IDPA (International Defensive Pistol Shooting)
OUR STORY
"We have been hosting IDPA League events for over 14 years at the Dubuque Izaak Walton Chapter"
Each and every year we offer open registrations to enter our Dubuque Ike's IDPA Club League. To find out more on IDPA - visit their website www.idpa.com
This Spring/Summer League consists of 12 evenings of shooting (plus 1 rain date). It is open to anyone who has safe equipment and a safe and good attitude. Membership to IDPA.com is optional-- you DO NOT need to be a dues paying member of IDPA to shoot our league.
We shoot on Thursdays at 5:30pm on a fairly regular bi-weekly schedule starting in early April. Each evening consists of set-up of targets for each of the stages (3-6 stages each evening, depending on available sunlight), 3 squads of shooters with normally 2 to 3 IDPA Certified Safety Officers as well as a light hearted fun group of participants who are all there for the same reason - to learn and have fun at the same time!
Each years IDPA League consists of 40-60 shooters-- with many returning each year and also many brand new to this type of competition.
We have an Orientation meeting at the end of March each year- for people to sign up, pay fees and to find out more about what IDPA is all about. If you are unsure or simply curious about what this is all about, come to the meeting. We will provide the schedule for that year at that time.
Anyone can attend this meeting and we encourage new shooters to attend and participate!
What equipment do you need to shoot in the Dubuque Ike's IDPA League?
A good attitude to shooting including safety and open mindedness.
A pistol - one that is dependable, accurate and qualifies in a Division in the IDPA Rules. Most common pistols and revolvers meet these rules. 9mm, 40S&W, 38 Special and 45 ACP are the most common calibers used by shooters.
A holster, 2 belt mounted magazine holders and at least 3 magazines/speed loaders.
Eye and ear protection, as well as a "concealment garment". A concealment garment can be a jacket, a vest, or even a shirt that can be pulled down to cover your holstered firearm.
Check the Calendar for the late March Orientation meeting date early next year!
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IDPA is the use of practical equipment including full charge service ammunition to solve simulated real world self-defense scenarios using practical handguns and holsters that are suitable for self-defense use. The main goal is to test the skill and ability of an individual.
THE ORGANIZATION
The International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) is the governing body of a shooting sport that simulates self-defense scenarios and real life encounters. It was founded in 1996 as a response to the desires of shooters worldwide. The organization now boasts membership of more than 25,000, including members in 70 foreign countries.
IDPA offers an exciting forum for practical shooters in which truly practical equipment, techniques and courses of fire are mandated. Prior to IDPA, there was no place to compete with common service pistols. There were no shooting sports where your concealed carry holster could also be your match holster without handicap.
When you come to an IDPA match, you can not only use your duty/CCW equipment, you can be completely competitive with it! Other shooting sports have become equipment races; IDPA will not.
If you’re interested in using truly practical pistols to solve challenging and exciting defensive shooting problems, then IDPA is the sport for you.
Learn more about what makes IDPA great, from the practical skills training rules, the variety of matches, the wide range of competitors and the ever growing community.
WHY ANOTHER SHOOTING SPORT?
Prior to the formation of IDPA, there was no place to compete and hone ones skill with equipment designed for & suitable for self-defense.