Call (970) 282-1648
to check for cancellations or range closures
If you enjoy practical
pistol shooting in a realistic scenario-based
environment, this is for you! Concealed handgun
license holders - men and women alike - can
learn and practice self-defense tactics for
responsible concealed carry and enhanced
personal security, competitive shooters can
enjoy the pistol match competition, and everyone
can shoot for personal improvement or just for
fun. Shoot on-the-move, multiple targets,
barricade shooting, and much more!
NOTE:
Side matches will be cancelled if regular
IDPA match runs long.
(Winter Hours Begin in
November)
Summer hours (April - October) are - Set up
starts at 7:30am, registration starts at
8:15am, new shooters meeting at 8:25am
followed by shooters meeting and walk thru,
shoot starts at 9:30am.
Winter hours (November - March) are - Set up
starts at 8am, registration at 8:30am, new
shooters meeting at 9am followed by Shooters
meeting and walk thru, shoot starts at 10am.
In addition, please understand that 'the
side match may be cancelled due to weather,
outside matches, or other contingencies'. At
times things do come up that preclude us
from running the match and/or the side
match.
If you are a first-time shooter,
print out and sign the IDPA waiver and bring it with you to the
match.
$10 match fee- A smile and desire to
have fun
Eye and Ear protection and 200+ rounds
of ammo
Practical handgun(s) and Holsters - and
3 magazines or speed loaders.
All equipment regulations and
competition rules are available at the
Official IDPA Web Site, under the
Competition Rule Book. It is highly
recommended reading to prepare you for this
form of competition
Commissioned police and law enforcement
officers and active-duty military personnel
may use their standard-issue duty gear.
Both IDPA targets and steel (minimal)
are used in match
Concealment Garment necessary
All shooters must attend the shooter
meeting
The Minimum Age 12 years old, anyone
between 12 and 18 must have parental
supervision and must sign a waiver form for
the minor". "In addition Safety Officers
will evaluate the minors gun handling skills
prior to the match to further determine
eligibility
If you can shoot a handgun
safely and can legally bear arms you will be
welcome to participate in our IDPA matches.
Northern Colorado IDPA makes it a practice to
welcome shooters from other clubs, law
enforcement personnel, and new shooters to join
us.
How much does it cost to
shoot an IDPA event?
NCRGC has a $10 fee for each
match.
How old do you have to be
to shoot IDPA?
You must be at least 12 years
old. Children who want to participate must be
accompanied by a parent or legal guardian during
the entire match.
What kind of a gun do I
need?
IDPA requires the pistols be
“safe and serviceable”. That means they have to
operate safely and reliably.
The IDPA also requires a
certain minimum “power factor”. These power
factors are usually met by pistols shooting 38
special or more powerful cartridges. The most
common cartridges used are 38 special, 9mm, .40
and 45. You may shoot either a revolver or an
semi-automatic.
What else should I bring to
shoot?
Hearing protectors, (either
muffs or ear plugs), eye protection, (impact
resistant sun or regular glasses or clear
shooter’s glasses) a holster, hip only, no
shoulder holsters, cross draws, or pocket
holsters.
Inside the waistband holsters
are okay, three magazines or speed loaders for
revolvers (only two are required for almost all
scenarios but three are better.
Note: It is also ok to
bring more magazines and speed loaders, the
shooter just can't have more than stated above
on your body at one time. It helps speed things
up if you have 2 or 3 extra magazines and speed
loaders loaded up and ready to go.
You also should have a garment
that conceals your handgun in its holster.
What are the requirements
for concealment for a match?
One of the goals of IDPA is to
more closely approximate real world situations
in a safe environment. Therefore, the handgun
must not be visible when your arms are held
straight out to the sides.
Can I just watch a match?
Yes. There is no fee for
watching and spectators are always welcome. You
should bring hearing protection and safety
glasses however. It is appreciated if you just
let one of the match directors know you are
there just to watch. NCRGC also requires you to
sign a wavier as well.
I just want to improve my
shooting skills; I am not interested in the
competition. Can I just shoot for practice?
Lots of people come out and
shoot just for practice. Because of safety
requirements we will treat everyone who is
shooting just the same. You will have a safety
officer right behind you at all times and he
will time your run. If you are not interested in
your scores, just ignore them. Focus instead on
shooting safely and accurately. Each run is made
individually; the only real competitor you have
is yourself. We are all trying to learn how to
shoot faster and more accurately within the
strict limits of safety. If you are not
interested in your scores, no one else will be
either. No matter how well or badly you shoot;
if you shoot safely you will be welcome.
What is a classifier?
In order for shooters to be
able to compete with their peers, IDPA member
competitors are divided into five
classifications based on their skill level. A
“Classification Match” is a standard formatted
match scored by one of our accredited Safety
Officers. We recommend you shoot a classifier if
you are going to compete at any level.
Just remember that non-IDPA
members welcome to shoot the match, but do not
get Classified, but their are scored are posted
for the match.
NCRGC holds a classifier at
least once easch season.
Do I need a concealed carry
permit to shoot IDPA?
No.
What do I do when I show up
for a match?
If you are a first time
shooter please arrive at least 1 1/2 hours
before the scheduled start of the event so you
can attend both the safety and shooters
meetings.
Is IDPA safe?
Yes. IDPA has an admirable
safety record; far better than other
recreational activities such as softball or
jogging. And we intend to keep it that way.
Shooting a firearm is an inherently risky
activity. To minimize this risk there are
stringent safety requirements. We will not bend,
alter, waive, or otherwise try to shortcut
safety rules.
The rules are commonsense:
There are four basic rules of gun safety.
The 1st Law of Gun Safety - The Gun Is
Always Loaded!
The 2nd Law of Gun Safety - Never Point A
Gun At Something You're Not Prepared To Destroy!
The 3rd Law of Gun Safety - Always Be
Sure Of Your Target And What Is Behind It!
The 4th Law of Gun Safety - Keep Your
Finger Off The Trigger Until Your Sights Are On
The Target!
A Safety Officer is remains just behind
every shooter for every scenario.
Safety violations such as dropping a loaded
gun or pointing the muzzle past the designated
muzzle safe point will result in
disqualification from the rest of the match.
Once on the range, handguns can only be
removed from their holsters, on the firing line
under direrection of an RO, or in the designated
“safe handling area".
The Safety Officer will check downrange to
confirm it is clear and then call out “We are
going hot!” The SO will then tell you to “Face
downrange, load and make ready.” The Safety
Officer will ask you if you are ready. When you
confirm this the SO will hit the ‘Buzz Button”
on the timer that signals you to start your run.
After you are finished shooting the gun muzzle
must remain pointed downrange until the Safety
Office tells you to “Unload and Show Clear.”
For a revolver that means opening the
cylinder and removing all rounds and showing the
SO an empty cylinder. For an automatic, remove
the magazine, and pull back the slide. The SO
will say “I see it” confirming that there is not
a round in the chamber. The next command is
“Hammer” which directs you to pull the trigger
(still keeping the gun pointed downrange). Then
“Holster”.
Once the weapon is thus proven to be unloaded
and is safely stowed the SO will call out “We
are safe.” Then and only then can you move down
range to score the scenario.
