Posted by: Will Brink
Any of you gents (or ladies) shoot in IDPA? I shoot with,and or see, a fair number of LEO's at the IDPA matches, but didn't see any mention of IDPA here on the forum. A search didn't find much of anything.
- Will
Posted by: Will Brink
As no one seems to have responded to this thread, I will throw up some info about IDPA, which is a great way for civilans and LEO to improve their tactical and defensive shooting skills via "real world" shooting scanarios. It's inexpensive and requires no special equipments. Altough most LEOs seem to shoot in the Stock Service Pistol devision (using the gun they are issued, such as Glock, Sig, etc) there are alo other choices and an LEO only devision also, which allows LEOs to shoot wearing their work rig if they wish. There are no expensive "race guns" or fancy fast draw holsters allowed, etc. Here's some info I pulled from the site:
What is IDPA?
IDPA as a sport is quite simply the use of practical equipment including full charge service ammunition to solve simulated “real world” self-defense scenarios. Shooters competing in IDPA events are required to use practical handguns and holsters that are truly suitable for self-defense use. No “competition only” equipment is permitted in IDPA matches since the main goal is to test the skill and ability of an individual, not his equipment or gamesmanship.
Why do we need another shooting sport?
Prior to the formation of IDPA, there was no place to compete and hone one’s skill with equipment designed for and suitable for self-defense. Other shooting sports are just that, sports that have no relevance to self-defense. IDPA offers an exciting forum for practical shooters in which truly practical equipment, techniques and courses of fire are mandated. Prior to IDPA, there was no place at all to compete with common service pistols such as the Beretta, Glock or Sig. Nor was there a shooting sport where your concealed carry holster could also be your match holster without handicap. When you come to an IDPA match, you can not only use your duty/CCW equipment, you can be completely competitive with it! Other shooting sports have become equipment “races”; IDPA will not. If you’re interested in using truly practical pistols to solve challenging and exciting defensive shooting problems, then IDPA is the sport for you.
Many local clubs in MA have IDPA. I often attend the matches at Harvard, New Bedford, and others. More info on IDPA if interested here:
http://www.idpa.com/
Posted by: mpd61
I'm interested in IDPA...
Especially if Julie Goloski is at the event!
Posted by: Hb13
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Originally Posted by mpd61
I'm interested in IDPA...
Especially if Julie Goloski is at the event!
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me too
Posted by: screamineagle
+3!!!!
Posted by: frank
I've never met her, but I have a friend that drools over her as well. Isn't she pregnant right now, anyway?
Posted by: Hb13
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Originally Posted by frank
I've never met her, but I have a friend that drools over her as well. Isn't she pregnant right now, anyway? |
I don't know but I was at work the whole time.
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