Stock Service Pistol (SSP): Basically stock, double-action or striker-fired, 9mm or larger semi-automatic pistols.

Enhanced Service Pistol (ESP): 9mm or larger semi-automatic pistols, any action type, with limited modifications allowed.

Custom Defensive Pistol (CDP): .45 caliber semi-automatic pistols, any action type, with limited modifications. Most CDP pistols are 1911s.

Compact Carry Pistol (CCP): 9mm or larger semi-automatic pistols, barrel < 4 3/8″, weighs less than or equal to 38 oz.

Stock Service Revolver (SSR): Double-action revolvers, .38 Special or larger, six shot, reloaded with speedloaders.

Enhanced Service Revolver (ESR): Double-action revolvers, with power in the .45 ACP range, six shot, reloaded with speedloaders or full-moon clips.

Carry-Optics (CO): ESP division requirements for handgun; passive or active optics.

Pistol Caliber Carbine (PCC): Semi-automatic rifles in the following calibers: 9mm, .357 Sig, .40 S&W, 10mm and .45 ACP; designed to be fired from the shoulder and have a shoulder stock installed.

Pistol’s size and weight are limited

Generally, pistols cannot be much larger than a stock 1911, and revolvers are limited to 4″ barrel length. Holsters must be suitable for everyday carry and concealment, and most stages require concealed carry using a concealment garment like a vest, shirt, or jacket. Stages tend to be short and sweet, and not over 18 rounds in one string, and usually involve a practical self-defense scenario. There will be one or two drills or standard exercises per match for variety.

New shooters are welcome. You do not have to be an IDPA member.

We strongly recommend that you observe a match prior to shooting one for the first time.