Idpa classifier par times book

The data andor methods have not been verified by the international defensive pistol association, its agents, officers, or employees and accepts no responsibility for the results obtained by persons using such data. I had shot the gun a few times to ensure the sights were regulated to poa using my handloads i am a life long ss in all the divisions. Use of this website signifies your agreement to the online privacy policy. The classifier times for ssp have been reduced to within 2% of esp. Idpa legal belt check the idpa rule book idpa legal holster check the rule book again.

Feb 16, 2011 this weekend i am shooting the idpa classifier for the first time. The first one is the layout for the idpa classifier, without the instructions for each string. One handed shooting and pcc idpa rules brian enoss. Idpa is still pretty popular around here pacific northwest. New shooters that have applied for idpa membership, but do not yet have an idpa number may shoot the classi. This book contains the live fire training methods of ben stoeger. After that time, a member who has not obtained the classification of distinguished master or master by shooting a sanctioned match or a classifier in that specific division who cares to compete in a sanctioned match, will be required to have shot a classifier during the previous 12month. A shooters minimum and maximum classification for semiauto firearms can only differ by one level. Idpa classifier string times idpa shooting brian enos. Hands by my side, draw from a belt holster, two handed grip, align sights and fire 1. The only more difficult classifier item is the 1pt1sec.

My points are usually on par with the mm till the range stretches out. The founding principles and purpose of idpa have been strengthened to emphasize the concealed carry aspect of the sport. I was poking fun, if they keep adding alternate classifiers they are becoming more like the sport they broke away from for that among many other reasons. 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. Hands by my side, draw from a belt holster, two handed grip, align sights and. The third option is to shoot the idpa classifier test. Official idpa targets must be used for all classifier. In order for shooters to be able to compete with their peers, idpa competitors are divided. Timesscore for each stage of classifier for expertmaster. 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. We will be running classifiers by appointment, please email us to setup a classifier.

Not a lot of draws in idpa or ipsc are straight to a target anyway. Is registered nonprofit 501c3 organization veterans 3 gun was formed because veterans need better access to resources and a reason to connect with other veterans. Metacon idpa is an idpa affiliated action shooting club that runs idpa matches at the metacon gun club. All the idpa hatin around here has made me slightly interested in idpa what is idpa equivalent to 1 sec reload w gamer gear. Oct 05, 2014 whats changed in the new idpa rulebook. The classifier matches are conducted according to the idpa rule book and there are no exceptions. Shooting the newly proposed 2017 idpa rule book classifier and showing that its much easier to make master than with the previous one. Both the 72 round classifier and the 5x5 classifier have been shot many times by many shooters. Idpa legal belt check the idpa rule book idpa legal holster check the rule book again 90 rounds.

Hi there all, ok, so yesterday we put 23 people through the new classifier. This is limited to reshooting a stage of the classifier, 30 rounds. Ssr shooters should add time to at least the reloads. Getting qualified for next weeks lonestar regional idpa championship. I consider myself a decent shooter and usually come in among the top few at my local matches of 30 to 40 shooters. Jan 31, 2014 page 1 of 2 idpa reload par time posted in training techniques and drills. Idpa classifier master pace breakdown idpa shooting. In general, and especially in light of the preceding point, do not waste time looking at your hits on the targets. Idpa classifier and my dirty little secret walt in pa. Idpa rulebook updates blue grass sportsmens league. I shoot the new idpa classifier for the first time and score master class.

The 5x5 classifier has been very well received by idpa shooters. Because the classifier is the same each time you can also tell if a particular gun makes a difference in your times or accuracy. Idpa hq wont have to demote you, the database will do it for you unless they very specifically write around it. Getting to and from the range and all the setup time is added friction between you and practice time. Tactical journal international defensive pistol association. Idpa rules will be equally enforced for all classifications of idpa members. What to expect at your first idpa classifier the blog of. We shot the short one at nationals and they indicated they wanted the data to consider it for a classifier. 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. Page 1 of 2 idpa reload par time posted in training techniques and drills. You can down load the cof and study it as well as do some practicing for it. Last two years ive shot the classifier i used a glock 41 so i can classify in three divisions with. Shooting master on the new idpa classifier duration. They are time honored and although they are not idpa safety.

The classifier consists of three stages and requires a minimum of 90 rounds. Deleted so as not to upset the idpa cheer leader who needs to reread the entire rule book. I now look forward to the classifier times for carry optic and im guessing they will need to be at least 3 seconds shorter then the current times for the various classes. Tom yost first explains the idpa classifier and then takes michael bane through it. Example it looks like experts can shoot the stage one mogadishu at around 1. Nov 14, 2016 reduced classifier round count from 90 to 72 mostly by reducing shots from 20 yards from 18 to 6. Information describing the purpose of this classifier will be included. I reached my goal but my dirty little secret was brought to light throughout the entire match. Not only does the book contain dozens of shooting drills, ben also lists suggested par. If you worked on the classifier stages, it would give you the basics for any idpa match.

Classifier matches are held by each affiliated club. My times werent smoking fast but i managed to shoot it with only 14 points down. Shooting master on the new idpa classifier youtube. Idpa classifier master pace breakdown idpa shooting brian. After each string the time is announced, and at appropriate times the targets are scored. New abbreviated idpa classifier the leading glock forum. Our courses of fire are changed from monthtomonth and are available to see at our website link below.

Shooting the idpa classifier with an esp type glock. What are some good split times on targets at 10, 15, and 20 yards, while keeping them in the a zone assumming a and b class. 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. When a shooter attains a higher classification via match bump, all other semiauto classifications are also raised if they are more than one classification different. We will try to hold a classifier match at least four times a year. All references to strong hand and weak hand in the current edition of the rule book apply to pcc as follows. 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. No individual strings of fire may be reshot for classification purposes. Idpa reload par time training techniques and drills. This is a discussion on first time shooting the new idpa classifier within the handguns forums, part of the gun forum category.

This weekend i am shooting the idpa classifier for the first time. I will maintain an accurate classification by shooting a classifier at least. 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. Idpa classifier is a great 90 round practice session that makes use of every shot fired. Today i shot the idpa classifier as my second idpa match. I have also played rowdybs video in the background and try to shoot his pace and rhythm. 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. Only currently affiliated clubs may award classifications and only current idpa members may shoot the classifier or be awarded a classification by a club. I always croak on the third stage of the classifier. This is a bigger difference than ssp to cdp firearms and is roughly on par with the ssp to revolver difference in. The entire ninety 90 round classifier must be fired on the same day.

Strong hand will require the pcc to be shouldered on the strong hand side, trigger pulled with the strong hand. First time shooting the new idpa classifier m14 forum. The official international defensive pistol association facebook page. A new 5x5 classifier will be posted on the official idpa website. Dropping a loaded or unloaded firearm is a dq offense. This is the version that was originally printed with a red cover i. Although you may begin using that classifier, the ability to upload the results are not yet ready. For uspsa from the pcc rules addendum pcc appendix a3. Ive seen it come up a few times so i thought id post my calculations and observations for a master class pace for the idpa classifier in cdp and esp. I like to shoot the classifier once in a while along with. I will maintain an accurate classification by shooting a classifier at least every 12. The only thing i see is the ssp shooters who are there because it was the easiest to get a higher classification will now not be afraid to add a few external mods and get bumped to esp because making expert or master will be equally difficult across the divisions ignoring match bump numbers. A par timer, scaled idpa targets, air conditioning, and an empty gun are what you need.

Dont wont to get to lax on practice but at the same time dont wont to beat myself up either. Nov 15, 2016 shooting the newly proposed 2017 idpa rule book classifier and showing that its much easier to make master than with the previous one. In idpa classifier video he does the slide lock reload in 1. Once the classifier scores have been uploaded you will receive an automated notification from the idpa. Idpa classification updates announced international. Two weeks ago i shot the 5x5 classifier for the first time with my new ppq 5. Idpa match rules international defensive pistol association. 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. 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. Without sanctioned matches in our area, i have no idea how a match bump looks on a card or classification record. Reduced classifier round count from 90 to 72 mostly by reducing shots from 20 yards from 18 to 6. Draw and fire two shots to the body and then one to the head on t1. How i made b class in uspsa production division walt in pa. New abbreviated idpa classifier the leading glock forum and.

New shooters that have applied for idpa membership, but do not yet have an idpa number may shoot the classifier and the results will be held by the. Just trying to help give you a solid par time, not trying to offend. You should push yourself with a par time goal that. Its that idpa has always used a single classifier system to avoid being like uspsa with is book of many many classifier stages. I will probably be much more competitive if i end up ranked as an expert, but who doesnt want to. If the classifier is not part of a match, limited reshoots are permitted in the case of equipment andor mental malfunction. International defensive pistol association idpa has announced new idpa rules for 2017.

I played with my timer last night and recorded some baseline par times. It is clear that idpa shooters continue to improve their shooting at. May 04, 2012 shooting the idpa classifier with an esp type glock. I recently completed my first official idpa classifier, and i came away with some impressions and ideas that might be helpful to others in similar circumstances.

The classifier takes place about four times a year. Times two was the first classifier stage that i had a mental lapse on. The following rule book supplement pertains to the administration of idpa matches. Jul 31, 2003 ive seen it come up a few times so i thought id post my calculations and observations for a master class pace for the idpa classifier in cdp and esp. Our mission is to promote community and enjoyment of life for all veterans through competitive shooting sports. Discussion in competition shooting started by 30 cal slob, sep 11. Idpa classifier sacramento defensive pistol shooters. 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. The team that put the current idpa classifier courses of fire together. They proved a little light, giving me plenty of ftf drill practice during the match ive got to try ssr one of these days. 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.

The new idpa 2017 rulebook is out with pistol caliber carbine division rules and pcc division permitted features and modifications. Defensive pistol shooting as a sport is quite simply the use of. Hq has collected and analyzed these classifier times. If you are 1 second out of the holster with as, move on, as that is all you need. I dont have a proper structured dry fire routine yet waiting on steve andersons book, but i recorded a couple. 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. He has par times for a master class uspsa shooter as well as a list of par times for. We try to hold a classifier match at brocks gap at least four times a year. At our latest classifier i had a new twopiece magwell installed that i hadnt put a lot of rounds through the gun with. Its worth watching if you want to see what to expect on the classifier instead of just reading from the rule book. At least two magazines the more the better, this saves time reloading between strings of fire magazine pouches. New shooters that have applied for idpa membership, but do not yet have an idpa number may shoot the classifier. You wont get comfortable on the clock until youre on the clock a certain amount of. Wait 48 hours and if youre not notified of new classifier scores then please first reach out to the club you shot the classifier at.

This is a bigger difference than ssp to cdp firearms and is roughly on par with the ssp to revolver difference in classifier times. Universal classification international defensive pistol. If the classifier is part of a scored match with other idpa. Idpa rulebook 2017 quick access to idpa rulebook by chapters chapter 1 the founding concepts of idpa introduction 1. Jul 11, 2016 if you regularly carry a handgun concealed, you likely already own everything needed to shoot the idpa classifier. Removed mozanbique from the first classifier stage they did all of this while also extending the classifier times up thru ss. Idpa classifier string times idpa shooting brian enoss. The best handgun practice drill resources active response. Add up all the par times in the stage every shooter will get this base time and add. Second one is a bill wilson drill but not an actual classifier. Right away it is clear that the rulebook has been thoroughly numbered which makes it easy to reference a rule or section. Well announce an upcoming classifier by email and also on this web site.

United states practical shooting association 1639 lindamood ln. 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. The times for esp have not changed and the stis dont dominate it now. Old habits came roaring back to mind and i had a moment of panic where i felt as though i should speed up to make up for lost time. Nov 12, 2008 i played with my timer last night and recorded some baseline par times. It is clear that idpa shooters continue to improve their shooting at all levels.

In a relatively short time, idpa shooting has really taken off. Idpa classifier 2017 01282017 rules the classifier match only current idpa affiliated clubs may run classifiers and only current idpa members may shoot the classifier. Firearm safety have appeared in the beginning pages of books, videos, and training courses for more than 30 years. Club contacts can bulk upload classification match scores or upload individual scores at. They are time honored and although they are not idpa safety rules, they. It should have a delayedstart capability and a partime mode. Well as some here know i had my right shoulder replaced last november. Yeah, it doesnt test some of the shooting skills that are necessary in shooting idpa, but the. So youve read the articles, books and blogs, and youve watched all the videos. Dramatic improvement for ipsc, uspsa and idpa books. Idpa has a very quick and easy method of classifying shooters. A new idpa firearms division will allow a pcc division in idpa 2017.