What are the.rules and regs.for.shotguns ie barrel length action type mag cap type of shell etc

I never knew IDPA had shotgun matches. I thought it was just USPSA.

I never knew IDPA had shotgun matches. I thought it was just USPSA.

 

that's what I thought, but I was unsure

I am mosylt likely going to the sjidpa sat with johnathon and running.my Sig. Was curious if my spotty would work I could also borrow a friends but main concern was ammo as I have a ton of Target loads that need shooting but don't have the coin for buck or slug

IDPA recently released 3 gun rules. These are out and available for review and reccomendations before becoming "official".

I downloadedand printed the 3 gun rulebook from the www.IDPA.com site. I don't have the new rules comitted to memory so this may be wrong. My recollection the shotgun action/length/mag wasn't an issue. I think red dot sights were out. Check out the site.

What about type of shell yeti?

My assumption is #8 birdshot.... I HIGHLY doubt they want anyone shooting buckshot or slugs.

Most Shotgun Side Matches are birdshot, up to #7.5. Low-brass 2 3/4 Dram Target loads with an ounce and 1/8 usually cycle semi-autos. If not, go to 3 Dram loads. Pumps stay on target better/quicker with low-brass. Anything different is usually spelled-out in either the Match registration page or the web site of the host club. Cardboard & pine ferring strips don't hold up too well to buckshot & slugs, especially toward the corners of the targets!

 

USPSA 3-Gun Matches always give a round-count for each type of round for the shotty. Although I haven't read the new Shotty rules for IDPA, I'd be willing to bet real money that "Open" Division with dot sights aren't allowed. Most IDPA Matches I've been to with a shotty in a stage the stage came with the shotty so everyone had to use the same gun for the entire Match, and it was always a pump.

 

When in doubt, email or call the Match Director.

 

Have fun & be safe!

 

Dave

I don't believe the IDPA specifies shot, that is left to the club. I have done 3 guns where it is birdshot on some stages and slugs at 100 yards on another, (not IDPA). The club should advertise if they don't I'd bring a bit of everything.

www.idpa.com The multigun rule links are atthe bottom of the page.

Basic rundown: mag capacity of 5, 6 in the gun max. Iron sights only. No lasers. 12 or 20 gauge. Semi and/ or pump depending on division.

Here's a couple snippets from the rulebook for ya. The entire book is linked from the front page of www.idpa.com, available as a .pdf

 

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2. Non-IDPA-Legal Modifications for Shotguns

The following modifications are NOT ALLOWED on any shotgun.

A. No Bi-pods

B. No Laser aiming devices.

C. No compensators.

D. No speedloaders or detachable box magazines.

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3. Stock Service Gun (SSG)

B. Shotgun: Pump only in 12 or 20 gauge, with iron sights only. No more than five (5)

rounds may be loaded in the magazine at any time , Six (6) rounds max in gun.

PERMITTED Modifications (Inclusive list)

1. Side saddle, fore end carrier and/or butt cuffs, Redi-Mags, mag cinches to hold

spare ammunition

2. Addition of tritium, fiber optic, express or ghost ring sights.

3. Aftermarket stocks that add a pistol grip and/or loading device

PP13

4. Internal reliability work.

5. Custom finishes may be applied

6. Internal action work may be used to enhance trigger pull as long as safety is

Maintained (no visible external modifications allowed)

7. Reliability work may be done to enhance feeding and ejection.

8. Magazine extension tubes that do not extend past the muzzle.

9. Rifles and shotguns may have lights attached but may only be turned on after the

start signal.

Excluded Modifications (NON-Inclusive list)

1. Optic Sights

2. Folded stock (stock must be extended and fired from the shoulder for IDPA DMG)

3. Extended magazine tubes that extend beyond muzzle

4. Recoil Reducing Devices

5. Add on weights in stock or magazine.

6. Stocks with internal recoil absorption mechanisms.

7. Extended safety button.

8. Pistol Grip only stock (no attached buttstock)

 

4. Enhanced Service Gun (ESG)

B. Shotgun: Pump or semi-auto only in 12 or 20 gauge, with iron sights only. Five (5)

round magazine limit, Six (6) rounds max in gun.

 

PERMITTED Modifications (Inclusive list)

1. Side saddle, fore end carrier and/or butt cuffs, Redi-Mags, mag cinches to hold

spare ammunition

2. Addition of tritium, fiber optic, express or ghost ring sights.

3. Aftermarket stocks that add a pistol grip and/or loading device

4. Internal reliability work.

5. Custom finishes may be applied

6. Internal action work may be used to enhance trigger pull as long as safety is

Maintained (no visible external modifications allowed)

7. Reliability work may be done to enhance feeding and ejection.

8. Magazine extension tubes that do not extend past the muzzle.

9. Rifles and shotguns may have lights attached but may only be turned on after the

start signal.

10. Extended safety button.

11. Extended bolt handle

Excluded Modifications (NON-Inclusive list)

1. Optic Sights for shotguns

2. Folded stock (stock must be extended and fired from the shoulder for IDPA DMG)

3. Extended magazine tubes that extend beyond muzzle

PP14

4. Recoil Reducing Devices

5. Add on weights in stock or magazine.

6. Stocks with internal recoil absorption mechanisms.

7. Extended safety button.

8. Pistol Grip only stock (no attached buttstock)

Just like I thought: Take the basic hunting shotty and take the 3-shot plug for hunting out of the magazine and you've got your shotgun, with 6 rounds in the gun for a maximum.

 

Sweet!

Cool turns out I'm prolly going Sunday not idpa sat thanks for help though