Welcome to the McHenry IDPA website. 

We hope you will find your visit worthwhile and informative. The International Defensive Pistol Association consists of  many local clubs using the common rules of the parent organization. Please visit the IDPA Website for complete rules and information. 

The  McHenry IDPA Shooting Clubs was formed in late summer 2000. Most members are customers of the McHenry Shooting Center (now called Shooting Centers of Illinois) and through word of mouth we gathered enough interested parties (about 13) to form a IDPA club. We extend an invitation for new members to join, and for those who wish to find out more information to come to one of  matches and see what it is all about. 

Some of the most common questions about our shooting club are answered below.

1. How often do you meet ?

Currently, we are now meeting twice a month. That could change if the club decides that it wants to.  Check the schedule page for more info

2. How much does it cost to join the McHenry IDPA Shooting club ?

There are 2 memberships to process. First you have to join the IDPA at the national level (fee list) approx $30 per year. Then you have to join at the club level ($30 one time fee). You can take care of both membership applications at a match.

3. What are the match fees and what does that money go towards ?

The Match fee is $10 and the money goes towards range time, targets, target stands, and the purchase of miscellaneous items needed for a club to function such as timers, lumber etc.

4. What type of equipment do I need ?

In short, a gun, an approved holster and ammunition. The IDPA is not about the equipment it is about the person shooting. A listing of approved equipment is available from the IDPA rule book 

5. Where do you hold your matches ?

Most of the time we hold our matches at the Shooting Centers of Illinois in McHenry Illinois. We have our classification matches at the range and once in a while we shoot at an outdoor location (we rent a private gravel pit) and we hope to be able to continue to do that in the future.

Please visit the IDPA web site and check back at this site as we will have pictures of matches and the schedule for future matches.