technology to help your score. The other you dress like a fisherman but your equipment doesn't give you a leg up and ppl are more relaxed...
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LOL not true. A G34 in not legal in production for IPSC but no issue in IDPA for SSP even with trigger job.
 
bollox said:
Lol, is true. How many comps and red dots do you see at idpa? Nice shirt tho.
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Ha that's open. Production has more shooters and the guns actually have some restrictions that IDPA does not like first pull has to be 5lbs. Just pointing it out as many think it's all about race guns. My classic division gun that I compete with can be used in IPSC or IDPA.
 
Brocolt,

a Black Badge course is required for IPSC, while IDPA has its own Orientation course.
For IDPA in Manitoba anyway, either one is accepted.
I am holding the IDPA course this month is you are interested.
 
I agree with opcx6 - i started ipsc in 87 and now shoot idpa - its alot like ipsc was in the old days.
I like IDPA better because it rewards pure shooting skill more (in my opinion- i am sure others will disagree) where IPSC has a lot of gaming and equipment wars.
I am also not 25 anymore and cant run with the young guns.
That said i still shoot a bit of IPSC for fun.
they are different sports but both are fast and fun - both will bring lots of enjoyment - try both and pick the one you like best or better yet shoot both

my $0.02
 
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