These handguns may be shot in either the National Match Course (30 shots) or the full 900 Match (90 shots), which forms one half of the 1800 Aggregate Match principal event at National Championships. Standard Smallbore Pistol .22-calibre Rimfire
Feb 02, 2022 · 50 shot National Match Course (Non-EIC) (Full or Reduced) 4X20 (80 shots, Individual) (Full or Reduced) Pistol: Outdoor Pistol League May 1-Oct. 31 and Indoor Pistol League Nov. 1-April 30. 30 Shot National Match Pistol Course (full or reduced) 900 Pistol Aggregate (.22 Rimfire, Centerfire, .45 Caliber or Service Pistol)
This match consists of 90-shots for a possible aggregate total of 900 points. For a 2700 aggregate this match is fired once with each gun; .22 caliber rimfire, centerfire, and .45 caliber. Many match programs call for only one or two guns, that is a 900 or 1800 aggregate.
The NRA National Match Course will be used for all competitions under this program. Tournaments wishing to host competitions under this program are limited to National Championships, Regional Championships and State Championships, as defined in Rule 1.6 which are conducted outdoors. 1.7 Types of Matches -
These handguns may be shot in either the National Match Course (30 shots) or the full 900 Match (90 shots), which forms one half of the 1800 Aggregate Match principal event at National Championships. This permits the use of any .22 rimfire pistol with metallic/iron sights only.
Target Pistol is the result of the SSAA adopting the American NRA Target Pistol match as its international target handgun discipline in 2005. The discipline itself is a single-handed handgun sport where shooters engage paper targets at 25 and 50m with a variety of handgun types and calibres.
Target Pistol is an international rimfire and centrefire revolver and self-loading pistol shooting discipline. There are six main classes and several side matches, with each based around the class of the handgun and ammunition used and many having their roots in different eras and types of service pistol shooting. The discipline includes four main matches: National Match Course, 900 Match Course, International Mayleigh Match, and Short Course Match, and competitors have varying time restrictions to shoot single-handedly in the standing position at paper targets placed at 25 and 50m.
Iron sights are to be no more than 10″ apart . Sights that project an image onto the target are not permitted. These handguns may be shot in either the National Match Course (30 shots) or the full 900 Match (90 shots), which forms one half of the 1800 Aggregate Match principal event at National Championships.
The revolver’s barrel length is to be no longer than 6.5″. Fixed or adjustable rear sights are permitted, but adjustable fore sights are not. The revolver’s trigger must have single- and double-action capability, and the trigger pull weight must be no less than 2.5lb when tested in single-action mode.
Target Pistol comprises several main events and side matches, with each based around the class of handgun used. The use of telescopes or spotting scopes to spot shots is permitted. However, sighting shots are not permitted as part of the course of fire. All events are registered and graded via the National Discipline Chairman. Once shot, scores are sent in for registration and a graded copy is returned. The Chairman maintains the national grading register for all competitors.
Inventor, gun designer, self-taught engineer and entrepreneur Bill Ruger wanted to produce a new handgun. Having acquired a WWII souvenir Nambu pistol from a returning U.S. Marine, Ruger successfully duplicated the pistol in his garage. Using the Nambu’s silhouette and bolt system, Ruger produced his first prototype.
NRA and the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) are the principle organizers of Bullseye/Precision Pistol shooting in the U.S. and Canada. Emphasis is on accuracy and precision rather than pure speed, as is the case for IDPA (International Defensive Pistol Association) and IPSC (International Pistol Shooting Confederation). NRA Bianchi-style Action Pistol shooters are noted for their requirement to be proficient at both speed and accuracy.
Founded in Connecticut in 1926, the High Standard Manufacturing Company is now located in Houston, TX. The company began as a supplier of deep hole drills and specialty machines to numerous firearms companies. In 1932, the company purchased the Hartford Arms and Equipment Company and began making .22 cal. pistols.
Beretta Neos. Neos means “new” in Greek, and Beretta’s American design staff began with a clean sheet when drawing up this new line of .22 pistols. The Neos features a new design, modular construction that allows personalization and the flexibility for many shooting disciplines. Learn more about the Neos here.
The Walther GSP, Gebrauchs Sport Pistole (Sport Pistol for Standard Use), is a single-action, precision target shooting pistol made in Germany by Walther Sportwaffen. It has the same technical base as the Walther OSP and thus is almost identical in outward appearance, albeit slightly longer and heavier than the OSP.
Pardini SP. Born in 1941, Giampiero Pardini has been one of the most prominent marksmen in Italian target shooting. Introduced to shooting in 1970, Pardini challenged himself in all the handgun shooting events, but ultimately favored the Free Pistol events.
Not much can be said about ammunition. Obviously, you will need the proper ammunition for the pistol you'll use. Match grade ammunition is available commercially and costs more than "regular." This is manufactured under high standards and is more accurate for competitive shooting. Many competitors hand-load their own ammunition (except .22 rimfire). This is not only cost-effective but allows for loads to be "customized" for a particular gun. In many cases, hand-loaded ammunition is more accurate than commerically produced match grade ammunition. If you use tha hand-load route, be sure to follow all safety precautions.
Many new shooters hesitate to enter competition because they feel they are not good enough and would not win anything. This is true to some extent as, with most sports, the first time generally does not prove productive as far as awards are concerned. The NRA developed, some years ago, the NRA Classification System to provide an equitable distribution of awards. This places all shooters in a particular class; Marksman, Sharpshooter, Expert, Master, or High Master, depending on their average. Tournament sponsors award prizes in each class and in some tournaments, depending on the number entered, second and third place. A new competitor must enter the first tournament in the Master class. Thereafter, he/she may use a Temporary Score Record Book, which may be obtained from the tournament sponsor or NRA to enter match scores and compute the average for each match fired. The next tournament would be entered in the class which the average covers. After a minimum of 360 shots, fired in NRA Sanctioned Competition, have been reported to NRA by the tournament sponsor, an average is taken and an Official Classification Card is sent to the competitor. The competitor must then compete in that class until a new classification card is sent by NRA. For complete information on the NRA Classification System, see Section 19 in the NRA Pistol Rule Book.
Usually a handicap system is used so all individuals or teams have an equal chance of winning. A Sanctioned League Handbook and application to have a league sanctioned are available at no cost from the NRA Competitions Division.
This can be as elaborate as a large box which holds everything to a simple cloth or leather case. The choice will depend on the type and amount of shooting you do.
It was stated previously that you don't need the "best of everything" to participate in competition. There are many good values in used equipment. If others know you are "in the market," you will hear of many good deals. Although the question of which is best is asked often, there is no answer. As you will find, each competitor uses his or her favorite brand. This can be related to buying a car. You may like one make and someone else a different make. However, both are satisfied with what they have.
Scores to be recognized for National Records must be fired in NRA Registered Competition as defined in Rule 1.6, paragraphs (c), (d), (e), and (f). National Records must be approved by the NRA before being declared official. National Records may not be established during the re-entry matches.
In all single arm pistol events the non - shooting arm must be “at rest” on the competitor’s lap. The non - shooting arm may not touch any part of the wheelchair. The non - shooting arm may not be used to provide added leverage by bracing against the opposite leg.
Check the functioning of the Statistical Office when first opened to help establish proper registration and squadding procedure. Make sure the Statistical Office has arranged to check all competitors’ current classification before is-suing competitor’s first squadding ticket.
1.0 NRA Competition - Competition that is authorized in ad-vance of firing by the National Rifle Association. The program, range facilities and officials must comply with standards estab-lished by the NRA. The types of tournaments which are sanc-tioned are listed in Rule 1.6.
Outdoor distances are 25 and 50 yards from firing line to target. Indoor ranges at these distances equipped with outdoor-type targets may also be used but record scores fired on such indoor ranges are recorded separately from scores fired on outdoor ranges.
NRA National Records shall be established only by American citizens who are NRA members or junior members of NRA affili-ated clubs. National Records can only be established in the United States.
Match - A complete event as indicated in the program for the awarding of certain specific prizes. A match may consist of one or of several stages. It may, in the case of aggregate matches, include the scores fired in several sub-sidiary matches.
There is a power factor in NRA Action Pistol, the power factor is 120,000. Most if not all factory ammunition has no problem making power factor. Custom loads should be tested before use in competition to avoid being denied use of ammunition the day of competition.
If you are using a Revolver, you will need the same equipment specific to revolvers i.e. speed loaders and speed load carriers.