PRACTICAL • CHALLENGING • FUN
IDPAPut your handgun skills to the test through practical courses of fire that challenge accuracy, movement, decision-making and safe firearm handling.
🎯 ACCURACY
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⏱ SPEED
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🛡️ SAFETY
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🏆 COMPETITION
ACTION PISTOL COMPETITION
WHAT IS IDPA?IDPA — the International Defensive Pistol Association — is an action shooting sport built around practical handgun skills. Competitors navigate courses of fire that combine accuracy, movement, firearm handling and time while following strict safety procedures. PRACTICAL SKILLSUse practical handgun skills in challenging courses of fire. ACTION SHOOTINGEngage targets from different positions while navigating each stage. SAFETY FIRSTStrict range procedures and safe firearm handling are required throughout every match. ALL SKILL LEVELSExperienced competitors and properly prepared new IDPA shooters are welcome.
GTGC IDPA MATCHES
1ST, 3RD & 5TH SATURDAY
7:30 AM
SETUP
8:30 AM
SAFETY MEETING
9:00 AM
SHOOTING BEGINS
Matches are held on the GTGC Action Ranges. |
YOUR FIRST MATCH
NEW TO IDPA?New competitors are welcome at GTGC. If this is your first IDPA match, let us know when you arrive. We'll help you understand the range procedures, safety requirements and what to expect before the match begins. 1
ARRIVE EARLYGive yourself plenty of time to check in, prepare your equipment and meet the match staff. 2
NEW SHOOTER BRIEFINGFirst-time IDPA competitors receive a briefing covering safety procedures and how the match operates. 3
ASK QUESTIONSMatch staff and experienced competitors can help you understand procedures before you step onto the firing line. 4
SHOOT YOUR FIRST MATCHFocus on safety, learn the stages and enjoy your introduction to IDPA competition.
SAFETY COMES FIRST
GTGC IDPA operates as a cold range. Firearms must remain unloaded except when directed by a Safety Officer during the course of fire.
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BE PART OF THE MATCH
MATCH INFORMATIONIDPA matches are a team effort. Competitors are encouraged to help with setup, resetting stages and other match duties throughout the day. HELP WITH SETUPMatch setup begins at 7:30 AM. Helping build stages keeps our matches running smoothly. RESET STAGESCompetitors help paste targets, reset props and prepare the stage for the next shooter. SUPPORT THE SQUADEveryone working together helps keep the match safe, efficient and enjoyable.
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
IDPA RULES & RESOURCESReview the official IDPA rules, GTGC Action Shooting Safety Briefing and equipment requirements before participating in a match.
HAVE QUESTIONS?
IDPA MATCH DIRECTOR
Andre Rosales
MATCH DIRECTOR
Contact Andre with questions about equipment, match procedures or participating in your first IDPA match.
READY FOR THE CHALLENGE?
COME SHOOT IDPA AT GTGCChallenge your skills, meet other competitors and experience practical action pistol competition at Golden Triangle Gun Club.
1st, 3rd & 5th Saturdays
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Safety First
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New Shooters Welcome
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