So what exactly is Canadian Defensive Pistol?

It is a Canadianized version of the International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) shooting sport where the participants carry holstered pistols and on safety officer command, draw their pistols and engage multiple targets. Time is electronically recorded and accuracy score computed. The most accurate shooter with the best time wins. Most matches have multiple stage s providing various levels of challenge for the shooters.

The emphasis with CDP is basics as you can compete with your standard Glock, Colt 1911 style pistol or even a revolver. You also compete in your own division, i.e. revolvers against revolvers, or semi-auto against semi-auto. In all there are 4 divisions. Holsters are even easier; a basic holster that covers the trigger guard and retains the pistol is all you need. Any clamshell style will do, no cross draws.

Another important feature of this shooting sport is that you don’t have to be an athlete to compete and not even necessarily a good shot. Each shooter can be classified at their current level and move up through the classifications as their skill improves.

For more information visit the Canadian Defensive Pistol website.