IDPA box?

[OH25shooter]

I'm not familiar with IDPA terms and rules. So, what does it mean when I hear, "fit into the IDPA box?"

[ClarkEMyers]

IDPA founders hoped to create a practical shooting discipline that
will not turn into an equipment race.

In the interests of keeping things practical IDPA has size requirements including restrictions on barrel length and type. The IDPA box is:

D. Fit in the IDPA gun test box measuring 8 ¾” x 6” x 1 5/8.”
with an empty magazine inserted.

Given the notion of using handguns suitable for concealed carry then as Mason said to Dixon we have to draw a line someplace. One of bright lines is fitting in the IDPA box -

[OH25shooter]

Thanks...

[HiWayMan]

Quote:
IDPA founders hoped to create a practical shooting discipline that
will not turn into an equipment race.


Ya.........glad to see that's working out for them. No matter how "practical" it started it is becoming a "Gamers" game now. I would like to see some more stringent rules on what is and isn't "practical".

[Jim Watson]

It is usually not productive to rewrite other peoples' rules. They tend not to listen. I know Bill Wilson does not want to hear about it, after the fuss over the 2005 edition IDPA rulebook.
And other outsiders who want changes don't want the same changes you do.
You might not like shooting by MY rules, and I might not want to be stuck with what YOU consider "practical."
Suck it up and per Nike shoes, just do it.

[HiWayMan]

Relax Jim. I understand that it is impossible to write rules that everyone will like. I also realize that IDPA really is just a game, nothing more. I guess it is up to the individual shooter to determine what is "practical". When I shoot these types of events I like to run what I carry, otherwise what is the point?

[jmorris]

What's the point? That depends, are you playing a game? If so, the point is usally to win. For me the point would remain the same in a "real" gun fight (just without all the rules).

[Jim Watson]

Well the point is, it is a sport - I prefer "sport" as so many people use the term "game" to trivialize the competition. And sports have rules that are in some regards arbitrary. Why not two strikes per out; or seven yards for a first down? It would make things move along faster.