Distance of IDPA targets

Gunaholic · October 2, 2001, 02:22 PM

At what distance from the shooter are most IDPA targets set at? If they vary, what's the range?
Thank you for any info!

GeneS · October 2, 2001, 06:09 PM

http://idpa.com/rulebook5-2-01/rulebook_new.htm

· 75% of all shots required in a match must be 15 yards or less; however, occasional targets out to 35 yards are to be encouraged.

· No ‘strong hand only’ strings of fire may require the shooter to engage targets more than 10 yards distant.

· No ‘weak hand only’ strings of fire may require the shooter to engage targets more than 7 yards distant.

· No head box shots are to be required more than 10 yards distant.

and...

3. Most shots should be held to 5 – 15 yards.

9x45 · October 2, 2001, 06:41 PM

Depends on the local club who puts on the match. Our club does anywhere from point blank to 40 yards, and usually keep the round count to around 18-24 per stage. There is the odd 15 yard strong only, and sometimes some mandatory 12-15 yard head shots. Go to enough IDPA matches, and you'll see....
The rule book 'rules' really only apply at the State, Regional and National level.

October 2, 2001, 02:22 PM	#1
Gunaholic Member Join Date: May 8, 2001 Location: Northern Kalifornia Posts: 53	Distance of IDPA targets At what distance from the shooter are most IDPA targets set at? If they vary, what's the range? Thank you for any info!

October 2, 2001, 06:09 PM	#2
GeneS Senior Member Join Date: April 15, 2000 Location: North Carolina, USA Posts: 190	From IDPA rulebook http://idpa.com/rulebook5-2-01/rulebook_new.htm · 75% of all shots required in a match must be 15 yards or less; however, occasional targets out to 35 yards are to be encouraged. · No ‘strong hand only’ strings of fire may require the shooter to engage targets more than 10 yards distant. · No ‘weak hand only’ strings of fire may require the shooter to engage targets more than 7 yards distant. · No head box shots are to be required more than 10 yards distant. and... 3. Most shots should be held to 5 – 15 yards.

October 2, 2001, 06:41 PM	#3
9x45 Senior Member Join Date: January 14, 2000 Location: Southern California Posts: 1,089	Depends on the local club who puts on the match. Our club does anywhere from point blank to 40 yards, and usually keep the round count to around 18-24 per stage. There is the odd 15 yard strong only, and sometimes some mandatory 12-15 yard head shots. Go to enough IDPA matches, and you'll see.... The rule book 'rules' really only apply at the State, Regional and National level.