Neversink Action Pistol Shoots

Neversink Action Pistol Rules

We operate under a “Cold Range” policy. All guns are kept unloaded (no magazine) and holstered with the hammer down on an empty chamber until the shooter is on the firing line under the direct supervision of the Range Officer.

A designated area will be set up for safe gun handling. This is the only place you may handle your unloaded gun and make any adjustments, etc. NO AMMO is allowed to be handled in this area.

We will strictly adhere to all of the safety rules as set forth by the USPSA. Failure to adhere to these rules will result in a disqualification and an end to your day's shooting. See downloadable rulebook.

New shooters must go through a safety check procedure prior to shooting their first match. The purpose of this check is to ensure the safety of the shooter as well as the other competitors. Skills checked will include general safe gun handling, drawing from a holster, strong hand and weak hand shooting and reloading.

ABSOLUTELY NO ALCOHOL. If we even suspect that you’ve had a drink you are not welcome to shoot with us. (Shooters are, however, welcome to join us for a beer in the clubhouse AFTER the shoot has ended!)

Due to the limited range facilities at our disposal, only one stage will be set up at a time. Everyone who is shooting will be required to help tear down and set up new stages as it becomes necessary. Stage design will be very simple so this should really take no more than a few minutes. Participants will also be expected to tape and reset targets and help keep score.Background:

There are several shooters here at Neversink who actively participate in USPSA competitions at a regional level. We’re not necessarily real successful at it, but we really enjoy ourselves and are always striving to improve our skills. During our practice sessions out on the range, more than a few people have stopped by to watch and try to figure out just what the hell it was that we were doing. After a brief explanation most people agreed that it looked like a lot of fun and some wondered how they might go about trying the sport themselves. We would try to explain match rules, equipment guidelines, match locations, etc., but I believe that most of folks lacked the confidence to show up at a sanctioned match and give it a try. Hopefully our informal matches will be a confidence builder for new shooters, and great practice for the more experienced.

What is Action Shooting?

Shot with a handgun, multiple targets are engaged in a more-or-less realistic scenario, sometimes from more than one shooting position. Participants routinely draw from a holster, shoot around barricades or vision barriers, and shots through doors or windows are not uncommon. Targets are relatively large and distance normally is no more than 25 yards. Pinpoint accuracy is not required, although well placed shots are. Score is determined by totaling the number of points scored on the targets, and dividing by the time it took to shoot the stage. This result is called a hit factor and is basically points per second.

For a detailed look at the sport and a downloadable rulebook with more information than you’ll ever remember, check out the USPSA website.

Keep in mind that this is not training for defensive handgun use. This is a game -- just like shooting trap, skeet or bullseye competitions.

Due to range space considerations at Neversink, we will be shooting very basic classifier/standard type stages. Most will probably consist of less than 10 cardboard targets. The use of steel targets in the future is currently being investigated.

What Equipment Do I Need?

A centerfire handgun with a minimum caliber of 9mm. The 1911-style auto is probably the most popular gun in the game. Other choices include Glock, Springfield XD, Beretta 92, Sig, H-K, CZ, Smith&Wesson.

A holster to be worn on the belt. Shoulder rigs are prohibited. Holster must hold the gun securely and cover the trigger.

Several spare magazines (or speed loaders). We won’t shoot anything at Neversink that requires more than 3 mags, though at matches elsewhere it is not uncommon to run into stages requiring up to 32 rounds.

Mag Pouches. To be worn on the belt and hold your spare mags.

Eye and ear protection must be worn at all times.

Ammunition. Bring more than you need just to be safe. 125 Rounds will be more than enough.

Special Note About Equipment:

If you’d like to give Action Shooting a try but don’t have all of the equipment you need, or don’t know what to get, please let us know ahead of time and we’ll do our best to set you up with what you need. Some of us have old gear laying around that you would be welcome to use.

Other Info:

This is not a sanctioned match. All results will be scored on a heads-up basis, without regard to gun type. No prizes will be awarded.