IT Looks Like IPAC in Florida Is Off To A Good Start

[AtlasAirguns]

I opened my Instagram out of curiosity and the first item I saw, top of my "feed" was a series of 8 photos from IPAC from TalonTunes. Looks like pretty good attendance, shooting lines showed a typical line of people shooting. There was a photo of a helicopter landing. Lots of sponsor banners lining the entrance road to the event.

But yes, no results yet. HOWEVER, for the entire time I've been involved in airguns I've seen posts like this one
about people wanting to see results during events. So, they're right in line with all of the big airgun events in that regard.

I'm with @Billm, I just don't get the negativity. It's not very realistic for the average, unsponsored shooters to travel cross country. More matches is good for everyone, and especially good for the airgun retailers who are the real drivers behind these large shooting events anyway. The Southeast didn't have a large event like this, and if this becomes an annual thing, now they will.

I personally think that's awesome. The only way I can even fathom negatives is from those not attending who think it'll somehow hurt their "street cred" as self-proclaimed "airgun elite," by not attending and/or placing at this particular event. Based on negative comments, there are some who seem to see themselves as the airgun industries sweethearts/golden boys that appear to feel left out by not being at IPAC.

The helicopter is the owner of the range - he is an ex pilot for the military and owns both the range and a bunch of other acerage. He flew in during our EFT event in the same facility. Cool guy.

 

[duchunter007]

Where in CA will it be?

I did not see where the location was in the info they posted on FB

 

[AtlasAirguns]

I did not see where the location was in the info they posted on FB

It's in Leesburg Florida at the Ares Shooting Facility.

 

[duchunter007]

It's in Leesburg Florida at the Ares Shooting Facility.

I was replying to the one next year in California, sure looks like a good turnout for the shoot, that's awesome, glad that it went well!!

 

[Billm]

I was replying to the one next year in California, sure looks like a good turnout for the shoot, that's awesome, glad that it went well!!

I would imagine that it would be near the host (east of LA).

 

[AtlasAirguns]

I was replying to the one next year in California, sure looks like a good turnout for the shoot, that's awesome, glad that it went well!!

Northtac told me in person that it would be in San Bernardino, but they had only just announced it on Saturday. I do not know if they have a location yet. I also heard mention of some other ideas from staff present but I will leave it for them to report on what they are doing.