International Defensive Pistol Association
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Our next monthly IDPA match will be held on the 4th Saturday, June 22, 2013.  We will be shooting the 90 round Classifier as the match.    Note:  IDPA matches are normally held on the 3rd Saturday of each month, unless otherwise noted here and on the Match and SO Schedule page.  Match set-up begins at 9:00 a.m.  The quicker people show up and help set up, the sooner we will get started shooting and the sooner the match will be finished.  All help is appreciated. Match registration/sign-in will be held at the shelter at the Pistol Pits.  New Shooter registration will be open from 8:45 a.m. until 9:00 a.m.  New Shooters must be at the range no later than 9:00 a.m. for the new shooter check and orientation.  Match registration will be open from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. for returning shooters.  Self-defense skills are needed regardless of the weather.  Therefore, the IDPA matches at BGSL will go on, rain or shine.  But since it IS a game and we don't want anyone to get hurt, if there is a thunderstorm in the vicinity, shooting will be suspended until the danger has passed.  The match will then resume for those who have stayed. ------------------------------------------------------------------ New shooter-cam video has been posted from the December 2011 match, (click on link in upper right corner.) ------------------------------------------------------------------

We shoot in squads starting at 10 a.m. New Shooters see below. Returning shooters need to be at the range no later than 10 a.m. signed in and ready to shoot.  (Match registration opens at 9:00 a.m.) We then set up the stages and begin shooting as soon as all the stages are set up.  After everyone has shot the match we tear down the stages and put everything away. If you arrive after 10 a.m., you will be too late to shoot the match. There will be NO EXCEPTIONS!!!

NEW SHOOTERS: If you have not previously shot an IDPA match at BGSL, you must be at the range at 8:45 but no later than 9:00 a.m. for a new shooter safety check and IDPA orientation.

Notice for JUNIOR SHOOTERS and their parents or guardians: In recognition of the provisions of the Youth Handgun Safety Act as set forth in the Gun Control Act of 1968, 18 U.S.C. Chapter 44, (see pg. 55 - 18 U.S.C. 922(x)) beginning immediately, before anyone under the age of 18 who is not accompanied by their parent or legal guardian may shoot in one of our matches, we must have a Youth Handgun Consent Form on file. This form must be signed by the parent or legal guardian of the Junior shooter and their signature must be notarized if it is sent with the Junior shooter, or alternatively, it may be signed and witnessed at the time of match sign-in the first time it is presented. This form will be valid for the remainder of the calendar year in which it is executed, unless it is revoked in writing and said revocation is mailed to the address on the form. To view and/or download and print this form click here. Adobe Acrobat reader is required to view and/or print this form.

You may shoot one match before joining IDPA.  After your first match, IDPA Membership is required.  Membership forms are available at the match registration table.  Match fee is $20. BGSL members receive a $5 discount off the match fee.  Junior shooters (17 and under) will receive an additional $5 discount when accompanied by a paying adult shooter (see Notice above.)  Matches are normally held on the 3rd Saturday of each month. Match Director and Coordinator: Lin Edwards idpa@bgslinc.com (859) 576-3515