MATCH INFORMATION

All matches will be pistol only following IDPA rules.  However, there will an occasional match where we will have an optional stage for long guns, and additional information will be posted here prior to the match, so be sure to check in frequently.  The pistol portion of the match will always be 5 or 6 stages with a round count between 75 and 100 rounds. The long gun stages will be scored separately and will not be counted with the pistol scores.  We will not mix pistol stages with the long guns .

What is Defensive Pistol Shooting?

Defensive Pistol shooting is a shooting sport that simulates self-defense scenarios and real life encounters.  One of the unique facets of this sport is that it is geared toward the new or average shooter.  The founders developed the sport so that practical gear and practical guns may be used competitively.  An interested person can spend a minimal amount on equipment and still be competitive.  The main goal is to test the skill and ability of the individual, not equipment or gamesmanship.  �Competition only� equipment is not permitted in this sport.  The organization now boasts membership of more than 11,000, including members in 19 foreign countries. 

What equipment do you need to shoot an IDPA match?

What types of matches does IDPA hold?

Courses fall into two categories:
Self-defense scenarios or Standard exercises.  The self-defense scenarios are simulations of actual or possible �real world� confrontations.  These scenarios typically require shots from 3 - 20 yards and often require the shooter to change  firing points and shoot from awkward positions.  Standard exercises do not attempt to simulate a potential threat  situation but are designed to test specific shooting and gun handling skills.  IDPA matches offer diversity and truly test both accuracy and speed.  Physical condition has very little to do with your performance in an IDPA match.

How is IDPA different?

Prior to the formation of Defensive Pistol, there was no place to compete and hone one's skill with equipment designed for and suitable for self-defense.  Other shooting sports are "action sports" that may have little relevance to self-defense.  Defensive Pistol offers an exciting new forum for practical shooters in which truly practical equipment, techniques and courses of fire are mandated.  Prior to Defensive Pistol there was no place at all to compete with common service pistols such as the Beretta, Glock or Sig.  Nor was there a shooting sport where your concealed carry holster could also be your match holster without handicap.  When you come to a Defensive Pistol match you cannot only use your duty/concealed carry equipment, you can be completely competitive with it!  Other shooting sports have become equipment "races," Defensive Pistol will not.  If you're interested in using truly practical pistols, drawn from practical holsters to solve challenging and exciting defensive shooting problems, then Defensive Pistol is the sport for you.

What types of people compete in IDPA matches?

IDPA membership and matches are open to all people who can legally own a handgun, regardless of occupation, race, sex or religion.  IDPA shooters come from all walks of life and include many women, too.

What are the advantages of IDPA membership?

1: You will be a member of an international organization devoted to promoting defensive pistol shooting as a sport and preserving your right to own and use self-defense handguns.

2: You will receive an official IDPA rulebook.

3: You will be eligible to compete in shooting events at the local, national and international levels.

4: You will receive an official IDPA shooting cap.

5: You will receive an IDPA membership card certifying you as a member in good standing.

6: You will receive a copy of the IDPA Tactical Journal (the official publication of IDPA) every quarter.

If you have any comments, please contact:

Kevin Collins

mk_collins@charter.net

334-850-2705