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banjobart · August 27, 2001, 02:53 PM

I think of IDPA as IPSC Lite. In IDPA the course designer determines exactly how the shooter must shoot the course and engage the targets. In IPSC/USPSA the shooter generally decides how they are going to approach the stage and they decide for themselves their strategy for engaging the targets. This helps the IPSC shooter to learn to think on their feet and shoot fast and accurately.

I think that IPSC/USPSA will make one a better shooter faster that IDPA will.

In real life shootings, studies show that the shooter reacts and fires to end the fight, frequently to slidelock, before they ever have a chance to even consider using cover.

I love to shoot both sports and appreciate the opportunity very much. I thank all the volunteers that provide the matches.

August 27, 2001, 02:53 PM	#17
banjobart Senior Member Join Date: February 17, 2001 Location: Michigan Posts: 188	I think of IDPA as IPSC Lite. In IDPA the course designer determines exactly how the shooter must shoot the course and engage the targets. In IPSC/USPSA the shooter generally decides how they are going to approach the stage and they decide for themselves their strategy for engaging the targets. This helps the IPSC shooter to learn to think on their feet and shoot fast and accurately. I think that IPSC/USPSA will make one a better shooter faster that IDPA will. In real life shootings, studies show that the shooter reacts and fires to end the fight, frequently to slidelock, before they ever have a chance to even consider using cover. I love to shoot both sports and appreciate the opportunity very much. I thank all the volunteers that provide the matches.