1500 PPC Rules and Course of Fire

The following are the rules, regulations, and course of fire governing 1500 PPC competitions held by the Jersey Pistol Club.

Pistols:
  • Any .revolver, .32 cal or larger.  Self-loading pistols not permitted.
Sights:
  • Any metal sights which may be adjustable, any colour.
  • Orthoptics not allowed.
Grips:
  • Orthopaedic-type grips are not allowed in this competition.
Safety:
  • Any safety that is fitted must operate.
Trigger:
  • Single action pull must exceed 2.5 lbs.
Positions:
  • Standing.
  • Kneeling.
  • Sitting (both buttocks on the ground).
  • One or two hands may be used to hold the revolver.
  • No part of the revolver may touch the barricade.
  • Barricades must be used as cover when used.
Ammunition:
  • 150 rounds to be supplied by the competitor, hand or factory-loaded.
  • All loading from rounds contained in competitor’s pocket, cartridge belt, mechanical loaders or belt pouches.
  • No high-speed or magnum ammunition permitted.
Targets:
  • PS 14 with PS14A centres
  • One (1) target per competitor, per match or stage.
Shooting Distances:
  • 10 yards.
  • 15 yards.
  • 25 yards.
  • 50 yards.
Rules:
  • British 1500 Association and NRA of America Rules apply.
Course of Fire:
  • Match I
    • Standing – Twelve (12) shots in twenty (20) seconds at ten (10) yards.
    • Standing – Twelve (12) shots in twenty (20) seconds at fifteen (15) yards.
  • Match II
    • All at twenty-five (25) yards.
    • Total time ninety (90) seconds.
    • Kneeling – Six (6) shots.
    • Standing – Six (6) shots, left hand, behind barricade.
    • Standing – Six (6) shots, right hand, behind barricade.
  • Match III
    • All at fifty (50) yards.
    • Total time one hundred and sixty-five (165) seconds.
    • Sitting – Six (6) shots.
    • Kneeling – Six (6) shots, barricade may be used.
    • Standing – Six (6) shots, left hand, behind barricade.
    • Standing – Six (6) shots, right hand, behind barricade.
  • Match IV
    • All at twenty-five (25) yards.
    • Standing – Twelve (12) shots in thirty-five (35) seconds.
    • Standing – Twelve (12) shots in thirty-five (35) seconds.
  • Match V – Stage 1
    • Standing – Twelve (12) shots in twenty (20) seconds, at ten (10) yards.
  • Match V – Stage 2
    • All at twenty-five (25) yards.
    • Total time ninety (90) seconds.
    • Kneeling – Six (6) shots.
    • Standing – Six (6) shots, left hand, behind barricade.
    • Standing – Six (6) shots, right hand, behind barricade.
  • Match V – Stage 3
    • All at fifty (50) yards.
    • Total time one hundred and sixty-five (165) seconds.
    • Sitting – Six (6) shots.
    • Kneeling – Six (6) shots, barricade may be used.
    • Standing – Six (6) shots, left hand, behind barricade.
    • Standing – Six (6) shots, right hand, behind barricade.
  • Match V – Stage 4
    • Standing – Six (6) shots in twelve (12) seconds at twenty-five (25) yards.
Notes:
  • Only conventional waist-belt holsters with no ties are permitted.
  • All timings include reloading.
  • Where specified, pistols must change hands, or penalties may be imposed.
  • Where specified, barricades must be used, or penalties may be imposed.
  • All series start with pistol loaded and holstered.
  • Once loaded and holstered it is presumed that the competitor is ready.
  • Except for the 50 yard stages, all shooting must be double-action only.

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