IDPA Matches
The Lewistown Pistol Club will be hosting 7 IDPA matches for the 2009 shooting season. See the IDPA site for all information related to the sport, you can also view or download a copy of the most recent rule book. http://www.idpa.com/
The IDPA matches the Lewistown Pistol Club will be hosting will have a combination of 6 scenarios and standards. The round count will be in the 100 round area but competitors should bring at least 150 rounds to be safe. We will be shooting the classifier matches before or after the regular matches in May and September. In order to shoot the classifier you MUST pre-register so we know how many shooters to expect, this will help us determine if we will shoot it only before the match or after if necessary. We will only shoot the classifer after the matches if there is more demand than can be handled before the regular match. The cost for matches will be $10 for Lewistown Pistol Club members and $15 for non-members. We will have membership applications available the day of the matches if needed. The classifier will cost $5 per gun. In the past we have had a morning and afternoon squadding, this year we will only shoot in the afternoon as needed. Please do not plan to shoot the afternoon only. We will start the safety briefing at 9:30 AM and the match will start at 10:00 AM. For more information contact Chris Shade at MatchDirector@lewistownpistolclub.com or by phone at (717) 248-9726.
All matches will be held on the last Sunday of each month starting in April and ending in October.
The dates are as follows:
Sunday April 26, 2009
Sunday May 31, 2009 Overall Results IDPA MAY 31,2009 Division Results IDPA May 2009 Classifier Results
Sunday June 28, 2009 Overall Results IDPA June 28, 2009 Division Results IDPA June 2009 Stage Results
Sunday July 26, 2009
Sunday August 30, 2009
Sunday September 27, 2009
Sunday October 25, 2009
For those of you that are not familiar with IDPA, a description of this discipline is as follows:
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.
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.
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.
See the following site for more information on IDPA. http://www.eastontacticalops.com/information.html