Airsoft Surgeon European Championships Preview Issue | Page 9

FEATURE
PRACTICAL SHOOTING | IPAS
SNIPERS OF WORLD WAR II

“TOP COMPETITORS CAN COMPLETE A RUN OF FIVE PLATES IN
UNDER 3 SECONDS AND REMEMBER, YOU START WITH PISTOL
HOLSTERED AND YOUR HANDS IN SURRENDER… TRUST ME, IT
TAKES SOME DOING!”

IPAS It is a totally inclusive sport with shooters of
all ages and abilities competing together. The IPAS
association runs the sport in the UK and hosts several
matches each year, held at various clubs throughout
the UK. Safety is a priority so those new to the sport
will be required to have safe gun handling. There are
many clubs already shooting IPAS where you can learn
how to shoot and practice safely before entering a
competition. The IPAS association also offers coaching
for “newbies” on how to shoot fast and accurate and
training for individuals who wish to become an Official
IPAS Range Officer.
The great thing about IPAS is its simplicity; it is very
easy to understand, easy to set up and the scoring,
well, your time is your score. There are between two
and five metal plates “down range” depending on
the particular stage being shot (the metal plates are
usually 10”x10” and fixed to a wooden post standing
about 40” high). The target plates are painted grey
and the “stop plate” is either red or blue. The shooter
is required to start with the pistol holstered on the
hip (as mentioned earlier drop leg holsters, shoulder
holsters etc. are not allowed) and the shooter’s hands

www.airsoft-action.co.uk

041