Part of it may also be the fact that its easier to secure range time for an IPSC match, where competitors have undergone some semblance of a safety course (with whatever perceived value that adds), vs an outlaw match where anyone can show up?
Easier sell to the board?
Just a guess as I'm not sure how true that is, and obviously differs from club to club.
Easier sell to the board?
Just a guess as I'm not sure how true that is, and obviously differs from club to club.