This is the version that was originally printed with a red cover i. There are six presentations on stage 1, which means that a quarter second of savings in time per draw turns in to 1. However, the purpose of a classifier is not to test skills required but to seperate participants into similar skill levels. Oct 05, 2014 whats changed in the new idpa rulebook. The idpa classifer will be required every year in the new pistol caliber carbine division. Dramatic improvement for ipsc, uspsa and idpa books. Its a good idea to get a copy of the latest idpa rule book to make sure you are aware of any rule changes. Classifications are based either on the shooters performance in a classifier match, or by his or her performance in a major, idpasanctioned match. Feb 16, 2011 this weekend i am shooting the idpa classifier for the first time. Since the classification times have changed especially for ssp i am wondering if they are going to change shooters classifications when the new rules go into effect depending on their times. Idpa uses two other categories in its courses of fire, namely standards and scenarios. Download a sixpage casa flyer that describes our club in detail. New shooters that have applied for idpa membership, but do not yet have an idpa number may shoot the classi. International defensive pistol association idpa has announced new idpa rules for 2017.
I should really only be a high mm but the local club switched to the short classifier this year and i do well at qualification or standards format stagesdrills. But instead of practicing them using the methods steve anderson suggests in his books, im going to modify the drills so that i will only lower my par time if i can complete 10. Idpa classification match score sheet idpa italy idpa. Similarly, there are 8 target transitions on stage 1. Idpa classifier sacramento defensive pistol shooters. All the idpa hatin around here has made me slightly interested in idpa what is idpa equivalent to 1 sec reload w gamer gear. Instead, look for a good sight picture and concentrate on smooth triggerwork to let off the shots, then move on to the next target immediately. I took a small sample of people that did the last classifier in november last year and the classifier yesterdaymost peoples times came down with paul being the biggest difference he came down by nearly 35 seconds, followed by wyn, myself and stephen. Nov 30, 2019 must have prior idpauspsa competition experience or have attended an approved training class in order to compete.
I was somewhat skeptical of the new classifier but after having shot it now twice, as a stage in our monthly match, i am surprised out how well it correlates with the old classifier. Idpa now has two classifiers for clubs to choose from. The third option is to shoot the idpa classifier test. Yeah, it doesnt test some of the shooting skills that are necessary in shooting idpa, but the categorization times do a surprisingly good job matching the nonabbreviated classifier. There will be an official idpa classifier match run on october 29, 2016 starting at 9am. Familiarize yourself with the new idpa rules to avoid penalties. The big brains at idpa hq have published an alternate classifier over the weekend. I redeem myself by actually shooting master on the idpa short classifier. I will probably be much more competitive if i end up ranked as an expert, but who doesnt want to. The 5x5 classifier has been very well received by idpa shooters. The following rule book supplement pertains to the administration of idpa matches and is.
Both of these upgrades will help to improve match administration and create a better match experience for everyone. A par timer, scaled idpa targets, air conditioning, and an empty gun are what you need. I consider myself a decent shooter and usually come in among the top few at my local matches of 30 to 40 shooters. A new idpa firearms division will allow a pcc division in idpa 2017. Is there a listing or publication somewhere that would list the times and or scores that one should shoot for for each stage of the qualifier for expert or master rating. Deleted so as not to upset the idpa cheer leader who needs to reread the entire rule book. Idpa classification updates announced international. Well announce an upcoming classifier by email and also on this web site. Example it looks like experts can shoot the stage one mogadishu at around 1. For those that are curious, here are the par times that i use when. As idpa has continued to add divisions based on member requests, we recognized the need to simplify our classification rules for the benefit of our area coordinators, international points of contact, match directors and members. Shooting master on the new idpa classifier youtube.
I dont have a proper structured dry fire routine yet waiting on steve andersons book, but i recorded a couple. Only currently affiliated clubs may award classifications and only current idpa members may shoot the classifier or be awarded a classification by a club. You should push yourself with a par time goal that. T1 is set at 6 high at top of head, t2 at 4 high and t3 at 5 high. With the new scoring rules and classifier cutoff times, and targets, and for the rest of us unaided by superpowers, it is a little more challenging. Getting to and from the range and all the setup time is added friction between you and practice time. Standards are rudimentary exercises that test a wide range of handgun skills. Many people have posted that information online and for the most part i found it credible. Hi there all, ok, so yesterday we put 23 people through the new classifier. My points are usually on par with the mm till the range stretches out. Actually, i just shoot the 5x5 test with 1 second penalties in mind to show the difference in how a cof is approached. Not a lot of draws in idpa or ipsc are straight to a target anyway. This is limited to reshooting a stage of the classifier, 30 rounds.
So youve read the articles, books and blogs, and youve watched all the videos. I played with my timer last night and recorded some baseline par times. If you worked on the classifier stages, it would give you the basics for any idpa match. Pcc is new for idpa so check it out and go get classified yourself. Firearm safety have appeared in the beginning pages of books, videos, and. Ccidpa is an affiliate of the international defensive pistol association. Timesscore for each stage of classifier for expertmaster. Dropping a loaded or unloaded firearm is a dq offense. Firearm safety have appeared in the beginning pages of books, videos, and training courses for more than 30 years. Idpa classifier match results central arkansas shooters. The classifier must be shot as a single seventytwo72 round match, shot all in one day to the best of. Shot my first idpa classifier the leading glock forum and.
The classification course of fire is see the idpa rulebook for details. Perhaps as an alternative to the long 3 stage traditional classifier m. Idpa members are classified by skill level ranging from novice nv, to marksman mm, to sharpshooter ss, to expert ex, and, finally, to master ma. It was discovered that the ccp classifier times ranged from 7% to 24% slower than ssp times with the same shooter on the same day. Julieg radio 019 5 tips to help improve your idpa scores. Last but not least, we have scenarios, the heart and soul of idpa shooting.
Also, both these videos are by guys who obviously shoot at a very high level. Jan 31, 2014 page 1 of 2 idpa reload par time posted in training techniques and drills. May 04, 2012 shooting the idpa classifier with an esp type glock. On the first stage of the idpa classifier, one of the critical elements is the draw. One thing i have noticed, though, is that there is a small increase in the potential for a shooter to shoot one classification too high. New abbreviated idpa classifier the leading glock forum and. I will maintain an accurate classification by shooting a classifier at least. If you arent a member its just like a local match for you. In idpa classifier video he does the slide lock reload in 1.
Any time no target zone is specified, or body shots are specified, hits to the head box still score 5 points. No individual strings of fire may be reshot for classification purposes. Idpa reload par time training techniques and drills. What to expect at your first idpa classifier the blog of.
Idpa classifier course of fire string position instructions shots 1 1 draw and fire two 2 shots to the body and one 1 to the head on t1. We try to hold a classifier match at brocks gap at least four times a year. Quest for master class stage 1 breakdown down range tv. The new idpa 2017 rulebook is out with pistol caliber carbine division rules and pcc division permitted features and modifications. They proved a little light, giving me plenty of ftf drill practice during the match ive got to try ssr one of these days. Repetition of each exercise without pressing the start button 2. This protocol is shot in four strings, taking 25 rounds. Shooting the idpa classifier with an esp type glock. If you decide that idpa matches are fun and you want to continue to participate and why wouldnt you. At least two magazines the more the better, this saves time reloading between strings of fire magazine pouches. Clubs must run the idpa classification match as one of their monthly matches at least. A 55 gallon drum is set at 15 yards and a bianchi barricade is set at 20 yards, both in line with the center target. I always croak on the third stage of the classifier.
Both the 72 round classifier and the 5x5 classifier have been shot many times by many shooters. In order for shooters to be able to compete with their peers, idpa competitors are divided. Idpa is still pretty popular around here pacific northwest. Defensive pistol shooting as a sport is quite simply the use of. If the classifier is not part of a match, limited reshoots are permitted in the case of equipment andor mental malfunction. They are time honored and although they are not idpa safety rules, they. Idpa hq wont have to demote you, the database will do it for you unless they very specifically write around it. My times werent smoking fast but i managed to shoot it with only 14 points down. They are time honored and although they are not idpa safety rules, they serve. This book contains the live fire training methods of ben stoeger. Idpa rulebook updates blue grass sportsmens league. Idpa classifier and my dirty little secret in firearms, idpa tags firearm, idpa, pistol august 26, 2012 walt the month of august has been a whirlwind of activity.
The idea was, if you did well on the classifier, you could succeed in a match at a higher level than someone who did not have the skills. Note, folks will say that the 2015 classifier, and the 2017 classifier to a slightly lesser degree, tested the skills necessary to compete. Idpa is a fastgrowing shooting sport that is more focused on defensive situations than other shooting sports such as uspsa. For information on joining the international defensive pistol association, please see the idpa web site. Im trying out the new idpa 5x5 classifier at a local match, being run as one of the stages. This is a bigger difference than ssp to cdp firearms and is roughly on par with the ssp to revolver difference in. In a relatively short time, idpa shooting has really taken off.
The team that put the current idpa classifier courses of fire together. It is our position that members, club contacts, and match directors should monitor this situation and stay in touch with their host ranges. Given the fact that the times for bug are more lenient than ssp, esp, etc. This message is going out to inform everyone on a few upgrades taking place with our monthly idpa match at quinton. I shoot the new idpa classifier for the first time and score master class. Dry fire par time tracker is superior to other par timers in that it supports. This weekend i am shooting the idpa classifier for the first time. Add up all the par times in the stage every shooter will get this base time and add. However, an md or so may not run the classifier for himherself. I mainly model my dry fire practice off the classifier and it always helps to have par times to set the timer to and work towards. Jul 11, 2016 the classifier is a balancing act between accuracy and speed.
Hq has collected and analyzed these classifier times. Idpa match rules international defensive pistol association. To accommodate local shooters that want to shoot sanctioned matches, holding more than one classifier per year is recommended. Collin county idpa is a defensive pistol shooting club hosting selfdefense and concealedcarry oriented action pistol matches in the dallas area of north texas. Club contacts can bulk upload classification match scores or upload individual scores at. Idpa classifier is a great 90 round practice session that makes use of every shot fired. In the past, idpa used a 96round classifier, which was reduced to 72 rounds in 2017. I have also played rowdybs video in the background and try to shoot his pace and rhythm.
He has par times for a master class uspsa shooter as well as a list of par times for. In general, and especially in light of the preceding point, do not waste time looking at your hits on the targets. Idpa classifier string times idpa shooting brian enos. Right away it is clear that the rulebook has been thoroughly numbered which makes it easy to reference a rule or section. Idpa classification match score sheet stage one 30 rounds total, 10 hits per target required breakdown of classification scores cdp esp ssp esr ssr string 1. A shooters minimum and maximum classification for semiauto firearms can only differ by one level. Last night i loaded up ben stoegers dryfire book the first one i havent purchased the second. Apr 15, 2014 time remaining is the time i have before penalties to complete the classifier in order to have a score that will push me into sharpshooter. Visiopcc classifier 1 3 international defensive pistol. If you noshow on the day of the match you will receive an email warning that if it happens again you will lose your priority registration. Page 1 of 2 idpa reload par time posted in training techniques and drills.
Idpa classifier and my dirty little secret walt in pa. I shot the idpa classifier in practice a couple of times, and i made sure to familiarize. The matches consist of a 1 to 3 stage course of fire, depending on the classification method in use. The match takes 90 rounds across three stages to complete and you must have a current idpa number in order to have your results submitted. The high round count of these classifiers practically required a purposededicated, classifieronly match day to be scheduled, staffed, and administered. You wont get comfortable on the clock until youre on the clock a certain amount of. Idpa classifier master pace breakdown idpa shooting.
Official idpa targets must be used for all classifier. The classifier times for ssp have been reduced to within 2% of esp. I have some par times recorded for burkett reloads and regular reloads. International defensive pistol association idpa shooting as a sport is the use of practical equipment including full charge service ammunition to solve simulated real world selfdefense scenarios. If you compete in other shooting sports like uspsa or ipsc, rereading the idpa rules will help you avoid common mistakes that could result in procedural penalties for things like. The idpa classification course that i mentioned earlier is a perfect example of a standards match. Classifier times ranged from 7% to 24% slower than ssp times with the same shooter on the same day. Hands by my side, draw from a belt holster, two handed grip, align sights and. Computes statistics of your progression over time 4. Apparently idpa has adopted the wilson fivebyfive test as a short classifier. Not only does the book contain dozens of shooting drills, ben also lists suggested par.
The best handgun practice drill resources active response. For the practical pistol shooter by ben stoeger book. Use of this website signifies your agreement to the online privacy policy. It is clear that idpa shooters continue to improve their shooting at all levels. If you are 1 second out of the holster with as, move on, as that is all you need. From my testing with self taping and selfscoring, it was about five minutes to do. New abbreviated idpa classifier the leading glock forum. The founding principles and purpose of idpa have been strengthened to emphasize the concealed carry aspect of the sport. Every idpaaffiliated club must run the classifier as one of their monthly matches at least once per year. If regan j waverley did not reshoot one of the stages which. I will maintain an accurate classification by shooting a classifier at least every 12. The idpa website, under rules of the sport shows the abbreviated classifier as a valid option to the existing standard 3stage classifier and supplies a diagram and the necessary information to run this in a match. People competing in idpa are sorted according to how well they shoot the idpa classifier, a standardized course of fire that is the same for shooters around the world and allows people of equal skill to compete against each other.
Sacramento defensive pistol shooters affiliated and under. I like to shoot the classifier once in a while along with. Idpa matches international defensive pistol association. The entire ninety 90 round classifier must be fired on the same day. If the classifier is part of a scored match with other idpa. It should have a delayedstart capability and a partime mode. Just trying to help give you a solid par time, not trying to offend. The standard classifier takes 72 rounds and about 20 minutes to run. Idpalegal belt check the idpa rule book idpalegal holster check the rule book again. For example, lets say a shooter is a sharp shooter in ssp today but his time would only make marksman under the new rules. Aug 26, 2012 idpa classifier and my dirty little secret in firearms, idpa tags firearm, idpa, pistol august 26, 2012 walt the month of august has been a whirlwind of activity. They are time honored and although they are not idpa safety.
Idpa rules will be equally enforced for all classifications of idpa members. I believe the new 5x5 also serves as a good training drill. Classifier matches are held by each affiliated club. Getting a match bump now qualifies as shooting a classifier. We shoot at ranges in whitewright, frisco, and greenville, texas. Idpa classifier string times idpa shooting brian enoss.
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