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Welcome to the official IDPA Website |
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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
17,008, including members in 50 foreign countries.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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Membership Information |
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We are proud to offer the
Online Membership Application!
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You can apply and pay for new membership with our online
membership application.
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If you have EVER been a member of IDPA before, please DO NOT
complete this application. Please simply renew
your membership.
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Should you choose not to use our new online membership application, you can become a
member by printing and completing the
membership application and liability waiver. The membership application and liability waiver
can then be mailed or faxed to IDPA at:
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IDPA
2232 CR 719
Berryville, AR 72616
Fax: 870-545-3894
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All signatures are required on the faxed or mailed application regardless of your age.
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If you wish to make payment with a credit card, please complete the
credit card payment form and mail or fax it with the
membership application.
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Renew Online!
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You can renew your membership with our online
Renewal Service.
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This feature is available to any member with a valid IDPA #. Members can renew
their membership through the Member's Only Area or by following the link
above. If you do not remember your IDPA #, please give us a call and we'll look it up for you.
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Should you choose not to use the online Renewal Service, you can print
a Renewal Form and fax or mail it to IDPA HQ.
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If you wish to make payment with a credit card, please complete the
credit card payment form and mail or fax it with the
Renewal Form.
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Current Rule Book Information |
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The current rulebook is
effective April 15, 2005. You must have Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the rulebook.
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As of July 6, 2010, there has been as update to our rules. The Addendum is below.
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Rules Addendum and Defensive Multi Gun Rules |
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We have created an addendum to the IDPA rule book. These rule
addendums are an important part in clarifying the rule book
and help in keeping IDPA headed in the right direction. Some
of what is listed is simple clarifications but there are
several rule changes as well. Most of these items will be of
real benefit to our members such as increased weight limits
for CDP and additions to the inclusive list of permitted
modifications. The addendum can be found below or on the
new forum. The forum
will be a great place to let us know how you feel about
this addendum. This rule addendum will go into effect on August 1st.
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The last announcement we have for you is also a big one. IDPA is
very pleased to announce IDPA Defensive Multi Gun. IDPA was
created around the defensive use of a handgun. However, we
realize there are a lot of rifles and shotguns placed in closets,
trunks, bedsides, etc. as defensive tools as well. In an effort
to include the use of these tools, IDPA Defensive Multi Gun (DMG)
was created. DMG was not created to replace existing IDPA matches.
It is simply another format that clubs can use in addition to
their regular IDPA matches. IDPA DMG is a stand alone match format
that could be run after regular club matches or on different weekends
for an extra challenge and fun. It is designed to be adaptable to the
clubs capabilities and you can incorporate any combination of
pistols, shotguns and rifles.
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There are 4 divisions for DMG. There is an iron sight and optic sight
division for major caliber rifles and there are iron sight and optic
sight divisions for pistol caliber carbines only. We feel that the
pistol caliber divisions will bring out a whole new level of
challenge and fun to an already exciting format.
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These rules are currently provisional. IDPA intends on allowing clubs
to look these over and try them out over the course of the next several
months. At the end of the year we will make any adjustments that are
deemed necessary before finalizing them before the shooting season starts
up for next year. The rules can be found at the below or on the
official IDPA forum. We hope that you
take the opportunity to give this exciting new sport a try and tell us about
it on the IDPA forum.
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I look forward to seeing you on the range. Have fun and be safe.
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Rules Addendum
Defensive Multi Gun Rules
Defensive Multi Gun Rules (in booklet format)
(You will need Adobe Reader to open the above files.)
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Reduction of Power Floor for SSR
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