7. COURSES OF FIRE

The following courses and types of fire are most commonly found in NRA sanctioned pistol competition, fired on the targets described in Section 4. See Section 8 for time allowances. Rule 17.5 for courses of fire for which National Records are recognized, and Rule 19.4 for courses of fire used for classification.

Other courses of fire, other time limits, or the use of other targets, may be scheduled by sponsors provided the conditions are clearly stated in the program.

National Match Course

Stage Range Time Strings Target
Slow 50 yds. 10 shots/10 min. 1 B-6
Timed 25 yds. 5 shots/20 sec. 2 B-8
Rapid 25 yds. 5 shots/10 sec. 2 B-8


NRA Short Course

Stage Range Time Strings Target
Slow 25 yds. 10 shots/10 min. 1 B-16
Timed 25 yds. 5 shots/20 sec. 2 B-8
Rapid 25 yds. 5 shots/10 sec. 2 B-8


Gallery Course

Stage Range Time Strings Target
Slow 50 ft. 10 shots/10 min. 1 B-2
Timed 50 ft. 5 shots/20 sec. 2 B-3
Rapid 50 ft. 5 shots/10 sec. 2 B-3


Single Stage Course

Any number of strings (10 shot at 50 yards slow fire, or 5-shot at timed or rapid tire) fired at a single distance as specified in the conditions of the match and in the regular time allowed for that type of firing.