Close quarters combat training: using the IDPA system

Infantry Magazine, March-April, 2004 by Jay Shebuski

Several sites of interest are: www.idpa. com, www.tacticalshooters.com, and www.sportshooter.com.

Qualification

The IDPA qualification COF is composed of three stages fired at three targets, which are placed two yards apart at varying heights (Figure 4). It must be fired as one continuous COF. No breaks between strings. Shooters receive a score utilizing Vickers Count and are ranked with shooters firing similar weapons. I recommend the Infantry adopt a modification of the IDPA qualifier shown in figures 5, 6, and 7.

* Engagements begin with shot timer tone from prescribed start position.

* A 55-gallon barrel and a Bianchi-style barricade (a wall 24-inches wide by 6-feet tall) are needed to fire the qualifier.

* Body shot placement is shooter's choice.