Must I be a member?
 
You need not be a member to shoot a match. What you do need is a basic understanding of firearm safety, and some shooting equipment. 

If you don't have any equipment, let us know and we will most likely be able to get you started. We do not recommend that you buy equipment before attending a match.

We will help you choose the appropriate gear to participate. If you already own a revolver, holster and belt we encourage you to come and shoot a match. If you do not own this minimum level of equipment, or would like to see what a match is about before shooting one, please come on out to watch and ask questions. After the match has concluded, you are welcome to stay and "chew the fat" with the members. Experienced shooters are always enthusiastic about discussing match procedures, techniques and equipment. 99% of the time, a polite request will get you the opportunity to handle a revolver under supervision and to try some of our steel and cardboard targets.
 
Is Revolver Shooting Safe?
 
We operate a "cold" range during the match. ALL REVOLVERS WILL REMAIN UNLOADED WHEN NOT UNDER THE DIRECT CONTROL OF THE RANGE OFFICER. Handling a loaded revolver when not under the direct control of the Range Officer will result in a match disqualification and expulsion from the range for that match day. Revolvers may only be handled under the direction of the Range Officer or at a Safe Area (special table provided at each stage). AMMUNITION MAY NOT BE HANDLED AT THE SAFE AREA! From the time the Range Officer gives the command to "Load and Make Ready" until the revolver is holstered or placed back in a bag, the revolver muzzle must not break the “180”, an imaginary line perpendicular to the length of the stage range (meaning always keep the muzzle pointed down range). The Range Officer (RO) is in charge of the stage range and all in attendance will follow his instructions immediately and without question. Failure to follow the RO commands will result in disqualification from the match and expulsion from the range.
 
What equipment do I need?
 
Minimum equipment is a revolver of .32 magnum caliber or larger (.38 Special is most common), a holster which holds the firearm securely and covers the trigger guard, and a belt strong enough to carry the revolver and ammunition in a safe manner. All participants and spectators must wear eye and ear protection when shooting is in progress. Other useful stuff is a minimum of five speed loaders and pouches to carry them, a cylinder brush and a box or bag for carrying your gear. If you would like to shoot but don't quite have all the gear, we can arrange to lend equipment for the match. Generally, 200 rounds are sufficient to complete all courses of fire.
 

Revolvers are categorized as either "Limited" or "Open." A Limited revolver can be "out of the box" or may have some trigger or action work to smooth it out. Special grips are also allowed as are replacement iron sights. An Open revolver is allowed to have any conceivable modification. Typically, Open revolvers have some kind of optical sight, special barrels and recoil reducing ports or "compensators" at the end of the barrel. Limited and Open are scored as separate categories so you are not at a disadvantage if shooting a Limited revolver.
 
What kind of ammunition do I need?
 
Either factory loaded or reloaded ammunition is fine for our match. We do have a minimum 120 power factor. If you are using a 158 gr. Bullet it must have a velocity of 759 ft. per second. A competitor, using a revolver chambered in .38 Special and/or .357 Magnum and using factory new UMC 158 grain, Remington 158 grain, Blazer 158 grain, or Federal American Eagle 158 grain ammo, may compete without regard to power factor. At our club matches, we are decidedly informal, and your ammunition will not be tested.
 
I'm not yet 18. Is that ok?
 
Shooters under 18 years old can and do shoot our matches but they must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. We do encourage Juniors to compete.