Front Range IDPA

Let's give it another try!

The match on Saturday, November 19th at Pikes Peak Gun Club will be held at night.

No Match on Sunday, November 20th

Match Participation Requirements

Competitors must be current classified members of IDPA

Passed FRIDPA Match Conduct Safety Course© or meet the FRIDPA safety course requirements

Participation will be limited to the first 40 shooters (excluding SO's) in the order of receipt of registration packet

No refunds if you make the first 40 but do not show up for the match

Registration is by US Mail and must be postmarked 10/31/16 through 11/4/16

Any registration packet post marked before 10/31/16 or after 11/4/16 will not be processed

Mail registration packet to:

FRIDPA - Night Match
6942 So Ash Cir.
Centennial, CO 80122

Required Registration Packet contents:

First, Last Name and IDPA membership number

Full match fee of $20

Division (See below)

A self addressed, stamped envelope

If you do not make the first 40 your match fee will be returned in your self addressed, stamped envelope

Match Details

Helping with setup and teardown is mandatory, a roll call will be taken

Setup starts at 4:00pm

Shooter's Meeting following setup

Match starts after full dark

Last shot must be taken before 10pm

Teardown follows conclusion of match

No Match Conduct Safety Course

No side match

All IDPA match & safety rules are in force

Lost brass, brass can be collected after stages are torn down and props put away but we must clear the range by 10:30pm

Four divisions:

Handheld flashlight, no laser

Handheld flashlight, weapon-mounted laser

Weapon-mounted flashlight, no laser

Weapon-mounted flashlight, weapon-mounted laser

Shooter must have a handheld or weapon-mounted flashlight. No headlamps or like equipment for target illumination.

Weapon-mounted flashlights and/or lasers must fit inside the holster along with the weapon. No attaching lights/lasers "on-the-fly"

Handheld flashlights must be carried in a pocket or retained in a dedicated pouch at the start of the COF

Flashlight must be 'OFF" at the start of the COF and can be illuminated only after the timer has started

The International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) is the governing body of a shooting sport that simulates self-defense scenarios and real life encounters. It was founded in 1996 as a response to the desires of shooters worldwide. The organization now boasts membership of more than 20,000, including members in 50 foreign countries.

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. The founders developed the sport so that practical gear and practical guns may be used competitively. An interested person can spend a minimal amount on equipment and still be competitive.

The main goal is to test the skill and ability of the individual, not equipment or gamesmanship. “Competition only” equipment is not permitted in this sport

2) ESP - Enhanced Service Pistol (9mm (9x19) or larger caliber semi-automatics)

3) SSP - Stock Service Pistol (9mm (9x19) or larger caliber double action, double action only, or safe action semi-automatics)

4) CCP - Compact Carry Pistol (9mm (9x19) or larger caliber, semi-automatics, barrel 4.1" or less)

5) REV - Revolver 2 sub-divisions (Both barrel 4.25" or less, Stock Revolver, .38 caliber or larger double action revolvers; Enhanced Revolver)

6) BUG - Back-Up Gun 2 sub-divisions (Semi-Automatic, .380ACP or larger, barrel 3.61" or less; Revolver, must comply with all Stock Revolver rules)

See Rule 8.2 Firearm Divisions for details about the delineations in the divisions.

FRIDPA encourages shooters to practice their gun handling skills with commonly carried firearms. Many everyday carry firearms do not fit into the 6 competition divisions so another division is supported:
NFC - Not For Competition (All firearms must be safe and serviceable. This division allows cartridges smaller than 9 mm, carry optics, activated lasers, non-illuminated mounted lights, and other pistols which do not fit into the other competition divisions. All other IDPA equipment rules apply for holsters and loading device holders as well as their placement on the body)

Shooters are then classified by like-skill levels with progression from Novice (NV); to Marksman (MM); to Sharpshooter (SS); to Expert (EX); and, finally, to Master (MA).

We will post a cancellation notice on our website ( www.fridpa.com ), in our forum (https://www.ar-15.co/forums/114-Shooting-Sports-and-Events ) and send out emails (once you attend your first match and have requested to be added to our email list). We try to make the Go/No Go call the night before the match so check the website/forum for cancellations the night before the match and before you head out to the match on the morning of the 2nd Saturday & 3rd Sunday.

In order to participate in Front Range IDPA matches, shooters will need to have either:

MANDATORY

Match Conduct Safety Course©

Late arrivals for the course are not allowed to join the course in progress nor shoot the match.

The 3rd Rule of Gun Safety - Keep Your Finger Off The Trigger Until Your Sights Are On The Target!

The 3^rd Rule of Gun Safety - Keep Your Finger Off The Trigger Until Your Sights Are On The Target!