r/canadaguns • u/OkDistrict6324 • 3d ago

Competitions/matches IPSC - Rifle Discipline

Hello everyone,

I am looking to get into practical/competitive shooting but as you know recent bans made it impossible to get a handgun. Is the rifle discipline of IPSC active in Ontario?

Can I join the black badge program with a semi-auto? If not, is it possible to rent a handgun solely for IPSC shooting? Are there ranges/clubs that allow practical shooting with a rifle?

I am located in GTA and unfortunately couldn’t find a lot of information online. I can travel so doesn’t have to be in the GTA.

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u/Specialist_Chard5231 2d ago

$$$$. Members would be mad if their current BB didn't cover them for the new sport. New people non members are a source of cash

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u/Hot_Cheesecake_905 2d ago

$$$$. Members would be mad if their current BB didn't cover them for the new sport.

Here is what I don't understand regarding the new IPSC Shotgun Black Badge in Ontario.

The pistol Black Badge opens the door to all IPSC disciplines.

The new shotgun Black Badge has been pigeonholed into "shotgun only."

I can accept that the new shotgun Black Badge doesn't qualify you for pistol, but it should be treated like a regular Black Badge and allow you to shoot other long gun matches too (rifle, mini-rifle, etc.)?

The Instagram post advertising the new shotgun Black Badge says it will cost roughly the same as the pistol Black Badge, so it's not like it's any cheaper. It seems to imply that you will have to take additional courses to qualify for other types of matches. Who has that much time and money to jump through hoops for the one rare sanctioned shotgun match a year.

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u/SpectreBallistics Spectre Ballistics International (Verified) 2d ago

The purpose of the black badge is to make sure you're safe and know the rules of the sport. It does make some sense that shotgun would be shotgun only since it's a bit different than pistol or rifle.

That being said, the pistol one doesn't cover shotgun or rifle. Movement with a long gun is a bit different than a pistol. Rifle and pistol scoring are different than shotgun.

IMO, any black badge so qualify you for any discipline. The differences are not that big and can easily be picked up.

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u/Hot_Cheesecake_905 2d ago

IMO, any black badge so qualify you for any discipline. The differences are not that big and can easily be picked up.

100% agree, especially considering the state of the sport.

You would think IPSC Ontario would ensure the Shotgun Black Badge opens the door to dynamic shooting in Ontario.

Awareness of mini-rifle also seems pretty low in Ontario. I was chatting with my club's Black Badge coordinator, and I got a blank stare when I brought up mini-rifle.

Steel Plate Challenge would be perfect for a 10/22 too, but nothing in Ontario as far as I'm aware.

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u/SpectreBallistics Spectre Ballistics International (Verified) 2d ago

We do a bunch of Steel Challenge here in AB. It's great fun. Not really action shooting like IPSC though.

It's surprisingly easy to do steel challenge that I'm somewhat surprised it's not happening at more ranges.

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u/Hot_Cheesecake_905 2d ago

Not really action shooting like IPSC though.

Yeah, I was thinking in Ontario, it could be a good alternative for clubs to offer something more exciting than target shooting. Since it's not dynamic shooting like IPSC, perhaps the risk tolerance to run such events maybe lower.