Idpa rule book changes 2017

International defensive pistol association idpa is a shooting sport that simulates real world selfdefense scenarios using practical handguns and holsters that are suitable for selfdefense use. If you plan on getting the rulebook printed professionally please use this letter. Failure to neutralize gone, tactical sequence gone, the subjective cover call gone, etc. Discontinued models must have had a total production of 20,000 units be semiautomatic be double action, double action only, or striker fired use 9 mm 9. Idpa new rule book for 2017 manitoba defensive pistol leage. If you allow lightlaser combos like the ruling i got has now suggested oh you cant turn them on like that is a reason why i would have a heavy lightlaser combo on the end of my gun then you have an instant equipment race on your hands. Sept 9 2017 match results and notes h2o fowl farms llc. International defensive pistol association idpa is a shooting sport that simulates real world selfdefense scenarios. Idpa rules require you to be an idpa member to shoot idpa after your first match. As one of the more popular action shooting competitions, the international defensive pistol association idpa continues to evolve.

Every time the rule book changes there is some butthurt club or md who doesnt want to play anymore. Hell we even had one around here quit over the flat footed reload. Join a community of shooters to learn, grow and most importantly have fun. The list of changes from the previous version is available here. The new 2017 version of the idpa rule book is now available, and can be downloaded in pdf format here. International defensive pistol association wikipedia. The updated simplified idpa rules have been released and will apply to all future shoots.

I shoot a springfield armory xd9sc, which will no longer be legal under the 2017 rules. It should be correct but i only have two eyes, two hands and one brain. Looks to me like it has officially become a beginner sport for uspsa as it should become even less interesting for better shooters default start position for pcc is low ready or indoor ready whatever the fuck that is, but offers no definition for those terms. Idpa youll want a minimum of two spare mag carriers, this will allow you to have 3 magazines for each stage. Idpa rulebook updates blue grass sportsmens league. Idpa match rules international defensive pistol association. I was a member back when the little red book and the little green book and for a while under the brown book. Idpa rulebook 2017 quick access to idpa rulebook by chapters chapter 1 the founding concepts of idpa introduction 1.

The latest version of the match administration guide is here. Safety officer instruction materials will be available shortly and testing will be updated. The characteristics for idpalegal pistols, revolvers, holsters, magazine pouches, speedloaders, speedloader carriers, and belts are given in the equipment rules, chapter 8 of the 2017 idpa rulebook pdf download, 1. Latest version of idpa rule book etc idpa newfoundland. Here is a summary of the new changes according to my local idpa club facebook group. The problem is tony it really becomes an equipment race then which is something idpa tried to avoid at the outset of this sport. Sep 01, 2017 i had to check the rule book but it does state the magazine release may not be oversized in diameter.

A good friend of mine, tony, did a quick look through and heres what he discovered as proposed changes. Sometimes a course of fire will require 2 magazine changes. I would love to run a hot range, but it aint going to happen. We beg the shooters to respect the idpa rule book about any eventual appealprotest while. Looks to me like it has officially become a beginner sport for uspsa as it should become even less interesting for better shooters default start position for pcc is low ready or indoor ready whatever. The characteristics for idpa legal pistols, revolvers, holsters, magazine pouches, speedloaders, speedloader carriers, and belts are given in the equipment rules, chapter 8 of the 2017 idpa rulebook pdf download, 1. If you find something that i have written below to. If a competitor is merely required to carry, retain or grasp an object during his attempt at a course of fire, rule 10. To guide you to the answers, we look at the 2015 idpa rulebook section 8 equipment rules. 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. Reliability work may be done to enhance feeding and ejection.

First, we are now using fault lines no more guessing at cover. In addition, usual and customary sight and grip changes and trigger pull. Prior to 2017, the points down were halved before adding to the time, with a 5second failure to. I guarantee that speed loaders are just as fast as moon clips. I run a ghost rocket connector and a competition trigger spring in my g34 with a very thorough 25 cent trigger job. Im sure the people who shot at the club really enjoyed having to drive farther to shoot. When the 2017 rule book rev 1 was released the shield in 9mm fell short of making the cut.

For 2018 we had one significant rule change, the moment cannot be required while engaging targets. These same questions are going to be asked from here to the end of time as long as manufacturers produce new products. This was one of several changes made in rev 2 of the rule book. Help about wikipedia community portal recent changes contact page. For the 9mm shield to be legal for bug you must be using the 7 round flat magazines. I was standing in line at the coffee shop this morning when i got a text from a friend asking if i had seen the new idpa rulebook yet.

Idpaapproved guns, holsters, and equipment collin county idpa. If i changed just the trigger shoe can i use in competition. Idpa new rule book for 2017 manitoba defensive pistol. Feb 05, 2017 first idpa match with the new rules implemented 2017. Also a cold range, while it is a pain for most of use who use guns and carry daily, we do have to cater to weekend plinkers too. I compete at the idpa matches at psc and im usually. For revolver shooters, you can get away with only two speedloader holders if using a vest and put the third in an easy access pocket, though some run a third holder behind the gun. Edited september 1, 2017 by mushki25 idpa rule changes. The props used to create the course of fire cof are. Page 5 of 6 one clubs reaction to rules 2017 posted in idpa shooting. The idpa rules for 2017 make for some significant changes that may alter the way shooters approach the game.

With all the changes, the clinic is a great way to learn the ins and outs of the sport. In response to comments received, we made several changes to the draft rulebook, some of which simplified rules. Right away it is clear that the rulebook has been thoroughly numbered which makes it easy to reference a rule or. Jan 06, 2017 the new 2017 version of the idpa rule book is now available, and can be downloaded in pdf format here. Over the course of the last several years, idpa has made multiple substantial changes to its rulebook to the delight of some and the lamenting of others. Welcome to another great year of idpa at ashland lake gun club. I havent been an idpa member for several years, so i didnt get the memo that the new rulebook had been posted. Updated so training materials will be available soon after that. Because you could be a b class uspsa shooter but an idpa master. Shooting competition started by cerealbyter, nov 18, 2016.

Member feedback period opens we are excited to share the news that the preliminary version of the 2017 idpa rulebook and match administration guide will soon be available for member feedback. Please go to the idpa website and read the entire rules book to. Some rules are written complete as they are totally new, other just the changes additions are written down. One clubs reaction to rules 2017 page 5 idpa shooting. The following information is excerpted from the 2017 idpa rulebook. Idpa rules, classifications, divisions current idpa rulebook 2017. What follows are the changes i have noted from the 2015 released current rules. Idpa targets are divided into down point scoring zones d0, d1, d3, with a d5 for a target. Nov 14, 2016 all other classifier changes make it easier.

Say fault line again i dare you you have to read the whole book left to right, front to back. In order for shooters to be able to compete with their peers, idpa competitors are. I have noticed that with each rendition of the rule book that there are more complaints, more griping, and more people saying that idpa is going down the. Shooters can step on fault lines, but not touch anything on the noncover side 4. For a summary of the changes which is a shorter read please click here key changes to the rules include. The matches consist of a 1 to 3 stage course of fire, depending on the classification method in use. If there are indications that you are becoming unsafe, attempts will be made to warn you. Beginners guide to idpa and ipscuspsa oklahoma shooters. Any eventual appeal process will be approved if the related times and required procedures will be respected. The match rules are found in the idpa rulebook ver. Please go to the idpa website and read the entire rules book to become familiar with all of the changes. Some changes to division sizes and clarifications of rules concepts were also made. There are some interesting changes in the 2017 idpa rules. New idpa target with 4 circle in head 0 rest of head 1 6.

I had to check the rule book but it does state the magazine release may not be oversized in diameter. Nov 15, 2016 summary of changes copied from another forum. Jan 10, 2017 page 5 of 6 one clubs reaction to rules 2017 posted in idpa shooting. The idpa rulebook is not intended to be an exhaustive description of all allowed and disallowed equipment and. There are additional rules contained in this briefing. There is a brand new classifier stage and a modified idpa target coming out in 2018. The target implementation date is 1117, although the. Nov 24, 2015 i was a member back when the little red book and the little green book and for a while under the brown book. Announcement will be made via the idpa website, eblast, the tactical journal and the idpa official facebook page when the final version is released. The following is a nonexclusive list of unsafe behaviors.

Some rules are written complete as they are totally new, other just the changesadditions are written down. This includes sweeping ones self or anyone else with a loaded or unloaded firearm. Over the course of the last several years, idpa has made multiple substantial changes to its rulebook to the delight of some and the. Internal action work may be used to enhance trigger pull as long as safety is maintained no visible external modifications allowed.

It is not a complete list of the rules changes but an overview of the rules most likely to come into play at every event. Idpa 2017 rulebook dramatically changes bug sizeweight limits. Sweeping ones leg on the draw while sitting clearly defined as a qd. Other than the bar lounge at the entrance of the club, you will be able to buy food and. For a summary of the changes which is a shorter read please click here. Notice idpa has released a revised rule book for 2017. What happened to no changes for 5 years and this is the third version in 1 year. Heck, in the gssf rule book, if you were considered a master in uspsa or other shooting organizations you had to sign up as master class for a gssf match. If youre looking for the new 2017 provisional rulebook, hit up episode 209 of the podcast here. The international defensive pistol association idpa, founded in 1996, is an organization. We are separating best practices and classifier brackets and pcc. Thanks to ken reed, idaho, for the preceding compilation of the changes to the idpa rulebook, effective 322015.

First idpa match with the new rules implemented 2017. Details for each stage, including walkthrough and videos are available for each. Morphing into a two gun match i think we need to get back to 2002, and return the revolver division to one, without the pf jump to 155 for moon clips. Range command cover only only used at club matches. Plus it is an idpa rule because that is the standard rule on most of the ranges that clubs shoot on. Seems to clean up a lot of the problems i found with idpa where the things they forced you to do would not be things you might naturally do for real in the real world. The first step in finding out is to use the idpa rule book.

We have stepped back to the common sense concept of being able to reload on the move for targets in the open. We beg the shooters to respect the idpa rule book about any eventual appealprotest while addressing any issue to the stage cso for. Drop the bug division, and have an occasional bug match close. Please familiarize yourself with the changes to the rules. However, wait for itthe 8 round mag ext floor mag put it over the height requirement of 458.

Rule changes for 2017 will definitely alter the way you compete in this popular action shooting game. The rulebook is in effect from the 1stof january 2017. Rick takes the opportunity now that the final idpa rulebook is published, to talk about the changes in the equipment rules as compared to the. Idpa has a draft rule book thats out for public comment. Some very interesting changes from the proposed rule changes.

All rulebook numbers quoted are as per the latest version available. Jan 15, 2017 first match of 2017 with new rule book. Idpa the final version of the 2017 idpa rulebook will be. Safety officers are here to assist you in completing a safe shooting contest. At its core, idpa is a selfdefense scenario based sport. Mds and sos certainly have to keep up with the changes in the mag and the appendixes. Those that have been around a while will know which rule books i am referring to. Ipsc rules form the basis of our sport, as does the rules for any sport. The rules set standards for competition around the world and ensure safety and good order in our sport. To download the rules please click here and look for the 2017 rule book link in the top righthand corner. We look forward to receiving your opinions on the idpa 2017 rulebook.