IDPA DMG Divisions

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Jul 192010

I was looking through the Defensive Multi-Gun divisions to determine the viability for a local club match.  All I can say so far is the divisions are eclectic and the first match is going to be interesting.

Stock Division

permitted for this division must be:

  1. with iron sights only.
  2. : Pump only in 12 or 20 gauge, with iron sights only.  No more than five (5) rounds may be loaded in the magazine at any time , Six (6) rounds max in gun.
  3. : Any SSP legal or using legal capacity

PERMITTED Modifications (Inclusive list)

  1. Side saddle, fore end carrier and/or butt cuffs, Redi-Mags, mag cinches to hold spare
  2. Addition of tritium, fiber optic, express or ghost ring sights.
  3. Aftermarket stocks that add a and/or loading device
  4. Internal reliability work.
  5. Custom finishes may be applied
  6. Internal action work may be used to enhance trigger pull as long as is Maintained (no visible external modifications allowed)
  7. Reliability work may be done to enhance feeding and ejection.
  8. Magazine extension tubes that do not extend past the muzzle.
  9. Rifles and shotguns may have lights attached but may only be turned on after the start signal.

Excluded Modifications (NON-Inclusive list)

  1. Optic Sights
  2. Folded stock (stock must be extended and fired from the shoulder for DMG)
  3. Extended magazine tubes that extend beyond muzzle
  4. Reducing Devices
  5. Add on weights in stock or magazine.
  6. Stocks with internal absorption mechanisms.
  7. Extended button.
  8. only stock (no attached buttstock)

Enhanced Division

permitted for this division must be:

  1. with iron or single optic sights only. The use of an inline optical magnifier is legal.
  2. : Pump or semi-auto only in 12 or 20 gauge, with iron sights only.  Five (5) round magazine limit, Six (6) rounds max in gun.
  3. : Any legal or using legal capacity

PERMITTED Modifications (Inclusive list)

  1. Side saddle, fore end carrier and/or butt cuffs, Redi-Mags, mag cinches to hold spare
  2. Addition of tritium, fiber optic, express or ghost ring sights.
  3. Aftermarket stocks that add a and/or loading device
  4. Internal reliability work.
  5. Custom finishes may be applied
  6. Internal action work may be used to enhance trigger pull as long as is Maintained (no visible external modifications allowed)
  7. Reliability work may be done to enhance feeding and ejection.
  8. Magazine extension tubes that do not extend past the muzzle.
  9. Rifles and shotguns may have lights attached but may only be turned on after the start signal.
  10. Extended button.
  11. Extended bolt handle

Excluded Modifications (NON-Inclusive list)

  1. Optic Sights for shotguns
  2. Folded stock (stock must be extended and fired from the shoulder for DMG)
  3. Extended magazine tubes that extend beyond muzzle
  4. Reducing Devices
  5. Add on weights in stock or magazine.
  6. Stocks with internal absorption mechanisms.
  7. Extended button.
  8. only stock (no attached buttstock)

Non--Legal Modifications for Rifles

The following modifications are NOT ALLOWED on any .

  1. No Bi-pods
  2. No Laser aiming devices.
  3. Compensators of more than one (1) inch in diameter.
  4. Extended or Oversize Magazine Wells

Non--Legal Modifications for Shotguns

The following modifications are NOT ALLOWED on any .

  1. No Bi-pods
  2. No Laser aiming devices.
  3. No compensators.
  • No speedloaders or detachable box .
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    Iron Cross (Eiserne Kreuz) Super Dave Harrington Style

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    Jul 112010

    I saw this drill the other night on SWAT Magazine TV.  This looks like a great drill to train yourself for shooting in non-standard stances.

    Details
    Distance 10 yds. (approximated)
    Target Warren Tactical target WTS-2 ( style)
    Number of Rounds 24
    Par time 54 seconds
    Scoring Add 5 points (2.5 seconds) for each miss
    Skills Developed Stance, , Sight Picture, Trigger Control

    Procedure:

    For all positions, start standing hands naturally at sides.  Note: Muzzle awareness is paramount throughout the drill, as these shooting positions are non-standard and require advance gun manipulation skills.

    Position 1: Facing down range
    String 1: Draw and fire 1 round at the target free style (using 2 handed )
    String 2: Draw and fire 1 round at the target using your dominant hand
    String 3: Draw (dominant hand), transfer the gun to the support hand and fire 1 round at the target using your support hand
    String 4: Draw using only your support hand and fire 1 round at the target using your support hand

    Position 2: Facing 90 right of down range
    String 1: Draw and fire 1 round at the target free style (using 2 handed )
    String 2: Draw and fire 1 round at the target using your dominant hand
    String 3: Draw (dominant hand), transfer the gun to the support hand and fire 1 round at the target using your support hand
    String 4: Draw using only your support hand and fire 1 round at the target using your support hand

    Position 3: Facing up range
    String 1-4 Rotate to the Left, String 5-8 Rotate to the Right
    String 1: Draw and fire 1 round at the target free style (using 2 handed )
    String 2: Draw and fire 1 round at the target using your dominant hand
    String 3: Draw (dominant hand), transfer the gun to the support hand and fire 1 round at the target using your support hand
    String 4: Draw using only your support hand and fire 1 round at the target using your support hand
    String 5: Draw and fire 1 round at the target free style (using 2 handed )
    String 6: Draw and fire 1 round at the target using your dominant hand
    String 7: Draw (dominant hand), transfer the gun to the support hand and fire 1 round at the target using your support hand
    String 8: Draw using only your support hand and fire 1 round at the target using your support hand

    Position 4: Facing 90 left of down range
    String 1: Draw and fire 1 round at the target free style (using 2 handed )
    String 2: Draw and fire 1 round at the target using your dominant hand
    String 3: Draw (dominant hand), transfer the gun to the support hand and fire 1 round at the target using your support hand
    String 4: Draw using only your support hand and fire 1 round at the target using your support hand

    Position 5: Facing down range (same as Position 1)
    String 1: Draw and fire 1 round at the target free style (using 2 handed )
    String 2: Draw and fire 1 round at the target using your dominant hand
    String 3: Draw (dominant hand), transfer the gun to the support hand and fire 1 round at the target using your support hand
    String 4: Draw using only your support hand and fire 1 round at the target using your support hand

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    International Defensive Pistol Association - DMG and Rules Addendum

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    Jul 062010

    After several years of waiting the rulebook is getting several clarifications and updates.

    is very happy to announce the addition of a discussion forum to the website. This forum has been in existence for several years and hosted by past National Match Director Ted Murphy. Ted’s unofficial forum has consistently been one of the best places to discuss . After entering into discussions with Ted, we have forged an agreement to add this existing forum to the website and make it an official part of the community. You can reach this forum via the website or www.idpaforum.com. We believe this forum will be of great benefit to our members and guests in exchanging ideas, announcing upcoming local and sanctioned matches as well as discussing rules. This brings us to the second announcement.

    We have created an addendum to the rule book. These rule addendums are an important part in clarifying the rule book and help in keeping headed in the right direction. Some of what is listed is simple clarifications but there are several rule changes as well. Most of these items will be of real benefit to our members such as increased weight limits for CDP and additions to the inclusive list of permitted modifications. The addendum can be found on the website or on the new forum. The forum will be a great place to let us know how you feel about this addendum. This rule addendum will go into effect on August 1st.

    The last announcement we have for you is also a big one. is very pleased to announce Defensive Multi Gun. was created around the defensive use of a . However, we realize there are a lot of rifles and shotguns placed in closets, trunks, bedsides, etc. as defensive tools as well. In an effort to include the use of these tools, Defensive Multi Gun (DMG) was created. DMG was not created to replace existing matches. It is simply another format that clubs can use in addition to their regular matches. DMG is a stand alone match format that could be run after regular club matches or on different weekends for an extra challenge and fun. It is designed to be adaptable to the club’s capabilities and you can incorporate any combination of pistols, shotguns and rifles.

    There are 4 divisions for DMG. There is an iron sight and optic sight division for major rifles and there are iron sight and optic sight divisions for carbines only. We feel that the divisions will bring out a whole new level of challenge and fun to an already exciting format.

    These rules are currently provisional. intends on allowing clubs to look these over and try them out over the course of the next several months. At the end of the year we will make any adjustments that are deemed necessary before finalizing them before the shooting season starts up for next year. The rules can be found at the website or on the official forum. We hope that you take the opportunity to give this exciting new sport a try and tell us about it on the forum.

    I look forward to seeing you on the range. Have fun and be safe.

    via International Defensive Pistol Association – DMG and Rules Addendum.

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    Gordon Carrell Competitive Pistol II

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    Jun 282010

    I took the Gordon Carrell Competitive II  class over the weekend and it was great…

    Gordon was super organized and had a complete agenda laid out for both days of the class. The class started out (at 8AM sharp) with everyone getting a workbook, handouts, templates and other items needed for the class. The information started flowing about 20 minutes into the class and kept going until late on day 2 when range cleanup began.

    I took about 10 pages of notes during the class, in addition to notes all over the handout materials. The class was very timely, it started exactly on time and ended exactly on time with all material for the day covered.

    Day 1 the fundamentals:

    The concepts for the class were clearly communicated starting with the 6 fundamentals (Draw, Aligning the Sights, Trigger Control, Transitions, Reloads, and Movement). Students were assessed as drills were shot and each student was base-lined for each skill. After the base-lining Gordon explained the drills and individual skill components of each that could be measured and charted. Using Gordon’s practice and charting methods one can easily measure their improvement over a period of time.

    The teaching of each fundamental comprised of concept explanation, application of the concept (i.e. shooting), and evaluation. There were breaks throughout each segment to jot notes, key times etc. (a pen and note book are a must for this class).

    You may be thinking that the 6 fundamentals sound very simple and you may already know everything about them. However, the course covered intermediate and advanced application of the fundamentals. For example one class segment covered the correct combination of sight alignment (point shooting, floating, or precise) with the trigger control (prepping or slapping) based on the target(s) for the stage. Students learned that each target on the stage may have a different combination of sight picture and trigger manipulation to achieve optimum speed and points down.

    Day2 stage analysis:

    Day 2, built on the information from day 1. Starting with a few base-lines for transitions and stage based skills. The drills were great testers of target acquisition skills and transition skills. These drills involved multiple skill sets so one could use them to compare to their individual skill set base-line data. This comparison allowed for measurement of the individual skill set speed vs. the skill set speed in context with other activities.

    The breaking down of complex stages was quite interesting, as Gordon would go through the various positions and targets on the stage and explain what the shooter should do for each point. He would then demonstrate points in the stage where a shooter could pick up several seconds of time. As an example the group shot one of the stages in about 14-18 seconds (on average, adjusted time), Gordon demoed the stage in a little over 10 seconds with 2 points down.

    Overall:

    Throughout the course Gordon explained the what, why and how of techniques in simple bite size pieces. Followed by succinct demonstrations of the techniques. He answered endless questions and did not hesitate to demonstrate any of the skills or concepts.

    Overall I would recommend this class for anyone that is high-MM and above. Gordon does a great job taking you from your current skill level and giving you the tools and techniques you need to improve.

    More information about Gordon Carrell and this class can be found at the GLC Shooting Academy website

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    Hotshot sniper in one-and-a-half mile double kill

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    May 032010

    It is good to know the British are still kicking ass and taking names.

    A BRITISH has set a new sharpshooting distance record by killing two Taliban machinegunners in Afghanistan from more than a mile away.Craig Harrison, a member of the Household Cavalry, killed the insurgents with consecutive shots — even though they were 3,000 ft beyond the most effective range of his .“The first round hit a machinegunner in the stomach and killed him outright,” said Harrison, a Corporal of Horse. “He went straight down and didn’t move.“The second insurgent grabbed the weapon and turned as ….

    More Here:  Hotshot sniper in one-and-a-half mile double kill – Times Online.

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