1eyedfatman Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 I've seen many shooters like to decor their vests with different logos. That may be club names, IDPA, their name/ID, patches stitched or velcro on and even have alterations places that will copy logos and stitch them in. I know some logos might be copyrighted…like XDM, Glock, S&W, Safariland, etc. Does anyone know if their is any issue from IDPA about what logos one puts on their vests as long as they are not in bad taste or offensive…like something political in nature. But if one has your club name, IDPA, XDM, CZ, NRA, your local gun range name/log whether stitched in or patches…any issues? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v1911 Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 I've seen a number of patches and logos vary from S&W to hello kitty to "don't tread on me" all at major matches. Half the time you don't even pay much attention to what people have on there when their vests look like they work at TGIF. Just keep it classy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RePete Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Just don't put them on the lower pockets so they act as a stiffener. Rule 8.9.3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metallurgist Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 Patches will help with accuracy .... Hehe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1eyedfatman Posted August 24, 2014 Author Share Posted August 24, 2014 There's always a wise guy…. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newmexicocrawler Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 Put what you want on your vest as long as they are not considered a "stiffner" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeRush Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 I'm not sure- I know it seems like there is a clear answer but you never know any more. If I were going to majors shooting IDPA I would be sure that any patches on my vest were installed by the OEM IN THE COUNTRY OF ORIGIN. Even if it is a vest available from the US subsidiary of the vest manufacturer you must be cautious of who installed the patch. Don't be fooled by the fact that the vest with desired patch is available on the website with a SKU. You don't want to train all season with your patched vest and find out just before nationals that you can't use it. I think Wilson Combat patches are safe no matter who installs them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UCOShooter Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 I don't think that there is an issue besides patches on the pockets. I just do not really understand the need for all of the patches. The only patch I think is useful is the "I'm a lefty" patch to help the RO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdawgbeav Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 No policy that I'm aware of. If you have purchased a patch then you can do with it what you will. I was designing a shooting shirt a few months back and I'm not a sponsored shooter, but wanted to use some logos. I sent an e-mail to the companies and they were more than happy to send over the image files to give to the printer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpankYa Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 I thought each patch brought your stage time down by 2sec. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultimo-Hombre Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Facepalm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newmexicocrawler Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 Patches have been proven to lower times and help shoot zero down..... But to OP....Im not interested in giving free advertizing....but IDPA don't care what you put on yourself as long as it is offensive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davsco Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 I shot an IDPA sort of 3 gun match and wore my 3 gun gear for the non-idpa stages. Some jagoff wearing a proper, shoot me first, vest with name and logos was lamenting over the tactical ninjas there. He told the new shooters that USPSA was just fast shooting while IDPA was more about accuracy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ss+P Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 No Viagra patches. That would count as a stiffener. Hahaha couldn't resist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ss+P Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 Davsco I love the people who think that way. Whether IDPA vs USPSA or people who don't shoot competitivly vs those that do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADulay Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 No Viagra patches. That would count as a stiffener. Hahaha couldn't resistSo stolen.Thanks. AD Sent from the Glock Range Bag iPad using Tapatalk and a screwdriver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ss+P Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 Hahaha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1eyedfatman Posted October 14, 2014 Author Share Posted October 14, 2014 Anybody have some Team Viagra patches for my vest? I see you guys are having fun with my thread and keeping it alive. I just want you to know I went with a clean, classy look. Large club/team name/logo stiched into the back and a nice blue IDPA one on front chest panel. Me and my vest finished 3rd MM ESP in my first large sanctioned IPDA match last weekend! Now if I can find a logo that will help me drop 25 points maybe I can get a bump! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elguapo Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 (edited) NM Edited October 14, 2014 by elguapo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elguapo Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 I'm not sure- I know it seems like there is a clear answer but you never know any more. If I were going to majors shooting IDPA I would be sure that any patches on my vest were installed by the OEM IN THE COUNTRY OF ORIGIN. Even if it is a vest available from the US subsidiary of the vest manufacturer you must be cautious of who installed the patch. Don't be fooled by the fact that the vest with desired patch is available on the website with a SKU. You don't want to train all season with your patched vest and find out just before nationals that you can't use it. I think Wilson Combat patches are safe no matter who installs them. Winning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motosapiens Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 You wouldn't wear patches in the real world, would you? that stuff will get you killed in the streets. If you want to be operator-as-heck, just wear your real-world operator vest totally incognito, and no one will know you're a real operator (so you'll have to tell them). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blaese490 Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 I know Armadillo Concealment Vests offer the option of many different logos.... they make a Awesome product and I'm sure Becky has permission or knows as long as its in good taste the manufacturer/Company is OK with it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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