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IPDA by St. Cloud?

Postby brauchma on Thu Jul 26, 2007 8:17 pm

I have heard that there is an IDPA league of some sorts in St. Cloud. I am interested in checking it out. Does anybody know much about it? I know they had some sort of winter shoot that somebody from the "other forum" told me about. I can't reall who told me about it though.

Are there things I can practice on my own that could make me somewhat prepared? I have seen some videos on youtube of some events...pretty cool.
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Re: IPDA by St. Cloud?

Postby jac714 on Fri Jul 27, 2007 6:05 am

I don't know about IDPA in St. Cloud this year, we used to shoot at Del-Tone/Luth last summer but we are now shooting at Beaverbrook in Cedar. The Minnetonka club shoots in St. Francis.

There is a link to Minnetonka on our page as well as our schedule and location.

If you have any questions let me know.

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Re: IPDA by St. Cloud?

Postby Fast351 on Tue Jul 31, 2007 12:41 pm

brauchma wrote:I have heard that there is an IDPA league of some sorts in St. Cloud. I am interested in checking it out. Does anybody know much about it? I know they had some sort of winter shoot that somebody from the "other forum" told me about. I can't reall who told me about it though.


We (Twin Cities IDPA) used to shoot at Del-Tone. Due to scheduling conflicts, we had to search out a new range for summer use and as the above poster posted, we landed at Beaverbrook, right outside of East Bethel. I don't think there's anyone shooting IDPA in the area. There is an IPSC/USPSA club that shoots up there (SCAPSA). Minnetonka Game and Fish is another club, located in St. Francis. We cooperate on schedules and have no conflicts, many people shoot both leagues.

Are there things I can practice on my own that could make me somewhat prepared? I have seen some videos on youtube of some events...pretty cool.


Read the rulebook so you know what is expected. Twin Cities IDPA Club requires you take a basic competition class, have prior action pistol experience, or are active LE/mil before you can shoot with us. MGFC doesn't have such a requirement, but I suggest you seek someone out to work on the basic range commands with you so you know what to expect. You're also welcome to watch a match or part of one to get the flavor for it.

As for working at home, without giving away too many speed secrets (heheh) you should work on drawing from a holster, magazine changes, and dryfiring. Make sure you do it safely, IE empty gun and no ammo in the room.

If you are going to a range, our typical engagement distances are 7-20 yards. Many beginners have problems with 20 yards and are under the impression that you can double tap from back there and keep the rounds on paper. In IDPA, misses are penalized pretty severely, my suggestion is start at a speed where you can make your hits. At the range shooting standing but stationary, I try to keep all rounds inside an 8" circle at 20 yards. Work on that and see how fast you can do that. This will give you a good idea how fast you should be shooting at a match.

MGFC has a match in a week and a half. I would suggest coming out, and either watching or shooting. Get there a little early (9am should do it), and ask an SO or experienced shooter to walk you through what to expect. Bring a positive attitude, 100 rounds, at least 3 mags and a mag holder, a good strong side holster and a reliable firearm. You will enjoy yourself.
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Re: IPDA by St. Cloud?

Postby mostly- on Tue Jul 31, 2007 7:03 pm

That was me that was talking to you about their Blizzard Bash... It was the Scapsa league on Tuesday nights see http://www.scapsa.org/ But it's not IDPA though, if you had your heart set on IDPA...

From Bob's August Schedule Email:

Tuesday, August 14th - St Cloud USPSA Fall League starts (best 5 of 8) - 5:30 pm http://www.scapsa.org

There is an IDPA in Elk River (ok St. Francis) on Sunday Aug. 12 (I'm hoping to attend - haven't shot much lately)

Take care

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Re: IPDA by St. Cloud?

Postby brauchma on Tue Jul 31, 2007 9:06 pm

mostly- wrote:That was me that was talking to you about their Blizzard Bash... It was the Scapsa league on Tuesday nights see http://www.scapsa.org/ But it's not IDPA though, if you had your heart set on IDPA...

From Bob's August Schedule Email:

Tuesday, August 14th - St Cloud USPSA Fall League starts (best 5 of 8) - 5:30 pm http://www.scapsa.org

There is an IDPA in Elk River (ok St. Francis) on Sunday Aug. 12 (I'm hoping to attend - haven't shot much lately)

Take care

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Thats right...forgot your name was shorter and I miss your avatar. I will have to check those dates.
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Re: IPDA by St. Cloud?

Postby lance22 on Wed Aug 01, 2007 7:45 am

I'd be interested in your next match ...
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Re: IPDA by St. Cloud?

Postby mostly- on Wed Aug 01, 2007 12:49 pm

If you are interested in upcomming events (from Bob Mills email)

August Shooting Schedule

Wednesday, August 1st - USPSA League at MG&F - 5:30 pm

Wednesday, August 1st - IDPA at Faribault - 5 to 8 pm (last week)

Wednesday, August 1st - USPSA League at PIPS (Pine Island) - 6:00 pm

Saturday, August 4th - Oakdale USPSA MN Points match (advance registration required) - 10:00 am http://www.9x23.net/points.pdf

Sunday, August 5th - Duluth IDPA (steel side match) - http://www.nwgc-duluth.us

Tuesday, August 7th - St Cloud USPSA League (classifier stage) shotgun side match - 5:30 pm http://www.scapsa.org

Wednesday, August 8th - USPSA League at PIPS (Pine Island) - 6:00 pm

Fri & Sat, Aug 10/11 - USPSA MN Section match at MG&F (1 day - must be USPSA member) - 8:45 am shooters mtg http://www.mnuspsa.org

Sunday, August 12th - IDPA at MG&F - 9:00 am http://www.nutfarm.org/idpa/

Tuesday, August 14th - St Cloud USPSA Fall League starts (best 5 of 8) - 5:30 pm http://www.scapsa.org

Wednesday, August 15th - USPSA League at PIPS (Pine Island) - 6:00 pm

Thurs-Sun, Aug 16-19 - USPSA Area 5 match at Holmen, WI (1 day - must be USPSA member) http://www.uspsa.org

Saturday, August 18th - IDPA at Beaverbrook - 9:00 am http://www.twincitiesidpa.com

Sunday, August 19th - USPSA MAPSA match at MG&F - 10:00 am http://www.mnmapsa.com

Sunday, August 19th - IDPA at Duluth (shotgun side match) http://www.nwgc-duluth.us

Tuesday, August 21st - St Cloud USPSA Fall League - 5:30 pm http://www.scapsa.org

Wednesday, August 22nd - USPSA League at PIPS (Pine Island) - 6:00 pm

Fri-Sun, Aug 24-26 - DPMS Tri-Gun Challenge (3 day match) Advance registration http://www.trigunchallenge.com

Tuesday, August 28th - St Cloud USPSA Fall League - 5:30 pm http://www.scapsa.org

Wednesday, August 29th - USPSA League at PIPS (Pine Island) - 6:00 pm


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