Southern Utah Pistol & Revolver

You can go a long way with regular gear

First off, we know everybody had their first time doing this. Everybody loves to have new shooters and you will be welcomed heartily as long as you are safe.

So what do you need to have?

A pistol.  Most any pistol will work as long as it functions and is safe.  Most folks shoot semi-automatic pistols, but revolvers are welcome too.  Calibers… no rimfire.  Semi-automatics must be 9mm, .40, .45 or 38 Super.  Revolvers must be 38 Special or larger.

30 or so rounds of shooting capacity.  Most stages take 14 to 32 rounds to complete. So you have to be able to carry that much ammo around with you.  If, for instance, you shoot a Glock 9mm with a 17 round capacity, then two magazines would suffice (as a minimum).  Most people have 3 or 4.     If you shoot an 8 round 1911, then you will need 5 or 6.

Magazine holders.  A $13 dollar Uncle Mikes magazine holder for your belt is great to start with.  Buy enough to hold the magazines you need to make the round count above.

150 or so rounds of ammo.  Most matches are less than 150 rounds, but you may have to re-shoot a stage, so bring a bit extra.

Good shoes.  Wear shoes with traction. You will be running with a gun. Slipping is unsafe.

Eye and Ear Protection. This is a must. You will not be permitted to shoot or be on the range without it.  If you forget it, don’t worry, we can lend you some for the match.

         My initial equipment list was Glock 9mm, 3 magazines, an Uncle Mikes holster ($20)
         and an Uncle Mikes mag holder ($13).  You could spend your entire life in the sport
         with this equipment list and do just fine.

Safety

There is an etiquette to safety in our sport.   If you are called for a safety violation, you do not question, you THANK the person helping you be safe.   If you are disqualified from a match for a safety violation, you don’t stomp off – you thank them and stay and help score, tape targets and tear down.  Without SAFETY we don’t have a sport.

The Rules:

Treat all guns as loaded

Never let the muzzle of a gun point at something you do not want to destroy.

Keep your finger straight and off the trigger until you wish to shoot.

Be absolutely sure of your target and what is beyond it.

Because we “run with guns” these rules are the basis of our more stringent set.  :

You may not handle a gun anywhere but at designated safe tables. This would preclude, for instance, fiddling with your gun at your car or truck tailgate. Use the SAFE TABLES.   There will be NO AMMUNITION at safe tables.

You may not point a gun past 180 degrees up range. Doing so = disqualification.

Any Accidental Discharge = disqualification.

Be aware these rules but don’t let them scare you. They are easy to follow and everybody will be helping everybody else follow them.