Extreme Pistol (IPSC) Shooting
What is Extreme Pistol?
EXTREME PISTOL (IPSC) is the most exciting shooting sport in the world. Hitting the targets is easy but still challenging.
As an IPSC shooter, you will use your handgun safely in a recreational atmosphere that will bring you together with others who enjoy the sportsmanship found in handgun ownership and competition.
Take the Extreme Pistol (IPSC) Training Certification Course (TCC)
Before you can shoot Extreme Pistol, you must take the Black Badge course, a minimum of 16 hours of training. This will teach you to compete safely with your pistol in competitions.
We will meet up at THE RANGE - LANGLEY where I train indoors all year round.
During the course you will learn how to safely:
- draw a centrefire handgun from a holster and shoot it
- with two hands
- with right hand
- with left hand - speed reload; move & reload
- shoot around a barricade
- shoot both kneeling and prone
- move and shoot
- shoot on the move
- shoot reactive steel targets
- and much more!
Cost and Materials
Contact me as soon as possible as I will be sending all materials, etc. by email before the course date.
You MUST have a membership in IPSC BC to register for the course. Visit https://ipscbc.com/new-member-signup/. Once you have your IPSC BC receipt for $120 you may then contact me to register for the course.
My IPSC Training Certification Course (Black Badge) fee is $300 and includes:
- 16 hours of instruction by IPSC Canada co-founder and longest certified Training Course Instructor, Murray Gardner
- Scoring supplies (targets and tape) and all range equipment
- If you are not a member of the host club, THE RANGE - LANGLEY, there will be a $45/day Day Card fee when on the range, the last 2 of 3 days, for a total of $90. You will pay The Range the Day Card fees on the first day of class and sign The Range Langley waiver for range use.
- There is a $100 cancellation fee, without notice on reasonable grounds, 72 hr before the first day of the course to offset expenses incurred.
- The class is held indoors so that weather, either too hot or too cold, will not affect the students ability to learn all that is required.
You will need to bring:
- Your own pistol, holster, minimum 3 magazines, and magazine pouches. This Extreme Pistol Equipment Checklist will help you sort it out.
- If you have questions about the equipment or ammunition, call me between 9AM and 5PM to discuss at 604.889.3822.
- Ammunition (min 350 rounds)
- Do NOT bring ammunition for the first day of class, only the last two days.
- Refreshments, appropriate clothing to the weather, etc.
- 2018 NROI Rulings
Need to Rent or Buy?
If you don't have your own handgun, rental of all you need is available directly through
- Rental cost for a pistol and ammunition is $200 for 3 days (a CZ Shadow or Glock with 3 mags and 400 rounds 9mm Luger ammo)
- Rental cost for an IPSC competition rig is $50 3 days (a belt, holster and 2 mag pouches)
If you wish to buy items instead of renting them, you can go to mdgardner.com to get everything you need. I recommend you contact them at least one week prior to your course to ensure you have your gear in time!
Payment and Pre-work
You are required to pay for your course with EMT or cash at least 7 days before the first session.
On payment, you will receive your course materials and a receipt for payment. You will need this time to pre-read the course material and complete the Open Book exam that will be marked the weekend before the first day and results sent back to you.
The Open Book exam is 50 questions, True/False or multiple choice, that will help you learn the rules you need to be successful at IPSC. All of the answers are in the material you will receive when you register.
You MUST complete this exam the Friday BEFORE the first day of the course. This exam can take up to 1.5 hours to complete. You may find it helpful to use this searchable online copy of the IPSC Rule Book so you can search for keywords.
Training Certification Course ("Black Badge") Schedule
Typically, each course is conducted over three evenings, from 6PM to 11PM although special arrangements might be made, see below. To register, confirm that you meet the requirements, then call me at 604.889.3822.
You must meet these requirements before you can take this training course. If you need pistol lessons, see my handgun training page.
Please register at least one week before the course date. Dates subject to change without notice.
2025 IPSC BLACK BADGE COURSE DATES
My classes in 2025 are held on Mon/Tue/Wed evenings.
- Mon/Tue/Wed Oct 20/21/22
- Mon/Tue/Wed Nov 17/18/19
Other timeslots, locations and instructors may be available at IPSC BC.
Want to know more? For those of you about to start out, this is how a major match is born. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hmzyqaoWy0g&hd=1
Last update: September 24, 2025
phone: 604.889.3822 email: doc@mdg945.ca