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INFORMATION
For more details on shooting IPAS visit
the Action Air Shooting forum at
www.actionairshootingukforum.com/phpbb

must be raised in the “surrender” position at the start of each run.
On the audible start signal the shooter engages each of the grey plates
(one shot on each plate) in any order but the stop plate must be hit
last. The last shot will stop the timer and the total time for that run
will be called. There are five runs at each “stage” and the worst time
can be discarded. The other four runs are added together and the
competitor with the fastest overall time for the match wins. Simple!
There are various “divisions” available to suit an individual shooter’s
skill set and weapon of choice and two main categories; “Open”
and “Standard”. An Open division gun can be as “tricked up” as you
like, with extended barrels, red dot sights or even lasers. A Standard
gun can be modified and enhanced but not with an extended barrel
and can only have “iron sights”. Although most competitors use Co2
powered air weapons firing .177 calibre lead ammo, 6mm airsoft
pistols are becoming more widespread and popular.
All in all, IPAS is a dynamic and safe action shooting sport that will
test the pistol craft of shooters of all abilities. Try it for yourself and
you won’t be disappointed.

Mark H

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MARCH 2014

Steve Taylor