Rifle and Pistol Club
Practical Pistol Competition
(PPC)
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the match begins at 8:00 am.
The match is a 48 round event, all timed/rapid fire, and you must use both
strong and weak hand during firing, as well as reload in the middle of a string
(strings are 6 shots; 3 magazines or speed loaders required). You can use
either a semi-auto pistol or a revolver, in centerfire. Generally, only factory
original-duty type guns are allowed; no barrels over 6 inches, and the only
mods are custom grips and/or spring kits. Another requirement is a hip holster,
as all stages begin with the gun holstered. Shoulder holsters are NOT allowed.
Targets are Police Silhouette. A typical match description is as follows:
Boeing PPC Match Instructions / Calls for 48 Shot Match
Pre-match announcement
The cost of the match is $5.00 per shooter per relay. We will shoot as many
relays as possible with the time we have allowed.
Each relay in the match today is a 48 round event. All shooting will be Timed
& Rapid Fire. In each stage of fire, you will be required to reload (either with a
speed-loader for revolvers, or extra magazines with pistols). We will be firing
from 3 yards, 7 yards, 15 yards, and 25 yards. Strong hand fire, both
supported and unsupported, as well as weak hand fire, both supported and
unsupported, will be required. THE COURSE OF FIRE AND DISTANCE WILL
BE ANNOUNCED FOR EACH RELAY. IF YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND THE
INSTRUCTIONS, ASK THE MATCH DIRECTOR FOR CLARIFICATION.
Equipment required to shoot in this PPC Match is: at least 48 rounds of ammo,
a stock pistol, with at least 3 magazines or speed loaders, and a side hip
holster. Additional equipment that would be helpful would be: A pencil or pen
for scoring, and a range bag or some container to collect up your brass.
ALSO:
AT NO TIME SHOULD YOU HAVE MORE THAN 6 ROUNDS IN EACH OF YOUR
MAGAZINES OR SPEED LOADERS. EACH STAGE OF THE MATCH IS FIRED
IN MULTIPLES OF 6 ROUNDS.
WHEN WE SAY CEASE FIRE, WE MEAN CEASE FIRE. GOING PAST CEASE
FIRE BLATANTLY IS REASON TO BE DISMISSED FROM THE MATCH.
AT EACH CEASE FIRE PERIOD, WE WILL ASK THAT WEAPONS BE
CLEARED, MAGAZINES REMOVED, AND HOLSTERED. DO NOT REMOVE
YOUR WEAPON FROM THE HOLSTER AGAIN UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO
SO.
WHEN YOU GO DOWN RANGE TO SCORE TARGETS, SCORE THEM
QUICKLY. DO NOT SPEND TIME ADMIRING YOUR TARGET AND BS'ing
WITH OTHER SHOOTERS. YOU SHOULD SCORE, THEN RETURN TO
POLICE BRASS, AND RELOAD YOUR MAGS OR SPEED LOADERS. THE
QUICKER WE SCORE AND MOVE TO THE NEXT STAGE, THE MORE
RELAYS WE WILL BE ABLE TO HAVE
LAST INSTRUCTIONS
· Police and/or sweep up your brass, return the shooting booths to their
original positions.
· Remove all silhouette targets and replace the chain at the front of the
booth.
· Gather your gear and congregate behind the range, under the pavilion.
3 Yard Line
Shooters to the 3 yard line. This is a 6 round event. Upon the "commence
firing" command, you will draw your weapon and fire 6 rounds strong hand,
unsupported, ALL within (8 seconds). Are there any questions?
COMMANDS 1 2 3
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7 yard line
Shooters to the 7 yard line. This is a 12 round event. Upon the "commence
firing" command, you will draw your weapon and fire 6 rounds strong hand,
SUPPORTED, THEN, reload 6 rounds, and fire strong hand, SUPPORTED,
ALL within (25 seconds). Are there any questions?
COMMANDS 1 2 3
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15 yard line
Shooters to the 15 yard line. This is a 12 round event. Upon the "commence
firing" command, you will draw your weapon and fire 6 rounds strong hand,
SUPPORTED, THEN, reload 6 rounds, and fire strong hand, SUPPORTED,
ALL within (25 seconds). Are there any questions?
COMMANDS 1 2 3
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25 yard line
Shooters to the rear of the booth ( 25 yard line). This is another 18 round
event fired in one stage.
All shooters will begin in the booth using the bench. Upon the “commence
firing” command you will fire 6 shots with the right hand, supported kneeling
behind bench. After all 6 shots are fired, you will reload and fire the second
string of 6 shots with the left hand, supported kneeling behind bench. Next,
you will reload and fire the third string of 6 shots with the strong hand,
supported standing behind bench All firing to be completed within (90
seconds) (so take your time). Are there any questions?
COMMANDS 1 2 3
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COMMAND 1 Load your weapon with 6 rounds and holster it .....(When
required) Keep your other mags or speed loaders ready for quick reload.
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COMMAND 2 Is the line ready? (check to see all are ready) The line is ready.
Ready on the right, ready on the left, all ready on the firing line. Commence
firing! (START TIME COUNT)
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COMMAND 3 CEASE FIRE/ CEASE FIRE Did everyone get all their rounds
off? CLEAR YOUR WEAPON. Check carefully to make sure your weapon is
unloaded, magazines removed, and holster it. DO NOT REMOVE YOUR
FIREARM AGAIN UNTIL TOLD TO DO SO. YOU ARE NOW IN A CEASE FIRE
PERIOD. (Check to make sure all weapons in holster). Line is safe, you may
go down range and score your target. Write the score on the side of the
target, and return to police your brass, and reload your mags or speed
loaders. We will start the next stage immediately after scores are recorded
and repair centers have been applied. (Keep them moving along, no B-Sing
etc)
Typical classifications for PPC matches are: Master 448-480 points, Expert
416-447 points, Sharpshooter 384-415 points and Marksman 000-383 points.
Match sponsors can (and do) alter both the course of fire as well as the
classification ranges to suit their needs. For instance, the distances may be 7,
12, 15 & 25 yards, and the class ranges can be about 20 points higher across
the board. Relays go quickly in these matches; 30 minutes is typical even with
target changes and scoring after each distance.
Directions to Busch Wildlife: At intersection of Hwy. 40 and Hwy. 94 in St.
Charles, take Hwy. 94 south to Hwy. D then go west on Hwy. D approximately 5
miles ... the range will be on your left.