Pistol Match Details
This page outlines the rules for each match type. During each meeting we will select which matches to set up and depending on time and number of shooters, we may only get to set up 2 of the possible matches below.
Scoring:
NRA D-1 targets are “tombstone” shaped with a bull’s eye in the center. The scoring is X in the center, followed by 10 and 8 rings, with a shot placed anywhere on the target scoring 5. X is scored as a 10 but recorded as 10-X. Maximum score for a 24 round string is therefore 240-24X (240 points, 24 shots on the X).
Paper plates are used instead of steel plates, and are only scored if the hit lands with the inner circle of the plate (at least 1/2″ away from the edge on most plates)
Pistol Shooting Matches:
Match 1: Modified Practical Shooting
- Rounds: 24
- Targets: Bianchi (NRA D-1) targets.
- Range: 5 and 10 Yards.
Procedure:
The Competitor stands facing 2 targets downrange. The Tops of the targets will be approximately 6 feet above ground level and 3 feet apart, edge-to-edge. The starting position will be with the firearm holstered and both
hands held shoulder high. The starting signal will be the turning of the targets preceded by the verbal commands ” READY ” and ” STAND BY.”
5 Yard Stage:
At the signal to commence fire, the competitor fires one round at each target within three (3) second time period. At the second signal to commence fire, the competitor fires two (2) rounds at each target within a four (4) second
time period. At the third signal to commence fire, the competitor fires three (3) rounds at each target with the weak hand only within a eight (8) second time period. (The competitor may use the strong hand to produce and exchange the handgun for this third segment, but all six (6) rounds must be fired with the weak hand without support for the hand or arm of any kind.)
10 Yard Stage:
At the signal to commence fire, the competitor fires one (1) round at each target within a four (4) second time period. At the second signal to commence fire, the competitor fires two (2) rounds at each target within five (5) seconds. At the third (3) signal to commence fire, the
35 competitor fires three (3) rounds at each target within six (6) seconds.
Penalties:
A penalty of ten (10) points will be charged for a premature start, for each procedural error, as well as for each round fired over the designated number, for each round fired while supporting the weak hand or arm during the third segment at the 10-yard stage.
Match 2: The Barricade Event
- Rounds: 24
- Targets: Bianchi (NRA D-l) targets.
- Range: 5 and 10 Yards.
Procedure:
At each stage there will be a six (6) foot high, two (2) foot-wide barricade. They will be placed in a line, one directly behind another. Each barricade will have a clearly marked two (2) foot-wide by three (3) foot long firing area
on the up range side. The competitor must be within the firing area at the “COMMENCE FIRE” signal and no portion of the competitor’s body or equipment may touch outside the firing area until the competitor has finished firing the designated rounds. The barricade will be considered to be within the firing area and may be used as support. There will be two (2) targets downrange. One will be placed three (3) feet to the left of the center line and one three (3) feet to the right. The starting position will be with the firearm holstered and the palms of both hands on the face of the barricade. The starting signal will be the turning of the targets preceded by the verbal commands ” READY ” and ” STAND BY.”
5 Yard Stage:
At the signal to commence fire, the competitor fires six (6) rounds at either target from the matching side of the barricade within the five (5) second time period. At the second signal to commence fire, the competitor fires six (6)
rounds at the remaining target from the matching side of the barricade within the five (5) second time period.
10 Yard Stage:
At the signal to commence fire, the competitor fires six (6) rounds at either target from the matching side of the barricade within the six (6) second time period. At the second signal to commence fire, the competitor fires six (6)
rounds at the remaining target from the matching side of the barricade within the six (6) second time period.
Penalties:
A penalty of ten (10) points will be charged for a premature start, for each procedural error and for each round fired over the designated number.
Note: All competitors must fire all stages in the standing position. All competitors may use the Barricade for support.
Match 3: Retreating Target Speedloading
- Rounds: 12 (3 stages x 4 rounds)
- Targets: 11×17 silhouette.
- Range: Varies 5-20 yards
This is still in the works, but at the moment consists of a target moving away from the competitor. The target will progress passed the competitor and continue to move down range. As soon as the target is in view, the competitor may draw their weapon. When the target reaches the 5 yd mark, the competitor will fire two (2) rounds, reload and fire two (2) more rounds.
Match 4: Paper Plate
- Rounds: 24
- Targets: 8″ paper plates
- Range: 5 and 10 yards
This is a modification to a “falling plate” event.
Procedure:
There will be six (6) target plates placed one foot apart, edge-to-edge. They will be four (4) feet above ground level to the bottom edge. The
starting position will be with firearm holstered and both hands held shoulder high. The starting signal will be an audible type (whistle, horn, etc.) preceded by the verbal commands “READY” and “STAND BY”.
5 Yard Stage:
At the signal to commence fire, the competitor will fire one (1) round at each target. The targets must be hit within the marked area in order to count for score. The time limit will be six (6) seconds. The procedure is then repeated.
10 Yard Stage:
At the signal to commence fire, the competitor will fire one (1) round at each target. The targets must be within the marked area in order to count for score. The time limit will be seven (7) seconds. The procedure is then repeated.
Penalties:
A penalty of ten (10) points will be charged for a premature start, for each procedural error, and for each round fired over the designated number.
Match 5: Reactive Race
- Rounds: 24
- Targets: suspended clay pigeons
- Range: 5 yards
This is a modification of a “pepper popper” race.
Procedure:
There will be two sets of five (5) clay pigeons (clays) placed one foot apart, edge-to-edge, separated by three feet between the center clays. They will be about four (4) feet above ground level to the bottom edge. Two competitors will stand a minimum of five feet apart at the firing line. The competitor on the left is assigned to the five clays on the left; the competitor on the right is assigned to the five clays on the right. The starting position will be with firearm holstered and both hands held shoulder high. The starting signal will be an audible type (whistle, horn, etc.) preceded by the verbal commands “READY” and “STAND BY”.
Race Stage:
At the signal to commence fire, the competitors will fire at each target, commencing with the outermost clay and proceeding to the center. Each clay must be broken before proceeding to the next. A maximum of 6 shots may be fired. The competitor who breaks all of their assigned clays first wins the stage. The stage is repeated. The competitors switch positions and repeat the stage 2 more times. In the case of a tie, a coin is flipped for position and the stage is repeated until there is a winner.
Penalties:
A competitor shooting more than the designated 6 shots during a given stage forfeits that stage.
