Idpa

[jdforty]

Im thinking about competing in IDPA. Do i just show up? Ammo? etc. There is not much on thier web page.

thanks.

[corpdriller]

Many idpa clubs have web sites. See if you can find your local one. It should have all of the club info that you need. This is mine. CCIDAP (http://www.ccidpa.org/) . It has some good info.

[J.P.]

at least two mags,pouches,eyes,ears,gun,holster,concealment garment,about 100rd of ammo,match fee.

Two rules:
1)Be safe
2)Have fun!

[Bill Dncn]

J.P. is correct.

3 mags/speedloaders would be best though if you have them. More is better.

One of the locations I shoot at normally has 8 to 12 stages with anywhere from 90 to over 200rds sometimes :shocked:

Make sure to alert the MD, and match personnel that you are a new shooter. They will guide you, and ansewer any questions you may have.

By all means go with the intent to shoot, and like J.P. said Be Safe, and have fun!

Bill

[AggieMM]

Originally posted by J.P.
Two rules:
1)Be safe
2)Have fun!

I'll add one to those great two rules:

3)Go Slow and enjoy the trigger time.

Too many newbies think they can go just as fast as the Experts class shooters, and then the results discourage the newbies. Take your time on the stages and enjoy it. :)

Ryan

[Shooting Alpha's]

Only one thing to add, make sure you listen to the MD/SO. Other than that, like J.P. and Ryan said, be safe, take your time and have fun. Good luck.

[Jim Watson]

I trust you have a gun that you know how to operate. Don't laugh, I have seen people to turn up at a match with a gun new in the box that they had never shot before.

Last previous discussion here was at
http://www.glocktalk.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=598360&highlight=priorities

The main thing is to pay attention and follow directions.

[jbirds1210]

http://p075.ezboard.com/bidpaforum

This is one of the best resources I have found online. I have never posted, but did register and have read a lot! I beleive Jim posted it in another thread. Thank you!
Jason

[dosei]

Basic IDPA kit:
Gun
Water
IDPA legal holster
Water
2 mag carriers (or a double mag carrier...I prefer 2 singles)
Water
3 mags minimum, if you have more...bring 'em
Water
Cover garment (must carry concealed)
Water
Hat
Water
Sunscreen
Water
120 rounds of ammo
Water
Cash (for entry fee)

If registration starts at 9:30am...be there at 9:30am. There will usually be a "new shooter orientation" before the match. When you are registering, ask when and where this will take place.

There will be a "safe zone" (sometimes more than one). This is the ONLY place where you can handle your gun (and it must be unloaded). After registering, find out where the safe zone(s) are. Go to the safe zone, put on your holster & carriers (if you didn't at home), take your gun out, remove the mag, rack the slide twice to make sure it's empty, point it at the ground and pull the trigger (make sure it is EMPTY before you pull the trigger), put it in the holster. You may now leave the safe zone and load up your mags (if you didn't do that at home). Do not load you mags in the safe zone. The safe zone is a "no ammo allowed" area. You can put loaded mags into your carriers, but NOT into your gun. If during the match you need to tinker with your gun, do it in a safe zone.

Never remove your gun from the holster unless:
You are in a safe zone.
You have been told to do so by the Match Director (MD) Range Officer (RO) or Safety Officer (SO).
It is your turn to shoot the Course of Fire (COF) and the buzzer has gone off.

Most importantly, try to relax and have fun.

[Alaskapopo]

Originally posted by jdforty
Im thinking about competing in IDPA. Do i just show up? Ammo? etc. There is not much on thier web page.

thanks.

Most of our matches require about 100 rounds of ammo. Have at least 2 spare magazines. A good holster such as a bladetech is a must.

Also just have fun your really only competing with yourself. Although a buddy of mine and myself always shoot for lunch. Loser pays. Also shoot the classifier whenever its offered. The last time I shot it I was 10 seconds away from expert in CDP. That was a marked improvement from the first time I shot. Shootnig it reqularly will help you with your skills.

Also don't be afraid to pick the brain of the master class shooters. A lot of them are quite willing to help.
Pat

[jbirds1210]

Also don't be afraid to pick the brain of the master class shooters. A lot of them are quite willing to help.
Pat [/B]

:thumbsup: That is exactly how I have learned most of what I know. I am far from where I want to be, but there have always been more experienced shooters willing to help.
Jason

[rhino465]

I would contact the match director, express your interest, and ask what you need to know and what you need to bring. A lot of stuff is the same for all IDPA matches, but some clubs have their own ways of doing things.

[jdforty]

Thanks for all the advice. I think ill try the matches in Dec. Ill let you know how i do.

[PEC-Memphis]

WARNING !

The Surgeon General has determined that participating in IDPA matches may be habit-forming and can cause ammunition expenditures it increase to new highs.

(Personally, I just watched the first match to learn the “in’s & outs” before actually participating.)

[freeidaho]

There is a good bit of new shooter information at http://www.parmarng.org. Click on [Shooting Events] at the top, then click on the IDPA logo. There is also some good stuff there on safety. Enjoy.

Ken Reed

[shortcircuit]

Originally posted by PEC-Memphis
WARNING !

The Surgeon General has determined that participating in IDPA matches may be habit-forming and can cause ammunition expenditures it increase to new highs.

(Personally, I just watched the first match to learn the “in’s & outs” before actually participating.)

Thanks, I found out the hard way.

[9x45]

First of all, just show up to your nearest IDPA match. Tell the match director/range officer/money taker that you are new to competitive shooting and want to find out how this works. Some experienced shooter will take you in tow and show you the ropes. Generally after the match, shooters will be glad you show you their equipment, expound endlessly on why a Glock is better than a 1911, or vice versa, than a Sig/Beretta/S&W/CZ/XD/etc, and probably let you let shoot off a few rounds. There are endless choices of good equipment, however, the biggest mistake most brand new shooters make is to buy the wrong gun.

The nearest IDPA range to you is ISI in Piru, Prado in Chino Hills, Gopher Flats in San Fernando, see the complete list at http://idpa.com/clublist.asp?state=CA.

[J.P.]

Yep.
Everyone is always more than happy to help a newbie out.
You'll find a *few* egos out there but not many.

[SIGSAREBETTER]

I just did it for the first time on the 18th, and MAN OH MAN am I hooked! The regulars are beyond nice and helpful, and at first I was nervous but that quickly disappeared. Can't wait for the next match. Plus, I did better then I thought I would!

[B Coyote]

IDPA = :supergrin:

bc