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International Defensive Pistol Association
(IDPA)
The
Green River Gun Club is an International Defensive Pistol Association
affiliated club.
IDPA
as a sport is quite simply the use of practical equipment including
full charge service ammunition to solve simulated “real
world” self-defense scenarios. Shooters competing in IDPA events
are required to use practical handguns and holsters that are truly
suitable for self-defense use. No “competition only”
equipment is permitted in IDPA matches since the main goal is to test
the skill and ability of an individual, not his equipment or
gamesmanship.
For
more information about IDPA visit http://www.idpa.com. The
"BUG" matches are primarily for two purposes . . . to get experience
with our BackUp Guns, and to introduce new shooters or CCW holders to
shooting. In terms of equipment and rules, a BUG match is about as easy as it gets. You need a .32 caliber or larger Pistol or Revolver. You only load 5 rounds per stage. (So you don't need extra magazines or speed loaders.) You start from "Low Ready". (So you don't even need a holster, or to practice drawing from one.) You
only need 75 rounds. (You'll probably need less than 50, but
bring a few extra just in case a stage prop malfunctions and you need
to reshoot a stage.) The targets are usually MUCH closer than the normal IDPA match. If you've never shot anything like an IDPA or USPSA type match before . . . this is your best choice for an entry point. You
don't "have" to bring a small BackUp Gun, you "can" bring your .45 1911
. . . but even with that, you'll still only be loading to 5 rounds.
So you, and everyone else, will be "on par" with each other.
Stop by and try it. Its usually well attended. With shooters of ALL levels. Come see what its all about.
If
you have questions contact the Match Director Dennis Saylor @
270-781-5517.
dennis.saylor@insightbb.com
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