The rules nazis at IDPA and the 40 round stages at USPSA have driven me to Steel Challenge lately. 100 rounds (I'm perfect, no makeups ), simple, straightforward, easy setup, in and out!
What do you think of combining the best of both? A series of standard stages with lower round counts but still test the skills that need testing. Maybe the NRL22 model where we all shoot the same thing every month? Doesn't matter but something efficient, simple and easy.
Some other random thoughts...
-Unfortunately, for the near future, mag capacity is a thing. In order to be inclusive (sorry that word makes me want to vomit too) and grow we have to deal with that. We will need to download mags to force reloads and design stages to be mag agnostic but, all that is doable.
-Unfortunately, for the near future, expensive/scarce ammo is a thing. 300 round weekends plus practice has to be considered.
-I think the divisions need to be rethought. We think too much about the iron rather than the function. Three basic divisions would be Open, Concealed Carry (IDPA like rules) and, Standard (OWB, one or two piece belt open top kydex). There could be others but you get it. Not too far from what we have, just clean it up.
-I realize that tight rules are inevitable as money becomes involved. Even more reason to introduce something new. We can enjoy it for a while before it gets ruined by those who ruin things.
-Like steel, .22, PCC, beginners, etc, divisions are easy to incorporate.
-MD's and set-up crews will likely love it.
-Some will call it boring. Maybe what kills my idea.
-Everyone picks brass or they shoot naked while everyone yells "Shame" at them ala, GOT! Just a pet peeve. Pickup your damn garbage!
There is a definite place for IDPA/USPSA, I still shoot and enjoy both, just not as much anymore. If I could pop in shoot 100-150 rounds and wrap it up in 4 or 5 hours, I'd shoot more often.
What say you? I won't reply much since the mods and I don't get along too well but I'll be watching and chipping in where I can.
-ev-
What do you think of combining the best of both? A series of standard stages with lower round counts but still test the skills that need testing. Maybe the NRL22 model where we all shoot the same thing every month? Doesn't matter but something efficient, simple and easy.
Some other random thoughts...
-Unfortunately, for the near future, mag capacity is a thing. In order to be inclusive (sorry that word makes me want to vomit too) and grow we have to deal with that. We will need to download mags to force reloads and design stages to be mag agnostic but, all that is doable.
-Unfortunately, for the near future, expensive/scarce ammo is a thing. 300 round weekends plus practice has to be considered.
-I think the divisions need to be rethought. We think too much about the iron rather than the function. Three basic divisions would be Open, Concealed Carry (IDPA like rules) and, Standard (OWB, one or two piece belt open top kydex). There could be others but you get it. Not too far from what we have, just clean it up.
-I realize that tight rules are inevitable as money becomes involved. Even more reason to introduce something new. We can enjoy it for a while before it gets ruined by those who ruin things.
-Like steel, .22, PCC, beginners, etc, divisions are easy to incorporate.
-MD's and set-up crews will likely love it.
-Some will call it boring. Maybe what kills my idea.
-Everyone picks brass or they shoot naked while everyone yells "Shame" at them ala, GOT! Just a pet peeve. Pickup your damn garbage!
There is a definite place for IDPA/USPSA, I still shoot and enjoy both, just not as much anymore. If I could pop in shoot 100-150 rounds and wrap it up in 4 or 5 hours, I'd shoot more often.
What say you? I won't reply much since the mods and I don't get along too well but I'll be watching and chipping in where I can.
-ev-