{"id":26752,"date":"2026-05-03T01:47:57","date_gmt":"2026-05-03T01:47:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getjackedaboutit.ca\/nprgc\/?page_id=26752"},"modified":"2026-07-24T21:36:28","modified_gmt":"2026-07-24T21:36:28","slug":"ipsc","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/getjackedaboutit.ca\/nprgc\/programs-training\/ipsc\/","title":{"rendered":"IPSC"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Page Content&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|||0px|false|false&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;|||0px|false|false&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;||||false|true&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; width_phone=&#8221;100%&#8221; width_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; 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<em>Diligentia, Vis, Celeritas<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Accuracy<\/li>\n<li>Power<\/li>\n<li>Speed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These three elements are considered equally important within the sport.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Indoor &#038; Outdoor Shooting&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>The NPRG IPSC program operates in both indoor and outdoor environments depending on the season.<\/p>\n<h3>Indoor Season<\/h3>\n<p>During colder months, IPSC activities and training are commonly conducted indoors, allowing participants to continue developing:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Firearm handling skills<\/li>\n<li>Movement fundamentals<\/li>\n<li>Stage procedures<\/li>\n<li>Reloading techniques<\/li>\n<li>Target transitions<\/li>\n<li>Safety routines<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Indoor sessions help maintain consistency and skill development throughout the winter season.<\/p>\n<h3>Outdoor Season<\/h3>\n<p>During the summer months, IPSC transitions outdoors where shooters can experience:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Larger stage layouts<\/li>\n<li>Increased movement<\/li>\n<li>Barricades and obstacles<\/li>\n<li>Multiple shooting positions<\/li>\n<li>More complex stage design<\/li>\n<li>Expanded target arrays<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Outdoor matches create a fast-paced and highly engaging competitive environment while still maintaining strict safety standards.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Match Format &#038; 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