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Hand Gun Matches

For more information about this league:
contact Steven Key or contact Steven Dasher.

Short (20 ft.) — two 5-round series shooting at five different bullseyes on one target sheet. Round will be timed, 15/sec/series
Med (30 ft.) — two 5-round series shooting at five different bullseyes on one target sheet. Round will be timed, 15/sec/series
Long (40 ft.) — two 5-round series shooting at a single bullseye on one single target sheet. Round will be timed, 15/sec/series

Total of six (6) series of 5-rounds equaling 30 rounds per session.

Rimfire "Iron/Open Sights".
Rimfire "Optics" - Red Dots or Scopes.
Centerfire Revolver - any sights.
Centerfire Semi Auto - any sights.
Compact - 3-1/2" or less barrel, iron/open sights only.
Ladies Only Class - any type of guns, any sights.
(Ladies can compete in regular divisions if they would prefer)

Shooters participating in at least 4 of the 5 matches qualify for the handgun league awards for "Top Shooter" that will be presented at the year-end banquet.
Shooters can qualify for year-end awards with only one gun per class.
There is no restriction on the number of rounds per gun or per class.
Scoring will be done using the numerical values on the targets.
Targets are only scored out to the 7" ring.
In the case of a tied numerical score: Bullseyes will be used as the tie breakers.
The shooters top score for the day per class will be used for event and year end awards scoring.
Shooters may shoot with either 1-hand or 2-hand grip/holds.
Any/all common handgun stances will be allowed.
Shooters may NOT use any part of shooting station for stability.
Revolvers can be fired as either single or double action.
Shouldered or braced firearms will NOT be allowed, regardless of classification.
Cost per each adult match round is $3.
Proceeds pay for targets and awards presented at end-of-season banquet.
Any excess proceeds will be returned to DBCL treasury at year end.

All DBCL Safety Procedures will be in effect.
All commands and decisions of range officer(s) are final.
No handling of any uncased firearms while anyone is down range.
Guns may only be loaded on firing line, at the command of the range officer(s).
Magazines may be pre-loaded, but out of firearms until range officer(s) commands.
Any firearms or ammunition that range officer(s) deems unsafe will be removed from event.
After shooting, do not leave the line until your gun is certified empty and clear by a range officer.

Everyone shoots their targets at the same distances: 20', 30', and 40'.

20' Target Distance (10 shots)

"Hang your first target".
"Move your target to 20'" - 2nd distance marker.
"Prepare 5 Rounds" - Load your magazine or set up revolver rounds.
"Load 5 Rounds" - Insert magazine and load chamber – load rounds in revolvers.
"Shooter’s Ready?" - Acknowledge you are ready or request more preparation time.
"Standby" - Raise firearm to shooting position and aim.
"Fire" - Begin firing for the 15 second time period.
"Cease Fire" - Quit firing and set firearm down with muzzle downrange.
Repeat Load and Firing commands for 2nd 5 rounds at 20'.

30' Target Distance (10 shots)

"Move your target to 30'" - 3rd distance marker.
"Prepare 5 Rounds" - Load your magazine or set up revolver rounds.
"Load 5 Rounds" - Insert magazine and load chamber – load rounds in revolvers.
"Shooter’s Ready?" - Acknowledge you are ready or request more preparation time.
"Standby" - Raise firearm to shooting position and aim.
"Fire" - 15 seconds time allowed.
"Cease Fire" - Quit firing and set firearm down with muzzle downrange.
Repeat Load and Firing commands for 2nd 5 rounds at 30'.

40' Target Distance (10 shots)

"Retrieve and change your target".
"Move your target to 40'" - full length of range.
"Prepare 5 Rounds" - Load your magazine or set up revolver rounds.
"Load 5 Rounds" - Insert magazine and load chamber – load rounds in revolvers.
"Shooter’s Ready?" - Acknowledge you are ready or request more preparation time.
"Standby" - Raise firearm to shooting position and aim.
"Fire" - Begin firing for the 15 second time period.
"Cease Fire" - Quit firing and set firearm down with muzzle downrange.
Repeat Load and Firing commands for 2nd 5 rounds at 40'.
"Unload and show clear" - Remove magazine, empty chamber, and lock action open.
"Insert chamber flags" - Put a chamber flag into the barrel to show the gun is unloaded.
"Retrieve you target".

target sample