ABOUT EDCC
EDCC is a recreational shooting sport that helps participants learn and train
practical, effective and realistic defensive shooting skills and techniques.
This is done by hosting competitive shooting matches comprised of scenario-based courses of fire, with the design and rationale of each stage based on realistic, plausible, life-threatening situations which one might likely experience or encounter in real life.
While the format is that of a competitive shooting sport with rules, divisions, equipment restrictions and scores, the emphasis remains on the ‘training’ aspect with the goal to better prepare participants to deal with and survive realistic defensive shooting scenarios.
Courses of fire are designed to accurately reflect the common or likely life-threatening scenarios that one might expect to encounter, based on current, local crime statistics and feedback from police and security personnel/companies, reports, and specialists.
It is encouraged (where possible or practical) that some courses of fire be designed based on actual events or scenarios that have occurred in real-life.
Whenever possible, courses of fire should be designed in such a way as to present participants with multiple options in which to complete the stage, and with elements that encourage free thought and decision making.
Firearms and equipment used in EDCC matches are the actual self-defense firearms and accessories carried every day by participants, or equivalent alternatives.
No competition-specific firearms or equipment are permitted.
Firearms and loading devices must be carried and drawn from concealment, in a manner that accurately reflects the participants everyday dress and EDC equipment layout.
While it is understood and appreciated that no sport or training scenario can fully simulate the conditions of a real-life, threat situation, EDCC endeavors to provide the most accurate and realistic courses of fire possible within the confines of competitor safety and physical practicality, with the purpose of learning from these training scenarios.
While the general format of EDCC is that of a competitive shooting sport, the natural inclination of competitors to push the limits and test the rules regarding equipment and shooting procedures to gain an advantage (which occurs in all competitive sports), will not be encouraged.
The emphasis will always remain focused on that of defensive shooting training rather than gamesmanship, scores and ranking.
While competition is important to encourage self-improvement, comradery and enjoyment of a
match, personal skills development and growth is the ultimate goal rather than simply ‘winning’.
In EDCC the winning score or result is achieved by the competitor employing the best defensive shooting skills and techniques in order to most efficiently and effectively complete a course of fire.
CONTRIBUTORS
EDCC was developed with the assistance and consultation (ongoing) of Security specialists and firearm training provider MDW to ensure that the rules, procedures and challenges presented in the courses of fire are realistic and represent real, threat situations, and that the skills and techniques taught or emphasized are practical and effective to deal with those scenarios.
Many other knowledgeable, experienced and helpful contributors from the sport shooting, firearm training and firearms law fields also provided valuable ideas, suggestions, advice and feedback in the development of these rules, and I am extremely grateful for their assistance, expertise and support in this endeavour.
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