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9/19/2009 6:15:53 PM EDT
I have never shot a IDPA match, how do you get ranked?  Is your ranking broken down by pistol/class?  Just a quick read and it looks like you have to shot a qualifier match, if you do really well at one and not so well at another does your ranking go up/down?
9/19/2009 6:19:10 PM EDT
[#1]
rankings only go up.
9/20/2009 5:59:23 AM EDT
[#2]
The firearms are grouped into five (5) divisions:

1) Custom Defensive Pistol (.45ACP semi-automatics only);
2) Enhanced Service Pistol (9mm (9x19) or larger caliber semi-automatics);
3) Stock Service Pistol (9mm (9x19) or larger caliber double action, double action only, or safe action semi-automatics);
4) Enhanced Service Revolver (.38 caliber or larger double action revolvers); and
5) Stock Service Revolver (.38 caliber or larger double action revolvers).

Shooters are then classed by like-skill levels with progression from Novice (NV); to Marksman (MM); to Sharpshooter (SS); to Expert (EX); and, finally, to Master (MA).
9/23/2009 12:19:01 PM EDT
[#3]
Don't sweat the qualifier matches.  I've shot IDPA off and on for years and I've never bothered with it.  

Go out, shoot, have fun.  If you want to get serious, then worry about qualifiers.
9/23/2009 12:30:53 PM EDT
[#4]
I would shoot a qualifier match if you have one readily available.
That way you can compete directly with shooters of your same skill level.
Not required, as the previous poster said, but definitely adds to the fun!
10/7/2009 3:49:05 PM EDT
[#5]
I just shot my 2nd USPSA match last Sunday.  One of the guys encouraged me to come out for IDPA this Sunday, only thing is it is a qualifier match.  Would there any problem with a non IDPA registered shooter shooting it?
10/8/2009 6:18:44 AM EDT
[#6]
Nope, no problem, they will let you shoot it.
New shooters are always welcome no matter what.