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The 4 rules of gun safety

The 1^st Law of Gun Safety - The Gun Is Always Loaded!

The 2^nd Law of Gun Safety - Never Point A Gun At Something You're Not Prepared To Destroy!

The 3^rd Law of Gun Safety - Always Be Sure Of Your Target And What Is Behind It!

The 4^th Law of Gun Safety - Keep Your Finger Off The Trigger Until Your Sights Are On The Target!

Welcome to the official IDPA Website

The International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) is the governing body of a shooting sport that simulates self-defense scenarios and real life encounters. It was founded in 1996 as a response to the desires of shooters worldwide. The organization now boasts membership of more than 13,500, including members in 36 foreign countries.

One of the unique facets of this sport is that it is geared toward the new or average shooter, yet is fun, challenging and rewarding for the experienced shooter. The founders developed the sport so that practical gear and practical guns may be used competitively. An interested person can spend a minimal amount on equipment and still be competitive.

The main goal is to test the skill and ability of the individual, not equipment or gamesmanship. “Competition only” equipment is not permitted in this sport.

The firearms are grouped into five (5) divisions: 1) Custom Defensive Pistol (.45ACP semi-automatics only); 2) Enhanced Service Pistol (9mm (9x19) or larger caliber semi-automatics); 3) Stock Service Pistol (9mm (9x19) or larger caliber double action, double action only, or safe action semi-automatics); 4) Enhanced Service Revolver (.38 caliber or larger double action revolvers); and 5) Stock Service Revolver (.38 caliber or larger double action revolvers). See Appendix One – Equipment for delineations in the revolver divisions. Shooters are then classed by like-skill levels with progression from Novice (NV); to Marksman (MM); to Sharpshooter (SS); to Expert (EX); and, finally, to Master (MA).

Membership Information

We are proud to offer the
Online Membership Application!

You can apply and pay for new membership with our online membership application.

If you have EVER been a member of IDPA before, please DO NOT complete this application. Please simply renew your membership.

Should you choose not to use our new online membership application, you can become a member by printing and completing the membership application and liability waiver. The membership application and liability waiver can then be mailed or faxed to IDPA at:

IDPA
2232 CR 719
Berryville, AR 72616
Fax: 870-545-3894

All signatures are required on the faxed or mailed application regardless of your age.

If you wish to make payment with a credit card, please complete the credit card payment form and mail or fax it with the membership application.

Renew Online!

You can renew your membership with our online Renewal Service.

This feature is available to any member with a valid IDPA #. Members can renew their membership through the Member's Only Area or by following the link above. If you do not remember your IDPA #, please give us a call and we'll look it up for you.

Should you choose not to use the online Renewal Service, you can print a Renewal Form and fax or mail it to IDPA HQ.

If you wish to make payment with a credit card, please complete the credit card payment form and mail or fax it with the Renewal Form.

Current Rule Book Information

The current rulebook is effective April 15, 2005. You must have Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the rulebook.

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For more information:

Scroll down on the home page to "Membership Information" or,
go to "Membership Info" on the menu

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Classifier Manager

Available now to IDPA Affiliated clubs at no charge, the Classifier Manager is a program to help you keep track of your shooters. Club contacts can visit the Members Only Area for more information.

Feature for Club Contacts

Club Contacts can now upload Classification Scores to the Classification Database in bulk.
Under Club Contact Options in the Members Only Area, select "Update Class by Classifier" for more details.

The 4th Law of Gun Safety - Keep Your Finger Off The Trigger Until Your Sights Are On The Target!

We are proud to offer the Online Membership Application!