Practical Pistol
Practical Pistol is an action-based pistol match focused on accuracy, speed and stage management with the goal of having fun and learning to shoot better.
Usually there are three to four stages, each is shot twice and scored on a combination of speed and accuracy. Round count varies depending on the number of stages and how they are configured, but with a maximum of 300 rounds per match.
There is a written description of how each stage should be shot. We usually shoot a stage one way and then shoot the same stage a second time using a different approach.
Scoring is based on a combination of speed and accuracy. Safety is priority and all shooting is done under the supervision of a Range Officer.
Need help? Directions along with classifications and division information can be found HERE. If you have problems signing up or don’t want to use PractiScore, text or e-mail the Match Director, Carl Pugh.
Match Director
Carl Pugh
(714) 299-6611
cpugh3@aol.com
When
Monthly on the last Sunday.
Time
June – September
7:00 am: Set up/Registration Opens. Please arrive for set up. This is a volunteer match and we greatly appreciate you arriving by Set-Up time to help build the stages.
7:30 am: Registration closes. It gets busy so plan to arrive early! You must be onsite, signed into the range, signed the safety waiver, signed up for a squad and paid the match fee by 7:30 am.
7:30 am to 7:45 am: Mandatory safety briefing. You must attend the Safety Briefing – no one is allowed to shoot the Match if they are not already registered and have attended the Safety Briefing.
October – May
7:30 am: Set up/Registration Opens. Please arrive for set up. This is a volunteer match and we greatly appreciate you arriving by Set-Up time to help build the stages.
8:30 am: Registration closes. It gets busy so plan to arrive early! You must be onsite, signed into the range, signed the safety waiver, signed up for a squad and paid the match fee by 8:30 am.
8:30 am to 8:45 am: Mandatory safety briefing. You must attend the Safety Briefing – no one is allowed to shoot the Match if they are not already registered and have attended the Safety Briefing.
What to Bring
Plan on a maximum of 300 rounds. No steel core ammo allowed.
Ear and eye protection and closed toe footwear are mandatory (applies to spectators as well).
Cross draw, inside the waistband, and shoulder holsters are not permitted.
Cold Range
Apple Valley Gun Club is a cold range. All firearms brought to the range must be in a locked case and unloaded. This mandate includes CCW holders – CCW holders cannot carry during the match. There are several Safety Areas where you may remove your weapon from its case and holster it. No ammo is allowed in the Safety Areas. The only time you may insert a loaded magazine in your weapon is when you are the next shooter of the Match and the RSO instructs you to load and make ready.
Cost
$5 for club members, $15 for non-members and free for active-duty military (thank you for your service!). Only pre-paid AVGC punchcards or cash accepted – exact change greatly appreciated!
