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Lost & Found

  • A 16 round Springfield XD magazine was misplaced at the June 28 match.  If you come across it, please contact me and I will help get it to its owner.

News

  • June 28 match results are posted at the Calendar and Match Results page.  It was a beautiful day, but we still managed to have a flashlight stage!
  • The next match will be July 26.  It is eligible for the conversion gun sidematch.  The Conversion Gun Sidematch (22 rimfire) rules are located here.
  • Setup starts at 9:00.  If everyone helps out, we can get the shooting started early.
  • If IDPA HQ is not current on your classification status, email me with the division, date, etc you classified and I will get it updated.


Welcome to the Minnetonka Game and Fish Club IDPA League

Minnetonka Game and Fish Club is an IDPA-affiliated club located in St. Francis, MN.  Everyone is welcome provided they put safety first and respect the range and club rules.

IDPA matches are held once per month. Check the calendar for upcoming matches. Cost for one gun is $10. For each additional gun it's an additional $5. BUG side matches don't count as an additional gun and as such are free.

Course scenarios are designed to simulate potentially life-threatening encounters or test skills that would be required to survive such an encounter. Bug stages will occasionally be available as a side match, so review the IDPA BUG rules and bring along your little gun.

This is an excellent way to practice tactical shooting skills, learn from and with others, and have fun with a great group of people with the same goals. New and novice shooters are welcome! We regularly have shooters from all skill levels from beginning shooters to Master class shooters. Law enforcement officers are especially encouraged to attend.

If you're looking for even more IDPA action check out our friends at Twin Cities IDPA. They are a great group of people hosting their matches at Beaverbrook in East Bethel.

IDPA rules state that a contestant may only shoot one IDPA match as a non-IDPA member.  Competitors wishing to shoot additional matches must become IDPA members.  Also, only members may shoot a classifier match.  We will be checking IDPA cards at all matches.

Note that IDPA events at Minnetonka Game and Fish Club are run with a COLD range.  No loaded firearms are permitted except under the direct supervision of a Safety Officer.  If, when you arrive, you are carrying a loaded firearm you must immediately seek a Safety Officer who will supervise the unloading of your carry firearm in a safe location and manner.  This must be done before engaging in any IDPA related activity such as setup or registration. 

Safety is the top priority in our sport.  This means we must follow all safety procedures.  We had a recent event during the "unload and show clear" process that resulted in a negligent discharge into the berm.  This, of course, resulted in a DQ for the shooter.  It happened because the shooter did the unload, slide down, and hammer down without waiting for the Safety Officer to inspect for magazine removal or clear chamber.  As you probably deduced, the competitor neglected to remove the magazine. 

The process to be followed when the shooter has completed the CoF (from the Safety Officer training course):
  • Unload and Show Clear:  Command given to the shooter to unload his weapon and show the SO a clear chamber or cylinder.  Make sure the shooter has removed the magazine (for pistols).  Be ABSOLUTELY POSITIVE there is no live round in the chamber.
  • Slide Down or Cylinder Closed:  Command given to the shooter to lower the slide or close the cylinder of an empty weapon. Have the shooter drop the slide or close the cylinder.    
  • Hammer down:  Command given to shooter to dry fire into the berm to show a clear weapon.  
  • Holster:  Command given to the shooter to put the weapon back in the holster.
This is a process that is paced by the Safety Officer.  Safety Officers must insist that the competitor waits for each command before performing the task.  And competitors must insist that the Safety Officer specifically command each step.  

If anyone ever has any safety concerns, bring them to my attention.