IDPA Menu | New Shooters: Contact The Match DirectorAll new shooters are required to contact the match director prior to their first match. Drop Kurt Zuehlke an email letting him know of your prior shooting sports experience. A determination will be made if you will have to make arrangements to attend new shooter orientation. Match Director: Kurt Zuehlkeemail: idpakurt@gmail.com phone: 952.212.9792 New Shooter GuidelinesIf you have participated in IDPA or IPSC before, but are new to MG&FC IDPA, check in before unpacking your gun so we can familiarize you with our safety rules and procedures.If you are new to IDPA, but have had FORMAL holster training aimed at the action pistol sports, check in before unpacking your gun and we will have you go through a new shooter orientation before the match. At this time, we will go through our safety procedures and basic IDPA rules. We will also make a determination at that time as to whether you will be allowed to shoot the match with us that day. If you are new to IDPA and have not had formal holster training aimed at the action shooting sports, we will have you go through the orientation and you will be asked to watch the match to gain familiarity with our procedures and rules. After the match is over, you will be allowed to gear up and shoot a portion of one of the stages. This will allow us to assist you in developing the necessary skills in a safe and less stressful environment. In all cases, you are expected to familiarize yourself with the IDPA rulebook prior to arriving. History of IDPAThe International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) is the governing body of a shooting sport that
simulates self-defense scenarios and real life encounters. It was founded in 1996 as a response to the
desires of shooters worldwide. The organization now boasts membership of more than 13,500, including members
in 36 foreign countries. What is IDPA?IDPA as a sport is quite simply the use of practical equipment including full charge service ammunition to solve simulated “real world” self-defense scenarios. Shooters competing in IDPA events are required to use practical handguns and holsters that are truly suitable for self-defense use. No “competition only” equipment is permitted in IDPA matches since the main goal is to test the skill and ability of an individual, not his equipment or gamesmanship. Why do we need another shooting sport?Prior to the formation of IDPA, there was no place to compete and hone one’s skill with equipment designed for and suitable for self-defense. Other shooting sports are just that, sports that have no relevance to self-defense. IDPA offers an exciting forum for practical shooters in which truly practical equipment, techniques and courses of fire are mandated. Prior to IDPA, 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 an IDPA match, you can not only use your duty/CCW equipment, you can be completely competitive with it! Other shooting sports have become equipment “races”; IDPA will not. If you’re interested in using truly practical pistols to solve challenging and exciting defensive shooting problems, then IDPA is the sport for you. What are the goals of IDPA?
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 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. What type of equipment do I need to compete in IDPA matches?IDPA matches typically require the use of a service type pistol or revolver of 9mm/.38 special or lager caliber. If your handgun is suitable for self-defense use, it will probably be competitive for IDPA matches. Practical concealed carry type holsters are stipulated for IDPA use. A common service pistol or revolver such as a Beretta 92F, Glock 17/22, Sig 226, Colt 1911A1, S&W 686 or Ruger GP-100 carried in a common pancake style holster is all that is needed to be competitive in IDPA matches. Does IDPA offer a place for both pistols and revolvers?Yes, as a matter of fact, IDPA competition is divided into five divisions so all popular service type pistols and revolvers will have a place to compete competitively. They are: Stock Service Pistol for DA, DAO, Safe Action users; Enhanced Service Pistol for SA users; Custom Defensive Pistol for custom .45 ACP pistol users; Enhanced Service Revolver for full moon clip revolver users; and Stock Service Revolver for revolvers that don’t use full moon clips. What are the advantages of IDPA membership?
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