Vest or no vest?

GottaEat · May 31, 2018

Last idpa match at Sanners lake I wore a vest for the first time. Before that I was wearing a button up dress shirts. I was think about trying out a t shirt. I’m guessing there is a disadvantage to doing so as far as draw time, but any other reason not too.
Is there a safety issue? Anyone else wear anything similar? Do clubs hosting matches frown upon this? Don’t see many people sporting a t shirt.

BigT5g · May 31, 2018

t shirt is totally acceptable.

jimbobborg · Jun 1, 2018

It depends on the t-shirt. Read the rules about cover garments.

davsco · Jun 1, 2018

if you want to game it, which is fine as it is a game, a sturdy vest that can be easily swept back is the way to go. if you want real-life practice for the way you actually carry, then do the match the way you actually carry, including t-shirt or button up shirt etc and even iwb.

Racinready300ex · Jun 1, 2018

If they allowed AIWB I think that could be just as fast or faster than the vest. But, they don't so I think from a gaming stand point the vest is the way to go.

lx1x · Jun 1, 2018

davsco said:
if you want to game it, which is fine as it is a game, a sturdy vest that can be easily swept back is the way to go. if you want real-life practice for the way you actually carry, then do the match the way you actually carry, including t-shirt or button up shirt etc and even iwb.

Agree 100%

IDPA was suppose to immulate real life scenario.. as long the firearm is not visible and you can unholster safely.. you can use any cover garment you want.

During summer.. I typically use vented button up shirts (boat/fishing apparel).. it works fine.

Op:. Yes ppl at sanners sometime use just plain t-shirt.

Seen it.. done it myself (forgot to bring cover garment once or twice).

GottaEat · Jun 1, 2018

Thanks for the replies and advise. I think Im going to try out a T-shirt.

alucard0822 · Jun 1, 2018

Depends on what type of IDPA competitor you are, if you want realistic practice firing no more than 18 rounds at attacking zombies from a canoe, while camping, then by all means, use your normal EDC rig and clothing. If you consider it a game, then add weight to the bottom of the strong side pocket of a vest, so it can sweep out of the way easier, have seen some ingeniously place velcro so a quick sweep will cause the vest to catch, and make draw/firing easier. I used a 5:11 shirt with a velcro side slit, pull the shirt, it comes apart, then draw and fire.

Bikebreath · Jun 1, 2018

I throw 3-4 rounds into my strong side vest pocket. It really gets out of the way in a hurry.

Alea Jacta Est · Jun 1, 2018

If I could shoot as good as you do, I’d wear a cape...

ironpony · Jun 6, 2018

I have a feeling I would start out with a tshirt and flip flops then lose a lot (or low scores) and one day show up looking like a SWAT team had an ebay sale. Sarcasm

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