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/edyuster 13d ago
IPSC Ontario has started running black badge courses for shotgun and I believe when you complete that it allows you to compete in IPSC shotgun events only. It doesn’t get you the holster qualification. If you complete the handgun or “normal” one it allows you to shoot shotgun and mini rifle.
The odd part is you have to email the Black badge coordinator to know when these courses are happening or you have to ask a member as they’re posted on the IPSC Ontario members page. The members page pretty much tells you all the matches happening in Ontario and all the black badge courses taking place. Some black badge courses can also be taking place at a club and aren’t posted on the members page like the one in Guelph.