
BOWLING PIN MATCH
Age: 21+ (minors must be accompanied by a parent/guardian)
Refunds: None
Caliber Requirements: 9mm up to but not exceeding .45 ACP
Check-in: 5:00PM
Safety Briefing: 5:15PM
Match Start Time: 5:30PM
EVERY 3RD THURSDAY OF THE MONTH - Special Edition Action Pistol Blowing Pin Match (USPSA / IDPA Style Stage)
This is combination match of bowling pin and Action pistol (IDPA / USPSA TYPE STAGE)
You need: holster, mag carrier, two/three spare magazines.
GOAL:
Bowling Pin Shooting was created to provide a fun environment where people can learn safe gun handling, improve their marksmanship skills, and learn how to better manage recoil in a cooperative environment with other shooters
Bowling pin shooting is a shooting sport (primarily for handguns) in which the competitors race against one another to knock standard bowling pins from a table in the shortest elapsed time. Pin shooting is often described as one of the most enjoyable shooting games and one of the easiest means of introducing a new shooter into regular competitive shooting. Pin shooting appeals to both genders. There are many female pin shooters and many distinguished female pin shooters.
This is a handgun match that is a great way for those new to shooting competition to get started and for those with a lot of experience to show it off in a tough competition.
Bowling pin shoots are double elimination tournament type matches. Each shooter competes against a fellow shooter with the winner advancing in the winner’s bracket and the loser going to the loser’s bracket. After a loss in the loser’s bracket, the shooter is out of the tournament for that match. Shooting continues until a final winner claim bragging rights for the day. Shooters can sign up for any or all the matches listed on the website.
Depending on the caliber of handgun used and the table employed, the pins must be knocked backwards clear of the table and onto the ground. The pin shooting tables typically consist of one of:
Course of Fire
Safety is the first concern in a pin event, and the authority of the range officer is inviolate. Shooters are absolutely required to always obey the range officer immediate and final.
The shooters are called to their stations, referred to as “the line.” Guns are to be cased or holstered until otherwise permitted by the range officer. There is no limit to the amount of ammunition, magazines, or speed loaders that a shooter may bring to the line.
In conducting a round, the range officer gives the following commands:
“Shooters may load and make ready.” At this point, shooters load their guns and array their magazines or speed loaders for fast reloading. Shooters are not allowed to point their loaded guns at the target while awaiting permission to fire. Muzzles must be kept at a 45-degree downward angle, or the muzzle may be rested on the shooting station. The shooter’s finger must not be on the trigger.
“Ready on the right?” Right shooter nods approval or states that he or she is not ready to commence fire.
“Ready on the left?” Left shooter nods approval or states that he or she is not ready to commence fire.
“Standby” – Shooters prepare to fire, keeping their muzzles on their stations, fingers off the trigger.
Blow of the whistle or horn – Shooters engage the pins until they have cleared their pins or the whistle or horn is blown a second time.
Second blow of the whistle or horn – Shooters immediately stop firing. The match is over, and the range officer has determined a winner.
“Unload and show clear” Shooters unload their guns, keeping the muzzle pointed in a safe direction, remaining at their stations so that the range officer can verify that the guns are unloaded and in a safe condition.
“Bag or holster.” Shooters return their guns to their cases or holsters and depart the line.
“The line is clear. Go forward and reset targets.” After a round, shooters who were not on the line and are not called to the line for the next round are informally expected to set the pins for the next round of shooters. Persons setting pins should examine the condition of the pin to determine if it remains satisfactory for further use.
Safety Regulations:
Bowling Pin Shoots will be conducted under the “Cold-Range” policy. Absolutely no loaded firearms are permitted during the Bowling Pin Match. If you are a CCW Permit holder, please leave your firearm in your vehicle or un-load your firearm in one of The Gallery’s public shooting bays and put your unloaded firearm in your range bag.
The Gallery will have a designated safety area where you can handle your firearm, make repairs or adjustments, dry fire, take sight pictures etc. The safety area will be in the shooting bay. That is the only place you are allowed to handle your firearm without direction from a Range Officer. You are NOT ALLOWED to handle any AMMUNITION in the safety area. This is not your warmup time before the match. You are ALLOWED to un-load your concealed carry firearm in the safety area.
The Four FUNDAMENTAL SAFETY RULES:
All shooters must sign release waivers before they are permitted to compete or be on the range.
Safety is of upmost importance. The sport should remain safe and enjoyable for all who participate. Unsportsmanlike conduct by any competitor may result in disqualification of that shooter. Experienced shooters should set examples for others to follow. Maximum safety requirements for both competitors and spectators must be maintained. ALL firearms must be always handled in a safe manner; firearms must be cased, holstered (If holstered, mag-well must be empty and hammer down if the pistol has an external hammer), or bagged. When un-casing your firearm, make sure the muzzle of your firearm is pointed downrange. If you are using a holster, make sure you do not “sweep” your hand when re-holstering. Do not handle your firearm unless under the direction of a Range Officer. Finger off the trigger and clearly outside of the trigger guard always unless you are engaging the bowling pin. Safety glasses and ear protection must be always worn while on the range.
Disqualification:
A competitor may be disqualified for any un-safe handling deemed by a Range Officer. Examples of un-safe gun handling are but not limited to; letting the muzzle of your firearm sweep another person or yourself, breaking the 180-degree rule, negligent discharge, unsportsmanlike conduct.
Competitors are solely and personally responsible for all equipment and ammunition they bring to the match.
You must register on-line at www.thegallerysportsmansclub.com, the pin-shoot will be limited to the first 24 shooters.
If for some reason, a competitor who registered on-line as was not able to make the scheduled match. The Gallery will carry over that competitors match fee toward the next match.
If a competitor is disqualified from a match, the competitor will not receive a refund for their match entry fee.
Disputes:
All disputes will be settled by the Range Officer and Match Director.
The MD’s decision will be immediate and final.
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BOWLING PIN MATCH
Age: 21+ (minors must be accompanied by a parent/guardian)
Refunds: None
Caliber Requirements: 9mm up to but not exceeding .45 ACP
Check-in: 5:00PM
Safety Briefing: 5:15PM
Match Start Time: 5:30PM
EVERY 3RD THURSDAY OF THE MONTH - Special Edition Action Pistol Blowing Pin Match (USPSA / IDPA Style Stage)
This is combination match of bowling pin and Action pistol (IDPA / USPSA TYPE STAGE)
You need: holster, mag carrier, two/three spare magazines.
GOAL:
Bowling Pin Shooting was created to provide a fun environment where people can learn safe gun handling, improve their marksmanship skills, and learn how to better manage recoil in a cooperative environment with other shooters
Bowling pin shooting is a shooting sport (primarily for handguns) in which the competitors race against one another to knock standard bowling pins from a table in the shortest elapsed time. Pin shooting is often described as one of the most enjoyable shooting games and one of the easiest means of introducing a new shooter into regular competitive shooting. Pin shooting appeals to both genders. There are many female pin shooters and many distinguished female pin shooters.
This is a handgun match that is a great way for those new to shooting competition to get started and for those with a lot of experience to show it off in a tough competition.
Bowling pin shoots are double elimination tournament type matches. Each shooter competes against a fellow shooter with the winner advancing in the winner’s bracket and the loser going to the loser’s bracket. After a loss in the loser’s bracket, the shooter is out of the tournament for that match. Shooting continues until a final winner claim bragging rights for the day. Shooters can sign up for any or all the matches listed on the website.
Depending on the caliber of handgun used and the table employed, the pins must be knocked backwards clear of the table and onto the ground. The pin shooting tables typically consist of one of:
Course of Fire
Safety is the first concern in a pin event, and the authority of the range officer is inviolate. Shooters are absolutely required to always obey the range officer immediate and final.
The shooters are called to their stations, referred to as “the line.” Guns are to be cased or holstered until otherwise permitted by the range officer. There is no limit to the amount of ammunition, magazines, or speed loaders that a shooter may bring to the line.
In conducting a round, the range officer gives the following commands:
“Shooters may load and make ready.” At this point, shooters load their guns and array their magazines or speed loaders for fast reloading. Shooters are not allowed to point their loaded guns at the target while awaiting permission to fire. Muzzles must be kept at a 45-degree downward angle, or the muzzle may be rested on the shooting station. The shooter’s finger must not be on the trigger.
“Ready on the right?” Right shooter nods approval or states that he or she is not ready to commence fire.
“Ready on the left?” Left shooter nods approval or states that he or she is not ready to commence fire.
“Standby” – Shooters prepare to fire, keeping their muzzles on their stations, fingers off the trigger.
Blow of the whistle or horn – Shooters engage the pins until they have cleared their pins or the whistle or horn is blown a second time.
Second blow of the whistle or horn – Shooters immediately stop firing. The match is over, and the range officer has determined a winner.
“Unload and show clear” Shooters unload their guns, keeping the muzzle pointed in a safe direction, remaining at their stations so that the range officer can verify that the guns are unloaded and in a safe condition.
“Bag or holster.” Shooters return their guns to their cases or holsters and depart the line.
“The line is clear. Go forward and reset targets.” After a round, shooters who were not on the line and are not called to the line for the next round are informally expected to set the pins for the next round of shooters. Persons setting pins should examine the condition of the pin to determine if it remains satisfactory for further use.
Safety Regulations:
Bowling Pin Shoots will be conducted under the “Cold-Range” policy. Absolutely no loaded firearms are permitted during the Bowling Pin Match. If you are a CCW Permit holder, please leave your firearm in your vehicle or un-load your firearm in one of The Gallery’s public shooting bays and put your unloaded firearm in your range bag.
The Gallery will have a designated safety area where you can handle your firearm, make repairs or adjustments, dry fire, take sight pictures etc. The safety area will be in the shooting bay. That is the only place you are allowed to handle your firearm without direction from a Range Officer. You are NOT ALLOWED to handle any AMMUNITION in the safety area. This is not your warmup time before the match. You are ALLOWED to un-load your concealed carry firearm in the safety area.
The Four FUNDAMENTAL SAFETY RULES:
All shooters must sign release waivers before they are permitted to compete or be on the range.
Safety is of upmost importance. The sport should remain safe and enjoyable for all who participate. Unsportsmanlike conduct by any competitor may result in disqualification of that shooter. Experienced shooters should set examples for others to follow. Maximum safety requirements for both competitors and spectators must be maintained. ALL firearms must be always handled in a safe manner; firearms must be cased, holstered (If holstered, mag-well must be empty and hammer down if the pistol has an external hammer), or bagged. When un-casing your firearm, make sure the muzzle of your firearm is pointed downrange. If you are using a holster, make sure you do not “sweep” your hand when re-holstering. Do not handle your firearm unless under the direction of a Range Officer. Finger off the trigger and clearly outside of the trigger guard always unless you are engaging the bowling pin. Safety glasses and ear protection must be always worn while on the range.
Disqualification:
A competitor may be disqualified for any un-safe handling deemed by a Range Officer. Examples of un-safe gun handling are but not limited to; letting the muzzle of your firearm sweep another person or yourself, breaking the 180-degree rule, negligent discharge, unsportsmanlike conduct.
Competitors are solely and personally responsible for all equipment and ammunition they bring to the match.
You must register on-line at www.thegallerysportsmansclub.com, the pin-shoot will be limited to the first 24 shooters.
If for some reason, a competitor who registered on-line as was not able to make the scheduled match. The Gallery will carry over that competitors match fee toward the next match.
If a competitor is disqualified from a match, the competitor will not receive a refund for their match entry fee.
Disputes:
All disputes will be settled by the Range Officer and Match Director.
The MD’s decision will be immediate and final.
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