Pistol New Zealand

IPSC, The International Practical Shooting Confederation, was formed in 1976, and now embraces 69 Regions. Competition includes National and Continental Championships with the pinnacle of IPSC competition being the tri annual World Shoot.

Practical shooting is a dynamic sport that awards competitors equally for accuracy, power and speed, and which is represented by the Latin phrase "Diligentia, Vis Celeritas" or DVC.

Scores are expressed in terms of Hit Factor, which is the number of points scored per second. The highest hit factor takes all the stage points and other competitors are rewarded proportionally.

Diversity is the cornerstone of our matches, we never shoot the same courses, and so the challenge always changes. The IPSC shooter is a "jack of all trades", capable of pinpoint accuracy and blazing speed.

Our primary principal is safety and thanks to excellent training, discipline and the outstanding efforts of course designers and dedicated Range Officers, we have an enviable and exemplary safety record.

Practical shooting encompasses rifle, shotgun and pistol shooting and competition is divided into Divisions. For example we have an Open Division, for optically sighted guns, Standard for metallic sights, a Revolver Division and Production for service type pistols like Glocks and Sigs. Competition also recognizes the categories, Junior, Lady, Senior, and Super Senior so IPSC is a game for all ages and genders.

IPSC competitions are shot through out the country. If you'd like more information about our great sport, please contact me at practical@pistolnz.org.nz.

Matt Webber

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PRACTICALLY SPEAKING
August, 2007

Kia Ora,

The shooting front has been moving slowly since the last Bullshooter. The usual interclubs have being going great though. Wanganui Pistol Club had their River City shoot at the beginning of July, which everyone enjoyed. Wally says he is going to have next year's one a bit earlier.

There has been some talk in Aussie about putting in a team for the Arafura Games 2009, will keep you posted. The IPSC North Island's are nearly here so keep practising. The South Island Speed event is coming soon, so keep an eye out. It's all go at Rotorua for the Nationals with four new ranges being built for the event.

Matt Webber

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Websites of interest to Practical shooters

www.ipsc.org	Official website of the International Practical Shooting Confederation.

ipsc.invisionzone.com	IPSC Global Village discussion forums.

ericgrauffel.com	Eric Grauffel's site, a forum and some great video clips. Watch and learn, but notice just how controlled his shooting is!

www.brianenos.com	Brian's site is simply the best, the forums outstanding.

home.columbus.rr.com	Mass' resources are the place to search for IPSC load data.

www.mattburkett.com	Check out the Tips, they are very good, a forum and details of Matt's videos and guns and gear.

www.brazoscustom.com	Check out Bob's tips, a top gunsmith with systems that will save you at match time!

www.maxmichel.com	Max is setting the US on fire, having won all the area matches so far this year. He and Army teammate Travis Tomasie offer some excellent advice and tips with an excellent forum.

www.andersonshooting.com	Steve Anderson went from D to GM in one year, check out his site and buy his dry fire manual.

www.doublealpha.biz	Saul Kisch, plays second fiddle to Eric Grauffel in Europe, he's just launched a book and his site has some great monthly tips.

robleatham.com	The Great One himself has a site with some awesome tips, drills and plenty of Robby attitude!