IDPA Pistol Shooting - Introductory Session

Attention LRGC Pistol Shooters!  How about trying IDPA Shooting? 

Note: This session is a repeat of the IDPA Introductory Session held several times previously. Attendance at one of the introductory sessions is a requirement for registering and attending subsequent LRGC/IDPA training sessions. Shooters that have already attended an IDPA Intro session should not attend - please allow space for others to sign-up as space is limited. 

Activity: "Competition Defensive Pistol Shooting" (rules by the International Defensive Pistol Association - IDPA, which can be found at this link: IDPA Rulebook).  

In this competitive shooting sport, we shoot targets in priority order and from cover (when available) and possibly even while moving. Ammo available to hit the required targets will be limited (this isn't Hollywood) and you will have to carry and reload as you go.  Note that this is a speed/timed event where you will try to shoot all the targets as fast as possible with time penalties for lack of shooting accuracy and/or missed targets. 

This session will introduce you to the rules of IDPA competition shooting and provide some examples of IDPA shooting activities.  We will do some shooting the first session - the amount you will be able to shoot will ultimately depend on the turn-out we get, but we hope to have several stages. 

Please REGISTER on-line in advance and SHOW-UP if you do!  (Log-in, then go to date on website calendar and click on event to register).  

Requirements: (must be 18 years and have RPAL for pistol.) 

1) A centre-fire (CF) pistol is typically required for IDPA events, however we will allow 22 cal rimfire pistols for our sessions if you do not have a CF pistol. (Please do not bring a firearm that you have not shot before.  This is not the place to test it or familiarize yourself with it. ) (Note: Any type of sights are ok - please bring a holster if you have one as we will allow for administrative carry - however we will not be drawing from a holster chambered. Note - a holster is not required but it sure makes it easier to store firearms between relays - so try to borrow one if you don't have one yourself already.)

2) Must have a minimum of (3) magazines (4 is better) with preferably at least a double magazine holder on a belt (or bring clothing with big pockets!) 

3) All personal safety gear (eye + ear protection - note that electronic ones are HIGHLY recommended)

4) Sufficient ammo that WORKS in your gun!! Be sure and try the ammo in your firearm BEFORE you attend.  This is NOT the place to TEST it.  Bring a minimum of 150 rounds the first session - more may be required per session in the future.  Don't forget your mag loader! 

Note: You will need a MINIMUM of 31 rounds per setup x 4 stations (expected) = 124 rounds x a "miss/jam" factor of 1.2 = about 150 rounds. (You can always take it home - but you can't get more - so I always bring extra.)  This type of shooting DOES eat up a lot of ammo so be aware! Please come prepared.

5) Fee for this introductory session is $15 (Online) or 2x shoot card punches for LRGC members.   

Important!  If you cannot attend - after you have registered - you must cancel and/or contact planning@lrgc.com at least two days prior to the event to allow time to contact any wait-listed shooters, or your name will be recorded and may reduce your ability to register for future dates.  We want to be sure to accommodate as many shooters as possible, and that wait-listed shooter might be you next time!

Hope to see you at the session!