Safety officer instruction materials will be available shortly and testing will be updated. Idpa classification match sheet idpa italy idpa italia. The props used to create the course of fire cof are. For your annual membership fee, you get an idpa cap, a hardcopy of the idpa rulebook, a classification card, a patch, a decal, a subscription to the quarterly. Idpa dumps flatfooted reload rule and other news gun nuts media. These same questions are going to be asked from here to the end of time as long as manufacturers produce new products. Idpa 2017 rulebook adds pistol caliber carbine division pcc i. It is specifically addressed, with no room for interpretation. We look forward to receiving your opinions on the idpa 2017 rulebook.
Shooting competition started by cerealbyter, nov 18, 2016. Rick describes what is a legal bug gun and shows doug which guns are legal. Idpa 2017 rulebook dramatically changes bug sizeweight limits. Of all of the dumb rules idpa has the cylinder latch issue is a standout. Idpa targets are divided into down point scoring zones d0, d1, d3, with a d5 for a target miss. I think some people are jumping ship a bit prematurely. New idpa rule book the new rule book is published, so i looked over the new ccp gun division compact carry pistol. The idpa rules for 2017 make for some significant changes that may alter the way shooters approach the game. Penalties are added for poor marksmanship, improper use of cover, failure to follow directions or violation of idpa rules. Jan 30, 2015 the newest version of the official idpa rule book is now available, and can be downloaded here it will become effective march 1, 2015. If all of your mags hold 7 or 6, you are allowed to have three loaded magazines or revolver speed loaders on your belt per 8. The rules set standards for competition around the world and ensure safety and good order in our sport. Feb 05, 2017 first idpa match with the new rules implemented 2017. Seems to clean up a lot of the problems i found with idpa where the things they forced you to do would not be things you might naturally do for real in the real world.
Some rules are written complete as they are totally new, other just the. A flagrant penalty fp adds ten 10 seconds and is assessed, instead of a pe penalty, in cases where an infraction results in a competitive advantage, such as failure to follow the instructions in a cof and gaining a competitive advantage that cannot be addressed by a pe i. If a competitor is merely required to carry, retain or grasp an object during his attempt at a course of fire, rule 10. Some rules are written complete as they are totally new, other just the changesadditions are written down.
Idpa real home international defensive pistol association. Idpa the final version of the 2017 idpa rulebook will be. Details for each stage, including walkthrough and videos are available for each. While i get tired of people telling me all the stuff i am doing wrong by shooting idpa, there are flaws. Idpa uses two means of scoring, deferring to either unlimited or limited. 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. Well after reading the many changes to the 2017 idpa rulebook, some basic ideology of shooting from cover seems to be lost. Idpa rulebook updates blue grass sportsmens league. 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. Never let the muzzle cover anything you are not willing to destroy. All shooters are bound by the shooters code of conduct at every tier. Microsoft word 2015 version 1 1 rule book idpa classification match score sheet.
Click the image below for a virtual drive from the brocks gap front gate to frange april 2015. The proposed rulebook, vetted by the idpa board of directors and legal, has been posted on idpa. New idpa rule book is out competitive shooting sports. 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. Rick describes what is a legal bug gun and shows doug which guns are legal and which are not. What follows are the changes i have noted from the 2015 released current rules. 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. New 2015 idpa backup gun bug division rules youtube. Which means you can shoot and reload how a normal person would in most conditions. Founded in 1996 the international defensive pistol association idpa is the governing body for idpa competition, a handguncentric shooting sport based on.
Dropping a loaded or unloaded firearm is a dq offense. I have competed exclusively in bug since that division became effective on march 1, 2015. As one of the more popular action shooting competitions, the international defensive pistol association idpa continues to evolve. Jun 08, 2015 in the continuing idpa rules series, rick goes over the new idpa bug division rules with doug. Updated for 2015 rulebook division and power floor changes. Officials organize and run competitions so competitors may shoot an ipsc match anywhere in the world in a safe organized manner. The new rule book is published, so i looked over the new ccp gun division compact carry pistol.
All matches are held at the brocks gap training center action pistol range range fclick the tab above for directions to brocks gap training center, and click the link. Mar 02, 2017 might read the rule book again, or at least the rule thomas h referenced. Nov 06, 2014 the backlash to this rule was staggering, as membership voiced multiple, vocal complaints through all channels. No one likes the rule and nearly everyone thought it was a bad rule for the sport.
Questions about rules should be directed to your area coordinator or international point of contact. Join a community of shooters to learn, grow and most importantly have fun. This is a forum to discuss international defensive pistol association idpa issues, including match announcements, shooting tip. Idpa 2017 idpa rulebook page 2 carolina shooters club. The international defensive pistol association idpa is the governing body of a shooting sport that simulates selfdefense scenarios and real life encounters. 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. For tube fed firearms, the reloading rules will not be as per idpa rules, with the following rules applying. The characteristics for idpa legal pistols, revolvers, holsters, magazine pouches, speedloaders, speedloader carriers, and belts are given in the equipment rules, chapter 8 of the 2017 idpa rulebook pdf download, 1. Jan 06, 2017 the new 2017 version of the idpa rule book is now available, and can be downloaded in pdf format here. Because you could be a b class uspsa shooter but an idpa master. Announcement will be made via the idpa website, eblast, the tactical journal and the idpa official facebook page when the final version is released. The idpa tech site itself states that things on that website are not official.
Nov 24, 2015 i was a member back when the little red book and the little green book and for a while under the brown book. First idpa match with the new rules implemented 2017. 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. Theyve added fault lines so the highly debated cover calls wont be so stupid. Ipsc rules form the basis of our sport, as does the rules for any sport. Thanks to ken reed, idaho, for the preceding compilation of the changes to the idpa rulebook, effective 32 2015. The idpa 2017 rulebook adds a pistol caliber carbine division. In the past, idpa used to maintain a list of idpa approved holsters, but the size of this list soon became unmanageable. There were also a few instances of manufacturers making unacceptable changes to their designs after getting the original designs approved, which lead to some problems. It should be correct but i only have two eyes, two hands and one brain. Match staff mandating their opinions which are not to be found in the rule book. Failure to neutralize gone, tactical sequence gone, the subjective cover call gone, etc.
In order for shooters to be able to compete with their peers, idpa competitors are. The author engages multiple targets on the move at a previous idpa national championship. Those that have been around a while will know which rule books i am referring to. Staff shoot friday at the 2017 pa state idpa championship. I guarantee that speed loaders are just as fast as moon clips. At its core, idpa is a selfdefense scenario based sport. My xdm is not allowed because i put the prp trigger in it. Fault lines may consist of marking material that remains consistent for each shooter the entire match. Click here to view or download the 2017 idpa rule book effective january 1, 2017. They may be tactile or nontactile at the discretion of the match director.
Right away it is clear that the rulebook has been thoroughly numbered which makes it easy to reference a rule or section. Good to go in ssp so long as you meet the other ssp rules. Published on jun 8, 2015 in the continuing idpa rules series, rick goes over the new idpa bug division rules with doug. Final dates will be announced in the tactical brief when available. Brocks gap idpa is an international defensive pistol associationaffiliated club that offers challenging and fun idpa pistol matches on the second saturday of each month. The first step in finding out is to use the idpa rule book.
I read in several spots that the new rule book would be coming out around nationals. Dec 23, 2016 this rule book goes into effect january 1, 2017. To guide you to the answers, we look at the 2015 idpa rulebook section 8 equipment rules. Right hand shooters will have the mag holder on the left side. Whats the difference between uspsa and idpa competitions. I think the very worst of this is a proposed introduction of a pistol carbine into the play. Jan 01, 2017 whether youre a newcomer to idpa or an idpa veteran, brocks gap idpa offers a safe and challenging way to sharpen you shooting skills while enjoying a fun day at the range with friends new and old. The proposed rules say bug gun weight cant exceed 22 oz. Updated so training materials will be available soon after that. Idpa rulebook 2017 quick access to idpa rulebook by chapters chapter 1 the founding concepts of idpa introduction 1. This is in addition to the old rule that a stage description cannot overrule a rule in the rulebook. The very defining principle that separated defensive vs practical shooting sports.
The matches consist of a 1 to 3 stage course of fire, depending on the classification method in use. Reloading and reengagement idpa 2017 rules duration. The md of idpa at the club will be holding off idpa affiliated matches until he gets his head wrapped about the final rules version. Founded in 1996, the international defensive pistol association idpa is the. Idpa is a pistol game, and providing the ability for a shoulder fired weapon is outside the cultural zone.
We look forward to having you join us at one of our monthly matches. Idpa match rules international defensive pistol association. Please go to the idpa website and read the entire rules book to become familiar with all of the changes. 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. Fault lines must be used by match directors to delineate cover at a cover position to reduce disputed penalties. If youre looking for the new 2017 provisional rulebook, hit up episode 209 of the podcast here.
There are now fault lines that define use of cover. The newest version of the official idpa rule book is now available, and can be downloaded here it will become effective march 1, 2015. Glock41 winner idpa thailand championship 2015 duration. Episode 233 new 2015 idpa backup gun bug division rules.
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