Welcome to DownZero.com

DownZero.com is the main site for the S & W Defensive Pistol League. Here you will find the S&W IDPA affiliated Club match schedule and club match results. The S&W Defensive Pistol League matches are held at the Smith & Wesson Shooting Sports Center.

This site provides some convenience to help others find other local clubs, even though not all clubs are listed. For a complete listing of affiliated IDPA clubs, please check with IDPA's home page. [The IDPA logo is a trademark of International Defensive Pistol Association]

The purpose of IDPA competition is to test the skill and ability of the individual in the use of practical equipment including full charge service ammunition to solve simulated "real world" self-defense scenarios. More information is available at the IDPA home page

Below are some up and coming matches. Please check those clubs web site for complete match update for sometimes they do get canceled or dates changed.

Very Good Information about Non-residents traveling into Massachusetts (Courtesy of Rod & Gun Club of New Bedford). Legal info for non-residents