The 12/18/16 PARAcast podcast
<https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/paracast/id940994458?mt=2> discusses
recent refinements of the provisional 2017 IDPA rules that have been made known
by Ken Reed. The discussion starts at 15 minute mark.
Here is the summary of refinements discussed:
· Visible cover reference lines will be replaced with Fault Lines, one per
shooting position.
· New target, 4” circle in head box, down 0 inside, down 1 outside. Old
targets can be used. Circle, may be drawn on old targets. Circle is recommended
for classifier.
· BUG, PCC, and Carry Optics (?) will specialty match divisions match
directors discretion.
· A list of Flagrant penalties will be provided.
· The M&P Shield is BUG legal again.
· Standards stage max range is increased to 50 yards.
· Penalty can be assessed for shooters not helping with pasting and
resetting.
· Penalty can be assessed for up-range shooters causing a disturbance
interfering with current shooter and/or SO.
Wade
