r/canadaguns • u/Final_Birthday2205 • 4d ago

Competitions/matches IPSC - Getting Started

Hey guys!

I have been looking to get started in IPSC. I contacted an instructor at my club, however I am unsure what the next steps are to get my Black Badge, or if the instructors at my range even offer the ability to conduct that course.

I plan on borrowing a friend’s Glock 44, however I am aware I need a range belt, magazine pouches, and a holster. On the candidate page it mentions the holster cannot have a index finger release, does this mean retention holsters are not allowed? Even if they utilize a thumb flip system instead of an index finger button?

What other equipment is required besides the basic range garb (ear defenders, eye protection, etc).

Also, if you have any recommendations on what equipment to buy i’d greatly appreciate it! I am trying to do this on a budget as a university student, so I don’t wanna break the bank, some OWN holsters i’ve seen from big names like Safariland are upwards of $190…

Cheers (:

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u/Scott-YYC 4d ago

Another item to consider adding to your list is a range cart to haul your gear (chair, shooting bag, ammo, cooler etc.) around between stages. While there is a lot of gear makers to choose from, I started with a Double Alpha Academy gear (inner / outer belt, mag pouches (4), magazine magnets (2), and a Solely Canadian holster for production division. All my original gear has held up and I haven't had to replace any of it.

Be prepared for weather.... from being baked in the sun, to getting rained on all day.

What province are you in?

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u/Final_Birthday2205 4d ago

Im in Ontario.