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Old February 16, 2012, 04:00 PM   #1
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Idpa classifier match

Ok so the classifier is a continuous 90 round match limited Vickers. So I have 4 mags 10rds ea theres 40 do you keep the other 50 in your pockets?
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Old February 16, 2012, 05:17 PM   #2
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The Classifier is shot in three 30 round stages with three or more strings per stage. You will have plenty of opportunity to load magazines.

The "continuous match" business was put in to keep ranges from shooting one stage at a time over weeks or months and totaling up at the end.
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Old February 16, 2012, 07:46 PM   #3
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Or from shooting each stage three times a day for a week, and assembling the best score at the end.
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Old February 16, 2012, 07:59 PM   #4
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Well, yes, but that would be called "grandbagging" and put you in a class you could not keep up with in a match.
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Old March 21, 2012, 04:20 PM   #5
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Do I do a classifier before my first match?
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Old March 21, 2012, 07:10 PM   #6
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You don't have to shoot the classifier first. Shooting a couple of matches first will actually give a better indication of your true classification once you get around to doing it.
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Old March 21, 2012, 07:34 PM   #7
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oh good.
i thought i had to do that before i could shoot in a match.
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Old March 21, 2012, 08:41 PM   #8
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You must be classified by shooting the Classifier before you can enter a SANCTIONED match, like a state or regional championship.
Most clubs don't rush you on it.

People would be more interested in shooting the Classifier if IDPA operated like NRA. Where "unclassified" = Master.
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