Here's an update as to what I've been thinking....
I had stated several times on this forum that _I_ would not run an IDPA match. This is based on some of their outright stupid rules that I'd have to enforce if I paid to be affiliad with IDPA. As I gave the matter more thought, I determined that I could bypass most of the stupid rules by stage design. As time passed and due to the fact that the IDPA Nationals are in Tulsa (and may be held there for several more years) I decided that I would be open to running an IDPA club.
Looking at the poll, I am surprised by the number of votes IPSC/USPSA received. This is an indoor range, which is rather limiting in and of itself. This particular one, while very nice, isn't especially wide, further limiting the stage design. IPSC shooters want a high round count and honestly, I don't think I can provide that for very long without folks getting tired of 6 rds for every target.
Looking at the rest of the results, 11 votes for carry gun, 7 for IDPA and 2 for Tactical. These 3 share many similar elements between them. If we add them together, we have 20, vs. 10 for IPSC vs. 1 for Bullseye.
So I'm going to go with my original premise: Have a match where the IPSC shooter (and anyone else) can shoot their CARRY GUN in a competitive environment. I've been shooting my Kimber Compact Aluminum Stainless and having a blastwith it. Prior to the inception of this match, it had been a very long time since I shot it at all, much less competitively using a practical, concealable holster and mag pouches. It makes sense to hone one's skills with one's actual carry gun, don't you think?
In an attempt to elicit more participation by shooters using a practical gun and holster from concealment, the first $50 Gift Certificate will go to one of those shooters! The rest of the certificates will be random draw.
I don't want to make too big a deal about the IDPA exchange, but I thought you might be interested in what I've been thinking and why.
Please take 10-15 min and look at http://tacticalshootingassociation.com/
There have been a few rule changes in the last couple of yrs to be more accomadating but it has a great target and more ah manly rules (at least the last time I looked). I used to MD off the org rules.
Might be what you are looking for.
Best,
sb
It's empty for crying out loud!!!!!! I will still play the IDPA game at other locations and learn the game because there is some good tactical practice in it.
