Revised/Updated IDPA Rules For Announced(2022)

[aar0n_k]

Came across this on Reddit and was surprised it wasn't mentioned here yet.

So just an FYI for those of you who attend IDPA matches.

Here is the post

Updates include(just to name a few):

1. SSP capacity increased to 15
2. IWB rules have been modified to allow for appendix carry
3. Drop and offset holsters now allowed

[Brother_Hesekiel]

Thank you for posting this.

What I find most surprising is that SSP capacity is now 15 rounds, whereas ESP and CO remains at 10. That means everyone shooting SSP in another state will have to get larger mags now. I know most shooters have them already, but still . . .

[SG29736]

Can leave an empty mag with round chambered. No penalties for non shooting actions. I guess you don't have to drag the dummy or hold the baby anymore.

[sbo80]

I'm surprised at 2 and 3. 2 they've always argued was a safety thing, as drawing/holstering kind of requires sweeping yourself. Conversely it's been silly that people that appendix daily, have to hip carry to compete, which isn't good practice for a sport that claims to emphasize realistic defensive shooting. 3 has always been too "gamer".
I wish they'd up the round limit on CCP instead of SSP. *I didn't actually read the OP link yet. CCP limit also went up to 10. Super happy with that. Lots of CCP size pistols take at least 10 round mags, it was silly to limit them even more.*

[Gryff]

Here is the announcement that I sent out to our club's IDPA shooters.

IDPA HQ released a major new version of the rule book on Monday. This version has some pretty substantial changes over previous versions.

The highlights:

• IWB Appendix Carry now allowed
• Changes within the gun division rules
• Stock Service Pistol (SSP) mag capacity increased to 15 rounds
• Compact Carry Pistol (CCP) mag capacity increased to 10 rounds, and Power Factor reduced to 105
• Enhanced Service Pistol (ESP) mag capacity doesn't change, but many of the modification restrictions have been removed
• Holster rules have been simplified (no more dowels needed for verification!)
• Couldn't drop an empty mag with a round still in the chamber before? Now you can.
• Significant number of other minor revisions

HQ has produced a PDF illustrating some of the major changes (IDPA-2022-Rulebook-Update-deck.pdf).

New rules will go into effect on June 1st. The announcement for this change can be found here:

https://www.idpa.com/new-rulebook-mar-equipment-appendices/

Richmond will hold it's May match under the current (expiring) rule book, but then will switch to the new revision beginning at it's July match.

Click to download the revised rulebook

Click to download the new gun division appendices

[Gryff]

What I find most surprising is that SSP capacity is now 15 rounds, whereas ESP and CO remains at 10. That means everyone shooting SSP in another state will have to get larger mags now. I know most shooters have them already, but still . . .

Free states have been screaming for higher mag capacities in both IDPA and USPSA Production division for a while now. Honestly, it is the rare thing to find someone with a reduced-cap mag in a free state.

Can leave an empty mag with round chambered. No penalties for non shooting actions. I guess you don't have to drag the dummy or hold the baby anymore.

That's been an addendum rule for a while now. The trick for stage designers will be finding a way to integrate a target activation though the non-shooting action. Don't want to move the dummy? No problem, but you're getting -10 on the target that you didn't activate.

I'm surprised at 2 and 3. 2 they've always argued was a safety thing, as drawing/holstering kind of requires sweeping yourself. Conversely it's been silly that people that appendix daily, have to hip carry to compete, which isn't good practice for a sport that claims to emphasize realistic defensive shooting. 3 has always been too "gamer".

Well, they prohibit shoulder and ankle holsters because of safety issues. It will be interesting how it shakes out the first time someone blows their junk off in a match.

As for the holster, I agree that the DOH allowance is going too far, but I do like that they got rid of the overly specific requirements regarding holster in relation to body position. Now it is simply the holster must be vertical and it must fit underneath the concealment garment.

[ysr_racer]

Man, you guys sure have a lot of rules

[eaglemike]

Man, you guys sure have a lot of rules

Dunno if you remember when IDPA was started? They were bragging the rule book would be very small. Turned out not to be quite accurate. A few wheelgunners from up north went to a few early IDPA matches, and shot their Glocks instead - and just cleaned up at the local matches. It was the early times for IDPA, so that was part of it. They were good people and good shooters too. Most wheelgunners are good people.
I don't recall the latest version of the rules for revolver. I hope they changed the requirement for moon clips users to shoot major. I always thought that was a mistake. Also limiting revo's to 4" or shorter barrels. If it can be concealed, good enough.

[rodralig]

Came across this on Reddit and was surprised it wasn't mentioned here yet.

So just an FYI for those of you who attend IDPA matches.

Here is the post

Updates include(just to name a few):

1. SSP capacity increased to 15
2. IWB rules have been modified to allow for appendix carry
3. Drop and offset holsters now allowed

Nah... Playing catch-up, as usual...

Although I started with IDPA, I going to matches as of last year and didn't renew my membership going forward. In my circle of friends from IDPA - many have also completely transitioned to the major league. USPSA is the way to go in terms of speed and accuracy...

#YMMV

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[Gryff]

Nah... Playing catch-up, as usual...

Although I started with IDPA, I going to matches as of last year and didn't renew my membership going forward. In my circle of friends from IDPA - many have also completely transitioned to the major league. USPSA is the way to go in terms of speed and accuracy...

No need to come in and belittle the sport. It's awesome you play in a different sandbox. Just don't be that guy.

[PM720]

Thank you for posting this.

What I find most surprising is that SSP capacity is now 15 rounds, whereas ESP and CO remains at 10. That means everyone shooting SSP in another state will have to get larger mags now. I know most shooters have them already, but still . . .

Lots of 1911 style pistols in both divisions that can't get to 15 rounds.

[Corbin Dallas]

The best rule IDPA could implement would be to oust the Wilson's.

[rodralig]

Most of us are USPSA shooters, and my buddy's don't care for all the "range lawyers" in IDPA. Me, I just wanted to pull the trigger.

The best rule IDPA could implement would be to oust the Wilson's.

I guess someone called it out!

... but, would also like to add - let us loosen up the "rules lawyer/s" in a club match. Unless there is no safety and/or potential safety violation - do not be an overbearing whatever... It sucks the fun out...


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[ysr_racer]

The best rule IDPA could implement would be to oust the Wilson's.

I don't know enough about IDPA to get the reference, but I'm guessing...

...ouch

[Gryff]

The best rule IDPA could implement would be to oust the Wilson's.

You'd have to get Joyce to sign off on that.

This is the problem with private kingdoms, and the main reason I've stopped any emotional investment in IDPA. I enjoy the sport, and I do some of the management of it at my club, but most of that is so that is so that other people can participate in it.

I don't know enough about IDPA to get the reference

IDPA is entirely owned and managed by Bill and Joyce Wilson (particularly Joyce). The members whose dues pay for the sport have zero say in how it is governed or in the creation/revision of rules.