Rules has precedent over the relevant rules in a ssaa discipline rule book. If you are interested in the fastest and most exhilarating form of practical shooting, have questions about how to get started, or you are just curious about practical shooting click below for more information. Its made me a more skilled and confident shooter, and along the way ive made some amazing. They supersede all earlier editions and remain in effect until specifically. Competitive 10m air rifle and pistol shooting is simple in its design but takes a years to perfect and master. The program, range facilities and officials must comply with standards established by the nra. This is not enough to make me a competition winner, but it makes me much better than the 98% of pistol owners that shoot less than 50 rounds a year. The rules do not apply to international shooting union type competition. The ssaas shooting competitions commonly referred to as disciplines are the. Quick data entery add individual session scores easily with minimal input. Where alternatives are shown, the least restrictive conditions apply unless the tournament program sets forth limitations. This article is an excerpt from the complete guide to 3gun competition book, available now at the sport of 3gun competition falls within the discipline known as action shooting, which really is a politically. I was always interested in the skill of safe high speed pistol shooting and gun handling. Bisley shooting competitions the book of the pistol.
How to get started in 3 gun competition shooting page 9. We do this with great personal passion and pleasure for the shooting and archery sports. Ipsc pistol caliber carbine rules, january 2019 edition 1 chapter 1. While a data book or diary is great for keeping track of information, i feel that it should never be used during long range competition.
Nra official targets are described in section 4 in the nra rule book. I was originally drawn to idpa at an affiliated club in my area. There are dos and do nots when getting involved in uspsa competition shooting. Nra official targets are described in section 4 in the pistol rule book.
Action pistol rules nra competitive shooting programs. Jesse tischauser also holds classifications in all 6 uspsa pistol divisions and participates in idpa, icore, scsa, and gssf matches. Individuals, organizations and other entities not affiliated to ipsc or a member region thereof, are prohibited from using any of these items without. Shooting score is a simple and beautiful app to log and measure your shooting score for issf and olympic 10m air rifle discipline. Nra precision pistol, formerly known as nra conventional pistol, is a national bullseye shooting discipline organized in the united states by nra. Ipsc handgun competition rules jan 2019 edition final 30 dec. The program will take your shooting to the next level. This is a straightforward, nononsense instructional book on pistolshooting. A poster on the wall reminds you of the most important rules. This change has been incorporated into this web based printable ppc rule book. The book of the pistol and revolver is also available to purchase in print pistol competitions are held at most rifle clubs, but the great national competition is the national rifle association week at bisley. Course design the following general principles of course design list the criteria, responsibilities and restrictions governing course. Action pistol matches these rules establish uniform standards for nra sanctioned action pistol shooting competition.
Denise loring served two tours with the amu, shooting international smallbore and air rifle. Get competitive shooting materials, including rule books, scoring aids and devices, score cards and program information, or print official nra targets. If you keep a magazine fully loaded that youll be shooting with at the competition, double check that it still feeds properly and that the spring is still in good condition. Your guide to shooting and competition will help you explore different types of firearms, understand crucial safety rules, and learn fundamental shooting skills. It is a sport that has been the driving force behind airgun innovation and technological advancements. Usa shooting pistol rules rules no longer in use as of 2017 general safety range and target standards equipment and ammunition competition officials shooting event procedures and competition rules. Whether youre a firearms enthusiast, an experienced shooter, or someone who has never even held a gun, shoot.
This course is a piece of my total training system that reinforces the techniques covered in my book your competition handgun training program. The competitive shooting division of the nra offers a wide range of activities in all types of shooting, sanctions over 11,000 shooting tournaments and sponsors over 50 national championships each year. Section 7 will give you the targets required for various courses fired. As an athlete, my traditional sports faded away and idpa filled my competitive urge along with feeding my long time interest in action shooting. From hunters and military members, to competition shooters and general firearm enthusiats, we welcome anyone who values and respects the way of the firearm. Practical shooting official national rules revised. Courses of fire nra conventional pistol competition consists of.
They supersede all earlier editions and remain in effect until specifically superseded. Nra police pistol combat rule book 2016 amendments on january 9, 2016 the nra board of directors adopted one amendment to the 2015 police pistol combat rule book edition. Awards and records media relations list of all figures index. Com is the worlds largest firearm community and is a gathering place for firearm enthusiats of all types. The nra sanctions over 11,000 shooting tournaments and sponsors over 50 national championships each year. Learn all about competitive 10m shooting at airgun depot. Before a match, make sure your guns are clean and oiled up. On january 4, 2020, the nra board of directors approved the law enforcement assistance. Idpa has also helped me to really find the right pistols for myself for both carry and competition, instead of just going with what i thought i liked in the store. Target pistol was introduced into the ssaas stable of shooting disciplines in. Where alternatives are shown, the least restrictive conditions apply unless the tourna.
Book the new m14 complete owners guide by walt kuleck. I enjoy shooting idpa because its a unique opportunity to build skills under pressure. Part 5 choosing a pistol one of the most important considerations to make when getting started in competition shooting is choosing a pistol to compete with. United states practical shooting association 1639 lindamood ln. The idpa competition format was designed to be enjoyable for all shooters of all. Police shooting championships may offer two officer open class and duty gun division npsc team matches. All competitors, team leaders and competition officials must be familiar with these rules and ensure that they are enforced. The 2016 change amended the specifications for the production semiautomatic pistol in. Scoring how to holster howto guides and articles how to get started in 3 gun competition shooting. Founded in 1996, the international defensive pistol association idpa is the governing body for idpa competition, a handguncentric shooting sport based on simulated selfdefense scenarios. Shooting team in 1987 and 1988 and was selected to compete with the united states army reserve service rifle team, achieving master class in her first season. They apply only to action pistol shooting type competition.
Target pistol rules do not provide for specific clothing restrictions or allowances. This book provides an introduction to a wide variety of shooting sports through detailed descriptions that relate each. After the range officer has signed the score sheet, the competitor must add his own signature in the appropriate place. Other organizations in the united states and canada have established rules and keep records of similar disciplines, including.
The competition bulls are to be numbered consecutively. The cmp competition rulebooks that will govern cmp sponsored and sanctioned highpower rifle, pistol, cmp games and smallbore rifle competitions in 2020 have been approved by the cmp boards rules committee and are now posted on the cmp website. Usa shooting pistol rules rules no longer in use as of 2017 general safety range and target standards equipment and ammunition competition. Rules for ssaa practical shooting competitions suitable for both centrefire and rimfire pistol, rifle and shotgun revised 2010 no. Sections 7 and 17 will give the ragets required for various courses fired. Competitors frequently contact the law enforcement competitions department with rulerelated equipment and firearm questions, or about issues dealing with tournament reporting, forms, targets, ppc classification, and the distinguished program. Being of american origin, distances are in yards as per the nra rule book. Emphasis is on accuracy and precision, and participants shoot handguns at paper targets at fixed distances and time limits. How to rifle scope how to guides and articles how to get started in 3 gun competition shooting page 9.
These rules may be used to govern any progressiveposition pistol competition, whether it is a major national event or a small event involving only two or three teams. Disciplines sporting shooters association of australia ssaa. Pistolshooting heinz reinkemeier sportpsychologe trainer. In addition, each set of targets must be readily identifiable by marking each target sheet. In this episode, amy jane tells you what you need to know when getting started in competition shooting. Introduction to the action pistol shooting competition. There are many factors to be considered, such as what competitions you plan to compete in, what divisions in those competitions, action type, and availability of holsters. Nra precision pistol, formerly known as nra conventional pistol, is a national bullseye. Air rifle field target is a simulated fieldshooting discipline that caters to. Our mission is to promote safe, fair and fun participation in steel shooting competition, for members of all ages and skill levels, through effective leadership, education, communication and administration. Official rules and regulations to govern the conduct of all. Choose between different number of total shots 30, 40 and 60 and. Nras competitive shooting division offers a wide range of activities in all types of shooting, for everyone from the novice to the worldclass competitor.
Its takeno prisoners style holds nothing back, and eliminates any guesswork related to which techniques work and which ones are outdated. As a new pistol competitor, you need to be familiar with what the proper targets are. In this course we will address the following topics. The 10 meter air pistol is an olympic shooting event governed by the international shooting sport federation issf. When you are in your time limit for shooting your string of fire, you dont want the distraction of writing in a book. The following information on bisley shooting competitions comes from the book of the pistol and revolver by hugh b.