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The PHA falling Plate Match is held on the 1st Saturday of every month. This match is not held in rain, snow, or temperatures below 30°F.
Matches usually run until approximately 2:00 PM.
Match fees are to be paid the day of the match and before the safety briefing.
The entry fees are $10 for the first gun fired and $5 for each additional gun entered by the same competitor.
In order to compete, you will need any center fire or rimfire handgun (stock and race guns are scored separately), 96 rounds of ammunition, and preferable a holster and extra magazines.
The match consists of 96 shots. This consists of 2 rounds of 48 shots at 10, 15, 20, and 25 yards. There are 2 stages of six plates at each yard line. The 10-yard line has a par time of 6 seconds . The par time increases by 1 second with each increasing distance. Centerfire guns must make the plate fall. Rimfire guns must strike the plate and are visually scored.
If you arrive late and miss the safety briefing, you will not be allowed to compete.
Non-members will need to email the match director for directions on getting through the gate.
Match Director: Ray Owens