IDPA Pistol Shooting - Introductory Night

Attention LRGC Pistol Shooters!  How about trying something new for our club!

Activity: "Competition Defensive Pistol Shooting" (rules by the International Defensive Pistol Association - IDPA, which can be found at this link: IDPA Rulebook).  

In this competitive shooting sport, we shoot targets in priority order and from cover (when available) and possibly even while moving. Ammo available to hit the required targets will be limited (this isn't Hollywood) and you will have to carry and reload as you go.  Note that this is a speed/timed event where you will try to shoot all the targets as fast as possible with time penalties for lack of shooting accuracy and/or missed targets. 

This session will introduce you to the rules of IDPA competition shooting and provide some examples of IDPA shooting activities.  We will do some shooting the first night - the amount you will be able to shoot will ultimately depend on the turn-out we get, but we hope to have four stages. 

Please REGISTER on-line in advance and SHOW-UP if you do!  As this first session is the introductory session - the registration numbers will not be limited.  

Requirements: (must be 18 years and have RPAL for pistol.) 

1) A centre-fire (CF) pistol is typically required for IDPA events, however we will allow 22 cal rimfire pistols for our sessions if you do not have a CF pistol.   
(Note: Any type of sights are ok - bring a holster if you have one as we will allow for administrative carry - however we will not be drawing from a holster. Note - a holster is not required.)

2) Must have a minimum of (3) magazines with preferably at least a double magazine holder on a belt (or bring clothing with big pockets!) 

3) All personal safety gear (eye + ear protection - note that electronic ones are HIGHLY recommended)

4) Sufficient ammo that WORKS in your gun!! Bring a minimum of 150 rounds the first night - more may be required per session in the future.  Don't forget your mag loader! 

Note: You will need a MINIMUM of 31 rounds per setup x 4 stations (expected) = 124 rounds x a "miss/jam" factor of 1.2 = about 150 rounds! (You can always take it home - but you can't get more - so I always bring extra!)  This type of shooting DOES eat up a lot of ammo so be aware! Please come prepared!

5) Fees are typical LRGC range/shoot fees + an appropriate fee to cover targets (currently $3/night).  So $10 for the first night will do it! Please bring a punch card and change, or if paying the $10 in cash - bring $5 or $10 bills - no $50 or $100 bills please.  Note that mere spectators will be charged $5 to contribute to the range costs - so you might as well shoot! 

The note below will apply to subsequent IDPA shooting nights as registration will not be limited for the first night.

Important!  If you cannot attend - after you have registered - you must contact planning@lrgc.com at least two days prior to the event to allow time to contact any wait-listed shooters, or your name will be recorded and may reduce your ability to register for future dates.  We want to be sure to accommodate as many shooters as possible, and that wait-listed shooter might be you next time!

(Note: If you are interested but do not have a suitable pistol to use - please register and then email me ASAP at planning@lrgc.com and we should (no guarantees at this point) be able to find you a suitable pistol to use for the introductory session - at some added cost to cover use and ammo.)

Hope to see you at the session!