IDPA New Rules Regarding Magazine Carrier for Appendix Carry Competition

[Hance]

Good Evening, can anyone clarify the magazine pouch placement position on your body for appendix carry in IDPA 2023 rules ? Can a sidecar pouch be used for mag reloads in competition or the old rule of all mag pouches must be behind the hip line ( 3 o'clock) position) still holds ? Thanks

[Runswithwood1]

The last I knew it was still the old behind the hip rule, I could be wrong. But I've always ran them behind my hip even if doing an EDC match

[dtuns]

8.6.1 General Ammunition Carrier Rules 8.6.1.1 Instead of using ammunition carriers, shooters may carry spare loading devices in their pockets or belt. Shooters may mix carry methods but they must be concealed from view at the start signal. 8.6.1.2 Ammunition carriers may be modified to meet IDPA rules. 8.6.1.3 Magnets worn on belts or in concealment garments may not substitute traditional carriers. 8.6.1.4 Spare ammunition is considered stowed when it is secured in an approved carrier, or a pocket. After the start signal, magazines optionally may be stowed inside the belt. Spare or partial devices are not considered stowed in a shooters hand, armpit, mouth or similar scheme. 8.6.2 Magazine Carriers 8.6.2.1 Must be suitable for concealed carry and all-day continuous wear. 8.6.2.2 Must be worn on an IDPA legal belt. 8.6.2.3 Magazine carriers must be worn in a location on the belt so that the magazine is completely concealed. 8.6.2.4 The same exact location for magazines, magazine pouches, and/or ammunition feeding devices in pockets must be used for every stage in a single match, unless otherwise specified in a stage description.

Edited September 26, 2023 by dtuns