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Introduction INTRODUCTION We're thrilled that you are interested enough in practical shooting to explore how best to get started. You are about to take the first step on an exciting journey to a new world of safe, fair, family fun with some of the greatest people you will ever know. Click
on the "How Do I Join " button for a list of membership
options and benefits. The IPSC Indonesia is the premier competitive
shooting organization in the world under PERBAKIN. IPSC Indonesia
membership is your pass to compete in any USPSA or IPSC (International
Practical Shooting Confederation) match anywhere in the world. IPSC
Indonesia membership does not include range or local club membership.
In most cases you will be allowed to compete in local matches even
if you don't belong to the local organizations. You will discover,
though, that there are many advantages to belonging to a club in
your area, if for no other reason than the camaraderie that exists
among like-minded enthusiasts! Practical
Shooting IS competition. Competition necessarily requires that there
be more than one person taking part, so the first step is to locate
someone near you with whom to compete. IPSC Indonesia has few affiliated
clubs located in or near most communities in Indonesia so it shouldn't
be difficult. The local club leaders will be excited to see you and eager to answer your questions, but here are a few "does and don'ts" to make that first visit a pleasant experience for all concerned.
FIREARMS & HOLSTERS It
may be that the firearm you already own will be just what you need
to get started in practical shooting, but you may learn of other
competitive opportunities that will give you that excuse you've
been looking for to buy a new toy! IPSC has five competitive divisions,
delineated by equipment rules. Unless you are blessed with more
money than you need, we recommend that you don't rush out and spend
until you've had the opportunity to learn enough about the sport
to make an informed decision. Holsters
must retain the firearm during any required movement, must cover
the trigger of a holstered gun, must point to the ground when the
firearm is holstered, and must be carried at belt level; shoulder
holsters, fanny packs, et al, are not permissible at IPSC events.
Further, Production Division has additional holster restrictions.
Go to our Rulebook, for more information about the equipment requirements
of each division. OTHER EQUIPMENT Other
necessary equipment includes spare magazines or speed loaders and
belt mounted carriers. In most cases at least one magazine will
be included with the firearm when you bought it, but having at least
five magazines is desirable to be sure to get you through the various
stages in a match. Magazines should be available from the gun manufacturer
or from a variety of after market sources. AMMUNITION Most
IPSC Indonesia use factory loads. Reloading is allowed in certain
Area for reasons of both economy and performance. The desirability
of reloading depends on the divisions in which you choose to compete
and the caliber you select. The division choice frequently influences
the caliber choice. The issues involved in caliber choice include
magazine capacity, recoil, and the division rules. For
example, most Open Division competitors use .38 Super or one of
its variants. Most firearms built to compete in Open Division require
specific bullet weights and velocities to reach full potential so
most Open competitors choose to reload. Standard
Division is dominated by the .40S&W cartridge fired in highly
tuned firearms similar those found in Open Division, although they
are less complex. Most Standard competitors also opt to reload. Many
who compete in Modified Division use almost the same guns they use
in Open Division, but the division rules state that the gun should
fit into the box. However, this division has not been ever competed
in level I and II matches. Production
Division provides a competitive venue for the box-stock firearms
people typically purchase for self-defense. Most Production competitors
use 9MM calibers. Because the power requirements in Production are
less than those in the other divisions, factory ammunition is common. The
most commonly used calibers in Standard Revolver Division are 38
Special, .45ACP and .357 Magnum. The recoil dished up by factory
ammunition can be significant in a revolver, and most competitors
find that there are combinations of bullet and powder that can be
hand loaded to provide the necessary accuracy and velocities without
the recoil (and cost!) of most factory ammunition. SOURCES Check
with IPSC Indonesia find those serving the ammunition, equipment,
component, and training needs of our members. EXPECTATIONS It
is important to have realistic expectations as you approach competitive
shooting. Many people, but most especially those without a lot of
shooting experience, make unreasonable assumptions about this game.
If
you had just begun to golf it is unlikely that you would assume
you know how to golf before the first lesson. You've probably seen
Tiger Woods on television and heard the commentators wax eloquent
about his skills. You may have seen him muff a shot and go into
the rough. Even if you've never swung a club yourself you understand
that golf is hard. Unfortunately,
many people are exposed to shooting only on television or in the
movies and they believe a lot of myths that are presented therein.
Our heroes are shown hitting difficult targets at extreme ranges
without seeming to aim. Looks easy. Anyone can do that. Even people
with some shooting experience may fall into the trap of believing
that tin can plinking or hunting has prepared them for competitive
shooting. Practical
shooting is an exciting, fun, safe sport. Like any sport, though,
it takes time and effort to become proficient. Like any sport there
will be times when your progress is rapid and it's easy to remain
focused on your goal. At other times it will seem that you're not
getting anywhere and it will be easy to become discouraged. Consistent
practice will take you where you want to go. Welcome aboard!
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