r/canadaguns • u/LightningKachowshi • 23h ago

Buy recommendations Handgun Competitions.

I am located in Calgary, Alberta and want to join a handgun competition however I am uncertain about the requirements around it. My range is located in Rocky Mountain House and has pistol ranges I use often.

Am I required to be IPSC certified for all of the competitions? If so what if my range doesn’t offer this course. Where can I do it.

Ultimately I’d love some advice or even pay for some information as to how one goes about joining a league and shooting competitively.

Thanks ahead of time!

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u/h3IIfir3pho3nix N E R F G U N S 22h ago

Email your range board/check their website to see their event details. They will usually have range rules and other requirements indicated. If not, the board should give you info.

There are also tons of other clubs that will let you compete as a guest. Check the ranges around your area on Practiscore to see what is offered.

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u/_Armpit AlmostProhibited.ca 22h ago

It's a website that most clubs and ranges that offer events use for score keeping.

You'll usually find events on the range's calendar, or on Practiscore.

It's not the most user friendly site for both users and match directors. While I would love an alternative, making something like that takes a lot of effort, and getting people to use it will take a lot more.

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u/LightningKachowshi 22h ago

Thank you so much for the information! I will definitely look into this. As of now I am signing up for my black badge course in hopes to get that sorted first!

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u/_Armpit AlmostProhibited.ca 22h ago

A black badge isn't required to attend most events, aside from IPSC.

Not saying that you shouldn't get it, but if your goal is to attend events in general, and not specifically attending IPSC matches, then a black badge isn't needed for most of them.

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u/LightningKachowshi 22h ago

Ohhhhhh no way. I have so much to learn thank you for being patient and teaching me.