© 2009 - NPPA
LAS VEGAS METRO PISTOL TEAM
WITH
NEVADA POLICE PISTOL ASSOCIATION
PPC  MATCH
01/14-15/2012,  03/10-11/2012,  05/12-13/2012,
08/04-05/2012,  10/06-07/2012

NEVADA HIGHWAY PATROL
PPC  MATCH
02/11-12/2012,  04/14-15/2012,  06/09-10/2012,  09/08-09/2012


LOCATION:JOHN T MORAN FIREARM TRAINING FACILITY,
7600 East Carey , Las Vegas, NV 89156

Take I-15 North to East Lake Meade Exit 45A and exit right,
Turn Left on N LOS FELIZ ST, Turn RIGHT onto E CAREY AVE
               End at 7600 E Carey Ave Las Vegas, NV 89156-1025

ENTRY RULES:ALL Competitors must be eligible to compete under NRA RULE 2.4-POLICE
ALL COMPETITORS MUST PRESENT THE FOLLOWING ITEMS DURING REGISTRATION: 1. Valid Department or Agency Identification. 2. Valid N.R.A. Membership Card or pay to join the N.R.A. 3. Current Classification Card or current temporary classification. NEW SHOOTERS AND SHOOTERS WITHOUT PROOF OF A LOWER CLASSIFICATION WILL SHOOT IN THE HIGH MASTER CLASS. COMPETITORS WILL DO SCORING. COMPETITORS FROM THE SAME DEPARTMENT WILL NOT SCORE EACH OTHER’S TARGETS!!! TEAMS MUST BE DECLARED BEFORE THE FIRST SHOT IS FIRED BY A TEAM MEMBER.Mail in Entries are requested but Entries will be accepted through the match dates.

RELAY TIMES:        John J. Nagazyna,  nvppa1@gmail.com
                                     Lanes 16 - 35 will be utilized.  If necessary an                                                        additional  range will be used (based on attendance).

RELAYS:0800 – 1400  Saturday and Sunday
          (A 1500 match Relay at 0800,0900, 1100, 1200)
          (A Service match relay at 1000, 1030, 1300, 1330)
MATCH FEES:   LVMPT  or NHP      1500 Semi Auto   $25
                              LVMPT  or NHP      Service Semi auto     $15
      LVMPT  or NHP        1500 Revolver   $25
                              LVMPT  or NHP      Service Revolver       $15
             Pratice    Distinguished Rev    $5
             Pratice    Distinguished S/A     $5
                             Team Match ( Match 5 of the 1500)     $5Per member
           Team Match Service Pistols     $5Per member
               (2or 4 person team only)
                                          Non NPPA Members   $10
All checks made to NPPA


AWARDS:   Will be Cash, One award per 5 competitors or fraction thereof, in each   class.

Equipment Needed: Holster, magazine /speed loader pouches, minimum 4 magazines for Semi – Auto, 6 rounds only in each magazine, and minimum 4 speed loaders for Revolver

FIREARMS   PERMITTED:  Rule 3.2 and 3.3 of the current N.R.A. Police Combat Rule Book.

3.4 Semi-Automatic Service Pistol (for Semi-Automatic Pistol Distinguished  Matches – Factory  manufactured (catalog item) center- fire semi-automatic pistol of .35 caliber or larger, barrel length not to exceed 5.5 inches (replacement barrels cannot be longer than the original)for Service pistol, for distinguished pistol the barrel length not to exceed 6.0 inches.  Any accessories, parts and components which are manufactured to  duplicate, in materials and dimensions, the original as offered by any of  the manufacturers of the pistol, will be accepted. Open sights, from any  manufacturer are acceptable. Rear sights may be fixed or adjustable and  fixed open front sights may not extend beyond the front of the slide, with  maximum sight radius not more than 7.5 inches. Trigger pull must not be  less than 3.5 pounds single action or for those of double action capability only. All double action semiautomatic pistols must fire the first shot of  every stage double action except at the 50 yard line.

(a)Stocks may be modified or changed because of the size of a
     competitor’s hand. Finger groove and slip on grips are allowed.
     Thumb rest grips/stocks or those flared at the base are not allowed
     nor is tape on the grips/stocks or any substance which results in a
     sticky surface to the grips/stocks or hand.

(b)No external modifications are permitted. No internal modifications
     may be made that would render the pistol less safe than originally
     designed by the manufacturer. All standard safety features of the
     pistol must operate properly.

(c)Specifically prohibited are full-length Bo-Mar type ribs on the slide,
     trigger shoes, any system of recoil control based on compensators,
     barrel venting, or weighted grips or grip panels.

(d)Each competitor is responsible for his/her firearms and any which
     may be questionable should be submitted to the NRA Official
     Referee/3-Man Jury prior to the match for a decision.

Service Revolver - A revolver capable of chambering and firing standard 158-grain lead, .38 special service load. It must be a factory manufactured revolver with no external modifications, except for grips/stocks which may be modified or changed because of the size of a competitor’s hand or to facilitate loading
a. Trigger - Must have single and double action capability.

b. Sights - Fixed or adjustable rear sight. Adjustable front sight is not authorized.  Front sight must be a ramp or post as sold by the manufacturer of the firearm.   Manufacturer’s sights may be replaced with service type luminescent night    sights.

c. Barrel - Length not to exceed four inches.

d. Chamfered cylinders are allowed.

3.1 Police Service Revolver (for Revolver Distinguished Matches - The revolver must be capable of chambering and firing the standard 158 grain lead .38 Special service load. It must be a factory manufactured revolver with no external modifications except for stocks which may be modified or changed because of the size of a competitor’s hand or to facilitate loading. Except as provided for above, with respect to stocks, and the honing of the sear or sear notch in the hammer to make a more crisp trigger pull and smooth the action and/or to maintain the required 2.5 pounds minimum trigger pull, no external or internal modifications may be made to the revolver as manufactured and sold by the factory of origin. No parts may be removed from the revolver, either externally or internally, nor may any be added. Modifications made for safety reasons by the factory of original manufacture or by a competent gunsmith according to factory specifications, to a revolver which had previously been approved as a Police Service Revolver will not make such a revolver illegal under the provisions of this section. However, alterations not made or approved by the factory of original manufacture will move the revolver so altered into the illegal category.
NOTE: This portion of Rule 3.1 is not intended nor does it alter the rules with respect to sight blackening. Specifically prohibited is any system of recoil control based on compensators, barrel venting or barrel porting. Also prohibited are weighted grips or grip panels. Any pistol or revolver which incorporates a manufacturer’s design or design change after October 15, 1974, must be submitted to the NRA Law Enforcement Assistance Committee for approval.

(a)Trigger - must have single and double action capability and must be capable of lifting   2.5 pounds when gun is cocked for single action firing. Triggers will be weighed. Any  trigger, sold by the manufacturer of the revolver, without modification, may be used.

(b)Sights - fixed or adjustable rear sights may be used. An adjustable front sight is not   allowed.
(c) Barrel - length not to exceed 6 inches.

(d) Chamfered cylinders are allowed.

(e) The following are not allowed: trigger shoes; compensator; any external trigger stop  device; use of any filler substance to make the front of the trigger smooth; filing or otherwise removing ridges on the trigger;  filing or otherwise reducing the trigger width or length, tape on stocks, thumb rests or stocks flared at the base, any substance which results in a sticky surface to the stock or hand.

AMMO:Either hand loaded or factory loaded round nose, semi-wadcutter or wadcutter ammunition, .32 caliber or larger, may be used.  No High-Speed or Magnum ammunition will be allowed (Rule 3.17).

HOLSTER:A conventional right or left-handed holster, or NRA PPC holster must be used.  For safety reasons shoulder, cross-draw or holsters that require the insertion of a finger within the trigger guard will not be permitted.  The holster cannot be tied down.

LOADING:All loading will be with cartridges taken from the Competitor’s pocket, cartridge belt, mechanical loaders or special pouch.  Cartridge belts and special pouches may be used if they are practical for Police Duty use.  It is the Competitor’s responsibility to have sufficient ammunition in his/her possession to complete the event.  If the equipment to be used is questionable, it should be submitted to the Match Official for a decision prior to firing the first match.  All loading will be with six cartridges.  The time for reloading is included in the time for each match or stage.

OPTICAL DEVICES: No optical devices (other than normal glasses worn for corrective eyesight  purposes or sunglasses.

TARGETS:The N.R.A. B-27 Target will be used.  Only hits in the 7, 8, 9,10 and X scoring areas will be used.  Competitors will do the scoring (Competitors will not score their own targets or the targets of competitors from their own Agency

SIGHTING SHOTS: Sighting shots will not be permitted.

REFIRES: Re-fires will be allowed for range alibis and crossfires only.

BREAKING TIES: Rule 15.11 will apply



COURSE OF FIRE: 1500     Rounds: 150

Match 1: 7 yard line, 12 rounds in 20 seconds, standing without support,                                            double   action only.
                15 yard line, 12 rounds in 20 seconds, standing without support,                                          double  action only.
Match 2: 25 yard line, 6 rounds kneeling, 6 rounds standing left hand, left                                             side of   the barricade, 6 rounds standing right hand,                                           right side of the barricade in 90 seconds, double                                                   action only.
Match 3: 50 yard line, 6 rounds sitting, 6 rounds prone, 6 rounds standing                                            left  hand, left side of the barricade, 6 rounds                                                          standing right hand, right side of the barricade in 2                                              minutes 45 seconds, single or double action.
Match 4: 25 yard line, two stages of 12 rounds in 35 seconds, standing
                                       without support, double action.
Match 5: STAGE A:  7 yard line, 12 rounds in 20 seconds, standing without
                                        support, double action only.
                STAGE B:  25 yard line, 6 rounds kneeling, 6 rounds standing left                                          hand, left side of the barricade, 6 rounds standing                                                right hand, right side of the barricade in 90 seconds,                                           double action only.
                STAGE C:  50 yard line, 6 rounds sitting, 6 rounds prone, 6                                                       rounds standing left hand, left side of the barricade, 6                                         rounds standing right  hand, right side of the                                                         barricade 2 minutes 45 seconds, single or double
                                       action.
                STAGE D:  25 yard line, 6 rounds in 12 seconds, standing without
                                       support, double action only.
Targets will be changed after each match and between match 5 Stage B and C


COURSE OF FIRE: Service Revolver/ Service Semi Auto  Rounds: 48

STAGE 1: 7 Yard , 6 rounds one hand, standing without support double 
                                 action only, 8 seconds
STAGE 2: 7Yards, 12 rounds in 20 seconds, standing without
                                 support, double action only.
STAGE 3: 15Yards, 12 rounds in 20 seconds, standing without support,                                          double  action only.
STAGE 4: 25 Yards, 6 rounds kneeling, using the barricade for cover and
                                  support,6 rounds standing left hand, left side of the                                             barricade, 6 rounds     standing right hand, right side of                                      barricade in 90 seconds, time starts with loaded gun in                                       holster and includes reloading for subsequent 6-shot                                         strings. The barricade Must be used for cover and                                                support ,double action only.
Targets will be changed after Stages 2 and 4



Relays at 1100 and 1200,   Matches 5A and 5B

COURSE OF FIRE: Distinguished Revolver/ Distinguished Semi Auto  Rounds: 60

Match 5: STAGE A:  7 yard line, 12 rounds in 20 seconds, standing without
                                        support, double action only.
                STAGE B:  25 yard line, 6 rounds kneeling, 6 rounds standing left                                          hand, left side of the barricade, 6 rounds standing                                                right hand, right side of the barricade in 90 seconds,                                           double action only.
                STAGE C:  50 yard line, 6 rounds sitting, 6 rounds prone, 6                                                       rounds standing left hand, left side of the barricade, 6                                         rounds standing right  hand, right side of the                                                         barricade 2 minutes 45 seconds, single or double
                                       action.
                STAGE D:  25 yard line, 6 rounds in 12 seconds, standing without
                                       support, double action only.
Targets will be changed after each match and between match 5 Stage B and C

TEAM        Match 5 (Stages A-D) of the 1500 will be used for the Team Match
MATCH    Service Revolver / Semi-Auto will be used for Service Team
Distinguished Rev / S/A   Match is the match 5a and 5b on relays at 1100 and 1200
  FOR PRATICE ONLY The five dollars are for Targets