What is the International Defensive Pistol Association?
From the IDPA Website:
“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 main goal of IDPA matches is to test the skill and ability of the individual, not your equipment or gamesmanship. All matches are supervised by qualified IDPA Range Safety Officers.
An IDPA match is a series of individual, timed stages that test your ability to draw and shoot a concealed defensive firearm in a realistic scenario. Stages will test your ability to move, shoot, and reload using positions of cover. While the stages are timed, accuracy is more important than speed.
Stages are designed to be fun and challenging for all ages and all skill levels.
New defensive shooters can use IDPA matches to practice with their concealed-carry handgun in a supervised environment. Stages are designed around your “everyday carry” equipment, with classifications for different sizes and styles of handguns.
Experienced shooters will be challenged to improve speed and accuracy as they move through the official IPDA classifications, from Novice to Master. ASC is an official IDPA club and all scores are uploaded to your IDPA profile.