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What's the Difference Between IDPA and USPSA?

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In the live chat for the last Triangle Tactical Q&A show, Austin asked "What's the difference between IDPA and USPSA?" I didn't have time to get to it in the Live Q&A show, so I thought I'd talk about it here on the main podcast.  Here's the rundown: Concealment: IDPA requires you to have your gun concealed. You'll generally see people using a vest to conceal their gun, but a vest is not required. USPSA does not require your gun to be concealed. Divisions: For the most part, the different divisions in each game are somewhat similar-ish.  In USPSA there are 7 divisions. This is really high level, but here's the breakdown: Production - This is the division I shoot. You'll want to shoot 9mm in Production. You're limited to 10rds in a magazine, and in this division you'll see a lot of Glocks, M&P's, CZ's and Tanfoglio pistols.  Carry Optics - This division is for pistols that have slide-ride optics. My advice here is to buy an optic with a GREAT warranty. I've seen a LOT of them break, and they're ex