Windsor Area IDPA
International
Defensive
Pistol
Association
What Is IDPA?
International Defensive Pistol Association
IDPA as a sport is quite simply the use of practical equipment including full charge service ammunition to solve simulated “real world” self-defense scenarios. Shooters competing in IDPA events are required to use practical handguns and holsters that are truly suitable for self-defense use. No “competition only” equipment is permitted in IDPA matches since the main goal is to test the skill and ability of an individual, not his equipment or gamesmanship.
IDPA Goals
1: Promote safe and proficient use of guns and equipment suitable for self-defense use.2: Provide a level playing field for all competitors to test the skill and ability of the individual, not their equipment or gamesmanship.
3: Provide separate divisions for equipment and classifications for shooters, such that guns with similar characteristics are grouped together and people with similar skills compete only against each other.
4: Provide shooters with practical and realistic courses of fire that simulate a potentially life-threatening encounter or that tests skills that would be required to survive a life-threatening encounter.
5: Offer a practical shooting sport that is responsive to the shooters and sponsors, with unprecedented stability of equipment rules.
6: Offer a practical shooting sport that allows the competitors to concentrate on the development of their shooting skills and fellowship with other likeminded shooters.
News
Big News
Long-gun registry
Its time has come
An Article from the Windsor Star
On Sept. 22, MPs are expected to decide the fate of the controversial rifle and shotgun registry. Essentially, the vote will attempt to kill a private member’s bill that has been championed by Manitoba Conservative MP Candice Hoeppner — if the motion to reject Hoeppner’s bill passes, the registry will survive.
However, if the motion is defeated, it means Hoeppner’s bill — which has already passed second reading — will proceed for a third and final vote in the Commons. If passed, it will go to the Senate. At that point, the chances are good the bill will find support and the registry will be dismantled.
Not surprisingly, the registry’s defenders have spent the last few weeks attacking Hoeppner’s bill. The head of Canada’s association of police chiefs, William Blair, has said repealing the long-gun registry would harm police officers’ work and “could get them killed.”
The Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians has said their personal experiences, backed up by scientific studies, show the registry has spared victims of gun violence: “As front-line physicians in emergency departments, we regularly witness the horrific injuries and deaths that result from firearms.”
Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff, meanwhile, has made it clear he’ll order — or whip — all members of his caucus to vote against Hoeppner’s bill. On earlier readings, eight Liberals have supported the move to scrap the registry.
That means the fate of the registry largely rests with the 12 New Democrats who have voted with Hoeppner. And, to his credit, NDP Leader Jack Layton — who supports the registry — has vowed to let those 12 MPs vote with their conscience and in the interests of their constituents.
Clearly, Canadians have had enough debate over the long-gun registry since it was introduced by the Chretien Liberals in 1995.
It’s not surprising the police chiefs would support the registry. But the fact is their views may be more relevant to their own interests —and the interests of the police forces they lead — but they are not as relevant to the best interests and should not be determinant of the interests of the overall population that they are paid to serve.
The same is true for the medical association. It is understable that as a group doctors might support the registry, but medical expertise and perspective should be properly weighted in the context of the clear and well thought out mandate of the majority of the population.
After all this time, there’s still no clear evidence the long-gun registry has stemmed gun-related crimes. The only certainty is that the registry has cost taxpayers at least $2 billion — an astronomical figure given that the Liberals promised the registry would only cost an initial $2 million in start-up spending.
In a damning report in 2002, federal Auditor General Sheila Fraser found that program was not only costly, but excessively regulatory, overly complex and difficult for owners to comply with.
The fact is that criminals just don’t register either handguns or long guns. The individuals who have been targeted by the registry are law-abiding, responsible citizens.
“The long-gun registry is a massive Liberal policy failure and it needs to end,” said Hoeppner. “It makes no sense to force law-abiding individuals with firearms’ licences to register their long guns. It makes no sense to believe the registry will prevent a gun crime taking place.”
It’s time to finally get rid of the long-gun registry.
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EKOS POLL ALERT!!!!!
Ekos Research is currently conducting a poll of firearms owners using contact information obtained from the Canadian Firearms Centre (CFC). When the CSSA/CILA alerted the federal government about this poll (which they knew nothing about), they immediately began an investigation. We are currently exploring the possibility of criminal charges relating to the release of confidential information by the CFC.
We are advising all firearms owners that if contacted by Ekos, that they decline participation in this poll. It is obviously an attempt by the bureaucrats to justify continuation of the wasteful and useless long-gun registry, particularly with the second reading of Bill C-391 due at the end of September. Much of the information requested in the poll is already on their databases.
It appears that the CFC has violated your privacy by releasing this information, despite the assurances from the Liberal Government of the day that this would never happen. Another nail in the coffin of the Firearms Registry.
We ask that you contact your MP to protest this incident and to support the passage of C-391.
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REMINGTON 870 PUMP SHOTGUN UPDATE
In our last email spray we indicated that the CFC had a problem with the Remington 870 shotguns and sent registration revocation letters to a number of registered owners. Upon further investigation, it seems that a Quebec police agency sold off some of their illegally modified Remingtons (barrels sawed off to 16”) to a Quebec dealer, who legally sold them to licensed gun owners a few years ago. This was recently discovered by someone in the bureaucracy (with obviously nothing better to do with their time) who decided that these firearms must be seized and destroyed. There are apparently 13 shotguns involved.
Despite the message from CFC, only the barrels are prohibited and must be turned in, not the firearms themselves. Remington 870 shotguns are non-restricted firearms and ONLY the 16” modified barrels are in question. Unless you received a letter from the CFC, you are not affected.
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CSSA ENDORSED BY GARY BREITKREUZ, MP
The CSSA has been honored with the receipt of a glowing endorsement from Member of Parliament Gary Breitkreuz (Yorkton/Melville). Garry, as you know, has been a relentless advocate against the Liberal anti-gun agenda and recently spoke at the CSSA AGM despite enormous pressure to decline.
His endorsement (and others) can be viewed on our website at: http://www.cdnshootingsports.org/endorsements/Endorsements.html
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Even the Coalition for Gun Control agrees: Canadian handgun owners are not the problem!
From the article:
"The study, conducted by Cukier as well as researchers in the U.S. and Great Britain, looked at the underground market between the U.S., Canada and Mexico. ... 'There are very few cases that show handguns used in crime coming from anywhere other than the USA.'"
The Coalition for Gun Control effectively torpedoes their "gun-banning" partner, Toronto Mayor David Miller in their newest report published in the "Journal of Criminology and Criminal Justice." The report affirms what the Canadian Shooting Sports Association has stated all along, "Canadian handgun owners are NOT fueling Toronto's street crime problem, drug gangs are."
The report, co-authored by Coalition President Wendy Cukier states that "Most of the smuggled guns - and guns used in crime - are handguns. Criminal gangs are the recipients of most of the smuggled guns."
This report clearly ends the myth perpetuated by the attention-seeking Toronto mayor that large numbers of handguns are routinely stolen from Canadian owners and are used in street crime.
Cukier's comments also reveal the true agenda of the United Nations firearms programs; eliminate the legitimate ownership of firearms in Canada and the United States, conveniently ignoring their own assertions that the criminal underworld is primarily responsible for the smuggling and misuse of firearms, not lawful citizens.
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CSSA applauds Bill to end the hated Long Gun Registry
OTTAWA - The CSSA is pleased to support Yorkton-Melville M.P, Garry Breitkreuz's Private Members Bill to end the hated Long Gun Registry
"Mr Breitkreuz has always been a voice of reason in the House of Commons regarding firearms legislation. This Bill walks the delicate balance between individual rights and public safety perfectly," stated Tony Bernardo, Executive Director of the Canadian Institute for Legislative Action.
We've worked very hard for this.
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February 18, 2009
MEMORANDUM TO:
All Ontario Section 29 Approved Firearms Ranges
RE: Requirement for Baffles for Certain Ranges
As the Chief Firearms Officer, my responsibility is the administration of certain provisions of the Firearms Act in Ontario, including the oversight of all shooting ranges in this Province under the authority of section 29 of the Firearms Act. Neither the public nor shooting organizations benefit from a shooting range that is unsafe in use, design or construction.
Concerns have recently come to my attention regarding the possibility of projectiles leaving handgun ranges that are greater than 50 metres and rifle ranges that are greater than 200 metres. The Canadian Firearms Centre Range Design and Construction Guidelines require 50 metre handgun and 200 metre rifle ranges to have backstops that are at least six (6) metres high.
A formula for the calculation of total backstop heights is provided on page 56 of the Guidelines. In order to capture the possible overshoot and ricochets that occur on handgun ranges in excess of 50 metres and rifle ranges in excess of 200 metres, backstops would have to be significantly higher than six (6) metres.
To ensure Ontario’s ranges are the safest in Canada, after December 31, 2009 the Chief Firearms Office will no longer approve outdoor handgun and rifle shooting ranges in excess of 50 and 200 metres, respectively, unless the backstop is a minimum of six (6) metres high and the range is baffled.
Sgt. Peter Niedermaier, Supervisor of Clubs and Ranges, Chief Firearms Office will provide advice and assistance, upon request, to those clubs and ranges affected by these changes. Thank you for your ongoing support and cooperation.
Chris M. Wyatt, Superintendent
Chief Firearms Officer
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Local News
The Rondeau Rod and Gun Club
The Rondeau Rod and Gun Club, 10260 Campbell Line, Blenheim ON. has affiliated with I.D.P.A. as of last week. Club meeting night is Wednesdays. IDPA practices will be first Wednesdays of the month to begin with. Guests are welcome anytime. New Shooter Orientation Course will be hosting on Saturday June 20th. Start time is 9 AM. End time unknown.
A Classification shoot will be held at the conclusion of the course for those interested. While our target audience is our fellow club members, guests would not be turned away. Cost for the NSOC will be $5.00. Classification shoot is another $5.00.
You can post questions and interests in the forums under the appropriate topics.
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IDPA Has redesigned the Logo
The new logo is more modern and I though the web page needed a
new look to go with the new Logo!
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Windsor Action Pistol Club
Would like you to meet the Safety Officers
for 2009
Oct 23rd's first IDPA meeting
Item #1
Connie was voted in as Director for the events, and Anna was Voted in as Treasurer.
Item #2
The decision was made that the Club nights would best be used as practice sessions. Each night could be used to practice a different tactic, procedure, or other topics decided upon with in group forums.
Anew topic will be created in the website forum for people to propose ideas to be discussed and practiced. Connie as the Director will make the decision as to what the feature of the night will be and it will be posted on the Calender of Events on the website.
Item #3
It was decided that a $5/person fee would be charged on club nights to cover the cost of targets, props etc. All fee's collected and club purchases will be managed by the treasurer, and any excess money collected during the club nights would be put towards equipment upgrades, maintenance and enhancements.
Windsor Action Pistol Club I.D.P.A.
Club nights the 2nd & 4th Friday of each month.
Hours will be set-up 6pm to 7pm shooting from 7pm till 9-ish
(we have the range till 10).
All IDPA shooters are welcome to join in the fun.
Windsor Action Pistol Club
230 Eugenie Street West
Windsor, Ontario
N8X 2X6
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT
CONNIE 519-919-9547 connie@idpawindsor.com
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Gun Transportation Information
For People Bringing Guns into Canada
All people bringing in a restricted firearm MUST declare all firearms at the border. The firearms must be unloaded, trigger locked and locked in a secure case (just like regular transport). All firearms being declared will be sent to secondary for inspection, verification and futher processing. All firearms WILL be handled by a customs officer only and should not be handled or removed from their storage by the owner. Best rule of practice is to leave the firearms in the trunk of the vehicle, tell the officer where they are located and provide keys for the locks and stay in the front of the vehicle while the officer is verifying the firearm.
For competitive shooting competetions, travellers are allowed to import 1500 rounds of ammunition each without a permit. For hunting purposes, only 200 rounds.
If a non Canadian resident brings firearms into Canada often for legitimate purposes, they may have already taken a Canadian Firearms Safety Course, applied for their licence, registered their firearm in Canada and have an ATT. If this is the case, this is the only documentational requirements needed.
NOTE* Permits to carry or conceal a firearm ARE NOT VALID IN CANADA. Carrying a firearm is ILLEGAL.
For non Canadian residents bringing firearms into Canada who do not have any required documentation need to complete a "Non-Resident Firearm Declaration" http://www.cfc-cafc.gc.ca/form-formulaire/indiv_forms/909_e.asp
There is a $25.00 Canadian fee for this. For restricted firearms, an Authorization to Transport is required. In order to obtain an ATT a Non-Resident Firearm Declaration form should be completed and submitted immediatly because it is a prerequisite to obtain an ATT. This needs to be obtained before arriving at the border or restricted firearms will not be allowed to enter Canada.
An ATT application may be found at http://www.cfc-cafc.gc.ca/form-formulaire/indiv_forms/679_e.asp.
I assume that this process could take weeks to complete and process and therefore should be started immediately depending when the provincial match is scheduled for.
Any questions regarding any of the required documentation should be directed to the Canadian Firearms Centre http://www.cfc-cafc.gc.ca/contact/default_e.asp
It is important to that you let all people know that failure to declare firearms or other weapons to a customs officer at the primary booth will result in seizure of the weapon (no terms of release) as well as seizure of the vehicle and a $1000 fine, as well as being arrested and charged criminally with weapons and smuggling offences.
I hope this helps!
Take care.
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