This section covers everything from pistol divisions to how you wear your gear and ammunition power factor. Please read this material to familiarize yourself before your range safety orientation and participating in your. The international defensive pistol association logo is. Idpa has a very quick and easy method of classifying shooters. These patches, soon to be affixed to clothing, will. The revolvers chosen for inclusion are the most common, hence good availability and reasonable cost. Since the new idpa rules went into effect, the courses of fire truly dont favor higher round capacity beyond six, so mag changes arent a big deal anymore.
Ssdd i was going to do a long analysis of the new international defensive pistol association idpa rulebook, but quite honestly, it just makes me tired. In response to comments received, we made several changes to the draft rulebook, some of which simplified rules. Idpa rulebook 2017 quick access to idpa rulebook by chapters chapter 1 the founding concepts of idpa introduction 1. The founding principles and purpose of idpa have been strengthened to emphasize the concealed carry aspect of the sport. Posted november 14, 2018 in editorial by eric b with no comments tags. For tube fed firearms, the reloading rules will not be as per idpa rules, with the following rules applying. New idpa rule book is out competitive shooting sports. 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.
What are the most current rule books for each group. The first impression a new shooter gets of an affiliated club is. Ill start the year shooting idpa but if they enforce the new rules locally, and i dont think they will, then ill be shooting a lot of ipsc this year. Compete with friends, and make new ones through your local club. In the past, idpa used to maintain a list of idpaapproved holsters, but the size of this list soon became unmanageable.
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. The international defensive pistol association idpa, founded in 1996, is an organization. You might want to consider parts availability vs an. Idpa rulebook updates blue grass sportsmens league. I guarantee that speed loaders are just as fast as moon clips. We have obtained special permission to have a pro am, team component to the match. One of the greatest things about the idpa sig sauer world championship is meeting new friends and greeting old friends. Idpa the final version of the 2017 idpa rulebook will be. Join us each wednesday morning and the 1st and 3rd saturday of the month.
One of the unique facets of this sport is that it is geared toward the new or average shooter, yet is fun, challenging and rewarding for the experienced shooter. If the firearm has a round in the chamber, the shooter may reload at any time. The following rule book supplement pertains to the administration of idpa. Just like our own constitution, idpas rulebook is a living document. There is a brand new classifier stage and a modified idpa target coming out in 2018. I like the new rule book and i think it will be much easier to rule on and a lot less subjective. As of november 2018, carry optics co is an official division in idpa competitions. Ive been looking for it to show up in print in a mag or perhaps some appendix. The file, 2020 match administration rules v12, can be found on your dashboard on the downloads tab. The sixshot revolvers are readily available on both the new and used market for rev division. Some changes to division sizes and clarifications of rules concepts were also made. Idpa headquarters has posted a new match administration rules document effective immediately. They are still legal in ipsc production and revolver.
The official rulebook of andra championship drag racing. The new rules will definitely change the the way i, and many others. If you are an so and you are totally unfamiliar with the. I broke some bones in my wrist and hand and arthritis moved in so i dont do as well with a pistol anymore. The new targets are, reportedly, scheduled to become mandatory in 2018. Arising in 1996 to address the shortcomings of uspsa, idpa is the creation of founders bill wilson. Morphing into a two gun match i think we need to get back to 2002, and return the revolver division to one, without the pf jump to 155 for moon clips. The international defensive pistol association brings a tactical priority to competitive shooting. The new idpa 2017 rulebook is out with pistol caliber carbine division rules and pcc division permitted features and modifications. Idpa match rules international defensive pistol association.
If you are a new shooter, most idpa clubs will let you shoot one of their. Idpaapproved guns, holsters, and equipment collin county idpa. Join us each wednesday morning and the 1st and 3rd saturday of the month from 0900 to about 1200, for club matches using idpa rules and format. Carry optic rules 01 january 2017 these are the newest rules of idpa and it is suggested that each shooter have a copy of this said rule book in their shooting bag. Firsttime shooters first idpa match shoot for free. Notice idpa has released a revised rule book for 2017. After reading through the new rulebook a couple of times, one major question comes to mind. The inaugural new mexico idpa blue line pro am, presented by calibers. The latest version of the match administration guide is here. New shooters must attend a brief safety and rules orientation at 9. I was thrust headfirst into these changes as i recently competed in the 2018 south mountain showdown presented by. Open to the public, all are welcomed to comeout and shoot. Shooting the newly proposed 2017 idpa rule book classifier and showing that its much easier to make master than with the previous one.
This version includes some updates regarding equipment check and cso eligibility and process. The idpa rulebook is not intended to be an exhaustive description of all allowed and disallowed equipment and. There were also a few instances of manufacturers making unacceptable changes to their designs after getting the original designs approved, which lead to. The failure to neutralize ftn rule was a fivesecond penalty for a. People from many countries and all walks of life coming together in brotherhood of our sport. The list of changes from the previous version is available here. Only currently affiliated clubs may award classifications and only current idpa members may shoot the classifier or. The match will be governed by the international defensive pistol association. Officials organize and run competitions so competitors may shoot an ipsc match anywhere in the world in a. Ipsc rules form the basis of our sport, as does the rules for any sport.
Dropping a loaded or unloaded firearm is a dq offense. I hope they dont change the rules up too much as they move forward. The inaugural new mexico idpa blue line pro am, presented. Latest version of idpa rule book etc idpa newfoundland. If youre looking for the new 2017 provisional rulebook, hit up episode 209 of the podcast here. New target design is listed and is optional, but is not required to be used until jan. I havent been an idpa member for several years, so i didnt get the memo that the new rulebook had been posted. A new idpa firearms division will allow a pcc division in idpa 2017.
Some, like me, have put the bucks into them and the somewhat specialized gear to meet idpa rules. Ipsc handgun rules, january 2019 edition 1 chapter 1. Whats the difference between uspsa and idpa competitions. Idpa new shooter information welcome to idpa competition.
The idpa competition format was designed to be enjoyable for all shooters of all. International defensive pistol association idpa has announced new idpa rules for 2017. 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. Pcc rules 01 january 2017 these are the newest rules of idpa and it is suggested that each shooter have a copy of this said rule book in their shooting bag.
Idpa shooting is a fun and safe way to learn defensive pistol skills and sharpen your gun handling and shooting abilities. The first and most obvious issue that idpa faces is its rules visiting the idpa forum will reveal pages and pages of shooters complaining about rules that are enforced inconsistently from region to region, and phenomenon ive directly experienced when travelling to matches in. Curious about the match rules, scoring, and what you need to do before shooting a match. Florida and texas area coordinators cheat sheet the ac for florida and the ac for texas developed a simple cheat sheet to get their sos up to speed with upcoming matches. International defensive pistol association wikipedia. New 2019 ipsc rule book opens up a huge market the. I was standing in line at the coffee shop this morning when i got a text from a friend asking if i had seen the new idpa rulebook yet.
The failure to neutralize ftn rule was a fivesecond penalty for a target without at least one d0 or d1 hit. Dara holsters manufacturer of the best concealed carry holsters, competition holsters, and mounted holsters. The first step in finding out is to use the idpa rule book. Right away it is clear that the rulebook has been thoroughly numbered which makes it easy to reference a rule or section. Idpa rules will be equally enforced for all classifications of idpa members. New 2020 match administration rules v12 now available. Preparing for the new idpa rulebook gun nuts media. It looks like my cdp, esp, ssp, and ssr holsters became illegal on the first of the new year.
For 2018 we had one significant rule change, the moment cannot be required while engaging targets. The idpa classifer will be required every year in the new pistol caliber carbine division. The rules set standards for competition around the world and ensure safety and good order in our sport. International defensive pistol association idpa is a shooting sport that simulates real world selfdefense scenarios using practical handguns and holsters that are suitable for selfdefense use. If you have any questions about brocks gap idpa or about. The new rules will definitely change the the way i, and many others, shoot idpa. Course design the following general principles of course design list the criteria, responsibilities and restrictions governing course. 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. And, if i can make the 20 yard shots land in the o ring, then i might be able to up my game. To guide you to the answers, we look at the 2015 idpa rulebook section 8 equipment rules. Pcc has brought the fun back for me in all the disciplines not just idpa. 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.