Right. The IDPA rules are silly. Probably no sillier, though, than USPSA "practical" shooting (oh sure, I'll use my Safariland competition holster and mag holders as my carry rig - <yuk> <yuk> ). The reason IDPA silliness may seem a little more offensive than USPSA silliness is because IDPA claims to be free from such things. I guess it's like all sports. It starts out with a connection to real, practical skills, but then the desire to win overcomes the desire to be practical, and the whole venture turns into a game (in the positive sense of the word). I say just relax and enjoy whichever game you have the most fun at.
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