24 (CF) - 10m Falling Plate - 2nd Thur 7.00 pm

General Information

This is a fast moving variant of the Falling Plate action match competition.

Competitors engage six 8″ diameter steel plate targets at a set distance of 10 meters, within 8, 7, 6 and 5 seconds respectively.

This is a holster competition with all shooting starting from the standing position with wrists above respective shoulders. 

Each time is shot twice with each stage being progressively faster, a total of 48 rounds fired per match, and a maximum score of 48 points.

Competitors must demonstrate safe handling throughout the event. Shooters unable to safely complete the match may be asked to withdraw.

Targets

• Falling plate rack with six 8″ steel plates.

Firearm and Ammunition Required

• Centerfire: Class B semi-auto or revolver (Magnum loads are not suitable for night competition).
• It is recommended to bring at least 48 rounds of ammunition.

Night Shoot Requirements

For details about suitable firearms for night competition, please Click Here.

Additional Equipment Required

• Holster:
  • A current Holster Accreditation card is required to use a holster during the match.
  • If you do not hold a holster accreditation, you may start from the low ready position with the safety engaged. However, your score will not count toward the end-of-year trophy.

Maximum Attendance

Attendance is capped at 28 competitors.

Bookings for Pistol Competitions

Bookings open for registration exactly 7 days before the shoot is scheduled to start. 

Unlicensed Members
Unlicensed SSAA Brisbane Pistol Section members may participate in this competition under these conditions:

1. Competency: They must be signed off as competent with the relevant firearm type (Centerfire Revolver, or Centerfire Semi-Auto) and display this competency to the Shoot Captain at sign-on.
2. Supervision:
   • Must attend with a licensed member acting as their supervisor.
   • The supervisor provides the firearm to be used.
   • Each licensed member may bring one unlicensed guest.

Visitors
Members may bring visitors (one visitor per member) to see the shoot at no cost.

Visitors will be required to sign the range register as non-shooting.