I'm going to give IDPA a try a week from Saturday. I'm in California so my max. magazine capacity is 10 rounds. What's the procedure for topping off the magazine prior to the start? Do I eject the mag after loading the chamber, holster my M&P, top off the mag with a round from my pocket, etc. Or, do I carry a fourth mag so I'm basically doing a tactical reload prior to the start? In that case ejected mag prior to the start would just go into a back pocket and not get used in the stage.
BTW, my only goal is to avoid a DQ. I'm really looking forward to skill building at other than a range venue.
BTW, my only goal is to avoid a DQ. I'm really looking forward to skill building at other than a range venue.