As match director of Cavalier IDPA I have the most control of how close the courses of fire come to meeting IDPAs rules and spirit. I feel we have met 99% of the rules but we may have dropped the ball a little bit in the spirit department. I have been speaking to fellow shooters on how we can get back to our roots.
So what are our roots? Realism (within reason)? Practicality ( do we shoot a gun we could carry)? Do we shoot a course of fire that allows us to act realistically?
What is realism in relation to Idpa, well i feel this is the realm of scenarios! There is always a fine line between real and ridiculous. Dare I say the El Pres? Shoot 6 shots reload and shoot 6 more from the same position? Can you say suicide?
So what is a good course of fire? Does it have 18 rounds? Does it have 4? Is a fast draw going to save you from someone within 5 yards with a knife or a gun already pointed at you? Will you stand or move, have you feet planted perfectly ?
Purpose
IDPA is a shooting sport that uses practical
equipment including full charge service
ammunition to solve simulated “real world”
self-defense scenarios.
IDPA shooting events require use of practical
handguns and holsters that are truly suitable
for self-defense. No “competition only”
equipment is permitted in IDPA matches since
the main goal is to test the skill and ability of
the individual, not equipment or
gamesmanship.
I will try to do my best as a match director and IDPA competitor to return to our roots. Will you join us?
Andy
