r/canadaguns • u/Final_Birthday2205 • Jul 07 '26

Competitions/matches ISPC - Beginner

Good afternoon,

I am interested in getting my black badge and becoming an ISPC member. However, with the current handgun bans im unsure of the organization has been affected due to the freeze on handguns. I can’t find any info about using shotguns in the organization within Ontario.

Is it still possible to become a member? I have my PAL and RPAL, but I don’t own a handgun. I do own a shotgun.

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u/Mr_Nuclear1 Jul 08 '26

Can you provide a link or something?

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u/Warm-Alternative-433 Jul 08 '26

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u/Hot_Cheesecake_905 Jul 08 '26 edited Jul 08 '26

Are IPSC Shotgun matches being run in Ontario?

You have to shoot once a year to keep your badge up to date, right? If there are no matches, it is a bit moot to get the Shotgun Black Badge.

I wonder if any GTA clubs will be running this course.

As for mini-rifle, I do not think anyone is doing that in Ontario yet, which is a shame because that is what a lot of new shooters are left with.

Also, it seems this new course does not allow you to shoot mini-rifle; it is shotgun only.

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u/kestik Jul 08 '26

Shotgun matches are being rolled out at some clubs afaik. Barrie Gun Club is in the process of it with dates being scheduled for members currently - not sure about official matches, etc. as I'm new to IPSC in general.

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u/Hot_Cheesecake_905 Jul 08 '26

My club recently started doing shotgun matches too, but I don't think they're IPSC sanctioned.

I think it is a big miss for IPSC not to include mini-rifle, rifle, or the other disciplines as part of this badge. So when mini-rifle is rolled out in Ontario, does it mean Shotgun BB holders will have to take yet another course?

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u/kestik Jul 08 '26

I assume so and I agree it's kind of silly to do it this way.