valerko Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 Why so many shooters look down on IDPA ? So , there few rules . I think those rules kind of even up the paying field. Anyway. NY state match is over . 1st in experts , 2nd in ESP , 3rd overall. Just sayin...:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonytheTiger Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 First you ask about IDPA hatred, then you mention New York State in the same post?!?! Talk about a huge can of worms, or maybe two separate and unrelated cans, but large ones nevertheless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valerko Posted July 2, 2016 Author Share Posted July 2, 2016 First you ask about IDPA hatred, then you mention New York State in the same post?!?! Talk about a huge can of worms, or maybe two separate and unrelated cans, but large ones nevertheless. Lol. Walked into that one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Miles Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 Yeppers, you led with your chin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 IDPA is a great way to practice defensive use of a pistol ... BUT, have you ever tried USPSA? Ten years ago, I came "out of shooting hibernation" and started shooting both IDPA and USPSA ... I believe I shot a total of 4 IDPA matches, including a Classifier, before I decided to drop IDPA and concentrate on USPSA ... Much more fun. But, to each his own. Why down on NY? Easy ... The late night comedians would have a field day with that hashtag I lived in NY for 33 years, and just left 2 years ago for Florida - WOW, you are allowed to shoot whatever you want down here - very refreshing concept. I've lost track of how many guys down here show me an AR-15 with short barrels and cans, in the trunk of their car - Just In Case. .22 pistols with cans ... This, my friend, is shooting paradise So, when you're ready, we have a time share waiting for you ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valerko Posted July 19, 2016 Author Share Posted July 19, 2016 I shoot everything. IDPA , USPSA , Steel challenge , 3 gun. Anything that action shooting. Even considering cowboy action. Lol Anyway , IDPA isn't defensive practice. It's just another sport. Might offer some good habits , but that's it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L3324temp Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 (edited) I dislike both IDPA and NY. Especially since I lived there for 43 years. There is however one really great monthly USPSA match on Long Island. Edited July 19, 2016 by L3324temp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 L3324, SHHHH, don't tell anyone about that match on LI - no one seems to know about it yet. Their Annual match is one of the best - quiet, private and very nice people. And, challenging. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemesis Lead Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 Like most USPSA shooters, I don't hate IDPA. I just strongly prefer the USPSA game. But if there was no USPSA, I would certainly shoot IDPA. And I do shoot an IDPA match about once or twice a year, so I have more than a passing familiarity with the sport. Having said that, it does bother me that IDPA is, practically speaking, controlled by one man and is thus subject to his biases. This has created the perception of some logical inconsistencies in the sport which has provided a lot of fuel for discussion on the internet. I think that discussion often gets interpreted as hate. But I think a lot of it is driven by people who actually like IDPA (many USPSA shooters start here) and are concerned for the sport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemesis Lead Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 And I just vacationed in New York. I like it there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valerko Posted July 26, 2016 Author Share Posted July 26, 2016 LIPSA puts out great matches , unfortunatlly in summer , traffic is HORRIBLE on LI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronArcher Posted August 4, 2016 Share Posted August 4, 2016 I don't hate IDPA (but I'm not from NY either), but I will say that some of the rules are just plain stupid, and it sounds like it might be getting worse (and/or better) in the future. I'll be shooting an IDPA match next week... Harder to find USPSA matches in the area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winder Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 Check your stats Valer, I think you might have been looking at my line, though I drink a lot... Nice shooting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molson Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 I don't hate IDPA (but I'm not from NY either), but I will say that some of the rules are just plain stupid, and it sounds like it might be getting worse (and/or better) in the future. I'll be shooting an IDPA match next week... Harder to find USPSA matches in the area. Not sure where you live in Wisconsin, but there is at least 1 USPSA match (often 2) every weekend from March to October. Now I will grant an exception to this statement if there is a blizzard to prevent the crews from setting up or people getting to it safely. Go to wisconsinshooters.com and look at the calendar. You will be surprised with what you find. Molson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronArcher Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 There are some, but it's a bit of a longer drive... I will be shooting some of the Fox Valley (Ripon) USPSA shoots in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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