2015 idpa rule book 2017

The newest version of the official idpa rule book is now available, and can be downloaded here it will become effective march 1, 2015. There are now fault lines that define use of cover. These same questions are going to be asked from here to the end of time as long as manufacturers produce new products. Please go to the idpa website and read the entire rules book to become familiar with all of the changes. New idpa rule book is out competitive shooting sports. Some rules are written complete as they are totally new, other just the changesadditions are written down. Episode 233 new 2015 idpa backup gun bug division rules.

Starting on page 3 of the 2015 idpa rule book, the following unsafe firearm handling examples result in an immediate dq. Click here to view or download the 2017 idpa rule book effective january 1, 2017. Idpa is a pistol game, and providing the ability for a shoulder fired weapon is outside the cultural zone. Idpa many of you have noticed that the designation of. Lets look and see what will change when the rules go effective on august 1st 2010. Join a community of shooters to learn, grow and most importantly have fun. Founded in 1996 the international defensive pistol association idpa is the governing body for idpa competition, a handguncentric shooting sport based on. Idpa rules conflict with the introduction of a new performance center 686 see this thread. The idpa still thinks this is 1996 and that they must continue to be the antiipsc. Final dates will be announced in the tactical brief when available. 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. I guarantee that speed loaders are just as fast as moon clips. If youre looking for the new 2017 provisional rulebook, hit up episode 209 of the podcast here.

Announcement will be made via the idpa website, eblast, the tactical journal and the idpa official facebook page when the final version is released. We look forward to receiving your opinions on the idpa 2017 rulebook. 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. Jan 08, 2018 the latest version of the idpa rule book v 2017. This is the right decision, and im glad to see idpa listening to their membership. Never let the muzzle cover anything you are not willing to destroy. This gets compounded by the size of the scoring zones changing based on majorminor. No reasonable person ever thought that, so saying all black paint is hard cover is beyond stupid when applying it to threatnon threat indicators.

If a competitor is merely required to carry, retain or grasp an object during his attempt at a course of fire, rule 10. Jun 08, 2015 published on jun 8, 2015 in the continuing idpa rules series, rick goes over the new idpa bug division rules with doug. What are the most current rule books for each group. Dec 23, 2016 this rule book goes into effect january 1, 2017. Here is a summary of the bug size and weight limits by rulebook year. While i get tired of people telling me all the stuff i am doing wrong by shooting idpa, there are flaws. Published on jun 8, 2015 in the continuing idpa rules series, rick goes over the new idpa bug division rules with doug. Done poorly people have shot thmeselves in the leg. The idpa rules for 2017 make for some significant changes that may alter the way shooters approach the game.

As one of the more popular action shooting competitions, the international defensive pistol association idpa continues to evolve. The serpa, the trigger finger operated release is banned at some clubs. What follows are the changes i have noted from the 2015 released current rules. The new rule book is published, so i looked over the new ccp gun division compact carry pistol. Idpa targets are divided into down point scoring zones d0, d1, d3, with a d5 for a target. Idpa rule changes summary published by chris on february 12, 2017 february 12, 2017. The props used to create the course of fire cof are. The ac or ipoc will approve or deny the request, then forward the application to idpa headquarters. The latest version of the match administration guide is here. Cylinder latches may be changed to another factory offering. Speaking of the new rules, here are the updates to the idpa rules.

Welcome to another great year of idpa at ashland lake gun club. Questions about rules should be directed to your area coordinator or international point of contact. The target implementation date is 1117, although the. If you plan on getting the rulebook printed professionally please use this letter. In the blast to members, idpa has announced that as of the next rule book revision, flatfooted reloads will be gone. I think the very worst of this is a proposed introduction of a pistol carbine into the play. Addition of a new division idpa hq also announced that they would be adding a new division from two candidates based on member feedback.

The international defensive pistol association idpa is the governing body of a shooting sport that simulates selfdefense scenarios and real life encounters. The most current for each i could find is idpa april 15 2005 uspsa janurary 2008 i was planning on printing both of them and reading them over so i have some idea of what is going on before i start competing. Failure to neutralize gone, tactical sequence gone, the subjective cover call gone, etc. 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. May 18, 2017 using the cover provided by a wall is part of the old rule set for idpa, but this rule changed in 2017 when they went to fault lines. Thanks to ken reed, idaho, for the preceding compilation of the changes to the idpa rulebook, effective 322015. Members meeting the requirements listed in the 2017 rule bookmatch admin guide m. I like comptac the best but bladetech or any kydex works fine.

Never let the muzzle cover anything you are not willing to. Couple of new models, a conflict within the idpa revolver division rules has occurred. Where the rules amend an existing rule, the current rule will appear in red writing. New idpa rule book the new rule book is published, so i looked over the new ccp gun division compact carry pistol. Updated so training materials will be available soon after that.

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. Click the image below for a virtual drive from the brocks gap front gate to frange april 2015. Rick describes what is a legal bug gun and shows doug which guns are. Idpa match rules international defensive pistol association. Using the cover provided by a wall is part of the old rule set for idpa, but this rule changed in 2017 when they went to fault lines. Jan 30, 2015 the newest version of the official idpa rule book is now available, and can be downloaded here. The equipment rules are mostly the same, but much better explained.

First idpa match with the new rules implemented 2017. 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. Founded in 1996, the international defensive pistol association idpa is the. Other idpa publications full sheet size rule books 812 x 11. Details for each stage, including walkthrough and videos are available for each. To guide you to the answers, we look at the 2015 idpa rulebook section 8 equipment rules. Idpa the final version of the 2017 idpa rulebook will be. Rick describes what is a legal bug gun and shows doug which guns are legal. Other idpa publications full sheet size rule books 812 x 11 match administration handbook that can be downloaded, printed, and stapled together 25 pages click here 06142014 rule book clarifications pages click here. All matches are held at the brocks gap training center action pistol range range fclick the tab above for directions to brocks gap training center, and click the link. Idpa rulebook 2017 quick access to idpa rulebook by chapters chapter 1 the founding concepts of idpa introduction 1.

Official rule book new 2015 version effective march 1, 2015, click here 2 mb official email announcement from joyce wilson on 02015, click here to see email. Safety officer instruction materials will be available shortly and testing will be updated. The matches consist of a 1 to 3 stage course of fire, depending on the classification method in use. Download the idpa rulebook you can use the link on our new shooter faq page for a complete description of the classifier. Jan 01, 2017 brocks gap idpa is an international defensive pistol associationaffiliated club that offers challenging and fun idpa pistol matches on the second saturday of each month. It should be correct but i only have two eyes, two hands and one brain. Idpa 2017 rulebook dramatically changes bug sizeweight limits. I dont agree with it but what some clubs have decided. Please go to the idpa website and read the entire rules book to. New 2015 idpa backup gun bug division rules youtube.

Sweeping means the gun was momentarily pointed at a portion of your body such as your support hand when drawing or holstering. Under the revolver permitted modifications, for both ssr and esr subdivisions, rule 8. Match staff mandating their opinions which are not to be found in the rule book. Brocks gap idpa is an international defensive pistol associationaffiliated club that offers challenging and fun idpa pistol matches on the second saturday of each month. Stage descriptions may not restrict someone from doing anything that is legal to do in the rule book. 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. The first step in finding out is to use the idpa rule book.

Jul 07, 2010 speaking of the new rules, here are the updates to the idpa rules. Feb 05, 2017 first idpa match with the new rules implemented 2017. Shield not longer qualifying for bug based on the proposed 2017 rules. Shooting competition started by cerealbyter, nov 18, 2016. Drop the bug division, and have an occasional bug match close. Latest version of idpa rule book etc idpa newfoundland. Questions about rules should be directed to your area coordinator or international point of. One of the big reasons ive never shot idpa was that there can be a penalty for, failure to do right. Thanks to ken reed, idaho, for the preceding compilation of the changes to the idpa rulebook, effective 32 2015. The list of changes from the previous version is available here.