IDPA * International Defensive
Pistol Ass’n

Starting with a shoot on May 15, 2010, the Pemi Fish and Game Club will once again be hosting IDPA competition
for the shooting enthusiast!


There will be five IDPA events in total for the 2010 season! The 2010 dates are: May 15, June 19, July 24, August 14, September 26 and October 30.

Registration for all shoots will be from 9:00 to 11:00 AM.  Shooting will begin shortly after 09 AM and continue until all have finished (usually between noon and 2 PM).  The match fee is $20, $10 for reshoots and $5 for side matches. At the club outdoor ranges at 295 Beede Road, Holderness, NH

Modern “combat shooting” started in southern California in the 1950’s and became a formal shooting sport in 1976
when Jeff Cooper founded IPSC (International Practical Shooting Confederation. IPSC is the largest and best-known
form of the sport but it has become highly competitive and prone to highly modified equipment.

The IDPA was founded by Bill Wilson in 1996 in order to promote a more realistic self-defense training. It is best
described as “Concealed Carry” competition, meant to level the playing field on equipment and to stress real world
tactics and skills. Although IDPA sanctioned events use only pistols or revolvers, we also plan to offer 3-Gun Shoots
which use shotguns and rifles as well (3 times the fun!).

Matches will include 4 to 5 IDPA pistol stages and at least one side match for back-up gun, shotgun or rifle.
A typical stage is 6-24 rounds, 18 for most. Some stages keep the shooter stationary but most require movement
and some will have you shooting on the move. Targets are usually cardboard silhouettes but may also include
“no shoots” as well as moving targets or steel reaction targets - such as falling plates or “poppers”.

IDPA (International Defensive Pistol Association) membership is not required to shoot in these matches.

NOTE: Shooters who are new to IDPA compeition are required to attend an “Introduction to Competition” class
prior to the match. This is typically held at the Pemi range on the Saturday morning the week prior to the match.
Call Bob at 603-630-9408 for more information on this.


IDPA BASICS:

Equipment suitable for daily use.

Stock or modestly modified handguns, iron sights, minimum caliber is 38 for revolver and 9mm for pistol

A strong side holster with reasonable retention that covers the trigger, worn behind the hip, and a magazine or speedlaader carrier.


At least 2 spare magazines or speedloaders – typically in a pouch or case on the belt

An outer garment so that you are drawing from concealment 

Scenarios should be realistic, life threatening situations

Tactics reflect survival versus gaming!
Shoot from behind cover if available
Engage in tactical order – greatest threat first!

To quote from the rule book: “Defensive Pistol shooting as a sport is quite simply the use of practical equipment, including full-charge
service ammunition, to solve simulated ‘real world’ self-defense scenarios.”

For further information, email Bob Klimm at rklimm@strat-edg.com or call Bob at 603-630-9408.
Also see the IDPA website at http://www.idpa.com.