r/canadaguns • u/Final_Birthday2205 • 17d ago

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/Hot_Cheesecake_905 17d ago edited 17d ago

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 16d ago

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 16d ago

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 16d ago

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