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JrBiem691 · 05-19-2008, 05:59 PM

I have been reading the rulebook and obtaining a lot of information on this but I do have a couple of questions:

1. Seems like the stages would be a lot to remember for each string. Do you get briefed on the goal of each string before you shoot it?

2. Do you just show up at a club that hosts IDPA competitions, express interest, and do the classifier?

propellerhead · 05-19-2008, 06:07 PM

They do stage descriptions at the beginning of the match. You can always ask again during the match.

Most clubs have a simple website. The one I shoot with prefers you email them via the website to tell them you want to shoot. Then they hook you up with a mentor and teach you the basics. Some people just show up to watch first, then start asking questions.

You can shoot matches without being classified.

You'll find the people in IDPA are very friendly and will welcome new shooters with open arms.

JrBiem691 · 05-19-2008, 06:29 PM

Thanks for your help! I did a search on google for IDPA clubs here in Wisconsin and I found one about 1 1/2 hours away. I sent them an email and eagerly await their response! Thanks again

propellerhead · 05-19-2008, 06:35 PM

The IDPA website has a club locator thing.

International Defensive Pistol Association - Affiliated Club Contact Information

You can check out our club's website. Much of the new shooter stuff applies to any club.

Cross Timbers IDPA

slugger6 · 05-19-2008, 06:40 PM

Welcome to the fun sport of IDPA shooting. What type of firearm will you be using...the XD45?

JrBiem691 · 05-19-2008, 06:51 PM

That's the plan, it is the only handgun that I own so far. But I am quickly addicted and will most likely be buying more in the near future

. So if I understand the rules correctly I could shoot either ESP or CDP with that firearm?

propellerhead · 05-19-2008, 07:11 PM

Correct. ESP or CDP. With ESP, you'll load up with 10 rounds per mag. With CDP, it will be 8. Everything else is the same. It just means your reloads will be at different points.

JrBiem691 · 05-19-2008, 07:15 PM

I am in the Army National Guard. Due to drill weekends would they allow me to shoot on an alternate date then when the match is actually scheduled? Or would this vary from club to club?

moosedan · 05-19-2008, 07:23 PM

welcome it is the most fun you can do for shooting pistols makes you think..I just started this adventure and I 'll shoot my classifer this weekend. Everthing was explained each time and at each stage and they always ask if you understand the course of fire before you load best of luck to you.

USMC 0802 · 05-19-2008, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by JrBiem691

I am in the Army National Guard. Due to drill weekends would they allow me to shoot on an alternate date then when the match is actually scheduled? Or would this vary from club to club?

It would vary from club to club, but I doubt it, the stages are not easy to set up (I get to my club 2.5-3hrs early to help); I'd be surprised if any club would do that. You may be able to do someting like that for the classifier, but not a match.

Honestly, most of the fun is just BS'ing with the other shooters anyway.

Good Luck!

05-19-2008, 05:59 PM	#1
JrBiem691 XDTalk Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Green Bay, WI Posts: 69	IDPA Questions I have been reading the rulebook and obtaining a lot of information on this but I do have a couple of questions: 1. Seems like the stages would be a lot to remember for each string. Do you get briefed on the goal of each string before you shoot it? 2. Do you just show up at a club that hosts IDPA competitions, express interest, and do the classifier? __________________ JB- Green Bay, WI ------------------ XD .45 Tactical Mossberg 12 GA Remington 7600 30.06 ------------------ -Talent is God given. Be humble. Fame is man-given. Be grateful. Conceit is self-given. Be careful.

05-19-2008, 06:07 PM	#2
propellerhead XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Foat Wurth, TX Posts: 3,515	They do stage descriptions at the beginning of the match. You can always ask again during the match. Most clubs have a simple website. The one I shoot with prefers you email them via the website to tell them you want to shoot. Then they hook you up with a mentor and teach you the basics. Some people just show up to watch first, then start asking questions. You can shoot matches without being classified. You'll find the people in IDPA are very friendly and will welcome new shooters with open arms. __________________ XD-9 Tactical for IDPA, XD-40 Subcompact for concealed carry, XD-45 Service for home defense. Three calibers, three models, three purposes. No compromises.

05-19-2008, 06:29 PM	#3
JrBiem691 XDTalk Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Green Bay, WI Posts: 69	Thanks for your help! I did a search on google for IDPA clubs here in Wisconsin and I found one about 1 1/2 hours away. I sent them an email and eagerly await their response! Thanks again __________________ JB- Green Bay, WI ------------------ XD .45 Tactical Mossberg 12 GA Remington 7600 30.06 ------------------ -Talent is God given. Be humble. Fame is man-given. Be grateful. Conceit is self-given. Be careful.

05-19-2008, 06:35 PM	#4
propellerhead XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Foat Wurth, TX Posts: 3,515	The IDPA website has a club locator thing. International Defensive Pistol Association - Affiliated Club Contact Information You can check out our club's website. Much of the new shooter stuff applies to any club. Cross Timbers IDPA __________________ XD-9 Tactical for IDPA, XD-40 Subcompact for concealed carry, XD-45 Service for home defense. Three calibers, three models, three purposes. No compromises.

05-19-2008, 06:40 PM	#5
slugger6 XDTalk 20K Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 20,102	Welcome to the fun sport of IDPA shooting. What type of firearm will you be using...the XD45? __________________ "What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us". - Ralph Waldo Emerson

05-19-2008, 06:51 PM	#6
JrBiem691 XDTalk Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Green Bay, WI Posts: 69	That's the plan, it is the only handgun that I own so far. But I am quickly addicted and will most likely be buying more in the near future . So if I understand the rules correctly I could shoot either ESP or CDP with that firearm? __________________ JB- Green Bay, WI ------------------ XD .45 Tactical Mossberg 12 GA Remington 7600 30.06 ------------------ -Talent is God given. Be humble. Fame is man-given. Be grateful. Conceit is self-given. Be careful.

05-19-2008, 07:11 PM	#7
propellerhead XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Foat Wurth, TX Posts: 3,515	Correct. ESP or CDP. With ESP, you'll load up with 10 rounds per mag. With CDP, it will be 8. Everything else is the same. It just means your reloads will be at different points. __________________ XD-9 Tactical for IDPA, XD-40 Subcompact for concealed carry, XD-45 Service for home defense. Three calibers, three models, three purposes. No compromises.

05-19-2008, 07:15 PM	#8
JrBiem691 XDTalk Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Green Bay, WI Posts: 69	I am in the Army National Guard. Due to drill weekends would they allow me to shoot on an alternate date then when the match is actually scheduled? Or would this vary from club to club? __________________ JB- Green Bay, WI ------------------ XD .45 Tactical Mossberg 12 GA Remington 7600 30.06 ------------------ -Talent is God given. Be humble. Fame is man-given. Be grateful. Conceit is self-given. Be careful.

05-19-2008, 07:23 PM	#9
moosedan XDTalk Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bowling Green Ky Posts: 38	welcome it is the most fun you can do for shooting pistols makes you think..I just started this adventure and I 'll shoot my classifer this weekend. Everthing was explained each time and at each stage and they always ask if you understand the course of fire before you load best of luck to you.

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