vickers
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Nice, thanks. I traded emails with John and will be sending in a registration check on Monday.
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Nice, thanks. I traded emails with John and will be sending in a registration check on Monday.
SJan
NES Member
No. It is different than USPSA. Yes, there are some rules about IDPA that piss me off (flat-footed reloads being the worst). Shoot both a few times and decide for yourself.
We all poke fun but I shoot with people that regularly compete, and enjoy, both sports. Give both a try and if you can't do both then see which one fits better and go with it. I trash talk about IDPA but I'll eventually go shoot a match or two just to try something different. with the kids and job and all I can only get authorization for a few matches a month at this time so it's all USPSA for me
It's better than somethings.
Try both.
Visit both websites.
Read both magazines.
Read both rule books.
Consider the annual dues and match fees are the same in both sports and the entry costs are similar in Production, Single Stack (& L10 w/10 rd mags) and Revolver Divisions.
Decide where spending your limited time and resources will net you the most value.
Then join USPSA.
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Any action shooting is better than just punching a single target on a static range. I happily shot IDPA for years. Then I started shooting USPSA and liked it much better. IDPA is designed around what a small group of people believe tests defensive shooting skills. USPSA is designed around testing the ability to shoot quickly and accurately. If you want to practice and get some friendly competition either game is fine. If you want to take the competitive side seriously, IDPA will frustrate you.
Does this mean you are not renewing your IDPA membership?
Were you at the Worcester match today? If so, which squad?
I was in squad 3. The one with the goofy camera strapped to my hat. If you go to next month's match, either Harvard or Worcester, make sure you grab me and say hi!
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I am glad you had a good time as I was the SO for squad 1. That match was pretty typical for an IDPA match except for we had to eliminate a stage due to the snow and also had to reduce movement for the same reason. You need to understand and follow the rules in this sport like any other but after all they are games and games have rules.
IDPA is my favorite shooting sport but I also participate in others and as was said before they are all fun but different. I hope to see you in Worcester again and I am glad you had a good experience. I had a blast as well.
IDPA is my favorite shooting sport but I also participate in others and as was said before they are all fun but different. I hope to see you in Worcester again and I am glad you had a good experience. I had a blast as well.
Its not that there are more haters in USPSA. Its that they are better at it, just like shooting
Oh... also.. you always find the haters trolling in the IDPA threads.... Nothing better to do?? Funny thing is at least Supermoto doesn't shoot IDPA... GLshooter and Buckland still do. Hmmm Why would they go the Nats??? ![[smile]](/xen/styles/default/xenforo/smilies.vb/001.gif "Smile [smile]")
Oh... also.. you always find the haters trolling in the IDPA threads.... Nothing better to do?? Funny thing is at least Supermoto doesn't shoot IDPA... GLshooter and Buckland still do. Hmmm Why would they go the Nats???
Because I get to shoot against the famous TOF.
Don't forget to sign UNDER THE PAINS AND PENALTIES OF PERJURY:
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- I will refrain from disparagement or inappropriate criticism of IDPA or other shooting sports, their officials, and rules of match competition.
- I will always be a champion for IDPA and promote IDPA in the best light possible.
SJan
NES Member
.... promote IDPA in the best light possible.
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what? that must be why IDPA members say the like IDPA
Shipwreck....I was in your squad. Nice shooting.
Howard_S
dude is a ****ing gunslinger...I don't think I've seen too many people shoot pistols like him right out of the box.
Mike, I just saw that last night. I am signed up for the indoor nationals. I have to say that this thought police crap is ticking me off. I haven't decided what to do. I could go, sign it, and just ignore it. I could go, strike out the offending lines on the form, sign it, turn it in, and see what happens. Or I could tell them I'm not attending because of that, but that would probably please them because they apparently want to drive out anyone who won't drink the koolaid. I'm really conflicted about this.
I'd not attend and demand a refund. These insane conditions weren't disclosed when you signed up and paid, so they owe you your money back.
It's total BS. I really wish that some of the local clubs would say FU to the IDPA organization and go outlaw. Maybe the IDPA organization would get the message, or maybe it could be the beginning of a new game. There are enough good things that differentiate IDPA from the other options. Keep those and get rid of the BS.
