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Shooters,

Thanks for your support during another successful year! Linn County IDPA is closed for the winter and will resume shooting in April of 2010. In the meantime, if your trigger finger gets itchy, be sure to check out Wolf Creek IDPA or the Cedar Rapids Area Practical Shooters as they continue through the winter months.

I am collecting money to use to purchase the landowner and his wife a nice Christmas gift. We have really been blessed by being allowed to shoot in Murray's quarry and I would like to show our appreciation with a gift in the $100-$150 range. You can mail a donation to Josh Kissling 1500  10th St., Marion, IA 52302. I can also accept paypal - send it to doubletap_downzero@yahoo. com

If I get more than needed for the Murray's gift I will put the money towards paying off our recent purchase of steel plates.

As always, if you have comments, suggestions, or complaints, let me know!

-Josh Kissling

About Our Club

The Linn County IDPA is a small but growing group of like-minded shooters that participate in friendly handgun competition under the rules of the International Defensive Pistol Association. We are very friendly and down-to-Earth, don't be afraid to join us for a match or ask any questions you might have.

What Kind Of Shooting Match Do You Hold? 

We practice and preach the defensive use of a handgun in realistic life-threatening scenarios using all kinds of props, moving targets, and still targets. We practice shooting from concealment, proper use of cover,shooting on the move, identifying and avoiding non-threat targets, proper use of tactical sequence and tactical priority engagement, and a host of other related exercises. Not only is this good practice, it's a lot of fun!

How Often Do You Hold Shooting Matches? 

We generally shoot on the first Sunday of each month, starting at 10am (There are a few exceptions). See the 2010 shooting schedule.

What Do I Need To Participate?

All you need to bring is a handgun in good working order, a strong side hip-holster (no cross draws, shoulder rigs, etc - safety reasons), at least 2 magazines (recommend 3), a baseball-style cap with brim, eye and ear protection, a concealment garment (can be as simple as an overshirt) and about 50-70 rounds of ammo. There are some rules about what type of gun you can use, check out the full rules list at www.idpa.com A general rule of thumb is anything above .380 caliber, a minimum of competitive modifications, and that is suitable for everyday concealed carry wear will do just fine. Need to borrow some gear? Several shooting rigs are available for borrowing; contact Josh before you come to the match if you want to borrow a gun, holster, or complete rig. If you borrow a gun of mine, you will need to BYOB (Buy Your Own Bullets).

What Are Your Membership Requirements? 

We are open to the public - as long as you are legally able to posses or use a handgun, can demonstrate that your gun handling is safe, and agree to abide by IDPA rules and regulations (safety and competitive), you are welcome to join us. Membership in our parent organization, the national IDPA, is heavily encouraged but not mandatory. If you wish to join the national IDPA, the cost is $40.00 annually. You will have to have national membership to shoot in the state, regional, and national tournaments. For national IDPA membership application forms please contact Josh Kissling. Our club is also affiliated with the NRA, and while we do not require NRA membership either, we also heavily encourage it.

Do I Need A Concealed Weapons Permit (CCW) To Participate? 

No - this is considered a recreational organized shooting event held on private property and a CCW permit is not required to participate. CCW holders, please note that we run a "cold range" (see Safety for more info) and you should unload discreetly and safely at your vehicle before entering the range.

How Much Does It Cost To Shoot A Match?

Match fee for 2010 is $15. This money helps pay our range fees, costs for equipment and targets, insurance, and overhead. 100% of profits from a match are kept in the club treasury and are explicitly for club use. There are no paid positions for this club - all work needed to conduct the club's business (including club officer positions) are volunteer.