Action Pistol
Powell County Action Shooters
Our goals: Provide shooting activities that are safe, fun, organized and increase skills for all ages, genders and abilities. We encourage membership to the Powell County Shooting Association range, USPSA and other groups that support our sport.
For 2019 PCAS is an affiliated club of the United States Practical Shooting Association. We’ll host a USPSA pistol match the 3rd Saturday each month April through September. Registration is open at 8 am at the range on match day or pre- register using https://practiscore.com. Matches are posted at least a week in advance on Practiscore.
What is USPA? Check out their video at www.USPSA.org. USPSA matches normally consist of 5 target stages using stationary / moving cardboard and steel targets with walls, barricades or shooting alleys requiring the shooter to move through the course of fire. Most USPSA stages can be engaged “Freestyle” as the individual shooter feels it best for them. Each match will have a “Classifier” stage that is used to determine skill level on a national base for USPSA members. Seven skill levels range from Unclassified to Grand Master. Shooters are grouped into squads that may have all skill levels. Don’t let that intimidate you! This family of shooters are willing and excited to help even the newest shooter, as it grows and promotes a sport that they take great pride in. Don’t think age is a limit either. I’ve watched as young as nine and Mr. F Cook has more than a few things he can teach us about shooting at “only 81!”
USPSA provides 8 equipment divisions. The following is a basic listing of division requirements:
- Production – Minimum .38/9x19 cal. Any off the shelf double action, double / single action or safe action/ striker fired pistols. Standard waist belt hip holster, magazine carriers, recommend 4 magazines loaded with only 10 rounds each.
- Carry Optics – Minimum 9x19 cal. A Production pistol with the addition of an optical/electronic sight attached to the slide. Standard waist belt hip holster, magazine carriers, and recommend 4 magazines no longer than 5.5” can fully load.
- Revolver – Minimum .38/9x19 cal. Minor calibers 8 shots / Major caliber 6 shots fired before reloading.
- A standard belt holster will work, speed loader/moon clip carriers and recommend enough to complete a 32 round stage plus extra shots.
- Single Stack – Minimum .38/9x19 cal. Only 1911 production type pistols with metal frames. Magazine capacity is 10 rounds for Minor caliber / 8 rounds for Major caliber. Standard waist belt hip holster, speed loaders and recommend enough magazines enough to complete a 32 round stage plus extra shots.
- Limited 10 – Minimum 9x19 cal. Allows pistol modifications, standard or race type holster, std or magnetic magazine carriers, no restrictions on location. Recommend 4 magazines loaded to 10 rounds only per magazine.
- Pistol Caliber Carbine – 9mm/.357 sig/.40 S&W/10 mm/.45 ACP. Must have shoulder stock. Optic/ electronic sight, muzzle brakes/ comp, laser allowed. No magazine cap restriction, magazines can be carried on belt or in pockets. Chamber must be flagged, carried muzzle up, down or cased between stages.
- Limited - Same as limited 10 except fully loaded magazines. Max magazine length of 5.5” or 6.7” for single stack guns.
- Open – Minimum .38/9x19 cal. Optic sights, barrel ports, slide ports, 6.75” magazine length, race holster, magnetic magazine carriers permitted. Very few restrictions
Safety Notes:
- USPSA matches are a COLD RANGE: Empty chambers/cylinder and magazine well unless on the firing line and directed to make ready by a Range officer. Pistol Caliber Carbines must be chamber flagged. A safe Area is provided to holster/ bag/ inspect the empty firearm, no ammunition or dummy rounds may be handled in a safe area.
- All holsters must fully cover the trigger, drop offset holsters are allowed as long as the butt of the gun is level or above the top of the belt.
- Eye and hearing protect is required for everyone on the range
- Leg Tie down, shoulder, apex or cross draw holsters are not permitted for safety reasons.
Not sure about the details? Don’t own a 38 cal. or bigger? Have a youngster that shoots a .22 pistol? Are you a lady shooter? Want to learn? Want to watch? Come out and bring the gear you have. We’ll get you started and even provide a coach. You’re invited to have fun, improve your skills or learn a new sport the entire family can enjoy!
PCAS may also hold informal IDPA styled shoot days.
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