Action Pistol Shooting employs many parts of various shooting disciplines. While elements of Practical Pistol, I.P.S.C., I.D.P.A. and Bianchi Cup are used, Action Pistol is its own entity in the sport of Pistol Shooting Competition. River Bend Gun Club Action Pistol is a competition that is not formally sanctioned by national shooting sports organizations. However, Action Pistol utilizes many of the safety protocols, course of fire (COF) designs, techniques and target types as other shooting disciplines.
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Set-up: 7:00 AM-8:00 AM Sign-in: 7:30 AM-8:30 AM Safety Brief: 8:30 AM-9:00 AM Begin Shooting: 9:00 AM Lunch: 12:30 PM |
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Notice to all Competitors! Use of +P, magnum velocity and hollow-point ammunition is not allowed during Action Pistol events. All ammunition used must be standard velocity with lead, jacketed, or plated bullets only. |
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Visit the RBGC Action Pistol Online Forum |
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The fee is $20 per shooter or $30 for couples, for the match. Shooters wishing to shoot a second class may do so for $10 for the second gun, contact the Match Director for questions about shooting a second class. RBGC members and non-members are welcome to compete in Action Pistol matches. The first gun entry fee for first time AP shooters is only $10.
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Required Gear: Shooters will need a sturdy belt, attached holster, ammunition, magazine pouches and extra magazines or speed loaders if you are shooting a revolver. Shoulder holsters are not allowed because some designs allow the muzzle to point behind the shooter. Shooters should have enough magazines or speed loaders to carry at least 30 rounds of ammunition. Courses of Fire (COF) require 30 rounds minimum. Pockets don’t work well for holding spare magazines because they often drop out and are difficult to access. Shooting Classifications are listed here! |
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Anyone who can safely handle their handgun is welcome to participate. One of the primary goals of RBGC Action Pistol matches is to introduce new shooters to pistol, revolver and shotgun competition and to provide safe competition to build and maintain shooting proficiency. Most shooters who compete in Action Pistol do so for the fun of it, to build and maintain shooting skills, to win an occasional trophy plaque and for the satisfaction of competing. Occasionally, professionals who work in Law Enforcement, Security, Military and even World Class IPSC and IDPA competitors who like to frequent River Bend will compete in Action Pistol matches. Many shooters like Action Pistol because of the friendly atmosphere and camaraderie exhibited by our guests and members.
Competitors who fall into one of the above categories or who have received adequate training are allowed to draw their pistol from the holster. For safety reasons, others are asked to start from an "at ready" position.
Scoring:
Scoring is done depending on target types with paper and reactive, metal targets used as specified in each COF. Time is normally a factor. The shooter starts each COF upon hearing the audible beep of a timer held by the Range Safety Officer (RO) running the COF. Total Factor, which is the score divided by the elapsed time decides the shooter’s placement for each stage. Factors for each COF are totaled for an ‘Overall Factor’ that determines each shooter’s placement for the match.
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Note: The limited use of shotguns is now included in one COF per match.
A 12 gauge shotgun and shot shells are provided for each shooter by the Match Director at no
additional charge. For safety reasons, use of your own shotgun is not encouraged and is
subject to prior approval. Prizes: Winners receive a trophy plaque for the top placements in their classification. Trophy plaques are usually awarded to “A” class, 1st, 2nd and 3rd place shooters that are in a class with at least 10 shooters. Should a class contain more shooters, additional plaques may be awarded to “B” class shooters in 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. |
| Come Shoot! If you have not participated but would like too, come to a match and observe what we do. Ask questions and you’ll be surprised at what you can learn. The next month you’ll be there with your equipment ready to participate in a fun day at the range. Bring your shooting gear and pistol, at least 150 rounds of ammo and eye and ear protection and plan to spend about a half day. Lunch is provided after the match and will consist of sandwiches or grilled hot dogs with chips and cookies. You may want to bring your favorite soft drinks to go with lunch. |
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Match Results: Action Pistol matches are scored as they are being completed. Individual scores are input after the match and match results are posted on the RBGC website. Occasionally, match results may be emailed to participants and / or posted on the Action Pistol Forum. Our goal is to make AP match results available within 48 hours of the match date. However, conflicting schedules and priorities may occasionally delay making match results available within this time frame. New shooters who include their email address on the sign in sheet will be added to the email distribution list.
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