NC Buckeye

I was not really sure where to post this, but this seemed as good a place as any.

I took some time today to go the IDPA match in Charlotte today and I have to say it looked like a ton of fun and I am surprised that it doesn't get more screen time on this site.

The addition of a timer, opportunities for penalties, strategy and chance of chastising by friend seemed to add a fair bit of stress to the event.

I saw malfunctions (some handled and moved on, some gamed for a better time), user error (guy had a magwell and mags with no pad so the wouldn't seat for him), environmental awareness (scanning for missed targets to avoid penalties), tactical and slide lock reloads, guys enter with a plan and completely forget it once they started shooting, and active movement. All of which seemed like good experience for people interested in Defensive Carrying.

So who here participates in IDPA or a similar shooting sport?

Airedale

I shoot USPSA, ICORE, steel challenge, and some 3 gun. I haven't shot IDPA. There are not enough weekends to do it all!

Dave

Stav

It is something that intrigues me. A great way to practice.

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Stetson

No but I want to just haven't had the time.

Miggy

I shoot IDPA. I just got back from one of our regular matches.

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TerriLi

I actually found out there is a local shooting range that offers all kinds of competitions, including several rimfire. Sadly with ammo like it is I'm thinking of trying that one. Although I know I'm going to be the worst shot there.

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retsupt99

I said "No!"

I have thought about it from time to time.
I took a Pistol SD course from an instructor who is the FL Area Coordinator for IDPA, but he's 2 hours away.
I'm not sure that there is an IDPA center near me.

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Blackeagle

I just shot a local IDPA match today. IDPA can be a good place to get some trigger time in something other than a pure square range environment. It does have some limitations though. I don't think it really exercises the full range of gunfighting skills and it can teach you some bad habits that could get you killed in a real fight. If you keep these limitations in mind, you can try and shoot IDPA in a more realistic way and avoid some of the bad habits (though this will probably hurt your scores). Even better you can do additional training and practice outside of IDPA to try and practice the skills IDPA doesn't really cover.

Miggy

You are in the middle of 3-4 clubs and all far away? Darn!

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Miggy

Such as?

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You have to make the shot when fire is smoking, people are screaming, dogs are barking, kids are crying and sirens are coming.
Randy Cain.

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