Competing in Olympic-Style Rimfire Pistol Bullseye is part of the path to getting an exemption letter to purchase a handgun (Note that we have been advised by the SFC that rifle bullseye experience doesn't count). If you intend to pursue an exemption letter, you need to join the Shooting Federation of Canada
here before you start as a new competitor. The steps are
here. You will need a minimum of 3 match results at a minimum of 2 clubs total.
The event is open to anyone with a rimfire handgun that can fire a round every 2 seconds - it doesn't have to a match grade pistol - any rimfire revolver or semi-auto will do. Divisions are iron sights and red dot optics. You will be limited to one division to start, but if there are available spaces just before match day, you will be permitted to register a second gun (or second gun configuration) in a different division. Note that we are permitting optics as a concession to using existing guns - if you plan on competing at a different club which is required to get a letter, iron sights, maximum 153mm/6" barrel and maximum 220mm/8.6" sight radius are likely required elsewhere.
If you do not have access to a handgun, you can add a club handgun rental to your ticket for $10.
If you need instructions on how to legally borrow a handgun from another person (not a business or the club), let us know (it's very easy) and then you don't need to rent a handgun.
Gear up is at 9:30 with first shot at 10 am. The match will last approximately 2-3 hours. There are 5 shooting lanes to cycle shooters through. All shooters will cycle through to shoot one Stage before moving onto the next Stage.
The course of fire is ISSF 25m standard pistol.
At the start of the match the competitor may fire unlimited sighting shots within 150 seconds.
The 60-shot match is divided into 5-shot strings with different timings:
Stage 1 - 4 strings of 5 rounds each within 150 seconds each string – competitor can begin the series in any fashion he/she chooses.
Stage 2 - 4 strings of 5 rounds each within 20 seconds each string – competitor must begin each string with pistol in one outstretched arm from the 45-degree angle starting position.
Stage 3 - 4 strings of 5 rounds each within 10 seconds each string – competitor must begin each string with pistol in one outstretched arm from the 45-degree angle starting position.
If someone is mobility-impaired, they can shoot the entire match from a seated position.
Official targets will be provided, the cost for the match is $5 to cover the 4 official target centre patches per competitor (one for sighting and one for each Stage)
You can download the centre patch of the target here to practice with, make sure you print it actual size. The full 23"x23" target looks like this
Range officers and other volunteers are needed, please sign up for a free Volunteer ticket. If you register as a volunteer who works on Match Day, you can sign up to shoot for free on Build Day.
Paid competitors are permitted to shoot on Build Day at regular price if Match Day does not fit their schedule.
Competitor limit is 20.
See you there!
Registration on match or build day can only be done in the app or from the website with a credit or debit card. Cash is not accepted for this match.
Payment by Interac E-transfer MUST be done before your match day.
