COURSES OF FIRE

The 150 shot course is considered the 'main match' of a WA1500 sanctioned match. Results from the 150 shot course are used to determine the world rankings in each of the three main divisions (Pistol, Revolver, and Optical)

• Revolver 1500
• Pistol 1500
• Optical Sight 1500

Match 1

Stage 1: At 7m, 12 shots to be fired in 20 seconds, standing, revolvers double-action only.

Stage 2: At 15m, 12 shots to be fired in 20 seconds, standing, revolvers double-action only.

Change targets

Match 2

At 25m, 18 shots to be fired in 90 seconds:

• 6 shots kneeling, without support;
• 6 shots standing, with left hand, supported on the left side of the post;
• 6 shots standing, with right hand, supported on the right side of the post.

Revolvers are to use double-action only.

Change targets

Match 3

At 50m, 24 shots to be fired in 165 seconds:

• 6 shots sitting;
• 6 shots prone;
• 6 shots standing, with left hand, supported on the left side of the post;
• 6 shots standing, with right hand, supported on the right side of the post.

Revolvers may use single action.

Change targets

Match 4

At 25m, 12 shots to be fired in 35 seconds, standing, revolvers double-action only. This series is then repeated for a further 12 shots.

Change targets

Match 5

Stage 1: At 7m, 12 shots to be fired in 20 seconds, standing, revolvers double-action only.

Stage 2: At 25m, 18 shots to be fired in 90 seconds:

• 6 shots kneeling, without support;
• 6 shots standing, with left hand, supported on the left side of the post;
• 6 shots standing, with right hand, supported on the right side of the post.

Revolvers are to use double-action only.

Change targets

Stage 3: At 50m, 24 shots to be fired in 165 seconds:

• 6 shots sitting;
• 6 shots prone;
• 6 shots standing, with left hand, supported on the left side of the post;
• 6 shots standing, with right hand, supported on the right side of the post.

Revolvers may use single action.

Stage 4: At 25m, 6 shots to be fired in 12 seconds, standing, revolvers double-action only.

The 48 shot course is consists of mostly close-range rapid shooting with unmodified "service" firearms.

• Standard Revolver 4.25 inch
• Standard Revolver 2.75 inch
• Standard Revolver 2.75 inch (5-shot)*
• Standard Semi-Automatic Pistol 5.5 inch
• Standard Semi-Automatic Pistol 3.65 inch

*Note: competitors using a 5-shot revolver are scored in a separate division, and will fire shots in multiples of 5 (for a total of 40 shots in this course of fire).

Stage 1: At 3m, 6 shots to be fired in 8 seconds, standing, single-handed, revolvers double-action only.

Stage 2: At 7m, 12 shots to be fired in 20 seconds, standing, revolvers double-action only.

Change targets

Stage 3: At 15m, 12 shots to be fired in 20 seconds, standing, revolvers double-action only.

Stage 4: At 25m, 18 shots to be fired in 90 seconds:

• 6 shots kneeling, supported with the post;
• 6 shots standing, with left hand, supported on the left side of the post;
• 6 shots standing, with right hand, supported on the right side of the post.

Revolvers are to use double-action only.