SaraSpa IDPA
Activity Director: Steve Bowers
Practicing Real World Handgun Skills
Defensive pistol shooting as a sport is the use of practical equipment to solve simulated "real world" self-defense scenarios. Shooters competing in Defensive Pistol events are required to use practical handguns and holsters that are truly suitable for self defense use. No "competition only" equipment is permitted in Defensive Pistol matches since the main goal is to test the skill and ability of an individual, not his or her equipment or gamesmanship.
SaraSpa IDPA
IDPA Practice Sessions are held every Thursday from 7-10 PM. No reservations are necessary for these informal practices, however you must be certified by attending the New IDPA Shooter Course prior to participating.
SaraSpa organizes IDPA matches from time-to-time based on interest level.
New IDPA Shooter Course
New shooter safety courses will be scheduled as needed and are held at the SaraSpa clubhouse. Participants must contact Steve Bowers to register for the course.
During the course you will need the following:
- Valid NYS pistol permit
- Hip holster that covers the trigger guard (refer to the IDPA Regulations below)
- 2 spare magazines
- Eye & ear protection
- Ammunition (.22 caliber pistols are not allowed for competition)
Refer to the IDPA Regulations below for an extensive list of allowed firearms. Most over the counter pistols, .38, .45, .40 cal are permitted.
Special arrangements may be made for groups of three or more persons for the new shooter safety course. The class is approximately three hours in duration, followed by one hour of live fire practice.
IDPA Regulations
The Official IDPA Rule Book may be found here. The rules were last updated in April 2005.
IDPA In-Action
To see what IDPA is all about, view the IDPA Demos from the 2008 Open House [Please be patient for the videos (if you have DSL or dial-up, you have to be REAL patient). When the screens turn blue - they are ready to view (rhyme is accidental)]
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