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Mail to: HARRIS PUBLICATIONS, Attn: Subscription • Patented Adjustable Slide-Lock® Rail Interface Department, 1115 Broadway, New York, NY 10010 INSIGHTTECHNOLOGY.COM ❏ 1 year/8 issues for $24 ❏ 2 years/16 issues for $48 Please allow 6 to 8 weeks for delivery of first issue. 877.744.4802 Add 30% Canada and 100% Foreign. U.S. Funds Only. HARRIS PUBLICATIONS SPECIAL MONEY $AVING M A G A Z I N E ORDER FORM Tactical Weapons Guns of the Old West Harris Publications’ new Tactical This magazine gives attention to shoot- Weapons is the bi-monthly magazine that ing matches, wardrobe, holsters, knives lets its readers become virtual “insiders” and other products and services in Many of the world’s in the world of tactical operations against demand. In the fastest growing shooting terrorism, crime, and aggressive military sport, cowboy action shooting, the Old ELITE LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES action on freedom’s frontiers. West is as alive today as it ever was. ❏ 1-1/2 years/6 issues for $28 ❏ 1 year/6 issues for $25 put their Trust in the experience of ❏ 3 years/12 issues for $56 ❏ 2 years/12 issues for $50 INSIGHT TECHNOLOGY - Special Weapons for the foremost supplier of tactical lasers Military & Police Tactical Knives and illuminators to the Here is a quarterly magazine that gives They’re the cutting edge of survival! The readers the ultimate “insider” look at hottest blades in the cutlery business now today’s new high-tech weapons, gear U.S. Special Operations Forces. have their own magazine, dedicated to and tactics used by the pros who face complete coverage of the knives that can the ultimate dangers. handle the toughest jobs and the most dangerous situations. ❏ 1 year/6 issues for $25 ❏ 2 years/12 issues for $50 ❏ 1 year/6 issues for $24 ❏ 2 years/12 issues for $48 Name__________________________________ Combat Handguns Address ________________________________ The definitive magazine of handguns, loads and tactics for personal, home City ___________________________________ defense and law enforcement use. Tests and data on new guns and ammo, plus how-to articles on combat survival. State_____________Zip Code ______________ ❏ 1 year/8 issues for $24 Phone _________________________________ ❏ 2 years/16 issues for $48 ❏ Payment Attached ❏ Visa ❏Master Card Total order amount $ _____________________ • Shock-Proof 80+ Lumen Guns & Weapons for Luxeon® LED Won’t Burn Out Law Enforcement Card# _________________________________ • Waterproof The magazine that takes you behind the Exp. Date______________________________ • Aerospace Grade Aluminum Construction scenes into the unforgiving world of • Multiple Hours of Usable Light police work and combat survival. You’ll Signature______________________________ see the latest products tested and • Patent Pending Independent Ambidextrous reviewed, then see how they’re used in Email: [email protected] OR Constant & Momentary Rocker Switch action against the bad guys. Mail to: HARRIS PUBLICATIONS, Attn: Subscription • Patented Adjustable Slide-Lock® Rail Interface Department, 1115 Broadway, New York, NY 10010 INSIGHTTECHNOLOGY.COM ❏ 1 year/8 issues for $24 ❏ 2 years/16 issues for $48 Please allow 6 to 8 weeks for delivery of first issue. 877.744.4802 Add 30% Canada and 100% Foreign. U.S. Funds Only. THE CHOICE OF PROFESSIONALS WORLDWIDE Custom Firearms and Accessories since 1977 On Your Side ® 2234 CR 719 BERRYVILLE, AR 72616-4573 800-955-4856 WWW.WILSONCOMBAT.COM IDPA Tactical Journal Second Quarter 2007 p. 6 THE CHOICE OF PROFESSIONALS WORLDWIDE p. 8 Custom Firearms and Accessories Tactical Journal since 1977 p. 9 THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE INTERNATIONAL DEFENSIVE PISTOL ASSOCIATION May 2007 Volume 11 Issue 2 Tactical Advantage Robert Ray 6 Women’s Perspective Julie Goloski 8 p. 10 Behind the Badge Rob Haught 9 WHIDPA Year End Party Gary W. Burris 10 Getting New Members Thomas Pinney 13 p. 24 Why Not a Laser? John Knoff 17 IN THIS ISSUE New Online Services 19 ere at the Tactical Journal, we are Halways looking for ways to better our magazine to the benefit of our ® 2007 IDPA Championship Entry readers. In this issue you will find a On Your Side Information 20 number of improvements starting with the addition of two new columnists. We are very proud to announce that 2007 IDPA Championship Entry Ladies Champion and Smith & Wes- Form 21 son team shooter Julie Goloski will be writing about women’s issues in IDPA and what we can do to attract more 2007 Safety Officer Application 22 ladies to the sport in the Women’s Perspective. Long time Law Enforce- ment Officer and former S&W and 2006 MI State IDPA Match Chris Polk 24 Beretta team shooter Rob Haught will be writing about the unique issues surrounding LEO’s in IDPA in Behind IDPA Pro Shop Order Form 27 the Badge. We are also proud to an- nounce the addition of online mem- Is IDPA Training...or not? Christo Strumpfer 34 berships and renewals at www.idpa. com. As always, we like to hear from our readers. If you would like to write Upcoming Major Matches 35 me, please do so at [email protected]. 2234 CR 719 Letters to the editor may be edited for brevity and clarity. RR NOTICE: BERRYVILLE, AR 72616-4573 The Tactical Journal is published as a service for members of the International Defensive Pistol Association. No advertised good or service carries any approval or endorsement from IDPA. All technical data in this publication regarding handloading of ammunition or training techniques, reflect the experience and/or opinion of the individuals using specific tools, products, equipment and components under specific conditions and circumstances not necessarily reported in the article and over which 800-955-4856 the International Defensive Pistol Association has no control. The data and/or methods have not been tested or otherwise verified by the International Defensive Pistol Association, it’s agents, officers or employees. The International Defensive Pistol Association, it’s agents, officers or employees accept no responsibility for the results obtained by persons using such data and disclaim all liability for any consequential injuries or damages. No advertised item is intended for sale in those states where local restrictions may limit or prohibit the purchase, carrying or use of certain items. Check local laws before purchasing. Mention of a product or service in text or advertisements WWW.WILSONCOMBAT.COM does not imply endorsement or approval of that product by the International Defensive Pistol Association. IDPA Tactical Journal Second Quarter 2007 The Tactical Advantage By: Robert Ray ne of the questions that how to go about finding out more out. Sometimes lunch is provided OI receive a lot here at information. We gun owners are and sometimes local businesses headquarters is “How do I get not always easy to spot. We have provide door prizes to give away. more people involved in shooting”. been demonized by the media and There is usually a small fee to Notice I did not say ‘shooting politicians to the point that we cover the cost of ammo and IDPA’. I get that most of the time sometimes hide our status as gun lunch. Hey, now we are getting but, with a pretty fair regularity, owners like you would if you were somewhere. This reaches a bigger I get asked how to get people a heroine addict. In some places, crowd. It reaches out to more involved in shooting in general you would be more accepted if you people that come out and take their and not necessarily competition.