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