Can’t a shooter “game” the qualifier?
A. Sure. Any shooter can qualify poorer to win a lower class in the match but why would they? Once you have won your class 3 times you will automatically be moved up to the next class. Anyhow since there are no trophies and only bragging rights a shooter would have to have some serious self-image issues to cheat on the qualifier. Q. How are the targets scored? A. For the present we use a scoring system similar to IDPA or USPSA. There are points added for each hit not in the “0” zone and penalties for misses and “no-hit” zones. These are translated into seconds of time added to your raw time. Generally speaking just show up with a standard rig consisting of a stock service pistol or revolver in a stock holster with stock magazine holders. This isn’t difficult or expensive. Any good gun store can help you plus almost any person who regularly attends this shoot will probably be happy to show you what they shoot with or offer suggestions. We would appreciate it if you didn’t show up with a