We are offering a training opportunity for candidates interested in becoming an IDPA Safety Officer. Candidates must meet the following qualifications:

1. Be at least 21 years of age and be able to lawfully possess a firearm under the laws of your country of residence.
2. Be a current IDPA member in good standing for at least six months and never have had their membership revoked.
3. Have shot at least six IDPA matches, at the club or sanctioned level.
4. Possess a basic knowledge of the IDPA rulebook.
5. Be sponsored by an IDPA-affiliated club representative that can confirm the applicant’s ability to safely handle a firearm and who is willing and able to provide designated mentor SOs committed to training the graduate SO.

It is important that you confer with the club representative/Match Director at the sponsoring club prior to applying to confirm their willingness to sponsor you.

You will be required to pass an online pre-test then attend this 8-hour class. The class is split into a morning classroom session then on the range for at least part of the afternoon.