IDPA 2007 Nationals

[cmu7999321]

I just thought I would let everyone know that the IDPA 2007 Nationals are going to be held in PA this year, and possibly for a few years to come.

There hasn't been an official annoucement yet, but it looks pretty certain. The match will take place in the eastern half of the state sometime in Septemer. I'll post more details as they become available.

Now its time to get your two sanctioned matches under your belt and then get ready for Nationals!

--Corey

[The Drew]

Well, It certainly would keep down on travel issues.

[One_in_the-Chamber]

Originally Posted by cmu7999321

I just thought I would let everyone know that the IDPA 2007 Nationals are going to be held in PA this year, and possibly for a few years to come.

There hasn't been an official annoucement yet, but it looks pretty certain. The match will take place in the eastern half of the state sometime in Septemer. I'll post more details as they become available.

Now its time to get your two sanctioned matches under your belt and then get ready for Nationals!

--Corey

What does that mean to have "two sanctioned mataches"? I am really interested in getting involved in IDPA. I have never shot competitively and am looking to get involved at my gun range. They have matches every month as a IDPA club sponsor. Is that considered a sanctioned match? Can spectators just go to nationals in order to see what its all about? I am planning to join IDPA this weekend (online) and then get started in December.

[dragonlibra]

Originally Posted by One_in_the-Chamber

What does that mean to have "two sanctioned mataches"? I am really interested in getting involved in IDPA. I have never shot competitively and am looking to get involved at my gun range. They have matches every month as a IDPA club sponsor. Is that considered a sanctioned match? Can spectators just go to nationals in order to see what its all about? I am planning to join IDPA this weekend (online) and then get started in December.

Sanctioned matches are major matches which are listed here. http://www.idpa.com/major_match.asp

BTW, welcome to IDPA - it's a great shooting sport, I'm sure you'll enjoy it. BTW, here's a good forum to discuss IDPA. http://p075.ezboard.com/bidpaforum

[The Drew]

After further research, and visiting the IDPA forum, it is pretty much confirmed that the Nationals are coming to the Allentown area. The same area as the Keystone Cup. The MD of the Keystone Cup is now the MD for nationals.

[cmu7999321]

A sanctioned match are just like monthly club matches with a couple of differences:
--Usually costs more to participate in sanctioned matches
--More shooters participate, usually around 150--200 shooters
--Prizes and giveaways are pretty normal at a sanctioned match
--Higher round counts with more complicated stages

Probably the biggest difference is that all IDPA rules and regulations are enforced. It has been my experience that SOME club level matches don't enforce all the rules and regulations. They do this for a couple of reasons, but I think the biggest one is to encourage new shooters to participate without worrying about getting caught up with some of the game specific rules. Either match will make safety the top priority.

As Rita (dragonlibra), posted earlier IDPA keeps a list of all sanctioned matches on their website and that list is always being updated as more matches are finalized.

If you have never been to a match, then find one in your area and go participate. Most match directors welcome and encourage new safe shooters to their matches.

--Corey