Centerfire Pistol Falling Plate Match
Date: Saturday, August 4, 2018
Time: Start: 10:00 AM to 02:30 PM
Match Director: Contact: Jim F. – email: foss2001@sbcglobal.net or 860-684-9303 (Home) / John C. email: Chvatal@ymail.com
Range: Pistol Range
Targets: Two (2) Falling Plate Racks comprised of five (5) eight (8) inch diameter steel plates mounted on each. Racks will be positioned approximately 36 feet in front of the firing stations.
Firearm(s) / Ammunition: Any centerfire Revolver or Semi-automatic Pistol capable of holding multiple rounds using either open or optical sights. Most competitors will fire between 60 and 100 rounds and favor a semi-automatic pistol with a changeable ten round magazine capacity equipped with a Red Dot Optical Sight.
Restrictions: No use of rimfire firearms or centerfire magnum firearms. Magazine capacity is limited to ten (10) rounds maximum.
Safety: All firearms will be brought to the range unloaded and cased. Competitors and observers will provide their own ear and eye protection. All competitors MUST attend the mandatory safety / match briefing.
Match Description: Each competitor will be assigned a number during the sign-in process. Two competitors will be selected at random to engage their respective Falling Plates and attempt to be first to knock-down their respective plates. This routine will continue for an additional five or more times before competitors are assigned to a squad for double eliminations. A more detailed match description will be conveyed following the mandatory safety briefing.
Note: Match may be cancelled / rescheduled due to inclement weather. Call the RF&G Range Number (860) 454-0240 or Match Director(s) for the match status if the weather is forecasted to impact the event. A sign will also be posted at the entrance to the range IF the match has been cancelled.