I will maintain a current idpa membership after my third match. The main goal is to test the skill and ability of an individual. Idpa rulebook international defensive pistol association. He said, idpa rules are that the pcc must be a rifle not a pistol unless sbr conversion. Idpa match rules classifications in order for shooters to be able to compete with their peers, idpa competitors are divided into classifications within each division based upon their skill level. I will maintain a current idpa membership after my first match. Headquarters is pleased to announce that we have completed the revision to the international defensive pistol association rulebook and it will be placed online and become effective on thursday, january 6, 2005. When this version of the rule book becomes effective, the flat footed reload will be gone. Match directors also have the option to allow junior shooters with. The rule concerning this is worded a little oddly, but idpa arkansas answer to just such a real life question was that it meant if the number of people you beat in your divisionclassification and the classification directly above you in that same divsion totals 10 or more then you get bumped up if it is a major match.
The matches consist of a 1 to 3 stage course of fire, depending on the classification method in use. I have the gun in hand now that meets all the proposals and any thing i can think of that might come up, ppq match 5 barrel with a vortex venom 6moa. Idpa targets are divided into down point scoring zones d0, d1, d3, with a d5 for a target. Right away it is clear that the rulebook has been thoroughly numbered which makes it easy to reference a rule or section. Making modifications that reduce recoil or other wise give an edge in time are not considered practical. I have noticed that with each rendition of the rule book that there are more complaints, more griping, and more people saying that idpa is going down the. Shooting competition started by cerealbyter, nov 18, 2016. The most current for each i could find is idpa april 15 2005 uspsa janurary 2008 i was planning on printing both of them and reading them over so i have some idea of what is going on before i start competing. Member feedback period opens we are excited to share the news that the preliminary version of the 2017 idpa rulebook and match administration guide will soon be available for member feedback. Idpa, which was once one of the fastest growing and most respected practical shooting sport, has been showing the need for a midcourse correction for a couple of years now.
As one of the more popular action shooting competitions, the international defensive pistol association idpa continues to evolve. Just like our own constitution, idpas rulebook is a living document and changes to keep up with the times. Please go to the idpa website and read the entire rules book to become familiar with all of the changes. Hello and welcome to idpa at norfolk county rifle range. Idpa has a draft rule book thats out for public comment. A good friend of mine, tony, did a quick look through and heres what he discovered as proposed changes. The new 2017 version of the idpa rule book is now available, and can be downloaded in pdf format here. Maintain a working knowledge of the current idpa rulebook. Im sure the people who shot at the club really enjoyed having to drive farther to shoot. There are over 25,000 active idpa members from all 50 states and over 400 affiliated clubs hosting weekly and monthly competitions. Collecting member feedback adds a significant amount of time and work to the process, but we believe that it is worth the effort. The idpa rulebook is not intended to be an exhaustive description of all allowed and. Those that have been around a while will know which rule books i am referring to. If you would like a copy of the latest idpa rules, click on.
Idpa website current idpa rulebook indy arms idpa club page. New idpa rules addendum discussion in idpa and ipsc started by rod snell, jul 7, 2010. There are over 25,000 active idpa members from all 50 states and over 400 affiliated clubs hosting. Lrsa idpa new shooter information guide september 2019. Since you currently do not have javascript enabled you will not be able to use most of our website. The official international defensive pistol association facebook page. Heck, in the gssf rule book, if you were considered a master in uspsa or other shooting organizations you had to sign up as master class for a gssf match. Membership has been flat, and the existing membership base has been clamoring for an overhaul of the rules to clear up inconsistancies, define terms that were used and not. This is in addition to the old rule that a stage description cannot overrule a rule in the rulebook. One clubs reaction to rules 2017 page 5 idpa shooting.
In 2017, the international defensive pistol association idpa allowed a new pistol caliber carbine division pcc. Instead, idpa specifies characteristics of acceptable firearms for each of six idpa equipment divisions, and leaves it to the buyer to ascertain that the model he or. Promote safe and proficient use of firearms and equipment suitable for concealed carry selfdefense. Idpa is the use of practical equipment including full charge service ammunition to solve simulated real world selfdefense scenarios using firearms that are suitable for selfdefense use. Over the course of the last several years, idpa has made multiple substantial changes to its rulebook to the delight of some and the lamenting of others. Join a community of shooters to learn, grow and most importantly have fun. Rick takes the opportunity now that the final idpa rulebook is published, to talk about the changes in the equipment rules as compared to the old ones. Details for each stage, including walkthrough and videos are available for each. So, if you shoot at least one major idpa match every 12 months, you dont have to worry about shooting a classifier for the next 12 months. They are time honored and although they are not idpa safety rules, they serve as the foundation of the safety rules below. An appeal can be made regarding a stage design before or after a competitor completes the cof but must be submitted prior to final. The idpa tech site itself states that things on that website are not official.
Some of what is listed is simple clarifications but there are several. Idpa rulebook 2017 quick access to idpa rulebook by chapters chapter 1 the founding concepts of idpa introduction 1. Because you could be a b class uspsa shooter but an idpa master. The fundamental principles are a guide to all members. Idpa rulebook updates blue grass sportsmens league. The new rule book is published, so i looked over the new ccp gun division compact carry pistol.
What are the most current rule books for each group. The following rule book supplement pertains to the administration of idpa matches and is intended for the member who wishes to become a safety officer, match director, or area coordinator. Pcc with 10 rounds and minimum barrel lengths, fault lines if you kinda feel like using them, 1 second penalty scoring aka skill gap the size of the grand canyon, simplified classifier that was already easy as hell, need i go on. Technical question about idpa classification rules the. These rule addendums are an important part in clarifying the rule book and help in keeping idpa headed in the right direction.
Hell we even had one around here quit over the flat footed reload. There is a long list of modifications that are allowed and not allowed listed in the rule book. The idpa competition format was designed to be enjoyable for all shooters of all skill levels, with a premium put on the. Always check the idpa website for the latest rules. New idpa rule book is out competitive shooting sports. Understandably, everyone will want to see the results.
We are excited to share the news that the preliminary version of the 2017 idpa rulebook and match administration guide is available for member feedback. Idpa match rules international defensive pistol association. Here is everything you need to know about participating with us. Idpa rules will be equally enforced for all classifications of idpa members. It should be correct but i only have two eyes, two hands and one brain.
Questions about rules should be directed to your area coordinator or international point of contact. The founding principles and purpose of idpa have been strengthened to emphasize the concealed carry aspect of the sport. Idpa 2017 idpa rulebook page 2 carolina shooters club. Sweeping ones leg on the draw while sitting clearly defined as a qd. Offer a practical shooting sport encouraging competitors to develop skills and fellowship with likeminded shooters. Shooting the newly proposed 2017 idpa rule book classifier and showing that its much easier to make master than with the previous one.
This is the version that was originally printed with a green cover i. I will follow all of the safety rules of idpa and the host range. All pistols that are legal in ssp are also legal in esp. Dropping a loaded or unloaded firearm is a dq offense. Another announcement almost as big is the addition of a new division in idpa. The idpa rules for 2017 make for some significant changes that may alter the way shooters approach the game. Only currently affiliated clubs may award classifications and only current idpa members may shoot the classifier or be awarded.
It still has to fit in the idpa box, meet the 43 oz. I was a member back when the little red book and the little green book and for a while under the brown book. Idpa has been traditionally known as a defensive pistol competition but has also been known to make amendments to the rule book annually. International defensive pistol association idpa has changed. The tech does lead the a lot but dont start running matches based on idpa.
Provide a level playing field for all competitors that solely tests the skill and. Founded in 1996, the international defensive pistol association idpa is the governing body for idpa competition, a handguncentric shooting sport based on simulated selfdefense scenarios. I guess it has to do with the whole shouldering the weapon thing. Official rule book effective 030100 the real practical shooting sport tm 2232 cr 719 berryville, ar 72616 ph 8705453886 fax 8705453894 e. There are simply too many makes and models available for a small organization like idpa to keep up with. Page 5 of 6 one clubs reaction to rules 2017 posted in idpa shooting. Until it makes it into the official and assd rule book. All other idpa equipment rules apply for holsters and loading device holders as well as their placement on the body. The idpa rulebook feedback period opened on the evening of nov. Every time the rule book changes there is some butthurt club or md who doesnt want to play anymore. Proposed carry optics division rules for idpa idpaforum. Stay tuned for more information and the current rule book in the coming months our tentative match schedule for this year will be as follows.
Same as when i shoot co and my times are better than ssp, just the simple addition of the optic makes a nice difference. Just for fun i went back and looked at some scores of me shooting pcc in idpa. It is not a complete list of the rules changes but an overview of the rules most likely to come into play at every event. Indy arms is proud to host idpa indoor tier 1 club matches. Safety officer instruction materials will be available shortly and testing will be updated. The dot and 30 round mags make it nigh impossible to beat. Doing action work to make the gun more reliable and a better shooter is considered practical. We are again pleased to use this memberfocused approach for updates. Right away it is clear that the rulebook has been thoroughly numbered which makes it easy to reference a rule or. Final dates will be announced in the tactical brief when available. Some rules are written complete as they are totally new, other just the changesadditions are written down.
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