Shooting Disciplines

The Western Cape Pistol Federation (WCPF) is primarily involved in three of the shooting sports namely: 

  1. ISSF ( The International Shooting Sport Federation )
  2. NPA ( National Pistol Association. Founded in England in the early 1970’s to rationalise pistol shooting in Great Britain. )
  3. PPC ( Precision Pistol Competition )

ISSF

The International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) is the international governing body responsible for both promoting international shooting sport and for providing its Rules and Regulations. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) recognizes the ISSF as the international body representing shooting and 15 ISSF Events are included in the Olympic Games. National Governing Bodies are responsible for the sport within their own country and for selecting eligible athletes to appear in international events including Intershoot, the World Cup and the Olympic Games. The sport is open to both men and women and takes many forms (disciplines) including pistol, rifle and shotgun shooting. Most of these events apart from air pistol and centerfire are shot with .22lr pistols.

Western Cape Pistol Federation provides for practice and competition in the following :

  • Free Pistol
  • Rapid Fire Long
  • 25m Pistol Ladies & Men
  • Standard pistol
  • Center Fire
  • 50 Yards
  • Air Pistol Ladies & Air Pistol Men

NPA

During the late 1970’s it began to become apparent that the then National Shooting Associations did not really cater for the needs and aspirations of the growing body of full bore pistol shooters in Britain. The National Pistol Association was born. In the 1980’s the NPA was introduced to South Africa. Probably the greatest legacy that the NPA gave shooting was the Annual National Pistol Meeting held at Bisley over the late Spring Bank Holiday weekend in the UK. The meeting still lives on today as the Phoenix Meeting. The meeting became the largest pistol-shooting event in Europe and regularly attracted teams from Europe and individual shooters from all parts of the Globe.

Since the 1980’s Western Cape Pistol Federation has continued to be involved and actively promote the sport. Shortly after the new gun laws were introduced in Great Britain sadly the NPA discipline faded away in the UK. However due to a lot of international interest the sport continues to gain popularity. Many international shooting organisations are adopting NPA as it provide exciting competition to many shooters that have standard hand guns.

Western Cape Pistol Federation provides for practice and competition in the following :

  • Police Pistol A
  • Police Pistol B
  • Service Pistol A
  • Service Pistol B
  • Carry Gun
  • Pocket Pistol
  • NPA Magnum
  • Police Pistol 2

PPC

PPC gets its roots from very similar NRA events. The competiton is demanding and shot over a variety of distances from 7 meters out to 50 meters. The shooter also uses a number of positions to shoot from, kneeling and prone positions included. PPC shooters use full size revolvers and pistols. This type of shooting demands that the shooter knows his equipment well as the level of difficulty increases from stage to stage. If you are new to shooting this is not the place to start. As a safety factor shooters who compete in this event should have attained gold class in NPA events to be able to compete as a safety factor. Being confident on the range and understanding all the rules are of paramount importance in these events, as a lot happens in a very short period of time.

Western Cape Pistol Federation provides for practice and competition in the following :

  • 1500 Main Match
  • Distinguished Revolver Match
  • Distinguished Pistol Match
  • Stock Semi-Automatic Pistol
  • Match Service Revolver Match

POLICE PISTOL A

Rules

  1. Weapons: Any 9mm Parabellam self-loading pistol, No porting or compensators allowed.
  2. Sight: Any metal sights, which may be adjustable, any colour. Orthoptics not allowed.
  3. Grips: Orthopaedic-type grips are not allowed in this competition.
  4. Trigger: In the opinion of the range officer the trigger must be safe.
  5. Position: Standing. Both hands may be used to hold or steady the firearm.
  6. Ready Position: Pistol held with arm(s) below 45 degrees pointing at ground
  7. Targets: PS5. One per competitor.
  8. Ammo: 30 rounds, to be supplied by the competitor.

Course of Fire

Practice 1
25 M: 12 shots in 120 seconds (to include reloading).

Practice 2
15 M: shot in strings of 6. The target will make 6 appearances of 2 seconds with intervals of about 5 seconds.
One shot to be fired at each appearance.
This detail to be shot twice.

Practice 3
10 M: 6 shots. The targets will make 3 appearances of 2 seconds with intervals of 5 seconds. Six shots to be fired.
Two at every appearance.
Resume the ready position between target exposures i.e.: 45 degrees or more below the line of sight.

Malfunctions
There are no allowance for malfunctions.

POLICE PISTOL B

Rules

  1. Weapons: Any pistol or revolver. (.354to.455calibre)(No 9mm), No porting or compensators allowed.
  2. Sight: Any metal sights, which may be adjustable, any colour. Orthoptics not allowed.
  3. Grips: Orthopaedic-type grips are not allowed in this competition.
  4. Trigger: In the opinion of the range officer the trigger must be safe.
  5. Position: Standing. Both hands may be used to hold or steady the firearm.
  6. Ready Position: Pistol held with arm(s) below 45 degrees pointing at ground
  7. Targets: PS5. One per competitor.
  8. Ammo: 30 rounds, to be supplied by the competitor.

Course of Fire

Practice 1
25 M: 12 shots in 120 seconds (to include reloading).

Practice 2
15 M: shot in strings of 6. The target will make 6 appearances of 2 seconds with intervals of about 5 seconds.
One shot to be fired at each appearance.
This detail to be shot twice.

Practice 3
10 M: 6 shots. The targets will make 3 appearances of 2 seconds with
intervals of 5 seconds. Six shots to be fired. Two at every appearance.
Resume the ready position between target exposures i.e.: 45 degrees or more below the line of sight.

Malfunctions
There are no allowance for malfunctions.

SERVICE PISTOL A

Rules

  1. Weapons: Any 9mm parabellam self loading pistol.No porting or compensators allowed.
  2. Sights: Any metal sights which may be adjustable ,any colour.Orthoptics not allowed.
  3. Grips: Plastic or wood as issued, whipping or padding is not allowed.( no target grips)
  4. Safety: The standard safety must operate.
  5. Trigger: Minimum pull (1360)g.
  6. Position: Standing. Both hands may be used to hold or steady the pistol.
  7. Ready Position: Pistol held at waist height pointing up Range parallel to ground.
  8. Targets: Two figure 11/59 Charging Man per Competitor.

Course of Fire (24 rounds)

Practice 1
25 Meters 6 shots on left target in 15 secs

Practice 2
20 Meters 6 shots 3 on each target in 10 secs.

Practice 3
15 Meters 6 shots on right target. The target will make three appearances of 3 secs. Two shots to be fired at each appearance,
the interval between appearances will vary from 3 to 5 secs. The pistol must be returned to the “ready” position between target exposures.

Practice 4
10 Meters 6 shots,3 on each target in 6 secs.

Malfunctions
There is no allowance for malfunction.

SERVICE PISTOL B

Rules

  1. Weapons: Any pistol or revolver calibre .354 to .455in (excluding 9mm) . No porting or compensators allowed.
  2. Sights: Any metal sights which may be adjustable ,any colour.Orthoptics not allowed.
  3. Grips: Plastic or wood as issued, whipping or padding is not allowed.( no target grips)
  4. Safety: The standard safety must operate.
  5. Trigger: Minimum pull (1360)g.
  6. Position: Standing. Both hands may be used to hold or steady the pistol.
  7. Ready Position: Pistol held at waist height pointing up Range parallel to ground.
  8. Targets: Two figure 11/59 Charging Man per Competitor.

Course of Fire (24 rounds)

Practice 1
25 Meters 6 shots on left target in 15 secs

Practice 2
20 Meters 6 shots 3 on each target in 10 secs.

Practice 3
15 Meters 6 shots on right target. The target will make three appearances of 3 secs. Two shots to be fired at each appearance,
the interval between appearances will vary from 3 to 5 secs. The pistol must be returned to the “ready” position between target exposures.

Practice 4
10 Meters 6 shots,3 on each target in 6 secs.

Malfunctions
There is no allowance for malfunctions

CARRY GUN

Rules

  1. Weapons: Any centre-pistol or revolver. porting or compensators allowed.
  2. Size: All firearms must fit into a box size Dimensions 220x140x40mm(5mm tolerancein one direction only)
    (4’’ Revolvers are permitted which do not have fit in the box)
  3. Sights: Any type of sights, which may be adjustable, any colour. Orthoptics not allowed.
  4. Grips: Standard factory or street grips, no Target grips are not allowed in this competition.
  5. Trigger: In the opinion of the range officer the trigger must be safe.
  6. Position: Standing. Both hands may be used to hold or steady the firearm.
  7. Ready Position: Pistol held with arm(s) below 45 degrees pointing at ground
  8. Targets: PS5. One per competitor.
  9. Ammo: 30 rounds, to be supplied by the competitor.

Course of Fire

Practice 1
20 M: 10 shots in 100 seconds (to include reloading).

Practice 2
15 M: shot in strings of 5. The target will make 5 appearances of 2. seconds with
intervals of about 5 seconds. One shot to be fired at each appearance. This detail to be shot twice.

Practice 3
10 M: 5 shots. The targets will make 3 appearances of 2 seconds with intervals of about 5
seconds. Five shots to be fired. One at any one of the three appearances and two each in the remaining appearances. (2.2.1) (2.1.2) (1.2.2) Not (3.1.1) This detail to be shot twice.
In details 2 and 3, firearms must be returned to the ready position between target exposures i.e.: 45 degrees or more below the line of sight.

Malfunctions
There is no allowance for malfunctions

POCKET PISTOL

Rules

  1. Weapons: Any factory issue centre-fire ” Pocket Pistol” porting or compensators allowed.
  2. Size: All firearms must fit into a box size Dimensions 180x140x40mm(5mm tolerance in one direction only)
    (No firearms modified to fit the above rules will be allowed.)
  3. Sights: Any type of sights which may be adjustable, any colour.. Orthoptics not allowed. Grips: Standard factory or street grips, no Target grips are not allowed in this competition.
  4. Trigger: In the opinion of the range officer the trigger must be safe.
  5. Position: Standing. Both hands may be used to hold or steady the firearm.
  6. Ready Position: Pistol held with arm(s) below 45 degrees pointing at ground
  7. Targets: One per competitor.
  8. Ammo: 30 rounds, to be supplied by the competitor.

Course of Fire

Practice 1
15 M: 10 shots in 100 seconds (to include reloading).

Practice 2
10 M: shot in strings of 5. The target will make 5 appearances of 2.seconds with intervals of about 5 seconds. One shot to be fired at each appearance. This detail to be shot twice.

Practice 3
7 M: 5 shots. The targets will make 3 appearances of 2 seconds with intervals of about 5 seconds. Five shots to be fired. One at any one of the three appearances and two each in the remaining appearances. (2.2.1) (2.1.2) (1.2.2) Not (3.1.1)
This detail to be shot twice.
In details 2 and 3, firearms must be returned to the ready position between target exposures i.e.: 45 degrees or more below the line of sight.

Malfunctions
There is no allowance for malfunctions

NPA MAGNUM

Rules

  1. Firearms: Any magnum pistol or revolver. (.357 to .50 calibre) Porting and Compensators
  2. Sights: Any metal sights, which may be adjustable, any colour. Orthoptics not allowed.
  3. Grips: Orthopaedic-type grips are not allowed in this competition.
  4. Trigger: In the opinion of the range officer the trigger must be safe.
  5. Position: Standing. Both hands may be used to hold or steady the firearm.
  6. Ready Position: Pistol held with arm(s) below 45 degrees pointing at ground.
  7. Targets: PP1. One per competitor.
  8. Ammo: 30 rounds, to be supplied by the competitor.The Shot Energy to be measured in Foot Pounds. For this measurement a least 3 rounds will be taken from the shooter at random. The Range Officer will decide when to carry out the measurement. Minimum requirement = 464 fpe (see below for details)
  9. Super Magnum Optical: This practice is the same as above but with “Orthoptics” permited.
  10. Programe Changes: Should the above progam not be possible due to geographic or technical reasons, the organisers may change the programe. Such changes have to be made known to the competitors before the start of the competition.
  11. Foot Pounds of Energy Formula:
    Bullet Weight (gr) x feet per second divided by 450240 – Minimum Requirement = 464 fpe
    eg: 158 gr Bullet @ 1150 fps 158 x 1150 x 1150 divided by 450240 = 464 foot pounds energy
    eg: 200 gr Bullet @ 1025 fps 200 x 1025 x 1025 divided by 450240 = 466 foot pounds energy
    eg: 240 gr Bullet @ 935 fps 240 x 935 x 935 divided by 450240 = 466 foot pounds energy
    No wadcutter type bullets allowed.

Course of Fire

Practice 1
25 M: 10 shots in 120 seconds (to include reloading).

Practice 2
15 M: shot in strings of 5. The target will make 5 appearances of 3 seconds with
intervals of about 5 seconds. One shot to be fired at each appearance. This detail to be shot twice.

Practice 3
10 M: shot in strings of 5. The targets will make 5 appearances of 2 seconds with
intervals of about 5 seconds. One shot to be fired at each appearance. This detail to be shot twice.
In details 2 and 3, firearms must be returned to the ready position between target exposures i.e.: returned 45 degrees or more below the line of sight.

Malfunctions
There is no allowance for malfunctions

POLICE PISTOL II

Rules

  1. Weapons: Any centrefire pistol or revolver .354 to .455 calibre. One spare magazine or quick loader and a suitable holster. Shoulder or cross draw holsters are not permitted
  2. Sights: Any metal sights which may be adjustable and any colour. Orthoptics are not permitted.
  3. Grips: Any wood, plastic or rubber grips which properly fit the firearm.(no target grips)
  4. Safety: Any safety that is fitted must operate.
  5. Trigger: In the opinion of the Range Officer, the trigger must be safe.
  6. Positions:
    (a) Prone (with both elbows behind firing line).
    (b) Standing unsupported.
    (c) Kneeling or sitting (both buttocks on the ground and with feet behind the firing line).
    (d) Standing, left hand barricade, with pistol in the left hand.
    (e) Standing, right hand barricade, with pistol in the right hand. One or two hands may be used throughout the competition.
  7. Ready Position: Standing, with pistol or revolver holstered, hand must be clear of the pistol grip
  8. Targets: One PAA Figure per Competitor.

Course of Fire
6 sighting shots at 50M in 5 minutes. Telescopes may be used for spotting.
(66 rounds)

Practice A 12 rounds.
7 M 6 shots in 5 sees. Standing. Shot Twice.

Practice B 24 rounds in 3 minutes.
50M 6 shots prone.
6 shots kneeling or sitting.
6 shots left hand barricade, standing.
6 shots right hand barricade, standing.

Practice C 24 rounds in 2 minutes.
25M 6 shots standing, unsupported.
6 shots kneeling or sitting.
6 shots right hand barricade, standing.
6 shots left hand barricade, standing.
Note: In Practices B and C all reloading must take place after changing positions.

General
Other than the sighting series no telescopes are allowed. Revolvers will be loaded and holstered but not cocked until clear of the holster. Self loading pistols may be loaded and cocked but without a round being chambered. Only one pre-filled quick loader or spare magazine maybe used, and the remaining ammunition for the practice must be carried on the person and not placed on the ground. In Practices B and C, once the pistol or revolver is loaded the Competitor will have one spare filled magazine or quick loader, and 12 loose rounds in a pocket, belt or pouch which must be loaded by hand during practice. Full use must be made of the protective factor of the barricades and when required the pistol must change hands.

Malfunctions
There is no allowance for malfunctions