Frequently Asked Questions about Shooting Events at NTSA

*IDPA Style Shoot Information (International Defensive Pistol Association)***

Shoots are based on IDPA rules. We are not affiliated with IDPA but they have a great explanation of what we do HERE

Shoots are held every 3^rd Saturday of the month.

Start Time is 0900. Registration at 08:30. Safety Briefing 08:55. Be sure to check the calendar for any last minute changes.

We usually shoot 5 or 6 pistol stages. Bring your favorite pistol and/or wheelgun and join us for some fun. Everyone is welcome and we promise you will have a safe and fun time on the pistol range. Bring 100-150 rds, Let us know if you need any equipment (holster, mags, mag pouches, etc.) and we will try to wrestle you up some. If you never have shot this type of competition, come on out. We will make sure you have a safe and fun time.
Eye and Ear Protection for all shooters and Spectators required.

Match fees are $10.00 for Members and $15.00 for Non-Members.

Required Equipment

Handgun (Concealed-carry guns only - No competition-type (Race) guns)

Semi Auto Pistol 9mm (9x19) or larger caliber.

Revolver of .38 Caliber (.357” or larger) or 9mm (9x19)

Hip holster. (no small of the back, shoulder holsters or fanny packs)

Three magazines or speed-loaders

Double magazine pouch, two single mag pouches, or two speed-loader holders

100 to 150 rounds of ammunition. (just in case <G>)

Eye and ear protection

Cover garment (Not always required, but bring one)

NTSA Club Policy for IDPA Matches

The First and most important thing issue at any shooting event is an emphasis on safety. IDPA has very specific rules about how this should be done and NTSA follows these guidelines.

Cold Range Policy: A cold range is on in which all firearms are carried in an unloaded condition. Unloaded not only means the chamber is empty, but no magazine is the firearm. The same applies to revolvers. The cylinder should not have anything in it. The only time the firearm can be loaded is under the direct instruction of the Safety Officer.

There are only two (2) occasions in which the shooter may handle their firearm.

1. In the designated "Safe Area". There is to be no ammunition handled in the safe area at any time. The safe area wwill be briefed before the match in the safety briefing.

2. Under the direct supervision of the Safety Officer.

Ammunition

Shooters may handle ammunition in any area other that the above defined "Safe Area". This means magazines, Speed loaders, and Moon clips can be loaded any time the shooter is not in the "Safe Area".

Trap

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Skeet

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Carbine

The NTSA Rifle/Carbine Match is a timed competition that allows you to use your AR15, Mini-14, M1 Carbine or other similar firearm to engage multiple targets at various distances while shooting different scenarios. Each match consists of five or six stages that are designed to test or improve your shooting skills and familiarity with that firearm. Some stages require shooting and moving, while other stages require shooting while moving, or shooting at a moving target. Stages require shooting from various positions such as standing, kneeling, or prone, and shooting from strong or weak sides.

Like the pistol matches, safety is absolutely paramount in the rifle/carbine matches. A Safety Officer (SO) runs each shooter individually through the stages ensuring that each shooter observes the safety rules. Minor infractions may incur a simple command from the SO such as "finger", which means finger off of the trigger when not shooting at a target, or "muzzle" which means watch where you are pointing the muzzle of your firearm. Major infractions like an unintentional discharge will result in an immediate disqualification from the match.

The matches are held the first Saturday of the month and use the pistol bays, the 50 yard intermediate range, and occasionally the 100 yard rifle range. Sign up is at 0830, the safety briefing is at 0855, and the match begins at 0900 and usually ends at 1230 or 1300. The match fees are $10 for members and $15 for non-members. There are three classes based on the type of sights you are using on your rifle or carbine. The IRON class is for rifles equipped only with iron sights; the TACTICAL class is for rifles equipped with any passive red dot sight such as an Eotech or Aimpoint; and the OPEN class is for a rifle equipped with any sight that has magification such as a scope, Trijicon ACOG, etc.

To compete in the match, you will need a reliable rifle or carbine, a hard or soft case for your rifle,125 to 140 rounds of reliable FMJ ammunition (factory or reloads), two or three 20 or 30 round magazines, magazine holders, eye and ear protection, and plenty of water to keep hydrated.

If you have a rifle or carbine that is a safe queen and not being used, bring it out and enjoy a fun and safe match.

Benchrest

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4^th Sunday Club Match

Pistol shoots will be every 4th Sunday @ 1 PM. All shoots will be very informal. Bring what you have to shoot and you can shoot with us. Center and rim fire both welcome.

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