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Fabulous Falling Plates Frantic Fiasco

  • June 29, 2024
  • August 31, 2024
  • 2 sessions
  • June 29, 2024, 8:30 AM 1:00 PM (EDT)
  • August 31, 2024, 8:30 AM 1:00 PM (EDT)
  • Pistol Bay #2
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Fabulous Falling Plates Frantic Fiasco!!

Introduction:  This is a timed speed event where the shooter is timed for six runs, best five times, added, and that's the score.   


Jun 29th & Aug 31st


Procedure:
Setup starts at 8:30 AM.  All shooters must be present for standard SAFETY BRIEF at 9:00 AM!!


Entry fee is $10; $5 second gun.   Juniors entry $5, second gun free!
Three shooter on the line.


Each shooter shoots in turn, one at a time, #1, #2, #3 in that order.
Each shooter is timed till all six plates are knocked fully down.
After all three have shot their six plates, reset plates and repeat until three strings are complete.
After all shooters have shoot their three strings, repeat the process.
After all shooters have now fired a total of six strings, discard their worst(longest time) and add their remaining five times to obtain their total score.
No alibis, malfunctions can be cleared by the shooter. if desired. but time will continue running.
An incomplete string will be counted as 60 seconds.


Only straight wall standard pistol caliber cartridges.   22 is allowed but must knock the plates over.


Distance:  25 yard line.    20 yard line for a Juniors relay.


Commands:  “All Shooters Load, Come to Low Ready!” pause  “Is Shooters #1 Ready?” pause  “#1 Stand-By!”  pause  “#1 FIRE!”
After #1 knocks all six plates down “#1 Cease Fire, Reload, Wait!”
Sequence:  Next repeat for shooter #2 and shooter #3.  Shooters will rotate after each cycle, thus shooting each plate rack once.   Complete the cycle two more time.   All three shooters will now have three times recorded.  After all shooters have now fired a total of six strings, discard their worst(longest time) and add their remaining five times to obtain their total score.  Winners in each category by the lowest five times added.
Plates can be repainted as needed, but not necessarily after each relay.


Categories:  All shoulder guns are one category.   All handguns are one category.   Juniors Have similar two categories.   Total four categories.


Questions? Contact Bud Hall


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