Welcome to IPSC Manitoba!
IPSC is the acronym for “International Practical Shooting Confederation”, IPSC. IPSC recognizes all the shooting disciplines – Handgun, Rifle, Shotgun, and Action Air. In IPSC, the world is divided into Regions which Canada is one of it and per Region is subdivided into Sections which Manitoba form part of it.
IPSC Manitoba currently recognizes and sanctions the “IPSC Handgun, PCC and Shotgun” shooting discipline and matches/competitions therein.
IPSC shooters need to blend accuracy, power, and speed into a winning combination. Multiple targets, moving targets, targets that react when hit, penalty targets, or even partially covered targets, obstacles, movement, competitive strategies, and other techniques are all a part of IPSC to keep shooters challenged and spectators engaged.
IPSC shooting is dynamic, challenging, and one of the fastest growing shooting sports in the world today. Courses of fire utilize many aspects not found in the more traditional shooting disciplines such as movement by the shooter, moving targets, multiple targets, and the freedom for the shooter to solve the shooting challenges presented in the courses of fire.
Before we go any further, take a quick look and watch this brief IPSC introductory video
Even at a quick glance, one can see how dynamic and exciting this sport is!
League nights
Various ranges and clubs in Manitoba hold regular “IPSC League Nights” at their respective venues.
“League nights” are typically an informal session where IPSC shooters gather to train and shoot together. The league nights are particularly popular at indoor ranges during the winter months when our outdoor match season comes to a close.
IPSC Leagues can be anything from informal “skills and drills”, live-fire, training sessions to a full scale, “Level I”, club match.
These leagues (for obvious safety reasons) may require that participants be IPSC Black Badge qualified. IPSC Manitoba holds no jurisdiction or control over the informal IPSC leagues, so contact the applicable range/club for more detailed information and membership/attendance requirements (see below).
Winnipeg
Firing Line Gun Club
Held Wednesday nights 6:30pm ~ 10pm.
All participants must be Black Badge Certified and have their own equipment.
Additional cost ~ Tape & Target fee of $40 for the year.
Guest participant cost (accompanied by member & Black Badge Certified) $10
Steinbach
Steinbach Game & Fish Gun Range Inc.
Held Monday nights @ 6:30pm (May to September)
FOR STEINBACH GAME & FISH GUN RANGE MEMBERS ONLY
Contact Walter Melosky for more details. His phone number can be found @ http://www.sgfgri.com/contact.htm
Brandon
Brandon Wildlife Association
Held Thursday nights 6:30pm – 8:30pm (May to September)
FOR BRANDON WILDLIFE ASSOCIATION MEMBERS ONLY
Contact Brad Kirkpatrick @ (204) 728-0614 or bkir@rfnow.com for more details.
Virden
Fort La Bosse Wildlife Association
Are conducting indoor matches during the winter and stage outdoor all steel, shotgun, 3 gun and Handgun matches summer time.
For details, contact Tyson Lobreau Email: tysonl@wolverinesupplies.com
IPSC Contact Info
President/Section Coordinator
Rey Olazo
Email: president@ipscmanitoba.com
Vice President
Rob Schmidt
Email: vicepresident@ipscmanitoba.com
Secretary/Treasurer
Email: info@ipscmanitoba.com
East Region Representative
The East Region is now defined as the former Interlake region and the part of the former Eastman region that is north of #1 highway.
Chad Hamm
Email: chad_99_@hotmail.com
West Region Representative
The West Region amalgamates the Westman and Parkland regions with the following amendments:
Westlake-Gladstone and Glenella-Lansdowne has been removed from the Central Region and added to the new West Region.
Argyle has been removed from Westman and added to the South Region.
Tyson Lobreau
Email: tysonl@wolverinesupplies.com
South Region Representative
The South Region assumes the Central Region boundaries with the following amendments:
Westlake-Gladstone and Glenella-Lansdowne has been removed from our old Central boundary and added to new West Region.
South gains the section of Eastman south of the # 1 Highway, extending to the Ontario border.
Argyle has been removed from Westman and added to the South.
Marc Anderson
Email:marc68and@yahoo.com
North Region Representative
The North Region assumes the previous Norman regional boundaries; 53rd parallel and north (No boundary changes).
Rene Santos
Email: renesantos666@gmail.com
Winnipeg Region Representative
The Winnipeg Region remains the same as the previous Winnipeg regional boundaries (No boundary changes, city of Winnipeg limits, not Perimeter HWY).
Bimbo Aquino
Email: l_09aquino@yahoo.com
Black Badge Training Coordinator/Asst. Black Badge Training Coordinator
Keith Henry/Chad Hamm
Email: ipscmb.training@gmail.com
Web Page Coordinator
Ejay Ortega
Email: info@ipscmanitoba.com
Statistician
Email: info@ipscmanitoba.com
Equipment Coordinator
Rene Santos
Email: renesantos666@gmail.com
Match Coordinator
Rob Schmidt (Handgun)
Email: vicepresident@ipscmanitoba.com
Marc Anderson (Shotgun/PCC)
Email: marc68and@yahoo.com
National Team Selection Committee
Rey Olazo and Rob Schmidt
Email:president@ipscmanitoba.com
Email: vicepresident@ipscmanitoba.com
NROI/MPHA Representative
Norm Frankfurt
Email: norfra@mts.net