IDPA is really, really just a game now

[jetfire]

It's not even that anymore, necessarily. When you think about it, somebody who carries a G19 with a laser and MRDS AIWB would need a special gamer rig and gun to shoot the "practical street alternative to USPSA".

Maybe they could make people dress like Nash Bridges and call it "'90s Action Shooting"?

Dude. I would TOTALLY play that game, especially if I got a sweet-kitten Hemi 'Cuda. And Jodi Lyn O'Keefe.

Back to the subject at hand, IDPA as an organization is moving towards the concept of "shooting sport with every-day gear/guns", with some exceptions as noted by Tam. That's why I found this stage so curious, because in light of the new rulebook that goes into effect soon, it seemed like a regression to the bad old days of tactical IDPA, where gamer-kitten-gamers like me are contravening the "spirit" of the stage by blasting through the vision barriers.

Hell, once a long time ago I intentionally shot through a no-shoot because it was obscuring a pepper popper activator. The penalty for hitting the no-shoot was 5 seconds, but if I'd not hit the popper and the subsequent target, I'd have been looking at a minimum 12.5 seconds in penalties.

[Erik]

Maybe they could make people dress like Nash Bridges and call it "'90s Action Shooting"?

I'd sign up for that. But what I'd really like is a Magnum PI division.

[jetfire]

I'd sign up for that. But what I'd really like is a Magnum PI division.

Yeah, but that'd get messy quick, because the purists would argue that the Magnum PI division would only be allowed to carry 1911s in .45 ACP, but the rules lawyers would point out that Magnum used a Star Model B as a stand-in gun so you should get to use 9mm 1911s too. Then it's just an equipment race to see who can conceal the most mags in a pair of cut-off jean shorts and how to get your Detroit Tigers hat to maximize your tactical vision.

[Drang]

Yeah, but that'd get messy quick, because the purists would argue that the Magnum PI division would only be allowed to carry 1911s in .45 ACP, but the rules lawyers would point out that Magnum used a Star Model B as a stand-in gun so you should get to use 9mm 1911s too. Then it's just an equipment race to see who can conceal the most mags in a pair of cut-off jean shorts and how to get your Detroit Tigers hat to maximize your tactical vision.

What's the penalty for failing to wear a proper porn 'stache? And are fake porn 'staches allowed?

[Tamara]

And are fake porn 'staches allowed?

Gamer.

[Josh Runkle]

Yeah, but that'd get messy quick, because the purists would argue that the Magnum PI division would only be allowed to carry 1911s in .45 ACP, but the rules lawyers would point out that Magnum used a Star Model B as a stand-in gun so you should get to use 9mm 1911s too. Then it's just an equipment race to see who can conceal the most mags in a pair of cut-off jean shorts and how to get your Detroit Tigers hat to maximize your tactical vision.

Ok, ok, getting more and more interested...when's the first match?

[Dagga Boy]

I will be showing up with a REAL porn stash, I will be dressed like Hunter, and now its just a toss up between the Dodge Power Wagon with the tow truck bumper from Simon and Simon, or the Ferrari Daytona from Miami Vice........choices.

[Mr_White]

I am so low rent. All I have to choose between are a wig and a pimp hat. I did get a fighting cock feather* for the hat though....maybe I should bring it out to the USPSA match tomorrow.







*from a non-practicing fighting cock, so don't even start

[Joe in PNG]

Do I get to tote a side folding Ruger AC-556 if I rock a safari jacket and cigar?

On second thought, bad idea- the A Team isn't exactly known for hitting their targets.

[Mr_White]

Do I get to tote a side folding Ruger AC-556 if I rock a safari jacket and cigar?

On second thought, bad idea- the A Team isn't exactly known for hitting their targets.

If you hit the targets the dirt can't fly up all cool-like, doy. Then the corrupt sheriff and his cronies don't get scared away from harassing the hardworking miners and their hot daughters.