Description

Join us for the Turpin Outdoor Education Center's Pistol Matches on January 24, 2026.

This stand-alone match is open to pistols from all manufacturers. All matches are shot from a one-handed standing position. See information below about courses of fire.

This month's matches will be:
Free pistol (.22)
Standard pistol (.22)
CMP Air Pistol

Competitors may shoot one, two or all three matches. First entry is $25, second is $12, and third is $10.

For target, distance, rounds, and timing summary, see below. Complete event rules can be found here.

Schedule:

Saturday, January 24th: Relays available for Free Pistol, Standard Pistol, and CMP Air Pistol from 8 am to 12 pm. Select relay during registration.

PRIZES will be awarded for first place in Free Pistol, Standard Pistol, or CMP Air Pistol matches. Additional prizes may be awarded by random drawing.

MATCHES
Competitors may shoot an official entry in all of the matches.

Free Pistol
Also called 50 Meter Pistol. Open to any .22 caliber rimfire pistol with open sights; see rulebook for complete gun specifications. There is a 15-minute preparation and sighter period prior to record shots. All 60 record shots fired within 1 ¾ hour (105 minute) time limit. Uses target B-11 at 50 feet.

Standard Pistol
Also called 25 Meter Pistol. Open to any .22 caliber rimfire pistols with open sights; see rulebook for complete gun specifications. Five sighters may be fired in a 150 second time limit. This is a 60 shot match divided into 3 stages.
Stage 1: 5 shots in 2.5 minutes [150 seconds], 4 times = 20 shots
Stage 2: 5 shots in 20 seconds, 4 times = 20 shots
Stage 3: 5 shots in 10 seconds, 4 times = 20 shots
Uses target B-33 at 50 feet. Course of fire takes about 30 minutes to complete.

CMP Air Pistol

Open to .177 caliber air pistols with open sights; see rulebook for complete gun specifications. There is a 15-minute preparation and sighter period prior to record shots. All 60 record shots fired within 1 ½ hour (90 minute) time limit. Uses standard B-40 10 meter target.

Age Category

Family

Location

*Classroom Central + Firearm Lanes East at Outdoor Education Center

Program