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IDPA Announces Record Pre-Registration for 2019 Sig Sauer IDPA World Championship and 2019 Sig Sauer PCC National Championship BOGATA, TX, (July 9, 2019) – The International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) reports a …

IDPA Announces SIG SAUER as the Official Event Sponsor for 2019 World Championship and PCC National Championship BOGATA, T.X., (July 3, 2019) – The International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) is pleased to announce…

Over the past several weeks, we have been working through reports of incorrect classification data. We found that we had incorrectly labelled many classification data points as “EQUITY” when in fact they should have been…

Thank you to the users that have pointed out that their classification dates are being reset for Tier I/Local match participation. We are working on addressing this issue and releasing a fix. In the meantime, please cont…

Today we have launched the completely overhauled version of the results uploader to the IDPA.com website. We have been working on improving this critical tool for uploading and maintaining member participation and classi…

The 2019 IDPA World Championship has been scheduled for Oct. 23-26, 2019. This will be the third IDPA World Championship. The match will be held at the Civilian Marksmanship Program Range in Talladega, Alabama, USA. “I a…

Match-Administration-Rules-V11-1.pdf - official PDF formerly published at www.idpa.com; captured by the Wayback Machine 2019-09-22.

Carry_Optics_Official_Rules.pdf - official PDF formerly published at www.idpa.com; captured by the Wayback Machine 2019-07-01.

Appendix-B-PCC.pdf - official PDF formerly published at www.idpa.com; captured by the Wayback Machine 2021-04-11.

IDPA-MD-CSO-Handbook_V2019.2.publish.pdf - official PDF formerly published at www.idpa.com; captured by the Wayback Machine 2021-04-12.

Updated: June 16, 2020 We have updated the results upload tool at ​www.idpa.com​. With the release of this version of the uploader, we have revamped every aspect of the tool. To use the tool, from your profile menu (top …

2020 IDPA National Postal Match January 1st, 2020 through April 30, 2020 73 rounds* One National Match Point for up to 4 divisions Return exported psc match file to : postal2020md@gmail.com Stage 1 Pop these Corners SCEN…

TJ_Spring_2019_WEB.pdf - official PDF formerly published at www.idpa.com; captured by the Wayback Machine 2019-10-21.

TJ_Summer_2019_WEB.pdf - official PDF formerly published at www.idpa.com; captured by the Wayback Machine 2019-10-21.

TJ_Fall_2019_WEB.pdf - official PDF formerly published at www.idpa.com; captured by the Wayback Machine 2019-10-21.

Thank you to everyone who came out and shot the 2018 IDPA US National Championship! We want to to give a BIG THANK YOU to everyone who worked the match and helped make it the success that it was. We appreciate each and e…

BERRYVILLE, A.R., – The International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) is pleased to announce Springer Precisionas a silver level sponsor for the 2018 IDPA US National Championship. The event is set for September 13th…

Thank you HAWG Holsters for being a sponsor for the 2018 IDPA US National Championship!

BERRYVILLE, A.R., – The International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) is pleased to announce Holosun Technologies,Inc. as a silver level sponsor for the 2018 IDPA US National Championship. The event is set for Septem…

BERRYVILLE, Ar. – The International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) announced that Mumford Coldwater has signed on as a Silver Sponsor for the 2018 U.S. National Championship. Mumford Coldwater is a social organizati…

BERRYVILLE, AR– Nighthawk Custom the makers of custom 1911s, revolvers and shotguns, has signed on as a Silver Sponsor of the upcoming IDPA US National Championship sponsoring one of the 18 stages. “Nighthawk Custom, kno…

BERRYVILLE, AR – Alien Gear Holsters, a company that has an inherent desire to make things better- to push the status quo one holster at a time. Since their company’s inception in March of 2013, they have made it their g…

BERRYVILLE, A.R., – The International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) is pleased to announce Blackwater Precision as a gold level sponsor for the 2018 IDPA US National Championship. The event is set for September 13t…

IDPA is soliciting clubs to send complete classifier scores for shooters running the provisional Carry Optic division running the 72 round classifier. We are gathering data to build brackets and are interested in the str…

BERRYVILLE, AR., – The International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) is pleased to announce Ruger, as a gold level sponsor for the 2018 IDPA US National Championship. The event is set for September 13th– 15that CMP M…

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Appendix C with updated guidelines for the provisional Carry Optics has been posted on the IDPA website in the Documents and Downloads Section.

BERRYVILLE, AR– HOGUE the makers of superior grips for handguns, revolvers and long gun stocks along with superior knives and AR components, has signed on as a Silver Sponsor of the upcoming IDPA US National Championship…

BERRYVILLE, Ark. – The International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) announced that the U.S. Concealed Carry Association (USCCA) is the first and largest, member-owned association designed to educate, train, and insu…

BERRYVILLE, AR – Propper, a company dedicated to the precision, durability, comfort and style of outstanding military, law enforcement and tactical apparel for over 50 years, has signed on as a sponsor at the upcoming ID…

Haven’t seen the summer issue of the Tactical Journal? You can view it here.

BERRYVILLE, Ar. – The International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) announced that Walther Arms Inc., the leader in the firearms industry for over 130 years, will for the fifth year in a row be a major sponsor of IDP…

Paul Jones will complete his tenure as the Area Coordinator (AC) for Eastern Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey and Delaware on Aug. 6, 2018. He beganshooting IDPA in 2008 and has been the AC since late 2014. “It was the…

BERRYVILLE, AR – UTA (Universal Tactical Alliance) is a premier personal protection and security training service provider in China and its subsidiary IDPA China Official heavily promotes IDPA and provide genuine IDPA tr…

BERRYVILLE, AR – GLOCK, the nation’s leading pistol provider to American law enforcement agencies and maker of some of the most popular pistols used in the shooting sports, is back as a major sponsor at the 2018 IDPA US …

2018 IDPA National Championship Shirt Presale The National Championship is right around the corner. We hope that you are as excited as we are about the match. Our Match Director, Chad Barber, and his team have some great…

BERRYVILLE, AR – Comp-Tac Victory Gear, an industry leader in the manufacturing of holsters for competition and concealed carry and part of the High Speed Gear family of products, will once again be a major sponsor of th…

We currently have a couple styles of the Armadillo Vest powered by Comp-Tac in stock!! These will go fast so get yours while we have them! Get yours HERE.

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RULEBOOK & ASSOCIATED FILES Here you can view online and download the PDF copies of the latest rulebook, equipment appendices, and match administration rules. FILE NAME 2026 Rulebook Download 2026 Equipment Appendic…

MATCHES OVERVIEW Self defense and standard exercises are the basis for all IDPA Matches, but the layout, course of fire and exercise details can differ greatly from match to match. Learn more about what makes IDPA match…

COMPETE AND GROW YOUR SKILLS In a word, everybody. IDPA membership and matches are open to all people who can legally own a handgun, regardless of occupation, race, gender or religion. IDPA members come from all walks o…

We’ve collected a series of common questions so you can find answers quickly. If you don’t find an answer to a question you have please use the form on our contact us page to email us directly. Clubs How do I find a c…

THE INTERNATIONAL DEFENSIVE PISTOL ASSOCIATION Mailing Address Address: 150 CR 4603, Bogata, TX 75417 Phone (870) 545-3886 Connect with IDPA Online MESSAGE IDPA What can we help you with? --- I found an issue wit…

IDPA’s 25,000+ members aren’t simply among the most active shooting sports competitors but also among the most influential. The brands and gear they count on for competition on the range and often the same brands and ge…

Why should you advertise with us? IDPA members are dedicated competitors and valuable members of the 2A community. IDPA members are a population of sport and recreational shooters who enjoy competition of a practical, s…