Books to read in order to train for IDPA?

mollow · January 13, 2006, 09:20 AM

I have read Ayoob's edition of "Combat Handgunnery" and just finished "Surgical Speed Shooting". Both excellent. Can anyone recommend a book that may specifically address IDPA training?

Jim Watson · January 13, 2006, 12:35 PM

The only book I know of specifically directed at IDPA is
Practically Speaking, the Game, Guns, and Gear of the International Defensive Pistol Association
by Walt Rauch (IDPA Director & cofounder)
http://www.eastontacticalops.com/rauch/index.html

It is a slim little thing but should give you some guidance on how to apply what you have learnt about shooting in general.

You ARE shooting in addition to reading, aren't you?

Joe D · January 14, 2006, 05:57 AM

Books are a good start, but the best training is to find an experienced upper level shooter, Master or Expert, that is willing to share info and spend some training time with you.

frankt · January 14, 2006, 11:26 PM

There are some good books found at this link:http://www.brianenos.com/store/books.html

However one of the best things is to buy the Matt Burkett DVD's. He has a series dealing with Basics,Practice,IDPA,Shooting Faster Etc.

mollow · January 17, 2006, 03:38 PM

Yes, Jim, I am shooting, too! In fact I won a local competition at the range 2 weeks ago with my Walther P99.
Thanks everyone else, for the recommendations. I appreciate it.

russcomp · February 7, 2006, 01:55 PM

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WESHOOT2 · February 8, 2006, 06:27 AM

You're killing me........

January 13, 2006, 09:20 AM	#1
mollow Member Join Date: November 3, 2005 Posts: 43	Books to read in order to train for IDPA? I have read Ayoob's edition of "Combat Handgunnery" and just finished "Surgical Speed Shooting". Both excellent. Can anyone recommend a book that may specifically address IDPA training?

January 14, 2006, 05:57 AM	#3
Joe D Senior Member Join Date: October 17, 1999 Location: Alabama Posts: 455	Books are a good start, but the best training is to find an experienced upper level shooter, Master or Expert, that is willing to share info and spend some training time with you. __________________ Miss? That can't be a miss. Looks like a perfect double to me.

January 14, 2006, 11:26 PM	#4
frankt Member Join Date: June 28, 2005 Posts: 48	There are some good books found at this link:http://www.brianenos.com/store/books.html However one of the best things is to buy the Matt Burkett DVD's. He has a series dealing with Basics,Practice,IDPA,Shooting Faster Etc. __________________ ]Faster Cars,Younger Women,Older Whiskey, More Guns...

January 17, 2006, 03:38 PM	#5
mollow Member Join Date: November 3, 2005 Posts: 43	thanks guys... Yes, Jim, I am shooting, too! In fact I won a local competition at the range 2 weeks ago with my Walther P99. Thanks everyone else, for the recommendations. I appreciate it.

February 8, 2006, 06:27 AM	#7
WESHOOT2 Senior Member Join Date: February 20, 1999 Location: home on the range; Vermont (Caspian country) Posts: 14,324	Stop! You're killing me........ __________________ . "all my ammo is mostly retired factory ammo"

January 13, 2006, 12:35 PM	#2
Jim Watson Senior Member Join Date: October 25, 2001 Location: Alabama Posts: 18,543	The only book I know of specifically directed at IDPA is Practically Speaking, the Game, Guns, and Gear of the International Defensive Pistol Association by Walt Rauch (IDPA Director & cofounder) http://www.eastontacticalops.com/rauch/index.html It is a slim little thing but should give you some guidance on how to apply what you have learnt about shooting in general. You ARE shooting in addition to reading, aren't you?

February 7, 2006, 01:55 PM	#6
russcomp Member Join Date: February 7, 2006 Location: In.,,,,USA Posts: 15	may check the bookstore's