Courses of Fire:

• All courses will be designed according to IDPA Course Design Rules & Rationale.

Vickers Count:

• Unlimited number of shots per target.
• Total time to complete the string of fire plus 0.5 seconds for each point down on the targets.
• Usually the best two or three shots are scored for each target.

Limited Vickers Count:

• Limited number of shots per target.
• Total time to complete the string of fire plus 0.5 seconds for each point down on the targets.

Par Time:

• A preset maximum time limit for each string of fire.
• Total time to complete the string of fire plus 0.5 seconds for each point down on the targets.
• An additional 5 point penalty is added for each shot over Par Time.

 

Official IDPA Target

 

Each point down adds .5 seconds to the stage score.

Penalties:

• Procedural: add 3 points on Par Time. Add 3 seconds on Vickers or Limited Vickers stages. A few examples include:
  • Improper use of cover
  • Engaging targets out of tactical sequence
  • Firing extra shots on a Limited Vickers count stage
  • Shooting from stationary position when shooting while moving is specified
• Hit(s) on Non-Threat (No-Shoot) target: add single 5 second penalty per non-threat
• Failure to Neutralize: add 5 second penalty (less than 4 points on target)
• Failure to do Right: add 20 seconds. A few examples include:
  • Shooting the wall of the range.
  • Intentionally circumventing the “spirit” of a stage.
  • “Dumping” rounds to gain competitive advantage on a reload.