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RickB · February 20, 2011, 01:52 PM

You do not have to be classified to shoot IDPA, unless you want to shoot sanctioned matches (state, regional, or other "major" matches), in which case you must have classified within the last year, in the division in which you are going to compete. You are "unclassified" until you shoot a classifier match; if you fail to make Marksman, you are a "Novice", which is still sort of unclassified, as Novices are generally not allowed at sanctioned matches (I'll make exceptions for shooters who have proven to be consistently safe at local matches).

February 20, 2011, 01:52 PM	#6
RickB Senior Member Join Date: March 1, 2000 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 8,518	You do not have to be classified to shoot IDPA, unless you want to shoot sanctioned matches (state, regional, or other "major" matches), in which case you must have classified within the last year, in the division in which you are going to compete. You are "unclassified" until you shoot a classifier match; if you fail to make Marksman, you are a "Novice", which is still sort of unclassified, as Novices are generally not allowed at sanctioned matches (I'll make exceptions for shooters who have proven to be consistently safe at local matches).