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Practical Pistol

Range 4

Year around weather permitting

First Saturday

Entry Fee $10

Match start time: 9:00 AM

Equipment:  

  • Pistol or revolver
  • Strong side holster (no cross draw holsters)
  • Four (4) magazines for semi-autos
  • Three (3) speed loaders for revolvers
  • Eye and Ear protection (required)

60 Round Match

Course of Fire:

  • First Stage
    • 12 rounds unsupported
    • 7 yards
    • 20 seconds
  • Second Stage
    • 18 rounds
      • 6 rounds kneeling, unsupported
      • 6 rounds weak side, weak hand, barricade supported
      • 6 rounds strong side, strong hand, barricade supported
    • 25 yards
    • 1 min 30 secs
  • Third Stage
    • 24 rounds
      • 6 rounds sitting, unsupported
      • 6 rounds weak side, weak hand, barricade supported
      • 6 rounds strong side, strong hand, barricade supported
      • 6 rounds shooters choice of the previous positions.
    • 25 yards
    • 2 min 45 secs
  • Fourth Stage
    • 6 rounds, unsupported
    • 15 yards
    • 12 secs

48 Round Match

  • Stage 1 at 3 yards
    • String 1: From the holster, 6 shots strong hand only in 8 seconds
    • String 2: From low ready (no higher than the bottom edge of the target), weak hand only, 6 shots in 8 seconds.
  • Stage 2 at 7 yards:
    • From the holster, 12 shots, double action in 20 seconds
  • Stage 3 at 15 yards
    • From the holster, 12 shots double action in 20 seconds
  • Stage 4 at 25 yards
    • From the holster, 6 rounds unsupported, 6 rounds supported in 45 seconds.

Rules:  The match targets will be B-27 silhouette targets (24" X 45").  Only 6 rounds will be loaded in magazines or revolvers at one time.  All stages will start with a holstered pistol. No loaded weapons allowed off the firing line and loading on the line shall only be done on command.  All stages will be shot double action.  Single action semi-autos will start "cocked and locked".  Scoring of your target will be completed by the contestant to the left of you on the firing line. All decisions by the designated Range Officer shall be final.

If you would like to shoot a match, please attend one Saturday. It is preferred that each participant observe a match before shooting one.

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