Rapid Fire Pistol

The rapid fire match is one of the older style of matches, but is still very popular. The match is shot with each shooter having five turning targets, spaced 75cm apart at 25 metres. One major change over the years has been the size of the targets. (see picture page 6). Originally very large they are now the standard “Rapid Fire” target with a 100mm 10-ring (Inner Black Circle). There are four series of five shots each in 8 seconds, 6 seconds and 4 seconds shot in two stages of 30 shots. The shooter must wait with the shooting arm and firearm held at the "Low Ready" position of 45 degrees down angle while facing the targets and then raising the firearm to the horizontal only after the targets have turned to then be able to take aim and fire with one shot directed to each of the five targets within the allotted timeframe. If the targets turn away before you have fully discharged all of your intended shots, these are then recorded as a miss.

Note: It is often on these occasions where a shot is taken as the target has begun or almost completed, it's turn back to it's commencement position, that the projectile may strike the target side on. If this occurs, and depending upon the outcome of the impact, this is often referred to as a "Skid Shot" and can result in an end of year award for the best/longest skid shot result for the year. There are some simple rules around this, however you will need to come down to the club to see how this works.