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Jarhead JAG · February 18, 2011, 09:53 PM

Headed to my first match tomorrow, on the chance invitation of someone at the gun shop. Reading over the IDPA rules, I don't see anything directly on point for this question:

Do you have to be classified (Marksman, Sharpshooter, Expert, Master) before you can shoot (even at novice)?

I do see something that indicates you've got to be classified at the division you compete in, but there's no novice division...

Thanks in advance for the info. Looking forward to this. Been a shooter for a long time, but never competition.

February 18, 2011, 09:53 PM	#1
Jarhead JAG Junior Member Join Date: February 18, 2011 Posts: 3	Do you have to be classified before shooting in a match? Headed to my first match tomorrow, on the chance invitation of someone at the gun shop. Reading over the IDPA rules, I don't see anything directly on point for this question: Do you have to be classified (Marksman, Sharpshooter, Expert, Master) before you can shoot (even at novice)? I do see something that indicates you've got to be classified at the division you compete in, but there's no novice division... Thanks in advance for the info. Looking forward to this. Been a shooter for a long time, but never competition.