PRACTICAL SHOOTING EVENTS
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PISTOL & PRACTICAL SHOOTING COMMITTEE
Jody Baker - Co-Chair Phil Cathell - Co-Chair Ben Jorden - Summer Classic Match Director Committee Members Elise Koch Mike Ennis Jr Tony Rudy Practical shooting, also known as dynamic shooting or action shooting, is a set of shooting sports in which the competitors try to unite the three principles of precision, power, and speed, by using a firearm of a certain minimum power factor to score as many points as possible during the shortest time (or sometimes within a set maximum time) https://practiscore.com/clubs/salisbury_gun_club These events are gaining popularity, and lots of events are filling up! Please pre-register on Practiscore to secure your spot in both big and small matches. Thanks! Scores for all of these past events are on our Score Blog! And on the PS website. Scores |
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3rd Saturday of every Month: Pistol Shoots
Practical Shooting style competition shooting at cardboard and steel targets. Scores based on time and accuracy. 4 stages of ~16-24 shots. No Magnum calibers. $5 fee. See Phil Cathell, Jody Baker, or Ben Jorden for more info. What to bring: a handgun with at least THREE magazines (4 is better, especially if each one doesn't hold over 10 rounds), at least 100 rounds of ammo, ear and eye protection, (holsters and magazine pouches optional). Your handgun can be centerfire OR rimfire. We'll even take revolver shooters or PCC enthusiasts. All skill levels welcome, come on out to enjoy the shooting sports. Any of the following calibers are fine: .22LR, .380, 38 spl, 9mm, .40S&W, .45 ACP; (no magnums) We started Pistol matches in 2020 with IDPA ish rules! Thank you for your support these first 5 years! New in 2024, SGC's Monthly Club Pistol Shoots will use the Galactic Pistol Alliance Shooting Format. "GPA" was created nearby at Bridgeville Rifle & Pistol Club: galacticpistolalliance.com/ https://brpc-de.com/gpa/. The Galactic Pistol Alliance (GPA) is a sport, based very roughly on shooting defensively. It is intended to be safe, easily understood and to provide a level playing field for fair competition. It is a game, it is a sport, it is a competition. The 2024 full year shooting program can be found (here). The GPA Ruleset is on the GPA website, currently 4.4.1 ish. Rules Highlights GPA uses 1/2 second values for Points Down / Time Plus -24 Rounds maximum - Carry as many mags as desired. -Mags may be loaded to full capacity -One mandatory reload per stage – you decide when and where -Targets may be required to be shot while moving -No tactical priority while shooting in the open -Drop a loaded mag with no penalty -Unlimited steel targets -Unlimited non-threats 5th Saturdays of a Month (occasionally, not guaranteed): Pistol Bowling Pin Shoots or other style Pistol Shoots. Bowling Pin Shooting en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bowling_pin_shooting. Bracket style, best an opponent in 2 of 3 matches and proceed to the next round. Sometimes we have a loser's bracket where you can fight your way back to the top. AR/CARBINE SHOOTS Beginning in November 2022, We are hosting occasional AR/Carbine/PCC shoots $10 per gun. Any semi-auto long gun with box mags is suitable! This uses Hit Factor Scoring. Think of it as USPSA ish or IPSC ish events with equipment divisions for rimfire guns, PCC's, Intermediate guns, and Heavy. TWO GUN Think of a Pistol Match and Combine it with an AR Match, and you get Two Gun! Multigun matches involve shooting a course of fire that has both pistol and rifle targets on it. So you are timed during a stage while you engage targets with one, then switch to the other. Normally, there's only one switch between guns in a stage. Our Two Gun Match will use HIT FACTOR Scoring. Our Inaugural Two Gun Match was September 3, 2023. THREE GUN THREE GUN COMING NOVEMBER 2024! WE WILL USE THE IWI MULTIGUN RULES. WE UPLOADED THEM HERE! The Gun Divisions are: OPEN, TAC SCOPE, TAC LIMITED, MODIFIED, & SGC'S ADDITIONS OF HEAVY METAL, PISTOLERO (PCC) & RIMFIRE RAMBO. 
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INTRO NEW SHOOTER INFO! Our Events are great for newcomers to practical shooting to learn how to participate in events like these!
Safety
This club match has specific rules only for during the event. After the event, all regular range rules apply.
This is a cold range behind the shooting areas. Gun Handling is only to be done at the safe tables and on the firing line.
The safe tables are the white tables pointed at the berm. No Ammo or magazines at the safe tables.
If you do not have a good OWB kydex holster, then you need to keep your gun in a small case as you move up to or come off the firing line.
At AR/Rifle Matches, CHAMBER FLAGS IN YOUR CHAMBER AT ALL TIMES. (the club has chamber flags you can borrow for the day)
If you are on the pistol side of the berm or anywhere near the rifle side shooting area, eyes and ears are required.
While shooting, be mindful of the 180 and where your muzzle is pointed. No moving walking or running with your trigger finger inside of your trigger guards. Breaking the 180 or similar serious infraction will be a Disqualification!
At the end of a string, make safe your firearm BEFORE reaching down to pick up your ejected cartridge.
Lastly, be mindful of the weather. Don’t get dehydrated!
HELP
If everyone PATCHES as many holes on the targets as you POKE into the targets, the event will go smoothly and keep things moving! At sanctioned matches, 8+ people walk downrange after a string to help reset the stage for the next shooter.
The Courses
We have centerfire shooters, and rimfire shooters, and a few revolver and PCC shooters. We track gun type and sight type.
We have (2+) stages, one on the Pistol side, one of the Rifle side here.
We have a lot of shooting to get through today. The people timing and scoring each side need shooters to reset the steel and tape the targets as a shooter finishes. The Shooter on deck, and 3rd up after current, need to be ready to shoot. And then ready to help tape after they are done.
Commands
Shooter Do You Understand the Course of Fire?
Load & Make Ready Shooter Ready? Standby
If you are finished unload and show clear if clear, slide down, [pull the trigger], & reholster or case your firearm STOP (if needed)
TWO TYPES OF SCORING
TIME PLUS: This is how IDPA & GPA score. Stage Scoring is Time Plus penalties for inaccuracy, misses, or other penalties, total score is total time. (This is the monthly Pistol Shoot)
HIT FACTOR: POINTS DIVIDED BY TIME. (this is used for AR/CARBINE and TWO GUN, and maybe special PISTOL EVENTS)
4 Rules of Gun Safety
1. All guns are always considered loaded.
2. Never let your muzzle cover anything you are not willing to destroy.
3. Keep your finger off the trigger till your sights are on target.
4. Identify your target and what is behind it.
Essential Themes to our Events:
SPORTSMANSHIP & MARKSMANSHIP
Be safe and have fun! Help your fellow shooters reset the stages to have a speedy and good match.
Engage targets from inside shooting zones only.
Do not engage steel targets closer than 7 yards.
Generally, the only magazine/reload rule will be: reload at least once per stage, when is at your discretion
No cover garments required
No Picking up Brass until the Event is over and the stage props are stored.
Safety
This club match has specific rules only for during the event. After the event, all regular range rules apply.
This is a cold range behind the shooting areas. Gun Handling is only to be done at the safe tables and on the firing line.
The safe tables are the white tables pointed at the berm. No Ammo or magazines at the safe tables.
If you do not have a good OWB kydex holster, then you need to keep your gun in a small case as you move up to or come off the firing line.
Eyes and ears are required at all times unless you are in the parking lot.
At the end of a string, make safe your firearm BEFORE reaching down to pick up your ejected cartridge.
Lastly, be mindful of the weather. Don’t get dehydrated!
HELP
If everyone PATCHES as many holes on the targets as you POKE into the targets, the event will go smoothly and keep things moving!
GEAR REQUIREMENTS
Helpful Info
www.youtube.com/watch?v=pBF1i7BBtIg
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jswJqBvGwoM
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ZcrJfJaS_k
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mpuesPsAv3s
shootscapsa.com/first-uspsa-match/top-tips/
www.targetbarn.com/broad-side/uspsa-guide-how-to-get-started/
Safety
This club match has specific rules only for during the event. After the event, all regular range rules apply.
This is a cold range behind the shooting areas. Gun Handling is only to be done at the safe tables and on the firing line.
The safe tables are the white tables pointed at the berm. No Ammo or magazines at the safe tables.
If you do not have a good OWB kydex holster, then you need to keep your gun in a small case as you move up to or come off the firing line.
At AR/Rifle Matches, CHAMBER FLAGS IN YOUR CHAMBER AT ALL TIMES. (the club has chamber flags you can borrow for the day)
If you are on the pistol side of the berm or anywhere near the rifle side shooting area, eyes and ears are required.
While shooting, be mindful of the 180 and where your muzzle is pointed. No moving walking or running with your trigger finger inside of your trigger guards. Breaking the 180 or similar serious infraction will be a Disqualification!
At the end of a string, make safe your firearm BEFORE reaching down to pick up your ejected cartridge.
Lastly, be mindful of the weather. Don’t get dehydrated!
HELP
If everyone PATCHES as many holes on the targets as you POKE into the targets, the event will go smoothly and keep things moving! At sanctioned matches, 8+ people walk downrange after a string to help reset the stage for the next shooter.
The Courses
We have centerfire shooters, and rimfire shooters, and a few revolver and PCC shooters. We track gun type and sight type.
We have (2+) stages, one on the Pistol side, one of the Rifle side here.
We have a lot of shooting to get through today. The people timing and scoring each side need shooters to reset the steel and tape the targets as a shooter finishes. The Shooter on deck, and 3rd up after current, need to be ready to shoot. And then ready to help tape after they are done.
Commands
Shooter Do You Understand the Course of Fire?
Load & Make Ready Shooter Ready? Standby
If you are finished unload and show clear if clear, slide down, [pull the trigger], & reholster or case your firearm STOP (if needed)
TWO TYPES OF SCORING
TIME PLUS: This is how IDPA & GPA score. Stage Scoring is Time Plus penalties for inaccuracy, misses, or other penalties, total score is total time. (This is the monthly Pistol Shoot)
HIT FACTOR: POINTS DIVIDED BY TIME. (this is used for AR/CARBINE and TWO GUN, and maybe special PISTOL EVENTS)
4 Rules of Gun Safety
1. All guns are always considered loaded.
2. Never let your muzzle cover anything you are not willing to destroy.
3. Keep your finger off the trigger till your sights are on target.
4. Identify your target and what is behind it.
Essential Themes to our Events:
SPORTSMANSHIP & MARKSMANSHIP
Be safe and have fun! Help your fellow shooters reset the stages to have a speedy and good match.
Engage targets from inside shooting zones only.
Do not engage steel targets closer than 7 yards.
Generally, the only magazine/reload rule will be: reload at least once per stage, when is at your discretion
No cover garments required
No Picking up Brass until the Event is over and the stage props are stored.
Safety
This club match has specific rules only for during the event. After the event, all regular range rules apply.
This is a cold range behind the shooting areas. Gun Handling is only to be done at the safe tables and on the firing line.
The safe tables are the white tables pointed at the berm. No Ammo or magazines at the safe tables.
If you do not have a good OWB kydex holster, then you need to keep your gun in a small case as you move up to or come off the firing line.
Eyes and ears are required at all times unless you are in the parking lot.
At the end of a string, make safe your firearm BEFORE reaching down to pick up your ejected cartridge.
Lastly, be mindful of the weather. Don’t get dehydrated!
HELP
If everyone PATCHES as many holes on the targets as you POKE into the targets, the event will go smoothly and keep things moving!
GEAR REQUIREMENTS
- 1 kydex holster is REQUIRED. Or a pistol rug that can be fully zippered closed.
- NYLON & SOFT HOLSTERS NOT ALLOWED for STARTING FROM Drawing.
- HOLSTERS MUST HAVE MUZZLE POINTED DIRECTLY DOWN. (NO CANT)
- SERPA HOLSTERS NOT ALLOWED WITH RETENTION MECHANISM ACTIVE.
- 3 magazines. Suggest full size capacity, or 4x 10rounders. (likely 2 standard capacity magazines would be fine, 3 is safe) (Revolver: Suggested 3-4 speed-loaders or moon clips). Max MAG Length 142mm.
- AMMO: A match is 60-80 shots. Have 100 rounds of ammo to be safe for our matches, in case of malfunctions or re-shoots.
- (centerfire reloads = 125+ power factor)
- Ear & Eye Protection
- Suggest 2 belt mounted magazine pouches.
- All shooters who are not members of SGC must sign a release of liability form.
- COLD RANGE! No Weapon handling except the shooters in the Bays OR at the “Safe Table”
- DO NOT UNHOLSTER YOUR WEAPON OR UNCASE YOUR FIREARM UNTIL THE RANGE OFFICER TELLS YOU TO LOAD AND MAKE READY.
- Weapons should either be holstered with slides open or in cases closed. Weapons can be uncased at the line or at the “Safe table” only. Long Guns should be chamber flagged.
- No handling of ammunition at the “Safe table”
- Based on conditions at the club, weather, ground, etc, changes to the course program may be made at the discretion of the Pistol committee.
- Do not engage steel targets closer than 8 yards.
- ALWAYS HAVE CONTROL OF YOUR FIREARM.
- DO NOT BREAK THE 180. (ALWAYS KEEP MUZZLE POINTED DOWNRANGE)
- DO NOT MOVE WITH YOUR FINGER ON THE TRIGGER, (KEEP IT OUT OF TRIGGER GUARD)
- DO NOT RELOAD OR CLEAR JAMS WITH YOUR FINGER ON THE TRIGGER
- DO NOT RUN FASTER THAN YOU CAN SAFELY MOVE WHILE STILL CONTROLLING YOUR FIREARM.
- NO ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGES
- NO BULLETS MUST BE FIRED OVER THE BERMS.
Helpful Info
www.youtube.com/watch?v=pBF1i7BBtIg
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jswJqBvGwoM
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ZcrJfJaS_k
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mpuesPsAv3s
shootscapsa.com/first-uspsa-match/top-tips/
www.targetbarn.com/broad-side/uspsa-guide-how-to-get-started/
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