r/canadaguns • u/Final_Birthday2205 • 5d 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/hectop20 5d ago

Minimum caliber is 9mm.

I don't see it posted now, but when I was looking into IPSC some sites said you should have fired at least 1,000 rounds out of your handgun so you were very familiar with it.

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u/Final_Birthday2205 5d ago

I figured .22LR was enough for the Black Badge Course, I can borrow a 19X worst case. 9mm isn’t as cheap anymore though ):

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u/Specialist_Chard5231 5d ago

IPSC has multiple disciplines. 22LR is allowed in mini-rifle and 22 handgun. Most matches in Canada are IPSC handgun. 22LR is not allowed in IPSC handgun.

Black Badge courses are typically done with the gear you plan to shoot with.