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MCSC Pistol Poker Shoot and Match Events

Two Events in One

Event Overview

General

  • Entrants will be presented eight targets at 10 yards (targets used will be the Basic Training Bullseye target produced by Thompson Target).
  • Entrants will take two shots at each of the eight targets within the specified time limit.
  • Entrants will be allowed to take up to nine “warm up” shots on a second provided target while taking their scored shots.
  • A final result bulletin will be made available at the conclusion of the event.
  • In the event of a tie for winner in either poker or match portion of the event, the tied entrants will be declared co-winners of that portion.
  • A limit on entries will be set to ensure safe and efficient operations.
  • The event may occur in a single day, or across multiple days.

Poker Portion

  • If either shot breaks or is inside of the orange inner circle (approx two inches in diameter), the shooter will earn a card draw.
  • Following the conclusion of the entrants' shots, cards will be drawn from a standard 52 card deck and recorded. The cards will then be re-collected and the deck will then be reshuffled for the next entrant.
  • The entrant who can construct the best five card poker hand from their cards will be the winner of the poker portion of the event.

Match Portion

  • The event organizer will score all sixteen target shots, with the shooter with the highest score being the winner of the match portion of the event.


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FAQs

Q:   What types of pistols can be used?
A:   You can use any pistol whose cartridge is on the MCSC Indoor Range Allowed Calibers List.
Q:   Can I use a pistol with an optic?
A:   Yes.  You can use a pistol with an optic.
Q:   Can +P or +P+ loads be used?
A:   No.  +P and +P+ loads cannot be used in the MCSC Basement Range.
Q:   Are there any fees to enter?
A:   No.  Entry is free.
Q:   Will there be any score handicap?
A:   No.
Q:   Is there a time limit?
A:   Yes.  There is a 10 minute time limit.
Q:   Do I have to stay for the whole event?
A:   No.  You do not have to stay after completing your course of fire.


Additional Comments or Questions?

Rocky D Frazier
2026 Pistol Poker Shoot and Match Event Organizer
unitedmi1@gmail.com
(989) 372-1859

Full Event Procedures

Rev 25A

I - General

  1. Entrants shall comply with all existing MCSC rules.
  2. The event organizer may appoint deputies.
  3. Entrants will be given a maximum of ten minutes to complete their shots.
  4. Entrants may take up to nine shots at the warm up target, before and between shooting their scored targets.
  5. If, in the opinion of the event organizer or a deputy thereof, an individual scored target has been shot more than two times without just cause, the lowest scoring two shots will be scored and the others not counted.
  6. If, in the opinion of the event organizer or a deputy thereof, the scored target sheet has been shot more than sixteen times without just cause, the sixteen lowest scoring shots will be counted and all others not counted.
  7. If, in the opinion of the event organizer or a deputy thereof, the secondary “warm-up” target has been shot more than nine times without just cause, the entrant shall have their highest scored shots not counted for each shot over the limit.
  8. If, in the opinion of the event organizer or a deputy thereof, a shot was taken at the scored target sheet after time has expired, the entrant shall have their highest scored shots not counted for each shot made after time had expired.
  9. If, in the opinion of the event organizer or a deputy thereof, an entrant failed to complete the course of fire due to a fault of the entrant, the following shall apply:
  10. For the poker portion: the total number of card draws earned by the entrant at the point of their withdrawal shall be awarded, with all unattempted targets marked as missed.
  11. For the match portion: the shots fired by the entrant at the point of their withdrawal shall be scored, with all unattempted shots marked as a zero.
  12. The event organizer, or a deputy thereof, shall note that the entrant withdrew in the event records.
  13. If, in the opinion of the event organizer or a deputy thereof, an entrant failed to complete the course of fire due to force majeure, the following shall apply:
  14. The entrant's attempts shall not be counted.
  15. The event organizer or a deputy thereof, may allow the entrant to have another attempt at the course of fire, if time and circumstances permit.
  16. If, in the opinion of the event organizer or a deputy thereof, an entrant has violated event procedures or has engaged in unsportsmanlike conduct during the event, the following shall apply:
  17. For the poker portion: all targets marked as missed.
  18. For the match portion: all shots marked as a zero.
  19. The event organizer, or a deputy thereof, shall note that the entrant’s participation was disqualified in the event records.

II - Poker Portion

  1. Entrants shall earn one card drawn for each target which has a valid shot which breaks the two inch circle.
  2. Once the event organizer, or deputy thereof, confirms the number of cards an entrant has earned, a standard 52 card deck will be shuffled.
  3. After shuffling, and providing the entrant an opportunity to cut the shuffled deck, the number of earned card draws will be drawn off the top of the deck.
  4. The resulting draw will be recorded, and the cards re-collected by the event organizer, or a deputy thereof.

III - Match Portion

  1. Shooters will earn the points commensurate with the smallest circle broken with each of their 16 shots.
  2. Shooters will also earn an “X” for each shot that breaks the center crosshair of a target.
  3. In the event multiple entrants are tied on score, the number of “X”es earned will be used to break the tie.

IV - Operations

A - Administrative

  1. Entrants will check-in with the event coordinator or a deputy thereof, when they are ready to be entered in the queue.
  2. When a shooting space is available, the event coordinator or a deputy thereof, will inform the next entrant in the queue.
  3. Spouses or juniors entering with a member will be queued as one group.
  4. The event organizer may, at their discretion, “bump” pre-registered entrants ahead of “walk-up” entrants in the queue.
  5. Shall an entrant be unavailable when they are called from the queue, the next entrant up after them will be called, with the absent entrant remaining at the front of the queue for the next call.

B - Shooting

  1. Once the shooter declares that they and their equipment are ready, and the event coordinator or a deputy thereof, ensures the targets and timer are ready, the event organizer or a deputy thereof, will verbally confirm with the entrant that they understand the course of fire.
  2. Once the entrant confirms that they understand the course of fire, the event coordinator or a deputy thereof, will verbally tell the entrant to standby, and verbally instruct the entrant to begin upon starting the timer.
  3. The decision of the event organizer or a deputy thereof, as to if a shot was fired before time expired is final.