Col. Mortimer:

 

Got me interested in shooting competitively. Can you list what equipment is needed; and generally any/all associated fees and costs?

an IDPA guide was posted in the other thread... will move it here since IDPA has its own section.

 

The usually have multiple classes, ie Production, modified, open, etc.

 

http://www.idpa.com/Documents/IDPARuleBook2005.pdf'>http://www.idpa.com/Documents/IDPARuleBook2005.pdf

And you can visit their website ad http://www.idpa.com

Thanks, maksim. Great job founding this forum by the way.

My advice, shoot what you have. For IDPA or USPSA all you need is an inner belt, outer belt, holster and four magazine pouches. Start cheap and learn. Come to a match and watch and you will learn what you need to start.

 

The next IDPA match at Bridgewater is April 19th and the next USPSA at Shongum is May 2nd. Hope to see you at one of them.

 

(The Links Work Now)

 

Here are tips:

http://nepaidpascores.net/misc/Welcome_to_IDPA_Shooting.pdf

 

Here is a summary for new shooters:

http://nepaidpascores.net/misc/idpa_shooter_responsibilites.pdf

 

Read the rules and understand them at best you can. As long as you are safe, you can mess up and no one will care. Bridgewater and Shongum are two good places to start as they accommodate new competitors.

 

It costs $40 each to join IPDA and USPSA. The matches cost $20 or $15 if you are a range member.

Isnt there something that I read where first match is free or something?

 

Also, do you have to join IDPA to participate in the match?

Isnt there something that I read where first match is free or something? Also, do you have to join IDPA to participate in the match?

 

No one gave me a free match. I have not heard this.

 

You do not have to join IDPA but you have to join USPSA.

The IDPA rules state you can shoot a match without being a memmber, but they want you to join after shooting a match. That benng said, mmost of the clubs in the area don't push the issue. You have to be a member and get classified to shoot major matches. IDPA equipment has to fit close to the body and be concealable, the rules bet pretty specific but that is the basic idea.

I run the IDPA shoots with www.southjerseyshootingclub.com the second Saturday of each month. Come check us out. All are welcome.

Ron

The IDPA rules state you can shoot a match without being a memmber, but they want you to join after shooting a match. That benng said, mmost of the clubs in the area don't push the issue. You have to be a member and get classified to shoot major matches. IDPA equipment has to fit close to the body and be concealable, the rules bet pretty specific but that is the basic idea.

I run the IDPA shoots with http://www.southjerseyshootingclub.com the second Saturday of each month. Come check us out. All are welcome.

Ron

 

Where is this range? I don't see an address on the web site.

840 Piney Hollow Road, Winslow Township, Camden County. About half way between Atlantic City and Philadelphia, off the AC Expressway.