SANNER'S LAKE SPORTSMEN'S CLUB

IDPA Matches

International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) is a shooting sport that simulates “real world” self-defense scenarios using practical handguns and holsters that are suitable for self-defense use.  One of the unique facets of this sport is that it is geared toward the new or average shooter, yet is fun, challenging and rewarding for the experienced shooter.  The main goal is to test the skill and ability of an individual, not equipment or gamesmanship. A typical club match will consist of 6 stages with real world scenarios where shooters engage the targets using appropriate sequence (i.e. near to far) while using cover.  Strong hand, weak hand only, shooting on the move or from a vehicle are some of the situations encountered during a match.

Upcoming events

Match Details

Contact the Match Director at the email address below for IDPA match announcements, signup links, and match results

Match Results

Search Practiscore:

https://practiscore.com/results

using the key word "sanners" to see results from all recent IDPA matches

More Info

Match Director

Match Description

  • Typically 6 stages with no more than 18 shots per string and a round count of about 100.  Scenario based stages which balance speed and accuracy in shooting.
  • Sanner's Lake is a cold range. No loaded firearms except when under direction of Safety Officer.
Who
  • Open to public. 
  • After third match must be an IDPA member.  Membership is also required for classifier and Tier 2 (or higher) matches.

Where

Schedule

  • Usually 1st Saturday of the Month; Year Round
  • Additional specialty matches (rifle only, 2-gun etc.) may occur thorough the year - see the match calendar shown below.
  • Match begins at 9AM.  Check-in between 8-8:45AM.

Cost

  • SLSC members $10
  • Non-members $15

Divisions

  • Stock Service Pistol (SSP)
  • Enhanced Service Pistol (ESP)
  • Custom Defense Pistol (CDP)
  • Compact Carry Pistol (CCP)
  • Carry Optics (CO)
  • Revolver (REV)
  • Back Up Gun (BUG)
For detailed explanation of permitted firearms for each division see IDPA Match Rules.

Equipment Needed:

  • Firearm - 9mm or higher caliber
  • Holster, magazine pouch (2), magazines (minimum 3)
  • Cover garment
  • Ammo - around 100 rounds

Course of Fire Details

  • On the line - Load and make firearm ready upon direction of Safety Officer
  • Place firearm in start position, typically holstered
  • Upon start signal shoot the course of fire
  • After finished, unload and show clear, holster empty firearm
  • Official IDPA cardboard targets will be used, as well as occasional steel or plastic "flipper" targets 

Scoring

  • Each stage will be timed
  • For every point down 1 second will be added to stage time
  • Procedural Error - adds 3 seconds to stage time
  • Failure to Do Right - adds 20 seconds to stage time
  • Flagrant Penalty - adds 10 seconds to stage time
  • Each Hit on a Non-Threat - adds 5 seconds to stage time
  • See rule book for details

Rules


Upcoming events

    • 04 Jan 2025
    • 06 Dec 2025
    • 9 sessions
    • SLSC Dynamic Shooting Pits and BE range

    Find more info at our IDPA webpage.

    Match POC:

    Time:

    • 8am-1pm
    • Set up begins at 7:30am
    • Please be registered and ready to shoot by 8:45am for the Safety Brief and squadding info

    Fee:

    • $10.00 for SLSC Members
    • $15.00 for Non-Members

    Sign Up:

    • Contact match POC to be put on the mailing list for match announcements with link to sign up.

    Course of Fire:

    • Normal monthly matches are pistol only.  Rifle or other special matches will be posted separately.
    • Typically 6 stages with a round count around 80. 
    • Email from match POC will contain the current month's course of fire.
    • 07 Jan 2025
    • 30 Dec 2025
    • 52 sessions
    • Dynamic Pits

    Tuesday mornings in the Dynamic Pits the SLSC "Geezer Squad" runs an informal but still official IDPA match. They set up the stages around 8 am and begin shooting at 9 am.  When it's cold out (or whenever they feel like it) they start setting up at 9am and start shooting when setup is complete.  

    For event details, visit the Old Geezer IDPA web page.

    Open to the Public.

    • 14 Mar 2025
    • 26 Dec 2025
    • 40 sessions
    • Dynamic Pits

    On Friday mornings the SLSC geezers run an informal skills development training session in dynamic pits 3-5. They start setting up the stages at around 9am and begin shooting after setup is complete.

    For event details, visit the Old Geezer IDPA web page.

    Open to the Public.

    • 23 Mar 2025
    • 09 Aug 2025
    • 3 sessions
    • Dynamic Pits 1-5

    Refer to the match page for detailed information

    • 31 Mar 2025
    • 29 Sep 2025
    • 27 sessions
    • Sanner's Lake Sportsmen's Club

    For event details, visit the Working Stiffs IDPA page.

    • 03 Apr 2025
    • 8:00 AM
    • 05 Apr 2025
    • 6:00 PM
    • SLSC Dynamic Shooting Pits, Bullseye Range, Archery Range, Rifle Range and Clubhouse

    IDPA State Match on Friday and Saturday - all day.  Set up on Thursday all day.   Match director JJ  mailto:SannersIDPA@gmail.com

    • 10 May 2025
    • 08 Nov 2025
    • 3 sessions
    • Sanner's Lake Sportsmen's Club

    See the Galactic Pistol Alliance page for details

    (Note: page currently under construction)

    • 08 Jun 2025
    • 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    • SLSC Dynamic Shooting Pits and BE range

    Find more info at our IDPA webpage.

    Match POC:

    Time:

    • 8am-1pm
    • Set up begins at 7:30am
    • Please be registered and ready to shoot by 8:45am for the Safety Brief and squadding info

    Fee:

    • $10.00 for SLSC Members
    • $15.00 for Non-Members

    Sign Up:

    • Contact match POC to be put on the mailing list for match announcements with link to sign up.

    Course of Fire:

    • Normal monthly matches are pistol only.  Rifle or other special matches will be posted separately.
    • Typically 6 stages with a round count around 80. 
    • Email from match POC will contain the current month's course of fire.
    • 30 Oct 2025
    • 8:00 AM
    • 01 Nov 2025
    • 6:00 PM
    • Sanner's Lake Sportsmen's Club

    IDPA Chesapeake Cup on Friday and Saturday - all day. 

    Set up on Thursday all day.  

    Match director JJ  mailto:SannersIDPA@gmail.com

Past events

31 Oct 2024 IDPA Chesapeake Cup (All Ranges EXCEPT Shotgun Range)
13 Jul 2024 Practical-Tactical Shotgun (Dynamic Pits)
25 Apr 2024 IDPA State Match (All Ranges EXCEPT Shotgun Range)
01 Apr 2024 Working Stiffs IDPA Style Match (Dynamic Pits)
27 Feb 2024 IDPA Safety Officer Class
06 Jan 2024 IDPA Match (Dyn Pits & Bullseye Range)
02 Jan 2024 "Old Geezer" IDPA Style Match (Dynamic Pits)
12 Mar 2023 IDPA SO Class
28 Apr 2022 IDPA State Match (All Ranges EXCEPT SG Range)
03 Feb 2022 Chesapeake Cup Match IDPA (All Ranges EXCEPT Shotgun Range)
25 Jan 2022 IDPA RSO Only Class (Clubhouse)
04 Jan 2022 "Old Geezer" IDPA Style Match
01 Jan 2022 IDPA Match (Dyn Pits)
17 Oct 2021 IDPA SO Class
29 Apr 2021 IDPA State Match (All Ranges EXCEPT SG Range)
04 Feb 2021 Chesapeake Cup Match IDPA (All Ranges EXCEPT Shotgun Range)
02 Jan 2021 IDPA Match (Dyn Pits and Bullseye Range)
01 Dec 2020 "Old Geezer" IDPA Style Match
30 Oct 2020 IDPA SO Class
30 Sep 2020 IDPA State Match (All Ranges EXCEPT SG Range)
27 Sep 2019 IDPA SO Class
29 Jun 2019 IDPA RSO Match (Dyn Pits)
05 Jan 2019 IDPA Match (Dyn Pits and Bullseye Range)
19 Sep 2017 "Old Geezer" IDPA Style Match
07 Jan 2017 ***CANCELED IDPA Match
03 Sep 2016 CANCELED IDPA Match
30 Jul 2016 IDPA Rifle Match (Bullseye & Dyn Pits)
05 May 2016 IDPA State Match (All Ranges EXCEPT SG Range)
05 Mar 2016 IDPA Classifier (Bullseye & Dyn Pits)
04 Feb 2016 Chesapeake Cup Match IDPA (All Ranges EXCEPT Shotgun Range)
02 Jan 2016 IDPA Match (Bullseye & Dyn Pits)

Sanners Lake Sportmen's Club
PO Box 1300, Lexington Park, MD 20653

Powered by Wild Apricot Membership Software