2022 Season is go!

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It’s nearly time to get back out on the range and enjoy some friendly competition! The 2022 schedule is now posted – 2022 Schedule – Our first match isA competitor in a pistol match shoots targets. planned for June 11th at WRPA. Make sure your CSSA membership is up to date, you must be a CSSA member and have competition training to participate in MDPL matches – CSSA Renewal

IDPA has made some changes to the rules for 2022, we encourage all competitors to review the new rules. We will be using the new rulebook for all matches, you can read about the changes and download the rules from IDPA – https://www.idpa.com/new-rulebook-mar-equipment-appendices/

This is a volunteer run league and we are in need of Match Directors, Safety Officers and training assistants. If you would like to volunteer and have at least two seasons of match experience or equivalent credential in another sport (IPSC) please get in touch – rob@mdpl.ca

2021 Season is Over

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We closed out the season with a well attended match, thank you to everyone who came out and participated in 2021.

October Handgun  – Scores (Points Down)
Top SSP – Rob S – 103.87 (16)
Top ESP – Greg B – 170.77 (21)

Most Accurate – Rob S – 16 points down

Complete scores: MDPL_IDPA_Oct_23,_2021_Results

October Shotgun  – Scores (Points Down)
Top Tactical – Dale P – 74.04 (1)
Top Enhanced – Grant E – 85.54 (0)

Most Accurate – TIE! – Grant E & Rob S  – 0 points down

Complete scores: MDPL_IDPA_Oct_23,_2021_-_Shotgun_Results

Congrats to our novice shooters who were out for their first match!

 

Training Course October 2nd

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We are pleased to announce a New Shooters Course at WRPA on Saturday October 2nd. Email rob@mdpl.ca for more information, here’s what we recommend for those interested in taking the course:

BEFORE THE COURSE YOU SHOULD
1. Be able to hit a 8.5″X 11″ paper at 20m at your own time, with your pistol, 9/10 times
2. Know how your pistol works and name its parts; slide lock, mag release, safety, etc.
3. Be able to clean your pistol, including minor disassembly if required

Required Equipment:
1. ‘Stock’ handgun 9mm or larger and 2 magazines ( 3 speed loaders or  magazines recommended)
2. Pistol belt – A sturdy belt made to carry a handgun. 1.5″ recommended.
3. Holster (no shoulder rigs, cross draw, appendix or speed/race type holsters)
4. Belt ammo carriers also recommended (i.e. mag pouches)
5. 250 rounds of ammo (minimum)
6. Concealment garment (vest, jacket etc…)
7. Eye & ear protection

The course will cover:
1. IDPA rules, and range commands
2. Range safety
3. Drawing from a holster, drawing from concealment
4. Target engagement
5. Shooting from cover, shooting on the move
6. Reloads (slide lock, reload with retention)