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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. I actually were a heroin addict rather first shots with a firearm. To those know this magazine is about IDPA than a gun owner. These attitudes clubs and individuals that have but the road to all things begins also make it hard for a new done this, I say “Thank you” and with one small step and that step is person to show an interest in gun “Well done”. I want to stop here getting a non gun person to shoot. ownership. So what do we do? and admit something though; I am f you think about it, it is a pretty ost of us already do it to greedy, and I want more. Iwide step for some people to go Msome degree. We try to want more people to get involved from ‘don’t own a gun or shoot’ be good people and responsible I and become gun owners. I want to shooting an IDPA match. It firearms owners. When we come to reach an even bigger number of can be fairly intimidating if you across someone that seems open people and you should too. I want don’t already have a background to firearms, we talk to them about more people to know what it felt in general shooting (plinking) it. We invite them to the range for like when your dad or brother or or hunting. Even if they own a some informal plinking or to a uncle or friend or what ever first handgun, it does not mean that match. That gets us back to where put a gun in your hand. I want it has ever done more than sit in we started though. That is just not them to be able to experience the a closet or nightstand. We have enough. How many people do you same mix of emotions that you done a pretty good job reaching come in contact with on a daily and I had when taking those first out to those that you would call basis and of those people, how shots. A sense of accomplishment, ‘gun people’. There is always room many do you really have time to confidence, power, trepidation, for improvement but generally talk to? I am not saying to stop surprise, giddiness, satisfaction speaking, we are doing well. The doing that; I am saying we need to and a host of other emotions were problem is that more and more do more. We need to reach those wrapped into those first few shots. I people are showing an interest people that you do not bump into think you remember those feelings. in gun ownership, but we are not or work with. We need to reach a Some other good people remember reaching those people. larger crowd than one on one. those feelings too and they want to hat do you mean?” ne way of doing that is having help. “Wyou say, “If they are Oan open house at the range. he National Shooting Sports interested, those are now gun I know a number of clubs that TFoundation, the voice of the people; we will bring them in to have done this with great results. shooting industry and power the fold”. I say maybe some of A number of people within the behind the SHOT show, remembers them, but we are missing so many club bring out various guns, and the awesome feeling of those more. There are a huge number the ammo for each, to the club first shots and wants to spread it of people that are interested in and allow the public, under Safety around. They have developed a new gun ownership, but are not sure Officer supervision, to try them program to bring that experience

IDPA Tactical Journal Second Quarter 2007 The Tactical Advantage to as many people as they can results. Of those people surveyed, charities. Unfortunately they are in and have named it, appropriately 39% have returned to the range the minority. The sad fact is that I enough, “First Shots”. in the six months following First have been witness to a number of o explain a little better than Shots. clubs that had their contribution TI can, I will let Cynthia 5 visits (or nearly once a month) turned away because it is politically Dalena, Director of the First Shots is the average number of return incorrect to associate with anything program tell you a little more. visits. that has to do with guns. I find that “First Shots is designed to assist 21% complete a formal training attitude to be abominable. Luckily, ranges in increasing participation class within those six months there is an organization that would and developing new customers/ following First Shots. be happy to work with you to help shooters. For many interested 43% have purchased handgun- fight pediatric cancer. The Isabella newcomers, rules, regulations and related equipment in those six de Bethencourt Memorial POSA how to get started create a barrier months spending an average of Cops4Kids Match Against Cancer that prevents them from pursuing $432.00 Program. handgun shooting activities. s you can see, the program is am going to invite Ralph Mroz During 2006-2007, over 30 pilot Aa huge success and is doing a I to share my column in this seminars were held in 11 states, great deal to bring new people to issue to let you know more about reaching nearly 1,000 individuals.” the shooting world and this is only this program and its debut at the Cyndi goes on to tell us that its first year. With your help, the Smith & Wesson IDPA Winter “The program is approximately 3 help of your club and the NSSF, we Championship. I think you will hours long. The seminar consists can make great strides in bringing like what you see in the program. of classroom time followed more people into the shooting Another aspect to being involved by hands-on range time. The sports. For more information about in this charity is the possibility to course closely follows the stages how to host a First Shots event work closer with your local law of participation necessary to move at your club please go to www. enforcement agencies if they do not from interest to active participation. firstshots.org. You can email have a program in place. A closer, Each element of the program is [email protected] or call 203-426- friendly relationship with the local designed to lead to future steps. 1320 for more information as well. law in not a bad thing to have for a From cooperative funding for nother one of the things I club or its members. advertising to raise awareness and Asee in our sport is the large Continued on page 32 enhance seminar attendance and number of member and clubs provide initial trial, to range time that want to and formal classes that provide do something additional trial opportunity to make a and increased knowledge, to difference. I activities for social support and don’t mean just pro shops/retail partners that meet a difference in equipment needs, the beginner’s the shooting questions are answered with world either; concrete “next step” opportunities I am talking and they develop a relationship about making with range staff. This unique trial a difference is provided without any large in individuals’ commitment to the prospective new lives all over the handgun shooter.” world. There are he program follows up with the a number of clubs Tattendees with a survey that that have hosted has yielded some very interesting matches to benefit IDPA Tactical Journal Second Quarter 2007 Women’s Perspective by Julie Goloski A19366

The shooting world is known to that women will buy. For many women shoot for free all the time be a traditionally male dominated women, shopping is an experience. or their first few times in order to environment. After all, guns are When they walk into a store, they encourage more women to come. If considered ultimate guy toys aside take everything in, from the light- this is not something your club can from fast cars, motorcycles and ing to how the store is laid out to do throughout the season, consider anything with a remote control, whether or not they are greeted. making one month in your club right? There may be a few of you Men, however, have a tendency to match schedule “Women’s Day” out there who covet the range as beeline straight to what they need where women shoot a stage for the final frontier for freedom from to buy. Sure they may stop and free. Encourage your club mem- femininity, the last true testoster- mosey around the tackle gear sec- bers and local shooter base to bring one zone where men can be men, tion or hunting rifles, but chances at least one woman to the range shoot guns, the bull and “escape.” are they would probably go there with them for a special women’s I find though that many men ap- anyway. Taking a lesson from these event. You can also host a benefit proach me, a woman who covets retailers, work on making your match for a charity like breast can- range time and shooting just as range more appealing to women. cer awareness or a local battered much as anyone, with their women’s shelter with some questions on how to get of the proceeds going to- their wives, girlfriends or ward a donation. Research female friends involved in has shown that women shooting. But what can we are more likely to experi- do collectively as a group ment with something they of shooters? How do we would never normally try encourage more women to if it benefits a cause they come and participate? How believe in. It allows them do we make them feel wel- to justify taking a personal come? How do we get them risk in trying something to conquer their inhibitions new to serve a cause. about shooting for the first Maybe the woman time or taking the plunge into com- Keep things as clean and neat as feels that she isn’t ready to compete petition? Plenty of us make an indi- possible. Try to have a dedicated but she has taken the steps to come vidual effort, but how can increase restroom for women and a safe area with a husband, friend or on her our success rate at the local club near outdoor bathrooms to make it own and is interested in shooting level? more convenient for women to use for defensive purposes and learn- First things first, make your them. Now, that doesn’t mean you ing safe gun handling skills. This club female friendly. Most guys need to paint the clubhouse pink is a great opportunity to have her are happy with the barest of ne- and have fresh cut flowers on match shoot through a stage at the end of cessities on the range, but a few day, but a neat and clean environ- a match before tear down. Always minor changes to your club can ment helps to show that you are be sure to go over the basic rules work wonders to make women feel women friendly. of firearm safety, explain muzzle welcome. Major retail chains have Think about a new concept safe points, keeping the finger off spent millions of dollars on the ap- for your club for free entries and the trigger whenever not firing on pearance and layout in their stores, charity events. I know a number targets and other important safety especially those that carry products of clubs that have a policy where rules for the range. She should also Continued on page 31 IDPA Tactical Journal Second Quarter 2007 Behind the Badge by Rob Haught CL068

Sometime back, IDPA staff been a member of the Smith & with guns who can play this game member Robert Ray approached Wesson Performance Center Team better than he can is asking a lot. me with the idea of writing a col- and later Team Beretta. I have been What can IDPA do to overcome umn in the Tactical Journal from fortunate to have traveled across that huge reluctance? It’s mostly the viewpoint of a Law Enforce- the United States shooting state and already done. ment officer who also shoots IDPA. regional matches and have made The rules recognize the LEO’s As someone who has been involved many lifelong friends along the need to train in his duty gear and with IDPA since the inception, I way. have given division and classifica- have witnessed its amazing growth I would like to use this column tions to ensure a more level playing and popularity among competitive as a way to encourage my fellow field. The score results recognize shooters from all sorts of different LEO’s to participate in this great the high LEO in the match. (We are shooting disciplines. One of the sport and to help smooth the way a highly competitive species!) What original goals of the IDPA Found- for them to become involved in is left is for the competitors to take ers was to attract LE officers to this an activity which directly benefits time to mentor the LEO like any sport as no other before it. Stock their job as well as providing recre- other new shooter and make sure Service Pistol Division was to be ation and stress relief. the rules are explained. At our local an ideal place for officers to uti- I have often heard fellow shoot- club we have used classes called lize the tools of the job on an even ers ask why more LEO’s don’t “New Shooters Clinics” to teach playing field. Now some ten years come to the local matches and proper safety and match procedures later we have seen some interesting shoot. It seems on the outside like to newcomers. This is a great way things take place. a no-brainer for them to want to to get LEO’s interested. (We like Some quick background in- do it. That’s because they don’t to have a plan.) Also, Match Direc- formation may be in order. I have understand the Police mindset. As tors, please take the time to under- been a full time LEO for twenty LEO’s, we get up everyday and stand that the rules allow LEO’s years now. I shot my first competi- put on a uniform that makes us to compete with their duty gear as tive pistol match in 1982. My first stand out from the general public. they wear it. I’ve witnessed Safety Nationals in 1983. I was the SSP We wear a shiny badge of office Officers who were unaware of this Division winner at the IDPA Invi- proudly over our heart and the telling LEO’s that they needed to tational Conference at Columbia, symbol of our authority on our hip. adjust the position of mag pouches Missouri and won the The public perception is that we are on duty belts to conform with the SSP Champi- onship competent and skilled with all the standard behind the seam position at the first IDPA tools of our profession and we don’t and insisting that they wear con- Nation- als later want to do anything to give up that cealment garments when wearing on. I have edge in dealing with the bad guys. a full duty belt. Trust me, work- It was said by a good friend that ing from this gear offers no com- the “American Male” petitive advantage to the shooter. would rather shed blood IDPA offers the opportunity to than ego! It goes double find the weaknesses in your choice for Cops! So for the of equipment and its placement in average LEO to give a controlled environment before up his day off to come more than a trophy is on the line. out to the range and be It also gives us a chance to evalu- surrounded by strangers ate our off duty gear as well. One Continued on page 26 IDPA Tactical Journal Second Quarter 2007 WHIDPA Year End Party by Gary W. Burris A01202 The West Houston IDPA ticipants each time (WHIDPA) club holds several they shot a match. matches each month. They shoot The money was IDPA matches the first Saturday placed in a fund that of each month as well as every is used to purchase Wednesday evening. They also awards and guns hold a three gun match on the sec- that are given away ond Saturday of the month. at a year end party. WHIDPA started out the year And that dollar is collecting an extra dollar from par- matched by the club and the Impact Zone shooting range. Each time someone participated in one of the club events he was given a ticket for the gun drawing. The final tally was 143 different shooters in the drawing. Some had only one ticket and others had over 30 tickets. And by the end of the year there was

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10 IDPA Tactical Journal Second Quarter 2007 WHIDPA Year End Party people who worked so hard over the last year to make WHIDPA one of the most successful IDPA clubs in the Houston area. First is Mike D’Elia founder of the club and considered as an example for those who follow in his footsteps. Garry Newton worked tirelessly to come up with the scenarios and and a huge supporter of IDPA and set up the match events. Steve enough money to purchase nine WHIDPA. There are many others I Gates does so much for the club handguns and one shotgun. could mention like Samantha who and is the go to guy when you need helps her dad set up the match. To The year end party was held something done. Bob Wolff runs everyone else who contributed to after the match on December 9th the 3-gun match almost by him- the success of the club I want to ex- at Repka’s, a restaurant about three self. Phil Oxley is the range owner tend a heart felt THANK YOU on miles from the range. The party behalf of the officers and members was well attended and a great time of the West Houston IDPA club. was had by all. Awards were given in each division and classification What’s ahead for WHIDPA in 2007? It is impossible to predict the future, but if 2006 is any indica- tion, it should be one of the best years yet. Keep up the good work WHIDPA.

for performance over the entire year. A number of gag awards were presented that added to the enjoyment of the event. But the most fun was when they called a win- ning ticket number for a gun and everyone looked at their tickets in hopes of finding a match. Saman- tha Newton’s ticket number was Ten Years ago we introduced the EDGE to the first one called at the year end the competitive shooters of the world.Since then, party, way to go Sam. STI International Inc has gone on to DOMINATE the I wanted to mention a few of the competition firearms industry with 2 out of 3 USPSA National Championship Open & Limited competitors using our pistols. Our Number one top seller for ten years? The EDGE. Fiind out for yourself why people who know quality firearms shoot STI.

IDPA Tactical Journal Second Quarter 2007 11 12 IDPA Tactical Journal Second Quarter 2007 Getting New Members by Thomas Pinney A24541 Members of the IDPA by virtue of guns”. And the second and third chased a pistol and would like to of their membership enjoy com- principles detail ways to “provide learn how to handle it safely and petitive shooting. It is normal for a level playing field” and to allow more effectively. The fourth group many of us to want to share that “people with similar skills to com- consists of people who are familiar enjoyment with others. Our sport pete”. That specifically means the with shooting firearms of one sort is growing fast, as anyone involved IDPA expects some participants or another and will often leap at the in the sport can attest. But if we to be less skilled than others; it is chance to participate in our activi- expect IDPA and other shooting not intended for expert and master ties. sports to thrive we need to continu- level shooters. IDPA clubs have Obviously there is no point in ously bring in new shooters. an obligation to welcome new and trying to persuade anyone who Not all IDPA clubs seem to inexperienced shooters into our is not interested to participate in want new members to shoot with events and let them learn how to our sport to participate any more them. Many people are quite con- use firearms safely and proficiently; than it worth trying to convince a tent to shoot once or twice a month it is one of our core philosophies. person who is afraid of the water with the same group of regulars There are two components to to go kayaking. The second group and the occasional visiting shooter. bringing in new shooters: getting of ‘busy people’ is not also likely They are uncomfortable talking them to come out once, and making to get involved in IDPA activities. with outsiders about competitive that experience so enjoyable that Trying to get someone to rearrange pistol shooting and are unwilling to they will return. The two elements their whole life just to participate expend the effort it takes to get new are linked but have a different set in our sport is unrealistic. The people involved. Not coincidentally, of strategies, so, in the interest of people in the fourth category often these are the clubs that pop up for a brevity, we are going to break these comprise the ‘the regulars’ at IDPA while and then fade away when the two components into two articles; events. They will often find you, regulars move on or when it just this article will focus on getting so it does not take much effort to gets to be too much effort to do all new shooters to come out the first bring folks like this into the fold. the required work for every match. time and try IDPA shooting. But there are not that many of them This might be fine for those In general people’s attitudes in the general population. The third shooters but if we want our sport to toward competitive pistol shooting category is where we need to be continue healthy growth we need to can be said to fall into four broad actively seeking out new members. bring in new people and introduce categories. There are those people A lot of people would really like to them to our sport. Not only do new who have no interest in ever going have a safe and fun place to shoot members make for a healthier club, to an IDPA event. They may have their pistols. And these folks are but it also strengthens our sport as an anti-gun bias, be afraid of shoot- the ones who can make our sport a whole. We have to acknowledge ing, or just are not interested in our truly successful our sport is prone to being mis- sport. The second group of people There are three relatively understood and miscategorized. might have an interest (or at least a simple things we can do to get the Exposing more people to the fun curiosity) in shooting but are ‘too word out about IDPA shooting. of IDPA helps broaden our base busy’; they don’t have the time or 1) Tell people about IDPA. It and promote understanding of our resources to get involved. The third has been said that shooters today basic principles. That is vital to our group of potential members are form a kind of “secret society”. sport’s continued existence. interested enough to try shooting at Shooters often do not discuss their The first principle of IDPA is least on a trial basis. They are often sport with those they do not know to “promote safe and proficient use people who have gotten a concealed well. One way to get people to try carry permit, or have recently pur- IDPA Tactical Journal Second Quarter 2007 13 185.22360 IDPA Tactical Journal2 3/29/07 4:15 PM Page 1

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Include high resolution photos too if possible (COLOR Digital is preferred but B&W is OK). 14 IDPA Tactical Journal Second Quarter 2007 Getting New Members IDPA is by talking about it. It is the range will also be appreciated come questions about our sport and well known that the strongest form by people who would like to start even more importantly, provide a of advertising is word of mouth. shooting with you. welcoming environment to IDPA That does not mean you should You may think you have all events. approach strangers and begin chat- that sort of information on your It is not enough to just get ting about shooting. But if you are website, but try a simple experi- people to come to your matches, asked you should not be shy about ment. Ask a friend to see how easy you need to make sure the experi- telling your friends and acquain- it is to find out how to shoot with ence is a pleasurable one for them. tances about our sport. It should your club just using your website. Welcoming new shooters will the quickly become obvious if the other If someone who is not familiar with subject of our next article. person is interested in shooting or your website has any problem find- not. If they are not interested, it ing answers to their questions, you is probably not worth the effort to probably need to modify your site try to get them enthused about the to make it more new user-friendly. IDPA. 3) Post signs at shooting ranges. In general people who are in- This is the easiest way of all to terested in shooting either want publicize our sport. See if the range to know more about firearms in where you hold your matches will general or sometimes are interested let you put up simple information in competitive shooting. In either flyers. They could say something case, if they ask questions, answer like: them. We all need to ‘de-mystify’ shooting and shooting sports. IDPA IDPA Practice Matches Held Here With Thunder Tactical Shooters shooting is much like many other Every Wednesday evening at 6:00 individual social sports such as golf New shooters and spectators are welcome or bowling. We should let people For more information visit our web at who are interested know that shoot- www.TTS-IDPA.net ing an IDPA course of fire is a If you are shooting at a com- wonderful way to learn to safely mercial range you should make and effectively handle a firearm. sure the people there know about And also let them know that it is your organization and can give “more fun than a barrel of mon- good information to people who keys.” ask about IDPA. Keeping a good 2) Post information on your relationship with range employees club’s web site. Every club of any is important for many reasons. It size needs to have a website; al- is certainly worth your time to at most all of them do. That website the very least write up a one page should specifically include instruc- note about IDPA and your club and tions on how strangers can shoot make it available at the front desk with the club. ‘Frequently Asked so that if a range employee is asked Questions’ include: Where do you about IDPA they have a simple way shoot? When do you shoot? Who to provide information. can shoot? How much does it cost? There are other ways to boost What equipment is required? Is it your membership, limited only safe? And who can I contact about by your imagination, budget, and this? It is easy to put together a desire to bring in new shooters. page that answers those questions. The most important thing your A link that provides directions to club members can do is to wel- IDPA Tactical Journal Second Quarter 2007 15 LIGHT WEIGHT COVER-UP ❖ Ideal for concealed carry ❖ Perfect for IDPA competitors ❖ Generous fit ❖ Light & airy ❖ Dress or casual wear ❖ Travels well ❖ E-Z care/wrinkle resistant ❖ All seams & facings double-stitched with fusing for strength & resilience ❖ Extra length ❖ 3 outside patch pockets, 1 inside breast pocket Small Med. Lg 1XL 2XL Your Chest 34-38 39-43 44-47 48-51 52-54 P.O. Box 299 Size Copeville, Texas USA 3XL 4XL 5XL 6XL 7XL 75121 55-57 58-61 62-64 65-67 68-70 1/800-SA2-1911 1/972-853-0526 Fax Black, Tan, Gray, Stonewash Blue, Slate & Olive www.smithandalexander.com Retail $38.00 (S-3XL) IDPA $32.00 $44.00 (4XL-7XL) IDPA $37.00 Orders shipped same day COD or CIA Plus $5.00 for shipping & handling

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16 IDPA Tactical Journal Second Quarter 2007 Why Not a Laser? by John Knoff A22947

One of the things that I like best about IDPA is that dimensional aspect with these lights. Added weight is I could show up to a match with a gun that I already also a factor. These lights are not really practical for owned, a leather holster that I already owned and shoot those who carry a handgun day in and day out. It im- a match without being pushed to the side of the road by portant to make clear that what is “tactical” is not al- the race gun phenomena. ways practical for everyday use. This is not to say that the rules and equipment used How the Crimson Trace and LaserMax differ from for IDPA must be stagnant. the red dot optic and tactical light is in how they are As technology changes so do firearms and accesso- incorporated in the firearm. The Crimson Trace adds ries. As these firearms and products become practical to only slightly to the overall gun dimension. The Laser- shooters the IDPA needs to re-evaluate the equipment Max adds nothing to the overall dimensions. Neither approved for use. There are two products that come to product adds much in the way of weight, a real concern my mind. Both do the same thing but in slightly differ- for those who CCW. There is no challenge in getting the ent ways. gun into the box. Both products are proven and practical. These products work for military, police and civil- The Crimson Trace grips and LaserMax guide rods ians alike. Both products are finding their way into and project a red laser dot where the gun is pointed. Both onto more and more handguns. products are not all that new, but both are making significant inroads with shooters. Crimson Trace grips While a Master or Expert may doubt the practi- can now be found on a significant number of Smith cality of these lasers, they do offer desired feature to and Wesson J frame revolvers, as well some 1911’s and many shooters. It is important to note that the majority other Smith and Wesson models. These grips are also of those who shoot IDPA are in the ranks of marksman made for many other makes and models. They also have and sharp shooter. These shooters may benefit by using been working directly with Kimber, Beretta and Sig. such a product. Many may already own handguns that LaserMax guide rods are made for many manufactur- have this feature. They are a popular and desired fea- ers guns: Sig, Beretta, Glock, Taurus, and Springfield. ture for many BUGs. Both the Crimson Trace grips and LaserMax guide rods These are two examples of new technologies and are easily installed without need of a gunsmith. innovative products that have become evolved enough I know that one of the goals of IDPA is for competi- to be user-friendly in their practical aspects. It is now tors to use the same guns in competition that they would time for the governing body of the IDPA to evaluate use for CCW. One of the pitfalls that IDPA wanted to their practicality and relevance to IDPA Competition. steer clear of was the ever faster, ever evolving, race Clearly Crimson Trace grips and LaserMax guide rods gun. I can understand why a red dot scope is not legal have met that threshold. for IDPA. Aside from making the gun dimensionally “out of the box.” they are not practical to the carrying of a CCW gun day in and day out. The same could be said of compensators and weighted frames and slides. All these innovations make a gun more efficient, but I do not know of any jewelry shop owners, off duty LEO”s, private investigators or body guards that would carry a gun with such a bulky features. Much the same can be said to one of the newest innovations in handguns and long guns, the tactical light. Finding a new semi-automatic handgun without a rail can be a challenge these days. Again there is the added IDPA Tactical Journal Second Quarter 2007 17 18 IDPA Tactical Journal Second Quarter 2007 IDPA is proud to announce that existing members or potential members can Renew or Join IDPA online. By simply going to www.idpa.com and scrolling down, you can click on the links to either the renewal or new member sections. Members can also renew membership through the Member’s Only Area. We now accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express. Take a moment to join or renew now.

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IDPA Tactical Journal Second Quarter 2007 19 2007 IDPA CHAMPIONSHIP ENTRY INFORMATION September 26 - 30, Allentown, PA Please read carefully Your application must be completed ENTIRELY and CORRECTLY in order to be processed.

Participants: Limited to 250 entries on a first come/first served basis. All applicants must be current IDPA members with a classification of Marksman or higher and have shot TWO sanctioned IDPA matches between June 1, 2006 and June 30, 2007.

Entries must be POSTMARKED (NOT RECEIVED) NO EARLIER than June 11, 2007. Fed Ex and UPS entries must sent no earlier than June 11 also. Any entries received prior to this date will be squadded after July 1, 2007 only if there are openings left. If you wish to be squadded with another person or persons, your applications and fees must be mailed together. We will not be able to change squadding once the match is full. We will make every attempt to place you in your first choice of shooting dates and squadding requests, however, we obviously cannot guarantee all requests.

Match Stages/ Round count: 15-18 stages/ 200 rounds minimum

Entry Fee: $165 until July 1, 2007. $185 after July 1, 2007. Includes the match and all festivities. (NOTE: No match fee refunds will be made for any reason after September 1st.)

Events: Wednesday, September 26 7-9pm Competitor Sign-in/ Hospitality Room open Thursday, September 27 7-9pm Competitor Sign-in/ Hospitality Room open Friday, September 28 On your own Saturday, September 29 6-10pm BBQ Sunday, September 30 9am Awards Ceremony (Events listed above are located at the Match Headquarters Hotel)

Location: Guthsville Rod & Gun Club, Allentown, PA www.guthsville.com

Match Headquarters Hotel: Crown Plaza, 904 Hamilton Street, Allentown, PA, 18101 Phone: 610-433-2221 Fax: 610-433-1077 www.allentownpahotel.com

Match Director: Ted Murphy

20 IDPA Tactical Journal Second Quarter 2007 2007 IDPA Championship Entry Form September 26 - 30, Allentown, PA Please note: Due to the large number of entries, your entry form must be completed entirely and correctly or it will not be accepted, even if sent with a group. NO EXEMPTIONS. So please check thoroughly before mailing.

NAME IDPA # ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP PHONE # EMAIL

By applying for entry into the IDPA National Championship, I hereby irrevocably consent to and authorize the use and reproduction by the International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA), or anyone authorized by IDPA, of any and all photographs which IDPA has taken during the IDPA National Championship and all associated functions of me, negative or positive, for any purpose whatsoever, without any compensation to me. All negatives and positives together with all prints shall constitute IDPA’s property, solely and completely. And/or I hereby give my consent for IDPA to use any written quote I have given IDPA and/or my name and title in any and all of IDPA’s advertising, magazines, catalog (whether printed or website) and etc. without any compensation to me. SHOOTING DAY: There is no guarantee that you will receive ONE LUNCH is included in your entry your first choice, nor is there an option to shoot the entire match fee. Please designate which day you will on Friday or Saturday. Making the same choice could mean be eating at the range. (Additional Lunches are that you won’t be able to get a slot. (Circle either “Thursday” or available for purchase at $6 each.) “Friday/Saturday” for each choice only.) CHOICE SHOOTING DAY(S) LUNCH DAY First Thursday Friday/Saturday Thursday Friday Saturday Second Thursday Friday/Saturday Thursday Friday Saturday NUMBER ATTENDING BANQUETTE SATURDAY EVENING:

DIVISION CLASSIFICATION Entry Fee: $165 (before 7/1/07) or CDP MA $185 (after 7/1/07) ESP EX Additional Lunches: Thursday x $6 SSP SS Friday x $6 ESR MM Saturday x $6 SSR Total: SUB-CATEGORY (SELECT ONLY ONE) Senior (50 - 64) Law Enforcement Industry Dist. Senior (65 +) Military International Junior (12 - 18) Military Veteran Press Lady Sanctioned Matches shot between June 1, 2006, and June 30, 2007:

Include copies of 2 scoresheets as proof. Without proof, your entry form is considered incomplete and will not be accepted. Please only include 2 matches. ENTRY FEE: $165.00 until July 1st, $185.00 after July 1st. Event is strictly limited to 250 competitors. (NOTE: No match fee refunds will be made for any reason after September 1st.) MAIL ENTRIES TO: IDPA CHAMPIONSHIP, 2232 CR 719, Berryville, AR 72616 IDPA Tactical Journal Second Quarter 2007 21 SAFETY OFFICER APPLICATION ¥ 5) 2007 IDPA CHAMPIONSHIP 88BMMFS 4PO *OD$FMFCSBUFTJUT :&"3 September 26 - 30, Allentown, PA 8"--&33OFT3AFE 3IZESv(Xv,ORv(Xv,

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IDPA Tac Jour.indd 1 3/25/07 10:17:45 AM 2006 MI State IDPA Match by Chris Polk A23772 simulated “airplane” stage, fully enclosed low-light/dark stage and lots of other props added realism to each scenario. While each stage provided its own special challenges, the most novel stage was provided by Ad- vanced Target Systems of Troy, Michigan. This stage was a computer controlled, pneumatically driven set of targets in a setup called “Automation Alley”. On

Over 170 shooters attended the Michigan State IDPA Match held at Wayne County Raccoon Hunt- ers Club in Romulus, Michigan on September 16-17, 2006. A team effort, IDPA clubs from Michigan and Northern Ohio assisted Rac- coon Hunters in pulling off the first-ever event by providing stage designs, targets, props and safety officers. Ten stages were provided for shooters, each with a diverse set of situations. No-shoots, hard cover, swingers, drop-turns, and other types of targets were all in abundance and carefully placed to make shooters earn their scores. A

View of part of Stage 6, replicating a cluttered basement. 24 IDPA Tactical Journal Second Quarter 2007 2006 MI State IDPA Match

targets were made to appear and/or disappear based on the sensors that had been tripped. This proved to be very educational to some shooters regarding the proper use of cover! The safety officers and match staff of the 2006 MI State IDPA Match. Sensors were carefully set up to ensure that shooters were using cover correctly – using cover incorrectly meant targets would disappear before they could be engaged, adding points down. Raccoon Hunters would like to thank again the clubs, safety officers, workers and shooters that made the event so successful. For more information about the Wayne County Raccoon Hunters Club and Shooter engaging targets on Stage 9. its activities, visit http://www.rac- the start signal, the shooter would coonhunters.org trigger, as he walked the “alley”, various optical sensors. Based on a program in the computer controller,

View from the port on Stage 9. IDPA Tactical Journal Second Quarter 2007 25 Behind the Badge (Continued from page ) of the biggest issues I have with trainees is getting them to carry spare ammo when off duty. Its common to see an officer with his off duty weapon but no spare ammo on his/her person. Shooting frequent matches gets you comfortable with working with your gear and promotes confidence in it. So having said all the above, what other ben- One of my favorite sayings is that about specifics regarding equip- efits are there for LEO’s participat- a golf course is a terrible waste ment, rules and what to expect ing in an IDPA match? IDPA by of a rifle range. Take up a shoot- from your first match. If anyone and large tends to provide a more ing sport, buy a gym membership. has anything they would like to see realistic test of handgun skills as Give IDPA a shot. included or has any questions or they relate to law enforcement These were some rambling comments, please email me at wc- shooting situations. The rules call thoughts that popped up when [email protected]. for the strict use of cover when Robert asked me to write this col- See you at the range available, concealed carry, the umn. In the future we will talk use of vehicles as props and judi- cious use of non-threat targets. All of which makes this attractive to LEO’s who want to sharpen their skills. Does IDPA replace tactical training? Absolutely not! Does it offer a venue for individual practice of survival related skills? Yes! The sport of IDPA offers the chance to get what you want out of it. If you approach it as a game with the intent to win a trophy there is a place for you. If you approach it as a vehicle to sharpen tactical skills and practice with duty equipment there is also a place for you. Any chance you get to shoot is a plus. At a recent seminar by Lt. Col. Dave Grossman, author of the best sell- ing book “ On Killing”, he talked about how our world has changed since 9/11. He remarked that we as LEO’s no longer have the luxury of hobbies that are not job related.

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Women’s Perspective (Continued from page ) have an understanding of sight feel confident to do so. she is in information overload. alignment, trigger control, grip and Now that she has bitten the bug, There is only so much a person can stance as a foundation before shoot- keep her coming back. Do your retain and work on at any given ing her first stage in order for her to best to avoid making assumptions. time. Try to think back when you get the most out of the experience. Don’t just assume she is “one of the first started out. Make the offer to Encouragement goes much guys” because she now shoots with assist but also give her the opportu- farther than negative comments you. Yes, that means try to curb the nity to ask you for your help when or feedback. Talking a woman swearing or crude comments, or if she feels ready. through her first stage in a calm, you do apologize. She might just We all have our own reasons nurturing way will make her feel say, “hey, its ok” but never assume for shooting IDPA that span from accomplished after her last shot is that it is. Try hard to avoid situa- working on personal shooting fired. Try not to yell commands and tions that may make a woman feel goals to striving for competitive don’t get caught up in things like uncomfortable. If you aren’t sure, achievement. It’s no different for procedurals or cover calls. For ex- then it’s just not worth it. If you women or for men. There’s an even ample, if she isn’t behind cover, tell say or do something that causes a bigger picture here, not just at the her to go behind cover but try to woman takes offense, apologize individual club level or even IDPA. avoid barking these types of com- and let her know you will do your Ask yourself how much do you mands. The goal is to avoid a nega- best not to let it happen again. Help spend on guns, gear, ammo, match RememberRemember YourYour FirstFirst Shots?Shots? tive experience. Taking the fees, shooting magazines, time the first few stages to etc. throughout the year? be patient and help some- Having the support of your one through is one of the wives and girlfriends to best things you can do to make shooting something get them to come back. you share together is a As they learn more about benefit to both partners. shooting and the sport, With women representing they will better understand roughly half the popula- what is expected of them tion, think about who is for a specific course of fire. voting on gun issues and IDPA has a formula how important it is that this for people from all ability large number is educated levels to compete against people of police each other. We often times about the importance of the right to the same ability level, from novice don’t realize that the things we say bear arms. Think about the future to master. I have heard from a num- can have an undesired affect. Fol- and the rising number of single ber of women who have decided to lowing the Golden Rule, do unto mothers raising children today. take the plunge and shoot their first others, is a way for each of us to Will those children have the oppor- For newcomers, getting started should be just as easy. competition that they prefer IDPA make the range an environment ev- tunity to go to the range and learn eryone can enjoy. about firearms safety and recre- Join the National Shooting Sports Foundation in “Always over other action shooting sports because they feel less intimidated, One comment I hear from ational shooting? If those children Shooting For More.” Share the thrill and excitement of have been taught that guns are bad handgun shooting with beginners in your area. the targets are closer and they see women shooters is that often vet- people of all shapes and sizes, eran competitors can be overzeal- all their young lives, the probability that they will continue with those Get involved, encourage your range or speed and ability competing with ous to help a woman over another An introduction to handgun shooting beliefs in their adult voting life is club to host a First Shots event! one another, having fun. They also new, male shooter. The intentions know that what they need to do are good, but it may make her feel high. Bottom line, the more women Learn more at our Web site: on each stage will be explained to singled out. Be helpful but do not we have supporting lawful firearm www.firstshots.org them with less pressure to have to bombard her with a to do list on purchases, shooting sports, and go and figure out an elaborate, cho- how to get better. Try to avoid so second amendment rights the better reographed plan when they may not much guidance that she feels like it is for all us to enjoy them. IDPA Tactical Journal Second Quarter 2007 31 The Tactical Advantage (Continued from page ) New England Cops4Kids Match Now a National Program Ideal Way for Clubs or Agencies to Make a Difference by Ralph Mroz he inaugural event of the Isa- his program is a national other event (such as a picnic, BBQ, Tbella de Bethencourt Memorial Texpansion of the POSA Cop- bake sale, or whatever), charge POSA Cops4Kids Match Against s4Kids pistol matches run in New whatever amount they choose to Cancer Program was held at the England by the non-profit Police for participation, and send a check IDPA Winter Championships, held Officers Safety Association, Inc. for the proceeds to the program. at the Smith&Wesson Shooting (www.posai.org) in 2005 and 2006 This program is a natural comple- Sports Center on February 22-25, which raised over $48,000 to help ment for IDPA, ISPC, Cowboy and 2007. It was a huge success, raising children with cancer. police competition, as well as any $5000 for the new pro- other organized shooting gram. We want to thank sports or law enforcement all of the participants, agency events. Proceeds with special thanks to can be generated from Julie Goloski who initi- shooting fees, dona- ated and pulled the whole tions, raffles, or any other thing together. method. he Isabella de econdly, organiza- TBethencourt Memo- Stions may choose to rial POSA Cops4Kids run a special type of fun Match Against Cancer and educational action program is a way for shooting match designed shooting competitors, by the Police Officers enthusiasts and law en- Safety Association specif- forcement officers to ically for this program— raise contributions from the POSA Street Action the shooting community Match, in which all stages to the most worthy of are shot without see- causes: finding a cure for ing them ahead of time, pediatric cancer. The ben- photo-realistic targets are eficiary of the program is used with threat/no-threat The Jimmy Fund/Dana overlays attached, and Farber Cancer Institute, a street-realistic scor- an affiliate of Harvard ing rules are employed. Medical School and a The suggested targets are Comprehensive Cancer the Split-Second Deci- Center designated by the sion-Making targets from National Cancer Institute. Law Enforcement Targets This poster at Stage 1 pretty much explains it all. It is one of the leading (www.letargets.com), pediatric cancer research although similar targets organizations in the world. The he program works in one of can be substituted. Judgment and program is named after well-known Ttwo ways. First, any gun club, street-realistic decisions are highly police trainer Michael de Bethen- shooting league, law enforcement emphasized in the POSA Street court’s daughter Isabella, who died agency, any organization, or any Action match format. IDPA and of cancer at 11 months of age. group of shooters can hold a match, IPSC shooters who participated in a single stage at a match, or any the matches have all reported that 32 IDPA Tactical Journal Second Quarter 2007 The Tactical Advantage the difference in format was a great ets for sale, deal of fun, and was a challenging and some change-up. Some law enforcement pretty amaz- officers who have participated said ing prizes that it was the best training they were raffled have ever had. Everyone agreed off, including that helping out a great cause made a $1000 Para the experience meaningful. All Ordinance gift program details and examples of certificate, a previous stages can be found on the $500 Mar- program website, www.posacop- shall Gun gift s4kids.com certificate, a free slot to the hy would a club, agency In the first part of Stage 1, you had to draw from a NRA Bianchi Wor organization donate to closed box and negotiate lanes of fire. pediatric cancer research through Cup, an M3X Insight light, POSA Cops4Kids website, www. the POSA Cops4Kids program, posacops4kids.com. rather than simply send a check to an M6X Insight light, two $150 the Jimmy Fund themselves? The Safariland gift certificates, a $140 bout the Police Officers Safety main reason is that by donating to Millenium Gunworks gift certifi- AAssociation this worthy cause with a large com- cate, three Surefire lights, and an OSA is a 501(c )(3) tax-exempt bined donation, the extraordinary Otis LE Elite cleaning kit. Thanks Pnon-profit organization. Its mis- generosity of the shooting and law so much to all of these great com- sion is to increase the safety and enforcement community is clearly panies for contributing the prizes! effectiveness of law enforcement demonstrated. Additionally, a na- e are extremely pleased officers by providing free and low- tional program such as this will “Wwith the wonderful con- cost advanced education and train- encourage more fund-raising events tribution from the IDPA commu- ing. All POSA material is distrib- than would otherwise occur. nity,” said David Kenik, POSA’s uted either free or for nominal cost he way Smith&Wesson choose Executive Director. “It really shows to any verified police officer. Cur- Tto participate at the Winter the generosity of the shooting com- rently, more than 10,000 officers a Championships is as follows. Stage munity, and we are very grateful to month make use of POSA training 1 of the match was designated the Smith&Wesson, Julie, and the prize programs. Cops4Kids stage. For a donation of donators. But $10, each shooter got to compete we also want to for a Taylor Custom knife, and one make clear that was awarded to the top Stage 1 you don’t have scorer in each shooting class. The to contribute results were: at this level to SSP - Dave Sevigny participate in ESP & Junior - Donnie Burton the Cops4Kids CDP - David Olhasso Program. If you ESR & Senior - Jerry Miculek raise $50, we’ll SSR - Frank Palka be delighted. Lady - Judith Lafreniere So please, do Law - Simon Golob whatever you Military - Mike Sexton can.” The In the second part of Stage 1, you had to remain Press - Todd Green program is seated on a motorcycle and deal with International - Giorgio Acerboni described in unexpected opening doors that revealed new detail at the Additionally, there were raffle tick- targets. IDPA Tactical Journal Second Quarter 2007 33 Is IDPA training…or not? by Christo Strumpfer SADPA 17 Quite often we will hear people though some people may think so. with a firearm. From a Civilian refer to taking part in IDPA as Keeping your newly acquired skills point of view you may think: “I training. Regarding it in this sense honed after such a course... That don’t need all that “. If one day you as training to actually prepare for is up to you and yourself. You will should need some of “that” and real life encounters probably have to do another or re- don’t have it you will answer only When we have rules and keep peat the course in a couple years... to yourself...if you are lucky... score it is called a game... In IDPA we have rules to protect, Are we then wasting our time We may reason that scenarios in a life threatening situation there taking part in IDPA? To keep a simulate real life situations...we are none. The only requirement is long story short … Taking part in shoot on the move etc. etc. and thus to stay alive with preferably no in- IDPA regularly will improve on perhaps regard it as training... Well juries. Yes the possibility of injury your marksmanship with a hand- we are shooting at paper targets or death is real in this type of con- gun. (If it does not you are doing and these targets are most of the frontation and it is something you something seriously wrong).If it time all static, we know where they will have to come to terms with for does not improve your marksman- are or where they will be coming yourself. No classes, training, read- ship for whatever reason it should from if not static and...they are not ing or sport shooting to prepare you at least help retaining your current shooting back at us. for this. level. On a more personal level... No shooting sport will ever pre- On the flip side of the coin you I regard taking part in IDPA as pare you for a real life encounter. may kill or badly injure your ad- very good shooting practice. If Some perceptions created by the versary. There may be some conse- not taking part in organized sport shooting sports may work pretty quence like the psychological effect shooting like IDPA I most prob- well on the street while others may on your self for killing someone. ably would have spent far less time be very dangerous. So don’t rely on Court actions taken against you... on the shooting range. Apart from sport shooting to save the day. In I am mentioning just a few. Have the above there are lots of positives any conflict situation your adver- you considered handling it, are you from taking part in IDPA on which sary does have brains (even though prepared? Not that this should stop I am not going to elaborate. If you it may not be much). You will have you from protecting yourself your don’t know them yet keep on tak- to outsmart him and time will most family or your property. ing part in time you will catch up… probably be the one commodity of Physical fitness may also play an In a military / law enforcement which not much will be available... important role in handling a real environment you may find en- any mistake will not be ruled a PE. life encounter. A situation can de- couragement from commanders to How then can you prepare your- velop where you simply do not have take part in shooting sports. It will self for a real life confrontation? A the time to access your firearm. A however never be a replacement for good call will probably be to attend friend once ended up in a situation training. So yes partaking in sport a CQB course. There are numerous where he had to beat his adversar- shooting may be some addition to training providers for this type of ies of with a torch he had in hand. I you training program. course. Picking the best one dare asked him why he didn’t shoot. He This was only mentioning some I say may be quite an accomplish- replied: “There was no time”. For- of the aspects involved in prepara- ment as they do not all share the tunately it ended quickly. The re- tion for real life encounters, there same way of thought. This type of sponsibility of keeping fit is some- are more. training goes beyond the use of a thing you will have to take care of We should not think IDPA to be firearm only and may include the yourself. Soldiers also have to keep something which it was probably use of knives, impact weapons, un- fit...wonder why? Perhaps some en- never intended to be. It was started armed fighting techniques etc. etc. counters do not end quickly? as a sport. Enjoy it as a sport, learn Being proficient in the use of a fire- Again offensive or defensive from it what you can and appreciate arm may just not be enough, even training goes beyond proficiency it for what it is. 34 IDPA Tactical Journal Second Quarter 2007 UPCOMING MAJOR MATCHES May 19, 2007 309-645-5326 w June 9 - 10, 2007 309-647-8983 fax VA Commonwealth Cups [email protected] Carolina Cup 2007 Oxford, NC Charlottesville, VA May 26, 2007 Frank Glover Jim Wilson 919-693-6313 h 804-779-3850 h Southern Regional Cham- 919-691-7686 w 304-347-6790 w pionship [email protected] [email protected] Manchester, TN www.the-range.com Dave White Kurt Glick 434-985-8299 h 931-455-7056 h June 15 - 17, 2007 434-985-8299 w 931-455-1121 w 11th IDPA MA State [email protected] 931-454-1767 fax [email protected] Championship www.rrpc.org Dartmouth, MA Tom Foster David Bold 931-596-1855 h May 19, 2007 508-984-9589 h 931-455-2846 w 508-984-9589 w 2007 IDPA AR State www.midtnshooters.com Championship [email protected] Little Rock, AR June 1 - 3, 2007 Jay Litchfield Keith Templeton 774-274-0488 h 214-395-2648 h 2007 PA State Champion- 774-274-0488 w 214-395-2648 w ship [email protected] [email protected] New Tripoli, PA www.rodgun-nb.org Michael Plato Tim Kirkpatrick 501-351-2195 h 484-894-4542 h June 30 - July 1, 2007 501-351-2195 w 570-722-0017 w 2007 IDPA Africa Champi- [email protected] 570-722-0017 fax [email protected] onship www.casarange.com Eeufees Walt Schneck Centurion, South Africa 610-799-4542 h May 19 - 20, 2007 Francois de Klerk 610-799-5792 w 27011 794 2690 h 1st Annual FL Low Light 610-799-2480 fax [email protected] Challenge [email protected] Nigel Hulleman Leesburg, FL www.ontelaunee.org Lance Biddle [email protected] 863-289-2288 w June 2, 2007 www.sadpa.co.za 352-787-4529 fax [email protected] TX State Championship July 6 - 8, 2007 Greenville, TX Frank Akey Cody Ray The California Cup 954-665-1805 w Richmond, CA 972-783-0683 h [email protected] Jim Griffiths 214-232-8267 w www.flalowlight.com 510-885-0965 w 972-783-8035 fax 510-588-4543 fax [email protected] [email protected] May 20, 2007 Lee Neel www.californiacup-idpa.com 2007 IL State IDPA Cham- 214-789-2493 h 214-789-2493 w pionship July 28, 2007 Havana, IL 972-527-8952 fax Jon Poler [email protected] WV State IDPA Champi- 309-543-2856 h & w www.ccidpa.org onship [email protected] Morgantown, WV Tom Skuse Lew Soccorsi 309-647-6637 h 304-864-2506 h

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