)So we are going to do it again, on April 24, 2016.
What's a Back Up Gun? According to the IDPA rulebook, there are two sub-categories for this division.
Semi-Automatic (BUG-S) 3.60 barrel or less, .380ACP minimum, magazine extends no more then 1" below grip frame, loaded at start with 6 rounds maximum (1 chambered, 5 in magazine. Spare magazine(s) with 6 rounds, 29 ounces with empty magazine
Revolver (BUG-R) 3" barrel or less, .38 special minimum, maximum of 6 rounds in cylinder, 38 ounces empty.
Stages will have strings of fire with 5 (or less) scored rounds, to make a place for the J-frame revolver (5-shot) or the RugerLCP/KelTec P3AT pocket blasters)
A stage CAN have more then one string of fire.
Right now, we are not requiring holster draws, with all starts from ready pistol, briefcase, table top, under a napkin, pillow, in a gun bag, etc...
BUT, if you have a safe holster (covered trigger guard, belt carry) there may be a stage where you will get to choose between drawing, or grabbing your pistol off the table top (or where ever)
There will be a stage requiring a reload on the clock. That stage will only have 10 scored rounds, so a J-frame can still play. Only one spare speedloader (or magazine) will be required. Of course, you can use loose rounds
The reload will be staged on a table top, in the drawer, on the seat etc, so you won't need mag or speedloader pouches for your BUG.Round count should be over 50 and under 100 (to be decided later)
Targets should be big and close (but not always)
