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Lorimor:

--- Quote from: jthhapkido on February 09, 2015, 12:54:41 PM ---
Personally, I don't consider any form of shooting competition I've seen to be even remotely realistic training for self-defense.  I find them useful for all sorts of things---but realism is not one of them. 

I realize that IDPA claims to be realistic, but that's really nonsense.  When "turn around and walk away" isn't a viable choice, when no verbal interaction or choice-making is possible, and when moving into threats as fast as possible is the best way to win--it isn't realistic.

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Who would go to a shooting competition if no shooting was involved? :) We all know avoidance and evasion are the first and best options.  :)

I do consider IDPA slightly more realistic as it does at least acknowledge the possibility of incoming fire, i.e., mandating the use of cover.   Standing boldly in a doorway just doesn't set well with me.  :)

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