the international governing body for IDPA competition which offers shooters a fun, safe, and challenging format to practice and test their gun handling skills through defensive-based scenarios. Today IDPA stands as the fastest growing shooting sport in the United States with over 20,000 members from all 50 states and 54 foreign countries. IDPA's 321 affiliated clubs offer weekly and monthly matches as well as host major championships.

Today's final stage preview from this weekend's New England Regional Championship is called 'Take The Shot?' and was designed by MetroWest Tactical's Dave Ritchie. This is a 12-round (min) stage with 6 IDPA targets, 1 steel and 2 non-threats.

SCENARIO: A nice picnic turns into an ambush scene. Protect the baby and yourself.

PROCEDURE: Engage T1 through T6 with 2 rounds each. Carrier mustposition. Opening the port activates the NT mover. All IDPA cover rules apply.

This Friday marks the start of the New England Regional IDPA Championship which is being hosted by MetroWest Tactical at the Harvard Sportsmen's Club. SOs and staff will shoot Friday, with the main body of shooters competing Saturday and Sunday. Match Director Michael Joffe and his team have put together 12 exciting stages for the 191-round-count (min) match. Thanks to the " A-O·kay" from Area Coordinator Tom Yost and IDPA Executive Director Joyce Wilson, DOWN ZERO will be showcasing all 12 stages beginning today.

Stage 1 of the 2012 New England Regional is called 'Move With Cover.' This 17-round stage was designed by Jon Nierenburg and features 8 IDPA targets, 2 non-threats and 1 steel popper. Here's