Match Schedule for Bulls Eye Pistol
- April 11, 2026, : State Indoor Smallbore Pistol
2026 Paul Crawford Memorial Schedule
2026 State Indoor Pistol Schedule
“I can think of no other sport that brings as much joy as lining up the sights of an old family heirloom like a S&W K22 revolver or a custom-built 1911 and putting a hole in the bullseye.”
NRA Precision Pistol
NRA Precision Pistol is a national handgun sport that focuses on precision and accuracy. Participants shoot handguns from a stationary position, holding the handgun in one hand, and shoot at paper targets at fixed distances and within fixed time limits.
The basic course of fire is a combinations of:
- Two 5-shot strings of slow fire on a single target. Slow fire is 5 shots in 10 minutes. The distance for outdoor matches is 50 yards; the distance for indoor matches is 50 feet.
- Two 5-shot strings of timed fire on a single target. Timed fire is 5 shots in 20 seconds. The distance for outdoor matches is 25 yards; the distance for indoor matches is 50 feet.
- Two 5-shot strings of rapid fire on a single target. Rapid fire is 5 shots in 10 seconds. The distance for outdoor matches is 25 yards; the distance for indoor matches is 50 feet.
For a typical 900 competition (because a perfect score would result in 900 points) the course of fire would be:
- 20 Shots of Slow Fire (technically called the Slow Fire match)
- 10 Shots of Slow Fire
- 10 Shots of Timed Fire
- 10 Shots of Rapid Fire (this series of slow, timed, and rapid fire is technically called the National Match Course)
- 20 Shots of Timed Fire (technically called the Timed Fire match)
- 20 Shots of Rapid Fire (technically called the Rapid Fire match)
Each shot can score up to 10 points depending on where it lands on the bullseye target. A shot directly in the middle of the bullseye scores 10 points. Scoring rings radiating out from the center of the bullseye allow for scores ranging from 6-9 points. Any shots landing outside of the scoring rings are counted as misses for 0 points. Different sized targets are used for slow fire verses timed and rapid fire, and different sized targets are also used for indoor verses outdoor matches.
While some national and even Olympic-level shooters often shown up for our matches, precision pistol is really a competition against yourself. All skill levels are welcome. Our matches are fun and our match staff other competitors are friendly and respectful. We all love to see new people show up for this sport that often gets overlooked for other ‘fast action’ shooting sports. Bullseye is a classic sport where accuracy and precision are the focus. A sport where every round counts, where your marksmanship skills can be appreciated and improved, and a sport where you as a shooter can appreciate a fine firearm. Personally, I can think of no other sport that brings as much joy as lining up the sights of an old family heirloom like a S&W K22 revolver or a custom-built 1911 and putting a hole in the bullseye.
- More info about Precision Pistol
- NRA official rule books and updates
- Practice targets for indoor precision pistol (print full-size, 100% scale; they will print on standard 8.5×11 paper). [Links to b2 and b3 targets]
HCSA Matches
HCSA hosts outdoor 2700 precision pistol matches and an indoor 900 precision pistol matches. The indoor 900 precision pistol matches are typically offered in conjunction with an International Standard Pistol match, which is a similar .22 caliber match using slightly different targets and time intervals, and an Air Pistol match that uses pandemic or compressed air pistols. (See the link above for NRA official rule books for these matches.)
Outdoor 2700 Matches
The outdoor 2700 matches (named because a perfect score would result in 2700 points for the 270 shots fired) is basically 3 consecutive 900 matches shot back-to-back, with different caliber of handguns.
The first 900 match (90 shots) is shot using a .22 caliber handgun. Popular handguns are the Ruger MK series pistols, S&W model 41, and .22 caliber conversion kits on 1911 frames. All guns typically have red dot sites, although some shooters do shoot with regular iron sights.
The second 900 match is shot using a different gun that can be any center fire caliber. Popular calibers are 38 special, 9mm, and .45 ACP. Most folks use a .45 ACP 1911 style handgun for this portion of the match, even though a smaller caliber like a 38 special might be better because of the reduced recoil compared to the .45 ACP round.
The third repetition of the 900 match requires a .45 caliber handgun. Most folks use the same .45 ACP 1911 style handgun with a red dot site they used for the ‘any center fire caliber’ portion of the match. However, any 45-caliber handgun can be used. Like the other two stages of this match, any style of handgun is allowed, revolver, simi-automatic, even a single action revolver can be used and can be competitive in the hands of a skilled shooter. Both iron sites and red dot sights are allowed on all guns.
Note that if you want to shoot an outdoor match, it is okay if you only shoot a portion of the match. For example, you may only want to shoot the .22 caliber portion of the match, and that’s okay!
Indoor 900 Matches
HCSA is fortunate to offer one of the few indoor shooting facilities in the state. This facility is for .22 caliber standard velocity rimfire and .177 and .22 caliber air gun use only, and only available for approved competitions and competition practice. (Contact a match director if you want to get involved!)
The indoor 900 match (90 shots) is shot using a .22 caliber handgun. Popular handguns are the Ruger MK series pistols, S&W model 41, and .22 caliber conversion kits on 1911 frames. There is usually an even split between handguns with open (iron) sights and those with red dot sites. All courses of fire (slow, timed, and rapid) are shot at 50 feet. We use an automated sound system for the range commands for the timed and rapid-fire portions of the match.
Indoor Competition Practice
Depending on seasonal interest, the bullseye pistol director may open the indoor range for .22 caliber bullseye pistol practice on Tuesday nights from 5-7 PM. The practice session typically consists of shooting a 900 match. These practice sessions are open to any range member in good standing. Please contact the bullseye pistol director for the status of the Tuesday night practice sessions before showing up.
Indoor Pistol Postal League
While we have not participated in several years, if there is enough interest to form a team, we will participate in the Spokesman-Review Postal League sponsored by the Inland Empire Rifle & Pistol Association. If you are interested in participating in the postal League, contact the bullseye pistol director in early fall.
