Idpa q&a

Northern Pirate said:
I have a few questions about IDPA

Based on my experience with my current anti-any-fun club, please understand that some of these questions may come obvious to you but not to me. My club is the club that limits pistol magazines to 5 rounds, when the government already limited it to 10. My club belives you can do ‘dangerous’ ‘rapid fire’ with a bolt-action .22LR in OH NO.

I could go on but not trying to go on a rant, just explaining to you how paranoid and anti my club is, and why I may have the questions that I do.

Based on the answers to this I will likely change clubs to a more Ar-15 and pistol friendly club. I don’t want to keep bugging the guy who will be setting the IDPA at the other club with all these questions, so I’m hoping the friendly bunch here will help me out.
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Again it all depends on the club. My club's handgun section allows maximium legal capacity in any firearm and it is the individual disciplines that limit round counts or teaching/training recommendations. They frown heavily upon uncontrolled rapid fire, but if it all strikes inside the designated target areas, no issues.

We'll try to answer you questions for sure.

Northern Pirate said:
1. Do you fire onto ‘humanoid’ targets? If yes, is this allowed only during matches or can you do so on your own to practice?
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If this is humanoid, then Yes.
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It usually comes down to club regulations for "Non-Matches", if the club is good with it then you can practice with it.

Northern Pirate said:
2. Holster.
a. Are there regulations on whether it need to be fitted on your belt? Can you have a drop leg one? Can you have one on a Tac Vest?
b. With the safety course, can you only use the holster during matches? Can you practice with one on your own time?
c. Is the firearm unloaded fully, loaded but not cocked or is there a round in the chamber while in the holster?
d. Do you holster you weapon only when your turn to shoot, or can you have it holstered during the whole match?
e. Does the holster and pistol need to be concealed? Explain.​
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a) Strong side only (Outside & Inside Waistband styles). Drop leg isn't acceptable except in certain multigun events (aka Tac-Matches). Doubtful on the vest as well.

b) Again depends on the club. Example: You can practice on your own, or on a practice night as long as our club recognizes you (All Holster recognized members @ my club get a metallic ID card in addition to the membership card.)

c) Up to you. Most have round chambered and use safeties/decocker/safe action. All it costs you is time to have a loaded mag inserted w/o one in the chamber.

d) Pistols only to be manipulated at three areas.
Active shooter during the stage
Safe Area as designated
Under direct supervision of an RSO

Everyone COULD be armored up ahead of time but only at the above three locales should you touch/manipulate your pistol from the holster.
Make sure to ask about club limitations about limiting areas of holster use (aka you cannot go to the porta-potty with the gun).

e) Initially YES, unless the course of fire states otherwise, you start with the pistol and magazine carrier in concealment. Put on the holster and the two mag holders and a garment. Hold your arms straight away from your sides. If you can see the gun/holster/mags from the front/sides/back you fail concealment. Obviously practice is up to you.

Northern Pirate said:
3. Pistol
a. If your pistol does not have a safety, other than a de-cocking level, is this ok? Example Sig 226.
b. Is single action allowed?​
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a) Yes.
b) Revolver? If you think you can reload it fast enough.... Find a concealable holster for it that fits too :)

Northern Pirate said:
4. Clothing
a. Is there limitation on clothing? Camo/Military type​
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Not in the rules. Some people/clubs frown upon it.
 
Northern Pirate said:
I have a few questions about IDPA

Based on my experience with my current anti-any-fun club, please understand that some of these questions may come obvious to you but not to me. My club is the club that limits pistol magazines to 5 rounds, when the government already limited it to 10. My club belives you can do ‘dangerous’ ‘rapid fire’ with a bolt-action .22LR in OH NO.

I could go on but not trying to go on a rant, just explaining to you how paranoid and anti my club is, and why I may have the questions that I do.

Based on the answers to this I will likely change clubs to a more Ar-15 and pistol friendly club. I don’t want to keep bugging the guy who will be setting the IDPA at the other club with all these questions, so I’m hoping the friendly bunch here will help me out.

1. Do you fire onto ‘humanoid’ targets? If yes, is this allowed only during matches or can you do so on your own to practice?

No, they don't look like any humans I have ever seen. An illustration of the target can be found here: www.idpa.com

2. Holster.
a. Are there regulations on whether it need to be fitted on your belt? Yes


Can you have a drop leg one? Can you have one on a Tac Vest?

No to both for civilians, We have a military exemption to accomodate members of the militar. Th exemption was granted at the request of the Canadian Armed forces. The exemption allows members of the military to improve their pistol skills while utilizing full combat gear at IDPA club and sanctioned matches.

b. With the safety course, can you only use the holster during matches?

If you are referring to drop leg holsters see my comment above. Drop leg holsters are not allowed in IDPA


Can you practice with one on your own time?

You can do what you want in your own time subject to Club rules of course.

c. Is the firearm unloaded fully, loaded but not cocked or is there a round in the chamber while in the holster?

Not sure what your question relates to. All IDPA Sanctioned matches are run as cold ranges. Shooters are not allowed to have loaded firearms unless they are under the direct supervision of a SO and engaged in shooting a stage. Some clubs allow hot ranges, most don't.

d. Do you holster you weapon only when your turn to shoot, or can you have it holstered during the whole match?

The shooters empty gun is always holstered, unless in the desgnated "Safe Area" or under the direct supervision of a Safety Officer

e. Does the holster and pistol need to be concealed? Explain.​

IDPA shooting is always done with a concealed cover garment covering the bottom of the holster when arms are fully extended.

3. Pistol
a. If your pistol does not have a safety, other than a de-cocking level, is this ok? Example Sig 226. Yes

b. Is single action allowed?​

Yes in ESP and CDP Divisions

4. Clothing
a. Is there limitation on clothing? Camo/Military type​

While no specifically ruled out IDPA discourages the use of military and coamo clothing. IDPA is a shooting sport for ciovilians. Not sure why anyone would want to walk around looking like a tree in any event

I will add questions as they come to me. I will also update the answers here so anyone else who is confused about the rules can quickly check here instead of going through the pages.
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I would suggest you got to www.idpa.com and download the rule book. Most of your answers to your questions can be found there. If your club does not allow action shooting of any type and you want to get involved in action shooting I would suggest you take your hard earned money and join a shooting club that does allow action shooting club if one is in your area. You might want to support a club that supports the sport you are interested in.
Some of your questions were difficult to follow but I think I have managed to answer most. If you don't understand the replies contact me by PM and I will try to be more specific.

Take Care

Bob
 
It sounds like you belong to a real "old boys" club, unless the facility was not allowed to shoot action pistol by the CFO. Where are you located, we can possibly give you a list of IDPA clubs in your area.
 
Go to Youtube & search for, "IDPA". You'll find tons of vids that may further answer some of your questions.

Be Warned: IDPA may be adictive to some shooters.
 
I'm surprised at the number of Ontario clubs limiting their pistol mags to 5 rounds, Crumlin and EESA being two that come to mind. Seems an open invitation to the the anti gun lobby that there is no need for anyone to have a 10 round pistol magazine.
 
mcpiper said:
I'm surprised at the number of Ontario clubs limiting their pistol mags to 5 rounds, Crumlin and EESA being two that come to mind. Seems an open invitation to the the anti gun lobby that there is no need for anyone to have a 10 round pistol magazine.
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There is no 5 round limit for pistol mags at EESA that I am aware of, nor will there ever be, I dare say!
 
7.62mm said:
There is no 5 round limit for pistol mags at EESA that I am aware of, nor will there ever be, I dare say!
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Maybe I got some bad info regarding EESA but this is what I was told when I was looking into joining them. Does anyone know for sure? Stormbringer?
 
I shot there last summer with a member and we used ten rd mags and if IPSC is shot there you can be sure they use 10 rd mags. There aren't enough mags in Canada to run an IPSC match with five round limit.:D

Take Care

Bob
 
I just checked my email and when I asked them about it on Oct 18th I was told that they have a 5 round rule. If they don't they should clarify it with the person answering emails for them, plus I would have joined them instead of staying where I am.
 
mcpiper said:
I'm surprised at the number of Ontario clubs limiting their pistol mags to 5 rounds, Crumlin and EESA being two that come to mind. Seems an open invitation to the the anti gun lobby that there is no need for anyone to have a 10 round pistol magazine.
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Who were you talking to!


EESA has NEVER

and WILL NEVER

have a 5 round rule for anything.
 
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