Practical/Tactical Match

In response to the demand for a multiple-gun match, we have turned the Practical Handgun Match into the Practical/Tactical  - Handgun/Shotgun Match.

Every 4th Saturday beginning at 9:00am, we will be holding our 2-Gun match.  So go dust off your tactical shotgun, or bird gun - we're not picky - and get some shot-shells for it.  Regardless of whether you have a run-of-the-mill Mossberg 500, a beefed-up 590 or Remington 870, or a top-of-the line Wilson Scattergun, come see what you can do with it when the timer is running.

Rules are simple, as usual: multiple stages, each set-up for a handgun and shotgun scenario.  For the handgun, the rules remain the same: any reasonable pistol or revolver (if in doubt, contact me), stock or custom, optics or not - each type will compete in it's own class.  Single stacks shoot against single-stacks and hi-caps against hi-caps.  Likewise for the shotguns, pump and semi-auto in its own class.  Ammunition is restricted to #7, #7 1/2 or #8 bird shot.  No buckshot, slugs or magnum loads allowed.  No speed-loaders allowed for the shotguns.

 Those of you familiar with our Practical Match already know to bring lots of ammo.  We like to shoot, and then shoot some more.  Estimate 100 handgun rounds and one box of shotgun shells, at a minimum.  Handgun holsters are encouraged but not required.

Targets will be a combination of reactive steel, static steel and paper.  You may be required to engage targets through doorways, through windows or while seated at a card table - you never know!  Develop your accuracy and speed while negotiating your way through fun and challenging courses.

Gates will open at 8:30 with the shooting starting at 9:00.  Bring a friend.  Let's get more people involved in the shooting sports.  We welcome all levels of competitors, from novice to expert.  If you have any questions, contact me at maguirre@bellsouth.net.   See you there on the 4th Saturday.

Eye Protection and Hearing Protection are Mandatory - no exceptions.  Safety first, always.

Practical Handgun/Shotgun Brief Overview

Our match combines some of the defensive principles used in IDPA with the scenarios and style typical to IPSC – a little of everything!  Match begins at 9:00am and runs until everyone completes all stages.  Shooters with all levels of experience are welcome.  Competition is open to shooters of both Stock and Custom types of firearms.   The match combines shooting, movement, judgment, accuracy and speed - all while under timed conditions.  The complete course requires approximately 100 rounds of handgun ammunition and 1 box of shotgun shells.  The emphasis is on safety and fun - in that order - while exposing shooters to situations and conditions not normally encountered during target practice.  Shooters new to competition are welcome.  So please join us every 4^th Saturday morning of each month and bring a friend.