New IDPA Rulebook being released today
Hopefully in the next couple of hours.
A quick preview of some change confirmed (or not happening) with an interview with Joyce Wilson:
http://www.balloongoesup.com/b...pda_rulebook_change/
Quote:
Confirmed IDPA Rule Book Changes
- An increased flexibility for local clubs to hold specialty matches (like the Backup Gun Nationals) for specific guns or people.
- Authorization for a .22lr class for local matches to reduce the cost of participation and make it even more new shooter friendly.
- SSP has been redefined to be for striker fired guns
- Changes to the rule using muzzle safe points
- Development of a code of conduct
- Changes to the clothing rules (vest, kneepads…)
- Changes to the classifier
- Allowance for shooters to move backwards in classification
- Annual review of the rule book
Confirmed No’s
In addition to the confirmed changes there were a few confirmed “No’s” that I believe will be of interest to many members.
- CDP will remain 45acp only.
- There will be no power factor changes for ESR or SSR
- Appendix carry is still forbidden
- Slide mounted optics are still a no… for now
She also said that she wanted clubs to allow outlaw shooters (slide mounted optics and other non-standard equipment) to shoot for unofficial score.