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THE HANDGUN ACTION EVENT

(From the Cousebook)

GENERAL:
The Action Event consists of 45 targets, arrayed in three Stages of five scored targets each, each Stage run three times. The shooter may not fire more than six shots during any single run.

TARGETS:
Targets are 3/8"-thick hinged steel plates. Target sizes, shapes, and heights vary from Stage to Stage. Distances vary from 9 to 20 yards. Targets are set to fall upon receiving a center hit from ammunition having a minimum USPSA power factor of 125.00.

AMMUNITION:
The minimum caliber is .32. Power factor (bullet weight x velocity - 1000) of match loads must meet minimum USPSA floor of 125.00, and may not exceed USPSA power factor of 175.00.

FIREARM:
Any centerfire pistol or revolver. There are no restrictions on firearm configuration. The same gun must be used for all three stages.

SIGHTS:
No restrictions; except, sighting devices that require accessory devices that are not mounted upon or directly supported by the firearm, are not allowed.

HOLSTERS:
AII holsters must be mounted on a waistbelt. The gunbelt must pass through belt loops at waist level, or, be firmly attached at the same level to an underbelt, which must pass through belt loops at waist level. (Women may move the loops to hip bone level.) All tie-down rigs are prohibited. If the holster is equipped with a retaining device it must be engaged until the shooter begins to draw. Holsters must be constructed or worn in such a way that a shot accidentally tired while drawing or reholstering would not strike a distance greater than one yard behind or to the sides of the shooter. The trigger may not be exposed in a position that could be operated by the finger while holstered.

POSITIONS:

The competitor starts in the shooting box, hands raised (wrists shoulder high), gun loaded, holstered in ready condition.

COURSE OF FIRE:

STAGE I: "OVERLAPPED" Three 12-inch round plates, set at increasing heights in a row running directly away from the shooter, with two 8-inch round plates positioned directly in front of the first and third 12-inch plates in the row.

STAGE II: "SIXPACK" Six 8-inch round plates in two stacked evenly spaced rows of three each (like the top of a sixpack). The bottom row of three are 24" high to their bottom edges, at 12 yards; the top row of three are 48" high to their bottom edges, at 13 yards.

STAGE III: "INSIDE OUT” One 12-inch-axis diamond plate; two 12-inch-diameter round plates. and two 12-inch-side square plates.
The diamond plate is at 10 yards, 16" high to bottom edge, positioned center relative to the shooting box. The two round plates are at 10 yards, 16" high to bottom edges, positioned 8 feet to the right and left of the center line. The- two square plates are at 20 yards, positioned to be evenly spaced between the outer and middle closer targets on each side when viewed from the shooting box, 56" high to bottom edges.

 

THE HANDGUN LONG RANGE EVENT

GENERAL:
45 targets, 45 shots maximum. A total of three Stages, each containing one 10-round Phase and one 5-round Phase.

AMMUNITION:
Minimum caliber 6mm (.243 inch). No armor-piercing or tracer rounds allowed. The same cartridge chambering must be used throughout the Event; however, the competitor may use varied loadings of that cartridge. In pistols equipped with a magazine, no more than five (5) rounds, including any round in the chamber, may be loaded at any time during the firing sequence.

FIREARM:
General: Any pistol or revolver as defined by Section 179.11 of Title 27 Code of Federal Regulations; "having a short stock designed to be gripped by one hand and at an angle to and extending below the line of the bore." The same, gun must be used throughout the Event (see General Rule 20).

Barrel length: The barrel (measured from muzzle end of the rifled bore to the breech face) may not exceed 15 inches. Overall length of firearm including sight system may not exceed 25 inches.

SIGHTS:
Only one optical sight may be used. "See-through" mounts enabling the use of metallic sights as backup for optics are permitted. The total height of the entire sighting system may not raise the uppermost sightline more than 2.50 inches above the centerline of the bore. The sight radius or overall length of the entire sighting system may not exceed 15 inches. Sighting devices that require accessory devices that are - hot mounted upon or directly supported by the firearm, are not allowed.

TARGETS:
Targets are steel discs, in diameters of 12, 9 and 6 inches. Target weights are 23,13 and 7 lbs. respectively. Targets are set at distances of 75, 100, 150, and 200 meters

SCORING:

Each target knocked down in correct match sequence shall score one point. Targets must be toppled (knocked completely over) to score. Turned or tipped targets still upright do not score. A target knocked completely off the target stand which lands upright on the ground surface is a score. A target knocked down by a ricochet shall score.

COURSE OF FIRE
STAGE I  (STANDING): At start signal shooter will alternately engage five six-inch targets at 75 meters and five nine-inch targets at 100 meters for a total of 10 targets in 90 seconds. There will then be a 30 second interval and the shooter will engage five 6inch targets, staggered elevations, at 100 meters in 60 seconds.
STAGE II (FREESTYLE): At start signal shooter will alternately engage five six-inch targets at 100 meters and five 12-inch targets at 200 meters for a total of 10 targets in 90 seconds. There will then be a 30 second interval and the shooter will engage five six-inch targets, staggered elevations, at 200 meters in 60 seconds.
STAGE III  (FREESTYLE & STANDING): At start signal shooter will alternately engage five six-inch targets at 150 meters and five nine-inch targets at 200 meters for a total of 10 targets in 90 seconds; freestyle. There will then be a 30 second interval and the shooter will engage five 12-inch targets, staggered elevations, at 150 meters in 60 seconds; standing.

THE HANDGUN PRECISION EVENT

GENERAL:

45 targets, 45 shots maximum. A total of three Stages containing three Phases of five targets each. A competitor may tire no more than five shots during each Phase.

FIREARM & AMMUNITION:

Any.22 Long Rifle caliber rimfire pistol or revolver. The same gun must be use d throughout the Event (see General Rule 20).

GRIPS:

The grip, or any part of the firearm, may not be extended or constructed in any way which would give any support beyond the hand. The wrist must remain absolutely free and visible when the pistol is held in the firing position. No part of the grip or accessory may encircle the hand. Upward curvature of the heel of the grip may not exceed one inch. Adjustable grips are permitted as long as they conform to the dimensions described.

SIGHTS:

No restrictions; except, sighting devices that require accessory devices that are not mounted upon or directly supported by the firearm, are not allowed.

TARGETS:

Olympic Biathlon style, apertures adjustable to 1.77" and 4.5". Aiming areas are black. Fired at distances of 25 meters and 50 meters.

SHOOTING POSITION:

Standing position only as defined in the current NRA Pistol Rules. The shooter stands with the gun held in one hand only, the other hand and arm being used in no way to support the gun or any of its parts; shooter's clothing, body and gun are clear of artificial support. No portion of the shooter's body or clothing may rest upon or touch the ground in advance of the firing line, or touch the bench.

MATCH PROCEDURE:
The shooter begins with the gun held approximately 45 degrees below horizontal, touching the ready pad on the shooting bench. Targets may be engaged in any sequence. Targets hit by shots fired after the expiration of the time limit shall not score. A competitor may not fire more than five shots per phase. If more than five (5) shots are fired in any phase, one point (target) will be deducted from the shooter's score for that phase, for each excessive shot. In no case will a score tor any phase be less than zero. There are no alibis allowed.

DUELSEQUENCE:
In the Duel (pronounced "Due-ell") Phase, the shooter has three (3) seconds in which to raise the gun and fire one (1) shot when the 'Fire' signal sounds. At the end of three seconds a 'Cease Fire' signal sounds, followed by a seven (7) second delay during which time the shooter must return the gun to the Ready Position until the next 'Fire' signal sounds. The sequence repeats for five shots.

COURSE OF FIRE:

Stage I	Phase 1	Five 4.5" targets at 25, meters in 60 seconds
	Phase 2	Five 4.5" targets at 25 meters in 30 seconds
	Phase 3	Five 4.5" targets at 25 meters in 10 seconds
Stage II	Phase 1	Five 4.5" targets at 50 meters in 90 seconds.
	Phase 2	Five 4.5" targets at 25 meters, duel style. (Gun must be returned to Start Position between each shot.)
	Phase 3	Five 1.77" targets at 25 meters in 60 seconds.
Stage II	Phase 1	Five 4.5" targets at 50 meters in 60 seconds.
	Phase 2	Five 4.5" targets at 50 meters in 30 seconds.
	Phase 3	Five 4.5" targets at 50 meters in 120 seconds