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baddarryl · June 2, 2012, 08:42 AM

I have heard this on this Forum in the past. I have now shot 3 matches and it has made me a better shot, gives me the ability to think about cover, shoot on the move, in different positions, etc. etc. Having no formal training of any kind what I am I missing by that statement? I don't particularly see IDPA as training, but I will say I have learned more in 3 matches of that than years plinking away in the woods. If it teaches bad habits, I am sure there are those that would like to know. Thanks.

June 2, 2012, 08:42 AM	#1
baddarryl Senior Member Join Date: March 29, 2011 Location: Cape Fear! Posts: 1,683	I have heard it said that IDPA can get you killed? I have heard this on this Forum in the past. I have now shot 3 matches and it has made me a better shot, gives me the ability to think about cover, shoot on the move, in different positions, etc. etc. Having no formal training of any kind what I am I missing by that statement? I don't particularly see IDPA as training, but I will say I have learned more in 3 matches of that than years plinking away in the woods. If it teaches bad habits, I am sure there are those that would like to know. Thanks.