IDPA Indoor Nationals Match Participant Code of Conduct
SIGNED UNDER THE PAINS AND PENALTIES OF PERJURY THIS ____ day of February, 2014.
- I will follow all of the safety rules of IDPA and Smith & Wesson.
- I will follow all commands and instructions of the Match Director, Safety Officers, and any official representative of Smith & Wesson.
- I have read and will abide by the rules in the current IDPA rulebook.
- Prior to and during the match, I will refrain from the use of alcohol, substances, or medications that may negatively impact my ability to participate safely in the match or that may impact the safety of other match participants or bystanders.
- I will not communicate with others in a threatening, harassing or abusive manner, and will not engage in the use of off-color remarks and jokes or profanity during the course of my participation in the match. I will not physically touch another person participating in an IDPA event without their consent unless it is necessary to address an immediate safety issue.
- I will treat all match participants with respect. I will not participate in any discriminatory actions or behavior against others for any reason, including, but not limited to, their IDPA classification, shooting abilities, race, sex, religion, age, disability or national origin.
- I will represent my sport in a professional manner through my behavior and dress, in accordance with the standards established by the Match Director and Smith & Wesson.
- I will refrain from disparagement or inappropriate criticism of IDPA or other shooting sports, their officials, and rules of match competition.
- I will always be a champion for IDPA and promote IDPA in the best light possible.
- I understand that the failure to follow this Code of Conduct or any other commands or instructions of the Match Director, any Safety Officers, or any official representative of Smith & Wesson may result in my disqualification or exclusion from participation in the IDPA Indoor Nationals at the sole discretion of Smith & Wesson, and may also result in the revocation of my IDPA membership.
Signature: __________________________________
Printed Name: _______________________________
Witness: ___________________________________
How serious? Pains and penalties of perjury SERIOUS.