MOHAVE SHOOTERS
IDPA
SKILLS REQUIREMENTS
PURPOSE: IDPA is a shooting sport that uses practical equipment including full charge service ammunition to solve simulated “real world” self-defense scenarios. It does not take the place of good training but does build upon and enhance skills.
IDPA shooting events require use of practical handguns and holsters that are truly suitable for self-defense. No “competition only” equipment is permitted in IDPA matches since the main goal is to test the skill and ability of the individual, not equipment or gamesmanship. IDPA is an advanced skill set sport requiring a thorough knowledge of your firearm and shooting skills. It is not the place to learn these skills.
IDPA PRINCIPLES:
I. Promote safe and proficient use of guns and equipment suitable for self-defense.
a. Provide a level playing field for all competitors to test the skill and ability of each individual, not equipment or gamesmanship.
II. Provide separate divisions for equipment and classifications for shooters, such that guns with similar characteristics are grouped together and people with similar skills compete against each other.
III. Provide shooters with practical and realistic courses of fire that simulate potentially life-threatening
encounters, or that tests skills required to survive life-threatening encounters.
IV. Offer a practical shooting sport responsive to the shooters and sponsors, with stability of equipment
rules.
V. Offer a practical shooting sport that allows competitors to develop skills with like-minded shooters.
SKILLS REQUIRED:
Handle weapon safely and adhere to the Universal Laws of Gun Safety.
1. The gun is always loaded.
2. Never point a gun at something you are not prepared to destroy.
3. Always be sure of your target and what is behind it.
4. Keep your finger off the trigger until your sights are on the target.
Loading and unloading the weapon.
Drawing from the holster and re-holstering.
Proper shooting Grip to be able to handle the firearm while shooting strong hand, weak hand, and freestyle.
Shooting fundamentals of Sight alignment and Trigger control.
Reloading methods and proper use of cover (slide lock, tactical reload and reload with retention).
Moving with a drawn weapon, muzzle direction and finger off trigger
Shooting stances, including prone, kneeling, sitting shooting and barricade shooting.
Clearing malfunctions.
Understanding and adhering to range commands and procedures.
Muzzle direction at all times and following the 180 degree rule.
Demonstrating IDPA knowledge of cover, slicing the pie, target sequence & priority
BE SAFE, HAVE FUN, IMPROVE SKILLS
Reference material:
IDPA rule book
Practically Speaking by Walt Rauch
Tactical Shooting by Lawrence & Pannone
The Modern Technique of the Pistol by Morrison