You must
use a handgun capable of firing five shots without reloading. Single-action
revolvers (cowboy-style) are discouraged due to reloading time. Tiny
"pocket pistols" (.22, .25 and .32s) are discouraged due to accuracy
problems.
If you
bring a semiautomatic, at least one spare magazine will be helpful.
If you do
not have a suitable handgun, you can rent our .22 revolver
or semiautomatic for $15, ammunition included. The range rents a variety of
larger caliber handguns for $15, but you must also purchase their ammunition
(~$15-20 additional).
You will
need 30 rounds of ammunition for the test. No steel or aluminum cases. Bring
your own or purchase at the range.
A baseball
cap (worn properly) is recommended.
You will
need eye and ear protection. Bring your own or we have safety glasses ($5), earplugs
(free) and muffs for sale. Standard muffs and safety glasses are also available
at the range. They may or may not charge a rental fee depending upon phases of
the moon.
You must
demonstrate safe handling at all times. A major safety violation or repeated
minor violations will constitute a FAIL even if you otherwise achieve a passing
score. A negligent discharge is an automatic FAIL:
1. No
uncased or unholstered firearms off the firing line.
2. Keep
muzzle pointed downrange at all times.
3. Keep
finger off trigger at all times.
4. Do not
load firearm until given the order to do so (loaded magazines O.K.)
5. Do not
fire until given the order to do so.
6. Cease
fire immediately if ordered.
We use a
full-sized (25x38) silhouette target: photo
Aiming
point is the lightest colored oval in the center. The next oval out, slightly
darker, is the 5-point ring. Any shots inside this area, including the center,
are five points. One point reduction as shots progress outwards to successively
darker areas. Outside the silhouette is zero points.
Two shots outside the silhouette is an automatic FAIL.
You will
fire two stages:
Stage 1,
Part 1: 5 yards (15 feet)
On command,
load and make ready.
On command,
fire five rounds in fifteen seconds.
Stage 1,
Part 2:
On command,
load and make ready.
On command,
fire five rounds, reload, fire five more rounds in one
minute.
Stage 2 is
identical to Stage 1, except target is moved back to 7 yards (21 feet).
You must
score 105 out of a possible 150 points. If you can group smaller than a turkey
platter near center of mass, you will pass on score.
No head
shots.
No more
than one shot off silhouette.
Raise the
gun to the target, do not raise gun above target and "draw down".
Please
contact us if you have any questions.