For those of you who shoot in either of these disciplines:
Why would someone choose one over another?
Which of the sports is the next "logical" step after range shooting (moving up--or on) from target shooting to improving on that skill and taking your shooting to the "next level" of competence?
Which sport offers a person the most realistic chance of improving their possibility of surviving an attack from bad guys (if I'd decide to pursue a CCW permit and would therefore be armed when the attack occurs).
I live in an area that has both IPSC and IDPA chapters within about an hour of me. Do you guys have opinions about which makes sense to participate in?
Equipment---Sig 220 and CZ85 Combat. No holsters, belts, magazine pouches.
Experience---I've been target shooting for 8 months and have taken basic handgun course and 2 extra hours of instruction.
Thanks
Why would someone choose one over another?
Which of the sports is the next "logical" step after range shooting (moving up--or on) from target shooting to improving on that skill and taking your shooting to the "next level" of competence?
Which sport offers a person the most realistic chance of improving their possibility of surviving an attack from bad guys (if I'd decide to pursue a CCW permit and would therefore be armed when the attack occurs).
I live in an area that has both IPSC and IDPA chapters within about an hour of me. Do you guys have opinions about which makes sense to participate in?
Equipment---Sig 220 and CZ85 Combat. No holsters, belts, magazine pouches.
Experience---I've been target shooting for 8 months and have taken basic handgun course and 2 extra hours of instruction.
Thanks