You are invited to participate in the LEMON GROVE GUN CLUB IDPA MATCH at the Lemon Grove Gun Club Range. In this style of shooting there are no optical sighting systems, compensators or race holsters permitted, just commonly owned firearms suitable for concealed carry such as Glock, Springfield XD, 1911 style handguns, six-shot revolvers and the like. Bring what you have and we will try to fit your equipment into one of the Divisions.

Cover garments will be required during shooting, but may be removed in-between in recognition of the expected warm weather. You may want to use a loose shirt as an accommodation to comfort.

This event is intended to provide the shooter with the opportunity to improve skills in the IDPA style of shooting (which is based upon concealed carry). For those unfamiliar with this shooting style, help will be available on an as-needed basis.

If you would like to have further information, please contact the Match Director,

· Date and Time: This Match will be held on the fifth Sunday of the month when they occur (about four times each year). Match setup begins at 8:00 A.M., the shooters safety meeting at approximately 8:50 A.M. and shooting commences at 9:00 A.M. You must be present for the safety meeting in order to participate in the match. This meeting will include a safety briefing along with stage descriptions. We expect to be done around noon. The Match is setup and torn down by the match participants so please feel free to help out.

· Targets: Targets will be steel reactive targets, clays or steel plates.

· Stages: Set up six or seven stages using the Pit and the two trap ranges along with the rifle range. Stage designers will define the course description and number of shots required at each stage. Target engagement will be from shooting boxes, behind fault lines, behind barriers or through shooting ports.

· Equipment: Any shotgun will work. There will be three divisions defined as "Open," "Tactical" or "Sporting." Open shotguns will have a capacity up to 10 shots, may use any optical sighting system and speed loaders. Tactical shotguns may load up to four rounds in the magazine with one in the chamber and store extra shot shells on the gun or load from a pocket, pouch or belt holder. Sporting shotguns will be limited to two rounds loaded at a time and must be reloaded from a pocket, bag, fanny pack or any location not on the gun. The maximum shot size to be permitted is #7 ½ . You will need 60-80 shot shells, but bring more to make sure.

· Scoring: The score will be the total time taken to engage all targets plus any penalty points for misses, failure to engage, foot faults and the normal rules used in the handgun games. The results will be sent out by e-mail after the match to those who provide their e-mail addresses on the scoring sheets. If you do not want your score shared, then do not turn in your scoring sheet and you will remain anonymous (this is first and foremost a FUN shoot).

· Safety Rules: All shotguns will remain unloaded with the action open at all times unless the participant is under the control of a range safety officer and is engaging targets. Side-by-side or over and under shotguns may be closed while placed in the rack. Muzzles must be pointed downrange at all times while targets are being engaged. Eye and ear protection is required for both participants and spectators. Shot shells are limited to #7 ½ shot or smaller to prevent shot from leaving the Range.

· Shooter fees: Shooter fees will be free for Lemon Grove Gun Club members and $15 for non-members. Participants are also required to participate in match chores such as match setup, tear down, target painting, scoring and acting as Range Safety Officer.

Please feel free to share your ideas on how to make this event better as we evolve the format.