IDPA World Championship and what is IDPA?

[@michaelmoreno4968]

Big fan of the long-form breakdown video. I’d love to see more matches like this. Congrats on the W!

[@NilsJonasson]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@DFogify]

Let noone doubt Nils is a gamer! That stage 4 run was clean and optimized!

[@NilsJonasson]

Oh for sure!!! It is a game/sport after all.

[@butlerbobby]

Love the video. Absolutely the first video that gave me a real feel for the IDPA sport. 10 Stars. Kudos to you

[@biker1958]

Congratulations Nils, great job!

[@NilsJonasson]

Thank you!

[@thinman8621]

This was really helpful. Thank you for putting this up. Canik is a great product.

[@NilsJonasson]

Glad it was helpful.

[@jodyboxcompetitiveshooting]

Great video, and great explanations. I'm glad to see you bringing light to some of the finer points of IDPA and exposing new audiences to the sport in a positive way. Your movements through the stages are impressively fluid. Congrats on the win!

[@NilsJonasson]

Much appreciated!

[@margaretsmith6719]

Nice video and a very professional explanation thanks

[@NilsJonasson]

Glad you liked it

[@ROBERTBUDA-RBMV]

This material is great to watch. You are great for sharing your knowledge and valuable experience. Regards.

[@NilsJonasson]

Glad you enjoyed it.

[@bach1958]

Very well done Nils.

[@NilsJonasson]

👍👍

[@gixsix6270]

Wow! Amazing what you can do with iron sights. So satisfying to watch. Love these review stage videos. 🙏

[@NilsJonasson]

Glad you enjoy it.

[@mwileyy112492]

Great video and commentary. I appreciate the measure analysis for IDPA, and highlighting some of the unique aspects of the sport.

[@NilsJonasson]

👍👍

[@Mdsub101]

Great video, very informative. I'm new to competition shooting but am eager to try IDPA competition.

[@NilsJonasson]

Thanks! Glad you got something out of the video. I'm sure your have lots of fun on your journey.

[@robertrussell3158]

First Congratulations and I must say this was the best video of a match and its explanation that I have ever seen and I watch thousands of them. IDPA presents a different challenge for sure compared to USPSA but I think doing both makes you a better all around shooter. And I also think that USPSA shooters make better IDPA shooters. Thanks again for doing this video.

[@NilsJonasson]

Thanks Robert, I agree with that.

[@dayinthelife2136]

Thank you for posting this video as it is very helpful to us Mortals

[@NilsJonasson]

Glad you enjoyed the video. That's kinda my reason for making videos like this.

[@James_Cantrell_Shooting]

Nice. That was a very cool breakdown of the match

[@NilsJonasson]

Glad you enjoyed it.

[@michaelmccrite9675]

Nice video, thanks Nils.

[@NilsJonasson]

For sure👍

[@michaelantonio1367]

Thanks sorry I missed the shoot at CMP would have been cool to see.

[@NilsJonasson]

Nationals will probably be there again next year.

[@moneymike6325]

Awesome recap 👏🏾 and Congratulations on the win 🏆

[@NilsJonasson]

Thank you!! 😊

[@DotGun_KY]

Enjoyed squadding with you!

[@NilsJonasson]

Same here!

[@chrisharris6834]

Nobody likes a show off Brandon!😂😂😂 It’s okay I’m just jealous!

[@davenewman570]

Thank you so much for a simple and effective breakdown! I most appreciated and learned a few new ways to ‘create’ different target presentations, that I hadn’t thought of before! 😉

[@NilsJonasson]

Glad it was helpful!

[@femalespewpew2]

Great video

[@NilsJonasson]

Thanks!

[@Mohler2A]

Awesome video!! Very informative and educational as well. Hope to see more like this.

[@NilsJonasson]

👍👍

[@ben_shoots_]

Great video and great IDPA breakdown!

[@NilsJonasson]

👍

[@war_material]

Thanks so much for sharing this! Long time USPSA shooter here looking to branch out and I never tried IDPA. Looking for HF matches and IDPA in the future with the uncertainty of USPSA. This totally helps with some of the rules and mindset to get used to. Thank you champ!

[@MM-bg7in]

Looks fun. You’re a great athlete!

[@i.p.outdoors3825]

What was the procedural for on stage 2 “Friends”?

[@micfasto8700]

Great video and great job. I am a fan of IDPA for similar reasons. It is a level playing field by essentially making everybody shoot very similar stage plans.. it is a true test of speed and accuracy with a greater emphasis on accuracy. USPSA makes you better, IDPA shows you how good you are at shooting accurate and fast. A very helpful video where you explain the small nuances and why you chose to do it the way you did.

[@NilsJonasson]

Both sports definitely have their own merits.

[@kagyu1]

Great video! This is really interesting. Our club is mostly biweekly USPSA with bimonthly IDPA. We’ve had a few “CCW “ matches where you get to test your carry gear . Kind of a hybrid between USPSA and IDPA. I carry AIWB so that’s how I shot the matches as well as wearing what I normally wear. The fishing vest is just something I would never wear so it doesn’t really test my daily carry set up. I’m going to have to try a real IDPA match now that they allow AIWB. Gabe White is my hero.

[@NilsJonasson]

Absolutely run your inside the waistband appendix carry set up in either USPSA or IDPA. It may or may not be the most competitive but that's not the point. The point is to practice with what you actually use.

[@diegomontejo4657]

Ypur video is very professional and full with good information thank you very mucn. Question what kind of hand gun do you used thanks again continue with your videos

[@NilsJonasson]

Glad you enjoyed the video. I am running the new steel frame canik called the SFX Rival-S.

[@markjacksonmusic21]

Great video!!

[@AraAshjian777]

Good man!!!

[@dansigmon1559]

Great stage analysis. Looked like a fun match, even for IDPA.😉

[@NilsJonasson]

It was a fun match.

[@stovepipe8966]

IDPA scenarios can obviously seem a bit “dystopian future “ extreme but I was actually caught up in something very similar to Stage 5 as a very young man in the northern Philippines in the mid 80’s . 10 guys with bats and pipes called me out of a local disco objecting to my taking a particular girl on a date as she had been allegedly betrothed to one of the aggrieved gentlemen. I did not have a Canik Rival S available …. lol . So therefore. being unable to initiate a mass shooting event, I instead jumped on a passing motorcycle taxi and took off while they were still debating whether they could lay a beat down on a foreigner with impunity. I didn’t date that girl again ….😬

[@NilsJonasson]

Glad you were able to make it out. Obviously removing yourself from the situation is the best idea, or never being there in the forest place.

[@stovepipe8966]

Yup - avoiding being in any of these IDPA scenarios for realz is definitely the best plan They always seem to be in pretty bad neighborhoods @@NilsJonasson

[@NilsJonasson]

100% right. @@stovepipe8966

[@DefZen343]

similar thing happened to my cousin in the Philippines, mistaken identity as he was passing through a town, they beat him badly with pipes and sticks and destroyed his new motorcycle, we got them arrested later on but still got injured with no way to defend himself 😣

[@johnkoppi1960]

NICE!

[@NilsJonasson]

Thanks!

[@A1life1]

Can you do a video on the upgrades you do to your Caniks?

[@NilsJonasson]

Rune Tactical Steel guide rod or w74 depending. 14lb / 15lb recoil spring. Rune tactical safety plunger spring. 6lb striker spring. That's it. It would be a boring video...

[@zacsdiyguns]

​@@NilsJonassonthanks for that info

[@michael7324]

Love my Canik

[@NilsJonasson]

👍👍

[@Geremy2Taps]

What ammo do you use / what is you PF? Any insight on the load would be awesome!

[@NilsJonasson]

I load Berrys mfg 124gr HBRN projectiles at about 1080fps. Can’t give you load data but VV N320 is a great powder.

[@Geremy2Taps]

@@NilsJonasson do you prefer 124 over 147 for the slide speed ?

[@NilsJonasson]

Yes and no. I've shot 124's for many years after testing them a long time ago and preferring it then. Maybe if I tried them again now I'd feel differently but 124s do work phenomenally well. @@Geremy2Taps

[@sledzpio]

Question to stage 1. Start from SP but is it ok to take few steps to targets and shoot from close distance after signal?

[@NilsJonasson]

No, you had to stay behind the line while engaging the targets.

[@julianmercier]

Best wishes always. ... I have not been able to get a hard copy of the rule book, but if it is anything like USPSA (121 pages), I will have to look elsewhere for competitive shooting.

[@2aholes402]

Thanks for the insight. I have not shoot IDPA but i do shoot uspsa. I am thinking about maybe trying a steel frame rival this winter to see if it can separate me from my old glock which as you know if okd and dumb.. Do you know when we will see steel rivals for sale again in the us? I cant find currently

[@NilsJonasson]

Hopefully soon. It’s been difficult lately to find them.

[@ScottWolfman]

What did they specifically give you the gaming PE for?

[@NilsJonasson]

Exposing myself to an unengaged target.

[@ScottWolfman]

@@NilsJonassonI see it now. The middle target behind the NT. 😁

[@NilsJonasson]

Technically no but that’s because they didn’t really know what happened.

[@cocovasquez1]

What mag carriers do you use? Thank you

[@paulh6101]

Are non ported barrels competitive anymore considering CO and ESP both allow ported barrels against non ported? Will it ultimately have to come down to shooter skill in this case?

[@scottinohio701]

Where did you get your cover garment??????/

[@NilsJonasson]

I actually have a link in the description from where I got mine.

[@Proton_Decay]

To your points about IDPA's advantages over other practical shooting sports -- I'd go so far as to advocate for USPSA rules being adjusted to encourage simpler gear in the PROD & CO divisions.

[@NilsJonasson]

While IDPA does a lot of things right, USPSA has gone through a lot of changes very rapidly, and can probably benefit from slowing that down.

[@shannonbrady2816]

Curious, why did you go back to iron sights?

[@NilsJonasson]

This match was held one week after the USPSA Handgun Nationals where I competed in the production division. Production is iron sights only so I'd been hanging with iron sights for awhile. It's challenging for me to make shift from optics to Irons or vice versa. Generally takes me months to actually feel comfortable after that change.

[@epickett63]

Ok - what was the stage 2 procedural for? I've watched it a couple of times, and the only thing I could guess was when you ran past the opening near the end...

[@chrisharris6834]

Hey Nils! Good stuff! Thanks for the recap and the positivity towards the game of IDPA. Was the PE for not “engaging” the center target? That target array was 6 shots(2 each), which you had. The reason of doubt is to the shooter. 6 shot required 6 taken. Then , 2 additional makeups on the back end. I think they did you dirty my man. “You could have missed the center target”.😂😂

[@NilsJonasson]

It’s part of the game. 🤷‍♂️

[@chrisharris6834]

@@NilsJonassonIndeed!

[@DownZeroRomania]

Dude, I though I made it too long for the Turkish Nats, 10 mins ... now you're just making me think I should have worked more on my video :)))))

[@NilsJonasson]

😂😇😅

[@kinji1213]

Hi，what kinds of competition belt do you recommend for idpa?

[@NilsJonasson]

I use the outer part of my Canik competition belt. CR speed or Double Alpha or scorpion Gear or Ghosts Holsters or Blade Tech or Howitzer Clothing all make solid belt systems that’ll work great.

[@kinji1213]

@@NilsJonasson thx!!

[@TheGoatMumbler]

Yes. The equipment for IDPA is simple. But the rules are anything but. They are endless and some are downright goofy. But it is what it is.

[@NilsJonasson]

There's definitely more thinking going on in IDPA than USPSA or IPSC.

[@yusufcakr1711]

Hey Nils! Thank you for a great video. I was curious to see how you shot this match. Top shooters are NEVER this transparent about their performance especially when they are active in the game; it speaks volumes about you as a person and a competitor. That port trick is simply bulletproof. I will never open ports any other way. 🤜🤛

[@NilsJonasson]

Glad I could save someone from that DQ trap.

[@seanhudson7549]

What gun did you use?

[@NilsJonasson]

This was the Canik sfx Rival-S

[@rowdstar]

How did 15 rounds influence you?

[@NilsJonasson]

It just changed where I would reload or influenced a Tac load, which are unusual in the 10 round divisions.

[@armorers_wrench]

Hey, I had left a comment on here last night but I don't see it so I'm guessing it got deleted because it included a link. I have a video on my channel(under shorts, it's literally the only video on there) where I'm shooting a TP9SFX Rival. Do you have any pointers for me that will help me shoot faster? I am looking to get into competition shooting but need to get a good belt for it and a holster for my Canik Rival that will accommodate my TLR1 Streamlight and my Align tactical thumb rest. I've been watching your content for a while and you're so good at this and you're shooting the same gun as me so I dunno I figure you must've figured out some things that could save me a little time and mental energy as I get into the sport of competition shooting. I am not sure yet whether I am going to try my hand at IDPA or USPSA or just do both(the gun club I'm a member of hosts matches for both leagues). Sorry for posting the link to the video in my comment, I hope it didn't come across as self promotional. I don't have any interest in youtube other than it being fun to post a video every now and then and that will be pretty evident by the camera work and production quality lol. Lastly, I am wondering if you've ever dealt with carpal tunnel syndrome and its effects on your shooting. I have it right now and haven't gotten it fixed just yet and I'd assume that other people who spend a lot of time shooting and doing dry fire have gotten it before too. I love Canik, the TP9SFX Rival is an incredible pistol at an incredible price. You literally can't go wrong with it.

[@NilsJonasson]

Thanks for the comment. I don’t remember seeing your previous comment and I definitely didn’t delete it. One of life‘s great mysteries. There’s no great secret to any of this. Your core fundamentals are grip, trigger press and sight alignment. It’s pretty much constant experimentation with different styles and techniques that will eventually get you to the point you want. I’m still figuring this stuff out, regardless of how it looks on the Internet. I know safariland does some weapon mounted light holsters. Canik also offers several from the factory options but I don’t know about that particular combination. Probably your best route will be red hill, tactical, smoky mountain concealment, FPS Holsters, GX holsters, etc and have one of them build it specifically for the combination you want.

[@armorers_wrench]

@@NilsJonasson Thanks dude. Yeah, wouldn't surprise me if youtube just deleted the comment. Love watching your content man and I'm excited to see you took the time to write a real response. You're a helluva shot man.

[@MichaelMaduske]

Between the drama surrounding the “other” shooting sport and your breakdown video discussing the simplicity that IDPA brings, you’re making a strong case for someone to transition from one to the other. Thanks! 😊

[@NilsJonasson]

Everything has pros and cons.

[@zacsdiyguns]

Love my rival darkside.

[@NilsJonasson]

🔥

[@Bils1280]

Is your jacket a requirement?

[@NilsJonasson]

In IDPA yes, on almost every stage.

[@Bils1280]

@@NilsJonasson Thanks! :)

[@NDcompetitiveshooter]

Nothing wrong with being a gamer when you are playing a game ;) Nice match!

[@NilsJonasson]

Agreed. Thanks man.

[@emdubgordo]

Nice video Nils. You should have your better half do commentary and have Miley as background music.

[@NilsJonasson]

LOL!!! What’s up Mark?!

[@emdubgordo]

lol, always good my man, tell j hello @@NilsJonasson

[@NilsJonasson]

will do.@@emdubgordo

[@warrenrosen132]

Sfx needs an extended striker.

[@gc641]

Stage 14, looks that ro has a death wish

[@NilsJonasson]

😂

[@Edc-Guy]

Nothing realistic about a competition belt and safety vest to sweep out of the way that nobody carries defensively ever.

[@NilsJonasson]

It’s a game man.

[@Edc-Guy]

@ I get it dude. Just think if you bill it as “defensive” and draw from concealment, the “game” diminishes it. Just a differently scored ipsac. My opinion. Don’t blame anyone from playing in the “rules”. It’s WAY more common to have a comp these days than a comp belt and vest. But no comp allowed I understand?

[@teewhy2602]

Way to many safety rules that go against real life combat shooting. I understand its a game and the reason for the rules, however if someone has professionally trained in combat pistol for years, they would most likely get disqualified..