At OnPoint, we believe IDPA is all about:
- Fun!
- Challenging your practical shooting ability
- Improving your handgun skills
- Making genuine and lasting relationships
- Amazing experiences competing with, not against people
IDPA is the use of practical equipment including full charge service ammunition to solve simulated real world self-defense scenarios using practical handguns and holsters that are suitable for self-defense use. The main goal is to test the skill and ability of an individual. - IDPA.com
What is IDPA at OnPoint?
It's Open To Anyone
- All skill and experience levels are welcome!
- Come to compete, learn, or both!
It's Safe
- Firearm Safety is emphasised and enforced by Match Officials and competitiors alike.
- Matches are fully staffed with Safety Officers
- Certain clothing requirements - see FAQs below for details.
Cool Gear!
- B.Y.O.G. (Bring Your Own Gun) or rent from us
- Minimum of 3 magazines
- Need an OWB (outside the waistband) holster
- Concealment Garment
- Hearing and eye protection, bring your own or rent from us
Additional Helpful Info
For all the details on IDPA.
Be sure to read up on the rules in the IPDA Rule Book.
Don't forget to register for PRACTISCORE!
Frequently Asked Questions
Matches will usually be held every third Wednesday of the month. Check in will be from 6pm to 7pm. Safety brief will begin at 7pm.
The first match will be January 20th, 2021. Matches will initially be limited to 40 competitors. First come, first serve.
You can sign up to reserve a spot online via PractiScore (PS), or in person at OnPoint on the day of the match if there are still open slots. The cost is $20.
Most matches have 3-6 stages, or scenarios, which are run once by each competitor. Groups of competitors are formed into relays and shoot together. Your score is your total time to shoot each stage, plus any penalties, added together. Matches at OnPoint are “Tier 1”, meaning they are simply for practice, friendly competition, and fun at a local level.
To participate, you need a quality handgun, three magazines (or speed loaders), a few magazine pouches, a strong-side OWB holster, and a sturdy belt. You will also need a concealment garment (coat, vest or shirt), hearing and eye protection, and closed toed shoes.
Current matches are being kept to minimal rounds due to the ammo shortage. For most matches, 50 to 100 rounds are typical. The match minimum round count will be posted on Practiscore along with the stage outlines before the match.
Remember - when shooting at OnPoint Raleigh, ammunition must be brass cased and no steel core or bi-metal jacket projectiles.
Remember - when shooting at OnPoint Raleigh, ammunition must be brass cased and no steel core or bi-metal jacket projectiles.
Yes. You will sign up for a certain division based on the type of pistol you have and its modifications. You will also be categorized by your relative skill level, or classification, from Novice to Master. Your classification is determined by shooting a “classifier”, which is a standardized set of drills which ranks your shooting proficiency based on a cumulative time scale. However, you are not required to have a classification to shoot in an IDPA match.
Scores and rankings will usually be posted on Practiscore within 24 hours after the match. You will typically be ranked against other competitors in the same division.
More information is available at the IDPA website. You can also contact our Director of Training, Guy Coursey.
RESCHEDULING/CANCELLATION POLICY
In the event you need to cancel or reschedule your event or class, please contact us at events@aimonpoint.com.
Rescheduling an event or class:
There is no rescheduling fee if done more than 48 hours before the event or class begins.
Requests to reschedule made within 48 hours of the start of the event or class will experience a rescheduling fee of $25.
Cancelling an event or class:
There is no cancellation fee if done more than 48 hours before the event or class begins.
Cancellations made within 48 hours of the start of the event or class will be refunded 50% of the fee for the event or class.
Event or Class No Shows:
Participants who fail to notify OnPoint of their intentions to not attend events or classes will receive no refund on the event or class.