Welcome to the Linn County IDPA website!

      Work Day at the range is scheduled for Saturday, May 17th starting at 10:00am (or when you can get there). Please bring workgloves and your own refreshments. If you have a bowsaw, pruning shears, or a small chainsaw that would be helpful too. Hopefully we will be finished in just a couple hours. PLEASE RSVP to Josh at doubletap_downzero@yahoo.com if you can help out.

NEXT MATCH: Sunday, May 18th. Registration starts at 9:30am, safety briefing at 10:00am sharp. You must pre-register - send $15 match fee to Josh Kissling, 1500  10th St., Marion, IA 52302  See upcoming stages for the Courses of Fire; roundcount is 66 minimum. Where is it? See Map to Range

Our schedule for the next several months will change a little until we find our rhythm. I'll keep you updated on future match dates when they come available.

-Josh Kissling 

The Linn County IDPA is a small but growing group of like-minded shooters that participate in friendly shooting 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.

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, avoiding non-threat targets (occasionally grandma gets stuck in the crossfire, you know) tactical sequence, and tactical priority as well as a host of other related exercises. Not only is this good practice, it's a lot of fun!

We shoot at a private, abandoned quarry in Central City, Iowa. See Map to Range.

We shoot once a month - our schedule is changing at the moment until we find a good rhythm. Match dates will be announced.

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 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 gear. 

We are open to the public - as long as you 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.

No - this is considered a recreational organized shooting event held at a private range 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.

Match fee for 2008 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.