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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
First IDSA Match in Texas
IDSA Match near Dallas, TX on January 23, 2005
January 24, 2005
We finally had our First IDSA Match.
After a brief shooters meeting to go over the rules, or in this case the lack of
them, we went out to the first bay. First we did an equipment check.
Everyone lined up and held out their arms to confirm their holster and magazine
pouches were concealed. Since today started out at 21 degrees, it seemed
everyone had plenty of concealment clothing.
The stages ranged from 8 rounds to 22 rounds. They went from no reloads, two
reloads and of course the revolver shooter had to do 4 on one stage.
Everyone loved how easy and quick the scoring was after each shooter finished a
stage. The scoring of the stage was as simple as the RO went down range counted
to 8 pts on each target. If the target had at least eight(8) points, it was
neutralized. When a target was found with less than eight(8) points, it was not
neutralized.
After a couple of persons shot the stage, the rest of
the shooters quickly grasped the scoring. When one shooter would finish shooting
the stage and the range was declared clear, the other participants would go down
range to tape and assist in making sure there were a minimum of eight(8) points.
When someone found a target that did not have the
required eight(8) points needed to neutralize the target, they simply raised a
hand said, "I got one!". Scoring is just that simple.
Oh yes, it seems that the Threat and Non-Threat symbols on the targets went over
great. Until we shot the stage in the shoot house. I have never seen so many
really good shooters place shots on non-threat targets.
Guys, it was FAST to Shoot. FAST to score. and Fast to tabulate. In translation
to Club Presidents, Match Directors and future participants...you are going to
love the "simple ness" of IDSA.
At the end of the Match this is what everyone had to say:
I like it.
I like loading the magazine all the way.
I like the Threat and Non-Threat target designators (Gun, hands, cell phone)
I like the "lack" of rules.
We shot 4 pistol stages. One Rifle stage, and one Sub-machine gun stage. We used
wooden stencils to spray paint the guns, hands and cell phones on the targets,
which worked out great. We took a lot of video and pictures.
We used a shoot house, so doing a surprise stage was easy. Using the Threat and
Non-Threat system can also be done in other ways. We will put out DVD's to help
with stage design.
Thanks guys for all your hard work today.
It was a great success.
Len Baxley
IDSA President
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For More Information Contact:
International Defensive Shooting Association
P.O Box 640 Cedar Hill, TX 75106-0640
Tel: 972-217-1182
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