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			<title><![CDATA[ Multiple Procedureals ]]></title>
			<link>http://idpaforum.yuku.com/topic/5693/t/Multiple-Procedureals.html</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ <p class="MsoNormal"><u><span style="font-family: &amp;quot;Microsoft Sans Serif&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; color: rgb(31, 73, 125);">Question</span></u></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1in;"><span style="font-family: &amp;quot;Microsoft Sans Serif&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;;">The language in Appendix 2
seems to contradict the &quot;only one procedural for a particular infraction in one string&quot; rule -</span></p>

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			<author>feeds@yuku.com (j ted murphy)</author>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 01 Dec 2009 18:45:31 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ Ambi Safeties ]]></title>
			<link>http://idpaforum.yuku.com/topic/5692/t/Ambi-Safeties.html</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ Question:    I have had some questions regarding ambidextrous controls. Specifically safeties, slide releases and mag buttons.
<br>
<br>
Could you give me some guidance on the following?
<br>
<br>
In CDP and ESP can we have the following:
<br>
Ambidextrous Slide stop
<br>
Mag release Reversed: (Change from the left side of the gun to the right side only)
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Slide stop  Non functional (change to pin only)
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Answer:  Ambidextrous slide stop: YES
<br>
 Mag release Reversed: (Change... ]]></description>

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			<pubDate>Tue, 01 Dec 2009 18:42:02 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ Classifier as Part of a Match ]]></title>
			<link>http://idpaforum.yuku.com/topic/4771/t/Classifier-as-Part-of-a-Match.html</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ <br>
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<strong><u>Question:</u></strong>
<br>
<br>
As some people hate the classifier and we&#39;ve actually had people walk away from the sign-up table when they found that was what we were doing for a
particular match, in September we did a 6 stage match - 3 classifier stages and 3 scenario stages. I wrote a little bit of software to break out the classifier
stages so they could be calculated separately: <a target="_blank"... ]]></description>

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			<author>feeds@yuku.com (j ted murphy)</author>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2009 10:21:23 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ 106mm "factory" barrel exemption for Canadian members ]]></title>
			<link>http://idpaforum.yuku.com/topic/4673/t/106mm-factory-barrel-exemption-for-Canadian-members.html</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ We have received the following rule exemption for Canadian members. &quot;The exemption applies to Canadian members travelling to events in the US. &quot;After
consideration of the unique laws in Canada, your exemption is granted for the use of 106mm &quot;factory&quot; barrels in Canada for compact guns. This will
only apply to guns imported and changed to meet Canadian law. These barrels must in all other respects be the same as a standard factory barrel with the
exception of slightly... ]]></description>

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			<pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2008 18:14:43 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ Using a Port or Window as Cover ]]></title>
			<link>http://idpaforum.yuku.com/topic/4608/t/Using-a-Port-or-Window-as-Cover.html</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ Hi Ted,
<br>
<br>
In keeping with IDPA basis in defensive principles when engaging threats
<br>
through &quot;windows&quot; the shooter should use the sides of the port like they
<br>
would using vertical cover. The rule says more than 50% of the shooters
<br>
upper body must be behind cover. It also states that 100% of the
<br>
shooters legs and feet must be behind cover.
<br>
<br>
Because IDPA is a defensive oriented sport, competitors, SO&#39;s, MD&#39;s and
<br>
CoF designers should think... ]]></description>

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			<author>feeds@yuku.com (j ted murphy)</author>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 16:28:45 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ Using more than the two mags on your belt.  A.K.A. using your "Barney Magazine" ]]></title>
			<link>http://idpaforum.yuku.com/topic/4588/t/Using----two-mags---belt--K--using--Barney-Magazine-.html</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ <div>
  <font face="Bookman Old Style"><u>Question</u>:</font>
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  <font face="Times New Roman">3.</font> <strong><em><font face="Times New Roman">In lieu of the use of ammunition carriers</font></em></strong><font face="Times New Roman">, spare magazines (2), speedloaders (3) and moon clips(3) used in a <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1227313928_3">CoF</span> may be carried
  in the contestant&#39;s pockets and used for any IDPA legal reload.</font>
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</div>... ]]></description>

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			<pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 19:33:34 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ attempting to correct a speed load by racking the slide ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ <br>
<br>
Question: It came to my attention that at a recent match a competitor dropped an empty magazine with a round remaining in the gun&#39;s chamber. After
reloading a fresh magazine, he racked the slide, ejecting the chambered round and replacing it with one from the fresh magazine.
<br>
<br>
The S.O. running the contestant gave him a P.E. for performing a slide lock reload when the gun was not completely empty (pg 42). The contestant protested and
the M.D. overruled the penalty,... ]]></description>

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			<pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 19:29:03 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ Engagement of Steel Targets ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ Question:  Regarding the use of steel targets in a stage: Pepper poppers, Reid Reactors, etc. When engaging targets from cover, in Tactical Priority, is a
steel target considered to be engaged when the minimum number of shots has been fired at it, ie: 1; or does the shooter have to wait to see if it falls before
exposing himself to the next target in priority?
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<br>
Answer:  Typically it (steel) is considered engaged when the required number of rounds has been fired at it. The steel has... ]]></description>

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			<pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 19:27:40 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ Magazines extending beyond flush with the base of a grip ]]></title>
			<link>http://idpaforum.yuku.com/topic/4585/t/Magazines-extending-beyond-flush-with-the-base-of-a-grip.html</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ Question:  Regarding magazines extending beyond flush with the base of the grip. In the specific case, a Florida shooter routinely shoots a Glock 19, but uses
Glock 17 magazines. At a recent match, he was challenged as to the legality of using magazines that extend below the gripframe of the pistol. Of course, a
Glock 19 with a Glock 17 magazine inserted easily fits the IDPA box. I don&#39;t know why he likes to do this, but is there any problem with this practice?
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<br>
Answer:  If the... ]]></description>

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			<pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 19:26:24 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ Revolver Barrel Shortening and Replacement. ]]></title>
			<link>http://idpaforum.yuku.com/topic/4382/t/Revolver-Barrel-Shortening-and-Replacement-.html</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ From the Brian Enos Forums:------------ After looking at the offerings for the 686, i have found that replacing the factory 6&quot; barrel with a SSR or
Mountain gun barrel would be acceptable as long as all other criteria for the division was met. The 686 was offered with both of these barrel profiles so each
would be legal as well shortening the barrel from 6&quot; to 4&quot;. As for re-contouring the barrel to match the SSR barrel specs, the rule book only says
that you can cut a barrel... ]]></description>

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			<pubDate>Mon, 01 Sep 2008 07:39:12 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ Holster Check Procedure ]]></title>
			<link>http://idpaforum.yuku.com/topic/4117/t/Holster-Check-Procedure.html</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ When asked if HQ has any official procedure to check for daylight through a holster, Robert Ray of IDPA HQ replied:
<br>
<br>
<strong>Ok, this is how you will be answered if you call HQ. The daylight part is secondary to weather or not the holster holds the gun closer to the body than
3/4 of and inch. If you can pass a 3/4 inch dowel rod between the body and the gun and it not touch, the holster is illegal <span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">for
that person</span>. The same holster <span... ]]></description>

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			<pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2008 15:23:41 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ Extended Slide Releases illegal in ESP/CDP ]]></title>
			<link>http://idpaforum.yuku.com/topic/4116/t/Extended-Slide-Releases-illegal-in-ESP-CDP.html</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ It was asked on the forum if extended slide releases on CDP and ESP guns were legal.  Robert Ray of IDPA&#39;s answer:
<br>
<br>
<strong>Sorry folks, the extended slide release is not on the inclusive list of approved modifications in CDP or ESP. There is a little wiggle room on width,
but for extended I am referring to those that extend past and over the plunger tube housing. These most certainly would be a no go and would get a possible
FTDR or DQ at the Nationals.
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<br>
Robert Ray... ]]></description>

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			<pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2008 15:15:54 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ Using retention features on a holster ]]></title>
			<link>http://idpaforum.yuku.com/topic/4115/t/Using-retention-features-on-a-holster.html</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ It was asked on the forum if the retention features on a holster had to be used.  Robert Ray of IDPA came back with this answer:
<br>
<br>
<strong>As far as retention devises are concerned, if it is there, you must use it. Holsters can be modified now but you can&#39;t just slap a piece of tape on
it and call it done. No &quot;temporary&quot; fixes just for the match.
<br>
<br>
Slicing the thumb strap off is one example of a permanent fix. Just keep in mind that a holster designed with... ]]></description>

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			<pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2008 15:13:30 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ Classifier - How Often is it to be Shot? ]]></title>
			<link>http://idpaforum.yuku.com/topic/2072/t/Classifier-How-Often-is-it-to-be-Shot-.html</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ &quot;Hi, Dru,<br><br>Question for the day.  A question was raised on IDPAforum.com about the requirement to shoot an annual classifier.  One guy is sure that if somebody gets bumped up at a sanctioned match, that fulfills the shooter responsibility to shoot a classifier at least once a year.  I cant find any explicit language to that effect.  Whats the scoop?<br><br>Thanks for any insight.<br>Jane&quot;<br>**************<br>&quot;Hello, Jane,<br><br>The classifier is to be shot at least once... ]]></description>

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			<pubDate>Fri, 15 Jun 2007 04:53:05 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ Reloading behind Available Cover... ]]></title>
			<link>http://idpaforum.yuku.com/topic/2073/t/Reloading-behind-Available-Cover-.html</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ HQ responded to my query. HQ agreed that the COF should've been designed better, but that <!--EZCODE UNDERLINE START--><span style="text-decoration:underline"><!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong>available cover basically meant that any cover in the COF is considered available.</strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--></span><!--EZCODE UNDERLINE END--> <!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong>The reload should have began and ended behind cover.</strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br><br>Having said that HQ would have... ]]></description>

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			<pubDate>Thu, 14 Jun 2007 06:51:08 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ Shotguns in IDPA? ]]></title>
			<link>http://idpaforum.yuku.com/topic/2074/t/Shotguns-in-IDPA-.html</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ This was sent to me. The text is from a thread on the Brian Enos forums... Sharing it here for your information... I hope Robert doesn't mind it being in here. I figure since it was posted in a public forum, it should be ok to post it here as well. <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START 8o --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/nerd.gif ALT="8o"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> <br>-Melissa <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START 8o --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/nerd.gif ALT="8o"><!--EZCODE... ]]></description>

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			<pubDate>Tue, 08 May 2007 11:54:18 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ Clarification on Daylight Rule ]]></title>
			<link>http://idpaforum.yuku.com/topic/2076/t/Clarification-on-Daylight-Rule.html</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ an interpretation regarding the daylight rule, from conversations/emails between the AC in Canada and Robert Ray at IDPA HQ....<br><br><!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong>The criteria for the daylight is it must be an arms length away from the person and standing normally (both people) and if you do not see daylight then its good.</strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--> <br><br>**********************************<div class='signature'><span style="color:ff0000;">Melissa aka TGR (The Goofy Redhead) aka... ]]></description>

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			<pubDate>Wed, 11 Apr 2007 07:36:04 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ Blackhawk CQC and CQC Serpa holsters ]]></title>
			<link>http://idpaforum.yuku.com/topic/2075/t/Blackhawk-CQC-and-CQC-Serpa-holsters.html</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ I (Steve Shirley, Area Coordinator from Canada) just got off the phone with HQ (Robert Ray) this morning to clear up some rule issues which have been causing a little concern.<br><br>The Blackhawk CQC and CQC Serpa is an approved holster in IDPA.<br><br>This has been confirmed and if any further info is required on this just drop me a line. This info comes directly from HQ.<br><br>*******************************<br><!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em>Of course, this is dependent on the holsters... ]]></description>

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			<pubDate>Wed, 11 Apr 2007 07:31:42 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ Dropping Magazines Clarification ]]></title>
			<link>http://idpaforum.yuku.com/topic/2077/t/Dropping-Magazines-Clarification.html</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ I am the match director for both the XXX club and the XXXX club here in the XXXarea.<br> <br>Following a discussion by multiple &quot;senior&quot; SO's with Regional, State and National SO experience, there seems to be a need for a rule clarification from IDPA. <br> <br>The clarification concerns &quot;dropped ammo/magazine&quot;.<br> <br>Here is the scenario: Stage three, string 1 of the Classification Match. Shooter is suppose to draw and fire 2 rounds at T1-T3 around one side of a... ]]></description>

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			<pubDate>Tue, 24 Oct 2006 09:49:30 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ Barney Mag Pouch ]]></title>
			<link>http://idpaforum.yuku.com/topic/2078/t/Barney-Mag-Pouch.html</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ The question was if you can have more than 2 magazine pouches on your belt, the extra for your Barney Mag. Here is a link to that thread <!--EZCODE LINK START--><a href="http://p075.ezboard.com/fidpaforumfrm8.showMessage?topicID=221.topic" target="top">Barney Mag Pouch Thread</a><!--EZCODE LINK END-->. And below is the answer from HQ. <br><br>*******************<br><br>Garry,<br><br>You can have a load up mag and pouch on the belt as long as the Barney pouch is also behind the centerline. As... ]]></description>

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			<pubDate>Wed, 18 Oct 2006 06:50:34 GMT</pubDate>
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