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| The 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 11,000, including members in 19 foreign countries. |
| 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. The founders developed the sport so that practical gear and practical guns may be used competitively. An interested person can spend a minimal amount on equipment and still be competitive. |
| The main goal is to test the skill and ability of the individual, not equipment or gamesmanship. “Competition only” equipment is not permitted in this sport. |
| The firearms are grouped into five (5) divisions: 1) Custom Defensive Pistol (.45ACP semi-automatics only); 2) Enhanced Service Pistol (9mm (9x19) or larger caliber semi-automatics); 3) Stock Service Pistol (9mm (9x19) or larger caliber double action, double action only, or safe action semi-automatics); 4) Enhanced Service Revolver (.38 caliber or larger double action revolvers); and 5) Stock Service Revolver (.38 caliber or larger double action revolvers). See Appendix One – Equipment for delineations in the revolver divisions. Shooters are then classed by like-skill levels with progression from Novice (NV); to Marksman (MM); to Sharpshooter (SS); to Expert (EX); and, finally, to Master (MA). |
The is effective April 15, 2005. You must have Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the rulebook. current rulebook
The is effective April 15, 2005. You must have Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the rulebook. current rulebook
IDPA CLASSIFIER INFO:
Limited Vickers Count Scoring
The classifier is designed to be shot as a continuous ninety (90) round match. While it is permissible to allow re-shoots due to gun problems and/or mental shooter errors for the purpose of accurate classification, no re-shoots are to be permitted of individual strings of fire. If the classifier is part of a scored match or the shooter is trying to attain a five (5) gun award, no re-shoots are permitted and it must be shot as one continuous ninety (90) round course of fire.
For positions for each string, refer to "Stage Setup". Pistols must start from the mechanical condition of readiness appropriate to their design and be loaded to division capacity.
Re-Shoots
If the classifier is not part of a match, limited re-shoots are permitted in the case of equipment and/or mental malfunction. This is limited to re-shooting a stage (1/3 of the classifier, 30 rounds). No individual strings of fire may be re-shot for classification purposes. The entire ninety (90) round classifier must be fired on the same day. No multiple re-shoots of the same stage are permitted in the same classification match. When shooting for five (5) Gun Class Awards (5 Gun Master, etc.), all five classification scores must be fired as a continuous ninety (90) round course of fire and be witnessed by a safety officer. Multiple division classifications do not have to be completed on the same day. No re-shoots are permitted.
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. IDPA has a very quick and easy method of classifying shooters. Only currently affiliated clubs may award classifications and only current IDPA members may shoot the classifier or be awarded a classification by a club.
EXAMPLES OF COURSES OF FIRE FROM THE IDPA WEB-SITE:
| All submitted COFs are included without prejudice. The only criteria is that they are specific to IDPA and follow IDPA rules. So essentially, "what you see is what you get." |
| We have tried to standardize the images as much as possible, but it depends on what people have sent. Bad Guys are always indicated by T1, T2, etc. No-Shoot Targets will have an "X" through them. Other items will vary as indicated. Color of the objects does not have a meaning unless indicated. |
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