dbritt066 Posted January 3, 2003 Share Posted January 3, 2003 I am interested in IDPA and was wondering if someone could give me some help on how to get started. Do I have to join something, show up, pay a fee, or what? What type of equipment is needed? What types of shooting is all evolved? Where can I do this at? I live in Beaumont, TX and was wondering if anyone knows of anything local or would I have to go like to Houston? Thanks for the help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the duck of death Posted January 3, 2003 Share Posted January 3, 2003 This web site may help: http://www.idpa.com/rulebook5-2-01/rulebook_new.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the duck of death Posted January 3, 2003 Share Posted January 3, 2003 (Edited by the duck of death at 12:51 pm on Jan. 3, 2003) (Edited by the duck of death at 12:51 pm on Jan. 3, 2003) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Perez Posted January 3, 2003 Share Posted January 3, 2003 here are the local texas idpa clubs http://idpa.com/clubs/states/texas.htm Show up at the nearest location and see how they are running things with regards to fees and IDPA membership requirements. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Guy Posted January 3, 2003 Share Posted January 3, 2003 Bring a gun, speedloaders/mags and a holster that covers the trigger guard to ANY IDPA match and they'll walk you through anything you need to know. New shooters are treated very well at any (local, now) match I've ever been to. FWIW Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DogmaDog Posted January 6, 2003 Share Posted January 6, 2003 At a minimum, you'll need a serviceable pistol, 3 magazines for it, a holster that covers the trigger guard and is otherwise safe, and "concealable", eye and ear protection are also mandatory, and you'll probably need about 100 rounds of ammunition, and you may need to wear a "concealment garment" (some kind of shirt that will cover your holstered pistol). Most local clubs I've shot at charged about $10 to $15 for a match. Check the websites already posted, and contact the match directors of local clubs before you go if you can (I usually need to get directions to new ranges I go to, anyway). Also, check http://www.uspsa.org to find local uspsa clubs...the shooting is fairly similar, though you might need more magazines and ammo, but there might be a uspsa club closer to you than the nearest IDPA club. It's a good idea to read the IDPA rulebook before going, too, and you'll have some idea of what to expect. Good luck, DogmaDog Usually, clubs will let you shoot at least one match before they start coercing you into joining IDPA (~$35 annual membership). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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